Best Rated Restaurants in Hillsboro¶
Here are some of the best-rated restaurants in Hillsboro, categorized by cuisine type.
American¶
R & K Cafe II¶
- Cuisine: American, Cafe
- Location: 103 N. Waco Street, Hillsboro, TX
- Expected Cost: $
- Website: Facebook
Branded Burger Co.¶
- Cuisine: American, Burgers, Bar
- Location: 104 W Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645 (Downtown)
- Expected Cost: $$
- Notes: Full bar; 32 Yelp reviews (updated Jan 2026). Opened 2023–2024.
Lone Star Cafe¶
- Cuisine: American, Southwestern, Comfort Food
- Location: 100 Dynasty Dr, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- Expected Cost: $$ - $$$
- Hours: Mon–Tue 11am–9pm, Wed–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–9pm
- Notes: 30+ year institution; known for chicken-fried steak, burgers, full bar.
- Website: Explore Hillsboro Texas
Mexican¶
El Conquistador #3¶
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Location: I-35 Exit 3, Hillsboro, TX (active location)
- Expected Cost: $$
- Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–9pm (closed Sun)
- Phone: (254) 582-9864
- Notes: The original Old Brandon Rd location (1516 Old Brandon Rd) is confirmed CLOSED (Yelp, Jan 2026). The I-35 Exit 3 location is the active Hillsboro outlet.
- Website: conquerthecraving.com
Cilantros Mexican Restaurant¶
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Location: 113 N Waco St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- Expected Cost: $$
Italian/Pizza¶
Frenkie's Pasta & Pizza¶
- Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Location: 100 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
- Expected Cost: $$
- Hours: Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–3pm (closed Mon)
- Phone: (254) 582-1230
- Website: Facebook
Coming Soon (Spring–Summer 2026) — Outlets Redevelopment¶
The former Outlets at Hillsboro mall site (I-35 northbound frontage) is being redeveloped into a major restaurant/retail hub. Confirmed tenants:
- Chick-fil-A — construction began ~Aug 2025
- Chili's Grill & Bar — construction began ~Sept 2025; opening late spring 2026
- Panda Express — construction began ~Aug 2025; opening early 2026
- Waffle House — confirmed tenant
Four of eleven planned spots confirmed as of October 2025.