What are your business hours?

We are open from 11 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 11 AM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.

Do you offer takeout or delivery?

Yes, we offer both takeout and delivery services through our website and third-party partners.

Where are you located?

We are located at 342 US-90 ALT W.

Do you have a kids' menu?

Yes, we have a kids' menu available for children 12 and under.

Can I make a reservation for a large group?

Yes, please call us in advance to make a reservation for parties of 8 or more.

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Cow Palace in Gonzales

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4.4 (674)

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Cow Palace is a beloved American restaurant in Gonzales, TX, serving up delicious breakfast favorites and classic comfort food. Our cozy atmosphere and friendly service make us a local favorite. Whether you're in the mood for fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, or a hearty omelette, our menu has something for everyone. At Cow Palace, we're dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients and cooking up dishes that are made to order. From breakfast staples to lunchtime favorites, our menu is designed to satisfy any appetite. Join us for a meal that will leave you feeling full and happy! Located at 342 US-90 ALT W, Gonzales, TX 78629, we're easy to find and convenient to get to. So why wait? Come on down to Cow Palace and taste the difference for yourself. We can't wait to welcome you to our table!

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Cow Palace serves up classic American comfort food with a twist, boasting generous portions and friendly service. While some dishes may lack finesse, the restaurant's rustic charm and down-to-earth atmosphere make it a local favorite.

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Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.1/5

TripAdvisor: 4.0/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.4/5

Zomato: 3.9/5

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Donnie Meismer -Google user

Edited a year ago

Stopped by for dinner and certainly enjoyed the atmosphere and nice staff. I ordered the Grilled Catfish with French Fries, which also comes with a trip to the salad bar. The salad bar was fresh and neat, with a great selection and plenty of dressings...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salad, Half Jumbo Shrimp and Half Fried Catfish

Nikki Delozier -Google user

2 years ago

Great service, and Great Food! I highly recommend the Texas sized chicken fried steak! I like that the salad bar comes with the dinners and you make your own plate! My baked potato was delicious even without the butter! Our waitress was awesome & even gave...Read More

Dine inDinner$1–10Chicken Fried, Chicken Fried Steak SandwichThey have a full salad bar that you can customize what you want! You can get just one plate or all you can eat!Big lot with lots of parking spaces!Ramp for wheelchair access and handicap signs in front row parking.

Heather Johnson -Google user

2 years ago

Cow Palace was exactly what you would expect from down home cooking. Good, fresh and fast! They were fast to get our order (which was correct the first time), bring drinks (fresh yummy sweet tea), and as I sat there looking at the...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$1–10Atmosphere: 5

Michelle Walker -Google user

8 months ago

Never disappoint me the food is always smackin here...one of my favorites!!!

Dine inLunch$10–20Chicken Fried Steak PlatesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Steve Miller -Google user

a month ago

Cow Palace was recommended by the owner of Blue Stem in Shiner, and without doubt was a great call. Seat yourself. Salad bar looked all fresh and properly tended despite it being the peak of lunchtime. We opted for cheeseburgers w/ fries. All very good,...Read More

$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNo special eventPlenty of parkingFree parking lotHuge gravel parking area, it’s in front of the stockyard. We easily wheeled truck and rv into an area and backed in.

Christine Solomon -Google user

a month ago

Excellent customer service! The country fried steak is to die for! We traveled 15 mins off our route to come eat here and Cow Palace did not disappoint!

Atmosphere: 5

Kelsey Dechert -Google user

5 months ago

This place is always busy people always waiting to take a seat. The service is always fast and prompt. The food is always fresh and good parking is good. Just there is high peak rush showers which seems to be all the time. Which is...Read More

Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, Enchiladas

Tom Obrien -Google user

10 months ago

We both had chicken fried steak with fries. I'm used to the steak with mashed potatoes and green beans, but it is what it is. The steak and fries were delicious and surprisingly, the little salad bar was very fresh and delicious. The two meals...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fried, Salad

B M. -Google user

a month ago

For Burgers this is the place to go in Gonzales. That have so much more. Shrimp, catfish etc

$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise1 personUp to 10 min

Sherry Dyer -Google user

8 months ago

Wonderful food and fast service. Only issue was not sure where to sit when entering restaurant and others who arrived after me just went around and found empty table and took it. So I guess 4 future reference grab any vacant table you see....Read More

Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 4

harrison hester -Google user

a year ago

Got the steak asked for rare was able to sit and have my salad and then the steak was out few minutes later. Hands down one hell of a good steak and even better services. Another one of those hidden gems.

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

Tonya Vela -Google user

4 months ago

Don't be scared away because of the appearance! This place is legit! Glad we stopped in for lunch, food was great! Very reasonably priced!

Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5Enchiladas, Hamburger & Onion Rings, Grilled Chicken

J Derek W -Google user

3 months ago

Their chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are second to none and make this worth planning a stop if you're in Gonzalez. The catfish is also excellent. The staff are friendly every time we eat there. The decor feels like a time warp to...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Chicken Fried, Salad, Southern Fried Catfish Dinner, Chicken Fried Steak Plates, Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

Jorge Tovar -Google user

a month ago

Came here with my 5 month old daughter after a hike at palmetto state park and was very satisfied with the enchilada plate. Their homemade salsa was perfectly spicy and flavorful. I didn't get a salad, but they let me pick a few slices of...Read More

Lunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5Walk-ins onlyIndoor dining area, Booth seatingPlenty of parkingFree parking lotMy daughter loved it.

Walter Lewis -Google user

3 months ago

Restaurant at a auction barn good food mostly local folks plenty to eat nice salad bar friendly staff fair price booth and tables seat your self that is worth the time I'll be back. Chicken fryed steak had more meat than breading and tender and...Read More

Atmosphere: 3Walk-ins onlyNot sureIndoor dining area, Booth seating

Tammy Herchek -Google user

4 months ago

Game Day for our cow dogs! Went and sold livestock and watched the sale. The nicest people and always professional. We return time and time again! Food is also very good!

Atmosphere: 5

Angie Smallwood -Google user

7 months ago

We decided to eat here because it had good reviews. We pulled up and we’re surprised because it’s in the county livestock building. We were a little hesitant but decided to try it anyway. So glad we did! Our server, Antonio was AMAZING! He took...Read More

Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5

Austin Refrigeration And Air Conditioning -Google user

3 months ago

This place is unreal good. I literally look for construction jobs in Gonzalez just to give me an excuse to eat here. 12/10. Food, atmosphere, staff, everything is out of this world good.

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, Chicken Fried, Grilled Chicken Salad, Hamburger & Onion RingsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Pete Lutz -Google user

3 weeks ago

Passing thru from Bastrop to Corpus Christi, my son and I stopped for breakfast and couldn't have been more pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere. I hope we get the chance to visit again.

Breakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait

John Freeman -Google user

a week ago

Very friendly. Food was excellent. Reasonably priced. Service was excellent.

Breakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo wait

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