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Cheeseburgers, onion rings & shakes in a 1950s-style joint offering counter or carhop service.
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Address: 420 N Timberland Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901
Phone: (936) 634-3262
Website: https://www.raysdriveinlufkin.com/
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This is a great local burger joint that anyone visiting Lufkin must enjoy. Their burgers taste dramatically different than most of the other fast food places.
Ray’s Drive In
Ray’s Drive-In is a family-owned business that has operated in Lufkin, Texas, for over 60 years. In 1959, JC and Opal Ray purchased a drive-in on Timberland …
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Matthew Yelick
Ray’s Drive-In in Lufkin, Texas is one of those classic local spots that still does things the right way. The pricing is refreshingly fair, especially for the portion sizes, and you can tell the food is made with care instead of rushed out. The burgers are juicy, well-seasoned, and taste like an old-school drive-in burger should, but the real standout is the homemade onion rings—crispy, golden, and clearly hand-battered, not frozen. The atmosphere has that laid-back, small-town charm where you can actually relax and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Service is fast and efficient, even when they’re busy, which makes it an easy go-to whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a bit. A must-try is the Durango ZubaFuzz soda, especially the strawberry rhubarb flavor—it’s unique, refreshing, and pairs perfectly with a burger and onion rings. Ray’s Drive-In is the kind of place that reminds you why local joints will always beat chains when it comes to flavor, value, and character.
… moreService is fast and efficient, even when they’re busy, which makes it an easy go-to whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a bit. A must-try is the Durango ZubaFuzz soda, especially the strawberry rhubarb flavor—it’s unique, refreshing, and pairs perfectly with a burger and onion rings. Ray’s Drive-In is the kind of place that reminds you why local joints will always beat chains when it comes to flavor, value, and character.
Olan Teague
Not sure about maybe the night I went i ordered a few things old school place been here for decades everyone’s parents had a burger here when they were “their age” type place-
Prices cheep to me by many modern places, and staff besides the they/them person, that created me, friendly polite person, but not what I 3xpected at a Texas way back when mom and pops place all staff was polite nice, just see food below
Not sure Ray if he is still kicking and knows what they are serving now, under his name, if he is he should be ashamed if not the owners now should be, as this was just not very good at all- bacon cheese burger besides the hard over cooked bacon breaking my molars all I could taste was the sad taste of the mealy bun…no cheeseburger taste to my cheese burger . Oh the salad dressing theh called mayo that was prominent, it was large-ish, i guess filling but really no taste. I do get JR burgers at whata burger —so… Onion Rings — do not order you are warned…. I bought a steak sandwhich for my breakfast who does not love a chicken fried steak sandwhich in the AM….but now im like if we cant pull off a burger??? But i bet this place used to be the best in town, maybe on another night other cooks make better burgers but tonight ..nope….I’ll not be back.
… morePrices cheep to me by many modern places, and staff besides the they/them person, that created me, friendly polite person, but not what I 3xpected at a Texas way back when mom and pops place all staff was polite nice, just see food below
Not sure Ray if he is still kicking and knows what they are serving now, under his name, if he is he should be ashamed if not the owners now should be, as this was just not very good at all- bacon cheese burger besides the hard over cooked bacon breaking my molars all I could taste was the sad taste of the mealy bun…no cheeseburger taste to my cheese burger . Oh the salad dressing theh called mayo that was prominent, it was large-ish, i guess filling but really no taste. I do get JR burgers at whata burger —so… Onion Rings — do not order you are warned…. I bought a steak sandwhich for my breakfast who does not love a chicken fried steak sandwhich in the AM….but now im like if we cant pull off a burger??? But i bet this place used to be the best in town, maybe on another night other cooks make better burgers but tonight ..nope….I’ll not be back.
Todd Brooks
Absolutely awesome local spot for hamburgers. Old 50’s style drive in and great dine in. Everyone working here has that TX charm which I love. The hamburgers are top notch so I will be back
… moreRaymond
This is truly a step back in time!
Ray’s Drive-In in Lufkin delivered one of the best hamburgers I’ve ever had — second only to my mom’s! The atmosphere is fantastic, with a classic car-hop theme that brings all the nostalgia in the best way.
I was in town getting some work done by a local practitioner at MMA, and April recommended this spot. I’m so glad she did. The food was wonderful, the vibe was perfect, and the whole experience felt like a delicious trip into the past.
Highly recommended!
… moreRay’s Drive-In in Lufkin delivered one of the best hamburgers I’ve ever had — second only to my mom’s! The atmosphere is fantastic, with a classic car-hop theme that brings all the nostalgia in the best way.
I was in town getting some work done by a local practitioner at MMA, and April recommended this spot. I’m so glad she did. The food was wonderful, the vibe was perfect, and the whole experience felt like a delicious trip into the past.
Highly recommended!
LaRhonda Martinson
The burgers were excellent! The atmosphere was nostalgic. The service was top-notch. The only thing I really didn’t care for was the onion rings. They were a bit too floury tasting
… moreDeb H
Excellent burgers and soft serve ice cream. We were a large group and the staff were ready for us and very organized. They filled our orders really fast. It was an all around pleasant experience.
… moreRoshan Shushtari
Visiting Lufkin, so went to Ray’s b/c I had seen it on TV & was curious. The tea was excellent, but I got a small drink, there wasn’t enough to fill my cup. I tried a couple of the sodas, but I am not crazy about the way drinks from a soda fountain taste. The 1st table we went to sit at was dirty (still dirty when we left). The burgers were good, & they were large. The onion rings were dry, cold & not crispy at all. We went on Saturday at 4:30pm. A table of 3 was ahead of us, they ordered burgers & onion rings too, we were finishing up before they got their food, & the man had to ask for it. Like I said, tea was excellent, burgers were good, but not good enough for us to go back.
… moreNEO TERIC
This is what a dinner should be, nostalgia, great folks serving up freshly made food. Beautiful wait staff with character, smiles and great service.
Heirloom in a modern world, a step above fast food chains because personal touch and most important a great Hamburger and Variations. All the food was delicious and served promptly while warm.
A brief visit to Lufkin brought me here, a pretty lady that walked up to us as soon as we drove up greeted us as this place also offered drive up service.
She asked us if we would like to use the dinning area or if we would be ordering to go.
We prompted to enjoy our meal full of charismatic locals and friendly Texan folks.
… moreHeirloom in a modern world, a step above fast food chains because personal touch and most important a great Hamburger and Variations. All the food was delicious and served promptly while warm.
A brief visit to Lufkin brought me here, a pretty lady that walked up to us as soon as we drove up greeted us as this place also offered drive up service.
She asked us if we would like to use the dinning area or if we would be ordering to go.
We prompted to enjoy our meal full of charismatic locals and friendly Texan folks.
Lynkz Kross
Outside dining, inside dining, in car dining. Great service with food to match.
Got the steak finger basket off of a recommendation. Greatly pleased I listened.
… moreGot the steak finger basket off of a recommendation. Greatly pleased I listened.
Smith Sonya-Elisheva
I have eaten here since before I can remember. Delicious fresh Hamburgers and onion rings. When my mom wants burgers this is our go to in Lufkin. Love the pull up and order to go area. Friendly staff.
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