General stores aren’t usually known for their food, but that’s exactly what launched the Leona General Store in Texas into the spotlight. This middle-of-nowhere hideaway offers a weekly fish fry, plus mouthwatering steak dinners on select nights. Come get yourself some good old-fashioned grub at one of the best general stores in Texas – your taste buds won’t regret it.

What started off as a place for locals to gather and eat steak and seafood on the weekends has become a statewide sensation.
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Located about an hour northeast of College Station on Highway 75, the Leona General Store is a blast from the past with some of the most delicious home cooking you'll ever eat.
The interior is exactly what you'd expect from a small-town Texas restaurant.
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Cowboy hats, vintage memorabilia, and taxidermy cover the walls, the roof is made of metal, and the tables boast wooden chairs and country-chic, red and white checkered tablecloths.
As for the food, one night a week is reserved for catfish.
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The weekly fish fry includes four pieces of catfish per person (two for children), plus classic sides, such as coleslaw, beans, French fries, and a hushpuppy.

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While the seafood is incredible and certainly worth mentioning, the steak is the real star of the show.
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Served on select nights, the meal features a hand-cut ribeye (10 ounces is the standard portion, but you can get a bigger steak for $1.75 per each additional ounce), along with sides, like salad, homemade rolls, and cheesy mashed potatoes. Grilled chicken is available as a substitute!
Coated in the general store's signature rub and seared to perfection, the steaks are juicy and succulent as can be.
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If you have any room left for dessert, you're in for a real treat. There's cobbler, pie, banana pudding, and chocolate fudge brownies - something to satisfy every sweet tooth!
Address: North Leona Blvd 136, TX-75, Leona, TX 75850.
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Remember, the Leona General Store is only open a few days a week, so be sure to check the store's hours of operations before visiting.

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Want to know more about one of the most unique general stores in Texas? Visit the Leona General Store website for more information, or to purchase their signature steak rub. Also, make sure to like the Leona General Store Facebook page to stay up-to-date on store happenings. Can’t fit in a visit immediately? Check out the video below; it should hold you over until you can make the trek to Leona General Store.

So, have you ever been to this Texas general store? If so, did you visit on catfish or steak night? How was the food? What about the setting? Tell us! Lastly, don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn about another of the historic general stores in Texas that are worthy of a visit.

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Aside from the Leona General Store, what are some other general stores in Texas that are must-visits?

Texas general stores are somewhat plentiful and make for great day trip destinations. Here are a few of the most charming general stores in Texas:

  • Jefferson General Store - A trip to Jefferson just isn't complete without visiting one of the most charming country stores in Texas that's full of antiques and collectibles. It's been open since 1870!
  • Luckenbach General Store - Opened in 1849 as a trading post, this store is still up and running today as a gift shop, complete with souvenirs and a wide variety of western items.
  • Rosston General Store - This is one of the oldest general stores in Texas. Still in operation today, it sells animal feed, supplies, and other odds and ends.

 

In addition to historic general stores in Texas, what are some other places in the state that offer a peek into the past?

General stores from yesteryear aren’t the only option for those seeking a taste of the past. There are lots of historic attractions in Texas:

  • Presidio La Bahia - Built in 1747, this Spanish fort played a key role in the Texas Revolution, specifically the Battle of Goliad and the Goliad Massacre.
  • Texas State Capitol - No matter how you feel about Austin, visiting our state capitol at least once is a must. Considering how it's even larger than the nation's capitol, this symbol of Texas is a perfect example of how everything really is bigger in Texas.
  • Historic Stockyards District - A thoroughfare for over four million heads of livestock between 1866 and 1890, the Stockyards are still home to the world's only twice-daily cattle drive.

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Leona General Store, North Leona Blvd 136, TX-75, Leona, TX 75850, USA