Mels Diner

Quaint little diner in the middle of Mingus, Texas, just a short drive off I-20 W exit 367. Mel's a transplant from Maryland and her fish is different from what we're use to. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

This place is fabulous! Amazingly good food, fast friendly service in a clean and nicely decorated dining room. All of the food is top notch, but the seafood is exceptionally good. The shrimp and catfish are beyond good and cooked with a Maryland coastal influence. The owner is very friendly and polite. They offer some unique menu items. Our favorite are the Old Bay apple cider vinegar french fries!!

One in our party, got his burger after we had nearly finished eating. They didn't comp it, or take any off. They put it to-go, so he could take it with him. Soooo, the shrimp is delicious, the fish is okay, the FF are good, didn't care much for the bread! Others had Burger's - good Burger bowl - delicious. Nice little place to go and eat. Will have to try the other dishes on the menu.

Mels is such an amazing restaurant. Everything we ordered was delightful. The catfish and shrimp were perfectly cooked and flavorful! The stuffed jalapeños were not fried which was a refreshing change from what we normally see on menus. Try the pickle fries! There are so many shake flavors I will need to come back each time we drive by the area, my shake was so good!! The waitstaff were all knowledgeable about the menu and enjoyable to talk with while we ate. We were lucky to come by during the Halloween season and the restaurant was decorated in the spirit of the season!

🍳🍦 YeeeeeeHaWWW! Found a new place to eat with Semi Truck Parking next door on Wed&Thurs but gonna be a tight fit Fri-Sun in either lot. The staff is an absolute trip. I had fun meeting them. The Burger was flavorful , fresh cut fries, great milkshake with all kinds of flavors, Chicken Fried Chicken with white gravy, chunky mashed potatoes and fresh green beans that taste like they were right from a local garden…….. Cha Ching. You gotta stop in.