Dog Friendly Restaurants in Merkel, TX

This fast food restaurant on I-20 offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes.

Miguel's Mex Tex Cafe in Abilene, TX serves up a variety of Mexican-Southwestern dishes guaranteed to make your mouth water. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on their covered patio while you enjoy your meal (call ahead so they can open the patio gate, as dogs are not permitted to walk through the restaurant). Choose from menu options such as appetizers, soups, salads, fajitas, ribs, seafood, enchiladas, tacos, tamales and more.

Copper Creek Restaurant is a casual eatery that serves up classic American steakhouse fare. Fido is welcome to join you at their two pet-friendly outdoor tables (the two tables on the patio that are furthest away from the building). Choose from menu options like small plates, appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, burgers, poultry, and more.

This fast food restaurant on Barrow Street offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes.

The pet-friendly Perini Ranch Steakhouse has twelve outdoor tables where you can dine with your dog. Perini Ranch takes reservations, and they are recommended, so you may want to go to their site and reserve a table ahead of time. Perini Ranch has been serving steaks and chuck wagon inspired food since 1983. You can try the Ranch Burger, which won an award from the Today Show. They have a number of steaks from Ribeye to Filet Mignon, plus entrees including Dusted Shrimp and Fried Catfish. Open Tuesday through Thursday 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday and Sunday 11:00am to 10:00pm.

Cypress Street Station is a unique eatery that serves up delicious, carefully prepared eats. Choose from menu options like appetizers, sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers, pasta, steaks, seafood, pizza, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy an order of Alligator Bites - breaded and fried alligator tail meat served with Creole honey mustard. Later, chow down on the Southern Hot Mess Burger - a half pound burger with spicy pimiento cheese, a fried green tomato drizzled with roasted tomato mayo, served with lettuce and tomato. Cypress Street Station is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Join them Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for Happy Hour!

Sharon's Barbeque & Catering is a dog-friendly restaurant in Abilene, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features mesquite smoked barbeque, with slow-cooked pit brisket and ham, ribs, pork loin, turkey & jalapeno sausage. Enjoy your favorite with homemade sides like potato salad, coleslaw, pinto beans, garden salad, green beans, new potatoes and cornbread.

Fuzzy's is a pet-friendly taco stand in Abilene, TX. They provide fresh, fast, and fun service of Mexican and Southwest dishes. Fido is welcome to tag along as you order at their window and find a seat on their enclosed patio. The extensive menu includes seven kinds of nachos, soft or crispy Baja tacos, jumbo burritos, enchilada dinners, combo plates, and breakfast all day, every day.

Mezamiz Coffee House is a pet-friendly establishment in Abilene, TX. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their limited outdoor tables. Their menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and specialty drinks. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.

Firehouse Subs, located in Abilene, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Big Country Coffee, located in Abilene, TX, is a casual coffee shop that serves up a variety of delicious caffeinated beverages, and an assortment of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Sip on a White Chocolate Mocha with espresso, steamed milk, and white chocolate, while you munch on a Scone in your choice of flavor (White Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Orange Cranberry, or Apple Cinnamon). Or try a signature Butterbeer Latte with caramel, toffee nut, French vanilla, and cinnamon!

Leashed dogs are welcome on the large, covered patio featuring a fireplace outside Taylor County Taphouse in Abilene, TX. This pet-friendly, locally-owned tavern offers made-from-scratch Texas comfort food, as well as a huge selection of craft beers, craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.

Blue Sky is a dog-friendly restaurant in Abilene, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features never-frozen, 100% ground chuck burgers, hand-cut Idaho potato fries, and delicious handmade onion rings and chile sticks. Famous for their Hatch green chile burgers and Blue Bell milkshakes, they emphasize quality in every bite.

Alfredo's Mexican Food is a dog-friendly restaurant in Abilene, TX. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal beside an outdoor table. Menu choices include burritos, nachos, tacos, enchiladas, and churros.

Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Abilene locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

This fast food restaurant on S Clack Street offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes.

Larry's Better Burger Drive-In, located in Abilene, TX, is a casual fast-food-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint while you enjoy your meal. Larry's Better Burger Drive-In is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm.

Starbucks in Abilene, TX, provides dog-friendly tables outside on a covered patio. Table service isn't available, so your pup needs to wait outside while you order, or you can use the convenient drive-thru. While there isn't a full dog menu, they do serve complimentary pup cups! Guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages like lattes, cold brews, and Frappuccinos, along with breakfast items, pastries, and snacks.

Torchy's Tacos is a chain eatery with a dog-friendly location at the Shops at Abilene in Abilene, TX. Canine companions are welcome on the patio, which features shaded and sunny seating options. The breakfast, lunch and dinner menus feature an array of choices, from tacos and chips to rice and burritos.

If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead!