Dyess AFB Community


22 of the Best Dyess AFB Restaurants
Introduction
Welcome to Dyess AFB located in Taylor County, Texas, about 7 miles southwest of Abilene. Dyess AFB first opened in 1942 and today has a population of approximately 13,132 personnel. This includes 4,420 members, 635 civilian employees, 4,863 dependents, and 3,214 retirees. Below you will find a list of popular restaurants on base and in the surrounding area of Abilene, TX where you can spend some time sharing a meal and getting to know some new friends and coworkers at Dyess AFB.
Maybe you already know what kind of food you’re in the mood for. If so, click any of the links below to go straight to the information. Because of coronavirus restrictions, it is best to call ahead to confirm restaurant hours before you go.
(1) Mexican Restaurants on Dyess AFB
(2) Pizza on Dyess AFB
(3-4) Fast Food on Dyess AFB
(5-6) Barbecue Near Dyess AFB
(7-8) Mexican Cuisine Near Dyess AFB
(9-13) Steak and Seafood Restaurants near Dyess AFB
(14-17) Asian Cuisine near Dyess AFB
(18-19) Burgers near Dyess AFB
(20-22) Italian Cuisine near Dyess AFB
Suggested Read: Dyess Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center
Dyess AFB Restaurants
Mexican Cuisine
1. Piquin Mexican Restaurant
100 Louisiana Rd.
Dyess AFB, TX 79607
Phone: 1 (325) 232-8256
Piquin Mexican Restaurant is the perfect on-base option for those craving some delicious Mexican food. They offer burritos, tacos, salads, loaded fries, and more.
Pizza Joints
2. New York Pizzeria
260 Commissary Rd.
Dyess AFB, TX 79607
Phone: 1 (325) 400-2482
New York Pizzeria boasts pasta dishes, calzones, strombolis, specialty pizzas, and wings.
Fast Food
3. Subway
260 Commissary Road Bldg. 7339
Dyess AFB, TX 79607
Phone: 1 (325) 692-8996
4. Charley’s Cheesesteaks
260 Commissary Rd Bldg 7339
Dyess AFB, TX 79607
Phone: 1 (325) 698-1171
Charley’s Cheesesteaks offers a selection of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries, and lemonades.
Restaurants in Abilene TX
Barbecue Places
5. Betty Rose’s Little Brisket
3934 Catclaw Dr.
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 698-8000
Betty Rose’s Little Brisket was voted one of the top 50 best barbecue spots in all of Texas, so if you’re looking for some delicious local barbecue make sure to stop by.
6. Texas Cowboy BBQ
1881 N Treadaway Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 1 (325) 268-4243
Texas Cowboy BBQ offers guests burgers, barbecue sandwiches, barbecue plates, loaded barbecue baked potatoes, kids plates, and several mouth-watering sides to pick from.
Mexican Restaurants in Abilene, TX
7. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant
4782 S 14th St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 692-4776
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant offers reasonably priced Tex-Mex, handcrafted margaritas and cocktails, and traditional desserts.
8. Armando’s Mexican Food
2549 S. 1st St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 670-0977
Armando’s Mexican Food boasts traditional Mexican dishes, such as menudo, street tacos, elote, and more.
Steak and Seafood
9. Lytle Land & Cattle Company
1150 E South 11th St.
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 1 (325) 677-1925
Lytle Land & Cattle Company offers guests mesquite-fired steaks and seafood, as well as a full bar and live music.
10. Texas Roadhouse
1381 S Danville Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 690-0145
You can’t go wrong with one of Texas Roadhouse’s famous steaks, mouth watering ribs, large sides, or any of their other signature menu options.
11. Outback Steakhouse
4142 Ridgemont Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 692-7177
Get the taste of the outback right here in Abilene. Locals keep coming back for their prompt and courteous wait staff.
12. The Taylor County Taphouse
4002 Catclaw Dr.
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 704-2500
The Taylor County Taphouse boasts a made-from-scratch menu and specializes in what they refer to as “Texas comfort food.”
13. Copper Creek Restaurant
4401 Loop 322
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 1 (325) 692-4424
Copper Creek Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant. Guests’ favorites include the crab cakes, the calamari and cactus, and the 30-day-aged ribeye.
Asian Cuisine
14. Tokyo Asia Fusion
1441 S Danville Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 691-1123
Tokyo Asia Fusion offers diners sushi options and hibachi entrees.
15. Buffet Asia
3366 John Knox Dr.
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 698-8888
Buffet Asia is sure to have all of your favorites: egg rolls, spring rolls, fried wontons, Kung Pao Chicken, Szechuan Beef, and a whole lot more.
16. Krua Thai Restaurant
790 S. Leggett Dr.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 701-9954
Krua Thai Restaurant boasts a large menu. Whatever your favorite Thai dishes are, Krua Thai Restaurant is sure to have what you’re looking for.
17. Szechuan
3425 S. 1st St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 673-9100
Szechuan has won “Best Oriental Food” and “Best All Around Restaurant,” so if you are craving unique Chinese cuisine make sure to give Szechuan a try.
Burger Shops
18. Heff’s Burgers
1902 Antilley Rd.
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 691-1930
Heff’s Burgers was voted “Best Burger” 8 years in a row. Drop by and try their signature burger, “The Heff’s Burger,” or one of their other creative burger concoctions.
19. Lucy’s Big Burgers
3110 S. 27th St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 677-5829
Lucy’s Big Burgers offers guests USDA certified burgers, as well as loaded fries and tots.
Italian Cuisine
20. Luigi’s Little Italy
1417 S Danville Dr.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 692-8117
Luigi’s Little Italy first opened in 2006 and continues to dish out class Italian cuisine to locals. Make sure to try their lobster ravioli or their baked sampler platter.
21. Joe’s Pasta & Pizza
1102 S Treadaway Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 1 (325) 673-9956
Joe’s Pasta & Pizza offers specialty pizzas and pastas, as well as “pizza bowls” for those looking for a low carb option.
22. Brick Oven Pizza Co. of Abilene
4714 S. 14th St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 691-5303
Brick Oven Pizza Co. of Abilene prepares all of their pizzas fresh and in stone hearth ovens.
Conclusion
We hope that you and your family enjoy some of these restaurants that made our list. These restaurants represent local favorites, but they are just a few of the many food options around Dyess AFB, so make sure to do some exploring of your own and see what kind of great, local food spots you can find.