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Address: 4545 Maplewood Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone: (940) 692-2170
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Pioneer of Texas
Welcome to Pioneer of Texas. We’ve been welcoming Wichita Falls families in for breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1943.
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From our kitchen to your plate, we can’t wait to serve you! Stop by or place an order today: (940) 692-2170.
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Kelly Ricciotti
Great place for an affordable meal! Stopped with my friend who is familiar with the area. One of her go to’s. Food and service were great! And I loved all the old John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Lone ranger memorabilia.
… moreGrace Bain
Tried this place last week, was really hoping for at-least a decent meal. But everything was horrible! The chicken fried steak that they served was old and microwaved! I know! because the oil was pooling on top! Gravy was also burnt as in you can taste the burnt flour! and really who serves gravy on the bottom of a chicken fried steak! The whole thing was completely inedible! I tried a couple of bites and stopped eating!
The ribs were at least edible according to my brother, but again the brisket that was served was old and dry and tasteless!
The only decent food that was served to us was the onion rings!
The ambience of the restaurant was cool, but the food is a no go for us! Server was in a hurry and did not care enough to see what was wrong with the food, also forgot to bring out a couple of the sides.
… moreThe ribs were at least edible according to my brother, but again the brisket that was served was old and dry and tasteless!
The only decent food that was served to us was the onion rings!
The ambience of the restaurant was cool, but the food is a no go for us! Server was in a hurry and did not care enough to see what was wrong with the food, also forgot to bring out a couple of the sides.
Isabella
02-22-2025
Me and my Bf ate here and we were choosing between here or McBride, we decided pioneers because we were looking for a new experience and new food! Let’s just say it definitely landed on our NEVER. TO GO TO AGAIN list!
Let’s start with my plate and the issues
I got the lunch special with the 6 oz sirloin with a side of mashed potato’s and a salad. The server came and gave me my plate, with a baked potato instead of mashed! Which she did fix so points for her but honestly I wish I did not get it fixed!!! My steak looked like it was cooked in a microwave, not a single flavor and too hard to cut through. It was flavorless and chewy, I felt like Gordon Ramsey on Kitchen nightmares! As he once said “ I wouldn’t even feed my dog this bullshit” moving on I tried the steak did not like at all! So I went to eat the mashed potatoes let’s just say I gaged and so did my bf we both almost through up the mashed potato’s taste like dirty dish water and the gravy must have been the dirty sanitizer water! Because when I say it was so bad we intended on having a server taste it because honestly it was not edible! On to my Bf meal he got the country fried chicken, the chicken was thin as hell, the fried crust literally was so soggy it wasn’t even apart of the chicken it was falling apart by it self onto the big plate of sanitizer gravy! He had quite literally not crust on his chicken along the chicken was thin and hard itself! We paid a total of 33-36 I forget exactly how much! After deciding to stop eating and just to get some whataburger chicken tenders! We got in the car and we both immediately feel sick, we drove as fast as we could home, because I felt like puking and he felt like he had to take a bad shit like food poisoning so we went home, and yall I threw up like 5 times it came out of my nose 🙁 let’s just say it was not fun, while I’m puking into the trash can my man’s fighting for his life in the bathroom! Anyway the point is yall need to get the food in order, I see the owners frequently reply to reviews! So OWNER if you see this, please go in there and give them that Gordon Ramsey enthusiasm and please taste it because I feel like you’d highly agree with everything stated! Also I believe the are not properly handing food, maybe raw meat with the cooked or just not changing their gloves because we definitely got sick from the food! So please check on all the cooks and recipes because it was pure rubbish! I did come in with an open mind and pure excitement to try something new, can’t believe it ended with me puking out my nose
… moreMe and my Bf ate here and we were choosing between here or McBride, we decided pioneers because we were looking for a new experience and new food! Let’s just say it definitely landed on our NEVER. TO GO TO AGAIN list!
Let’s start with my plate and the issues
I got the lunch special with the 6 oz sirloin with a side of mashed potato’s and a salad. The server came and gave me my plate, with a baked potato instead of mashed! Which she did fix so points for her but honestly I wish I did not get it fixed!!! My steak looked like it was cooked in a microwave, not a single flavor and too hard to cut through. It was flavorless and chewy, I felt like Gordon Ramsey on Kitchen nightmares! As he once said “ I wouldn’t even feed my dog this bullshit” moving on I tried the steak did not like at all! So I went to eat the mashed potatoes let’s just say I gaged and so did my bf we both almost through up the mashed potato’s taste like dirty dish water and the gravy must have been the dirty sanitizer water! Because when I say it was so bad we intended on having a server taste it because honestly it was not edible! On to my Bf meal he got the country fried chicken, the chicken was thin as hell, the fried crust literally was so soggy it wasn’t even apart of the chicken it was falling apart by it self onto the big plate of sanitizer gravy! He had quite literally not crust on his chicken along the chicken was thin and hard itself! We paid a total of 33-36 I forget exactly how much! After deciding to stop eating and just to get some whataburger chicken tenders! We got in the car and we both immediately feel sick, we drove as fast as we could home, because I felt like puking and he felt like he had to take a bad shit like food poisoning so we went home, and yall I threw up like 5 times it came out of my nose 🙁 let’s just say it was not fun, while I’m puking into the trash can my man’s fighting for his life in the bathroom! Anyway the point is yall need to get the food in order, I see the owners frequently reply to reviews! So OWNER if you see this, please go in there and give them that Gordon Ramsey enthusiasm and please taste it because I feel like you’d highly agree with everything stated! Also I believe the are not properly handing food, maybe raw meat with the cooked or just not changing their gloves because we definitely got sick from the food! So please check on all the cooks and recipes because it was pure rubbish! I did come in with an open mind and pure excitement to try something new, can’t believe it ended with me puking out my nose
Rowdy YEETS
Come on down to this classic Texas eatery and get full on their hearty meals. Mostly homestyle cooking, they do still offer a wider variety, including some Mexican food offerings. Packed with ranch, Texas, and Western style memorabilia, the atmosphere is homey and nostalgic and patrons will enjoy seeing all of this. Our food was hot, fresh, and delicious. I highly recommend this establishment. Our server, Catherine, was friendly and polite and is a hard-working Texas mom. We loved her and her hospitality.
… moreT T
I loved the seafood combo with french fries & onion rings! So good!
My companion said she wished the chicken fried steak had been a bit crisper- was just a little soggy. Although the gravy was really delicious, she missed the crunch!
Our server was awesome and attentive! We’ll be back again soon
… moreMy companion said she wished the chicken fried steak had been a bit crisper- was just a little soggy. Although the gravy was really delicious, she missed the crunch!
Our server was awesome and attentive! We’ll be back again soon
Carson Matthews
Group of 2 – Servers were kind enough, but not always attentive or around when needed. The food was warm, but had obviously sat for a few minutes (possibly while finishing the rest of the order) Chicken Fried Steak had little flavor, as well as the gravy. And the Burger was incredibly greasy (mostly the bun). However, the food was still enjoyable enough and the atmosphere was nice.
… moreJames Russell
Worst service ever. After getting coffee and ordering. Waited 30 mins for food. During that time. The waitress Never checked on us. I finished my coffee 1st cup of coffee. And had to wait 30 mins for food. Then I was finally offered more coffee. Which she only gave me a half of cup while I was gone to restroom. ??? . Never checked on us. Just brought the bill and left again. I went pay check. At this point very upset with service. And she came up to me and said I’m your cashier and waitress. The nerve. Will never return to the Pioneer on Maplewood. Would NOT recommend!!! Also Ive never been to a pioneer when the jukebox is broken..silence… P3 Is the only decent Pioneer left in town.
… moreHarold Langlois
I ordered the daily special. Beef tips, gravy and rice. The gravy tasted awful and didn’t smell much better. The rolls were a little on the hard stale side. The fried okra and green beans were good.
… moreDoctor Do It
I see this place all the time when I go to tractor supply, so I finally decided to stop in. I was honestly really looking forward to eating here.
First time coming here!
The atmosphere is nice, it’s got a very ‘rustic’ feel, and wears its age with a badge of honor. Jukebox, massive bear, wood everywhere-cool vibe. But that’s literally all it had going for it.
Out of all the ‘dine in restaurants’ I’ve eaten at in Wichita Falls. This place comes in first prize for being the worst.
I saw reviews saying they got chips? I didn’t get chips at all. I got a waitress that was less than welcoming.
I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with Okra and mashed potatoes, and it comes with a wheat roll.
The chicken fried steak lacked anything one would describe as flavor. It was this strange consistency also. Like the meat itself would physically fall apart from each other. It was awful.
The Fried Okra came out greasy, and the physical Okra inside was extremely tough and leathery.
The mashed potatoes were the icing on the cake for a bad experience. They literally taste like the powdered ones you get and mix with water from Walmart. No seasoning, nothing. Just nasty puffy white ick.
They don’t give you real butter. They give you 48% oil spread to put on your roll, in case the rest of your dinner wasn’t oily enough.
While excited to see the Juke box in the booths and the large one in the lobby, there was zero music, and it felt like a morgue inside.
I couldn’t even finish my meal. I maybe ate a third of it before I got grossed out disgusted.
Of all the places to spend 20$ for lunch here in North Texas, this place is not it.
… moreFirst time coming here!
The atmosphere is nice, it’s got a very ‘rustic’ feel, and wears its age with a badge of honor. Jukebox, massive bear, wood everywhere-cool vibe. But that’s literally all it had going for it.
Out of all the ‘dine in restaurants’ I’ve eaten at in Wichita Falls. This place comes in first prize for being the worst.
I saw reviews saying they got chips? I didn’t get chips at all. I got a waitress that was less than welcoming.
I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with Okra and mashed potatoes, and it comes with a wheat roll.
The chicken fried steak lacked anything one would describe as flavor. It was this strange consistency also. Like the meat itself would physically fall apart from each other. It was awful.
The Fried Okra came out greasy, and the physical Okra inside was extremely tough and leathery.
The mashed potatoes were the icing on the cake for a bad experience. They literally taste like the powdered ones you get and mix with water from Walmart. No seasoning, nothing. Just nasty puffy white ick.
They don’t give you real butter. They give you 48% oil spread to put on your roll, in case the rest of your dinner wasn’t oily enough.
While excited to see the Juke box in the booths and the large one in the lobby, there was zero music, and it felt like a morgue inside.
I couldn’t even finish my meal. I maybe ate a third of it before I got grossed out disgusted.
Of all the places to spend 20$ for lunch here in North Texas, this place is not it.
Chris Lovern-Downs
Went for the first time with my husband…I had chicken fried steak..it was the worst CFS ever. It tasted like it had been made in week-old grease. The mashed potatoes…listen, if you’re going to use instant potatoes, ADD SOME SEASONING!!! Fried okra was still frozen…. My husband had fish and said it was like chewing on bubble gum on a cold winter’s day…..BUT..Destiny was absolutely wonderful!! Sure would have been nice for a manager to come by the table and talk to us….wont be back again.
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