You're taking some out-of-town family or friends out to dinner or maybe you're just in the mood to try something new. If you're looking for something to tempt your palette, try one of these local eateries for a fabulous dining experience.

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Oasis Outback

One of the premier destinations in Uvalde, this restaurant offers more than just a menu. It includes a gun shop, boutique, and store. Enjoy a large salad bar and tasty barbeque. Dine in or now you can also drive thru with a space large enough to accommodate trailers. Try the St. Louis Pork Ribs Plate or the Texas Smoked Roasted Chicken Plate with house sides, burgers and much more, including a special kids and seniors menu.

Hanger 6 Air Café

This eatery boasts an equal portion of dining and nostalgia as you watch planes come and go. Enjoy a brunch buffer on Sundays or breakfast and lunch throughout the week. Along with breakfast and burgers, you can try one of the chef-inspired entrees. For instance, the chicken and sundried tomato includes a chicken breast which has been marinated in Italian herbs and cooked with a sundried tomato sauce. Consider the Lemon Pepper Seared Fish which is served over white rice along fresh vegetables.

Jack's Steak House

If you're in the mood for a steak, you can't beat Jack's, which is located on Main Street. Try out the sirloin or a ribeye steak. For those who aren't big steak eaters, they offer chicken and fish, which are flavorful and cooked just right. With a history that spans decades, you know Jack's must be doing something right.

The Local Fix

Serving breakfast and lunch, The Local Fix offers practical café food with a focus on local ingredients. The atmosphere is unassuming and food delicious with a rustic feel and small-town charm. Have a pastry with coffee or try one of the burgers. You'll find a fabulous breakfast menu as well with offerings like breakfast tacos, omelets and vegetarian dishes. Smoothies and protein shakes make this a healthy option.

Pho Long

For something a little different, try this Vietnamese restaurant. Serving, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with tasty choices. A must-have is the pho soup which is spicy and a hit with patrons. The pork sandwich is served on a roll with pickled carrots and cucumbers for a unique flavor. Set back off Main Street, this is one place worth checking out.

Ofelia's Mexican Restaurant

If you have a craving for Mexican, stop by Ofelia's. The food is delicious, and the menu includes non-Mexican options if you bring a friend or family member with a different taste. In fact, one of the top choices is the Chicken Fried Steak, which will tempt your taste buds. While this eatery is a roadside café, you'll find it popular with the locals for authentic Mexican.

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Give one of these places a try if you haven't been there before. You're sure to find something to tantalize your appetite and even possibly become a new favorite.