All restaurants are in or around downtown Llano — about 17 minutes (9.4 mi) from 125 Elmer Rd. Once on the square, most are walkable.
🔥 BBQ (Llano is the BBQ Capital of the World!)
Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar‑B‑Q ⭐
604 W. Young St, Llano | 325‑247‑5713 | ⭐ 4.3 (456 reviews)
Home of the original “Big Chop.” Pick your meat right off the pit. Brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken. Open daily.
🌐 https://coopersbbq.com
Inman’s Kitchen Bar‑B‑Q
809 W. Young St, Llano | ⭐ 4.2
Famous turkey sausage, brisket, pork ribs. Homemade pies daily.
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/InmansKitchen/
Tumlinson’s Smoky Top BBQ
⭐ 5.0 (21 reviews)
Best value BBQ. 3‑Meat Plate (brisket, ribs) with sweet tea.
🍝 Italian & Pizza
Gio’s Italian Restaurant ⭐
101 W. Main St, Llano | ⭐ 4.7 (52 reviews)
Handmade pasta, pizza, Italian entrees. Supreme Pizza, Garlic Knots, Cannoli. Fine wines.
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/GiosItalianRestaurantLlano/
🌮 Mexican
La Hacienda De Jalisco
⭐ 4.3 (53 reviews) | $
Authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch, dinner. Family‑owned, fresh scratch recipes.
Ortega Tacos
⭐ 4.5
Saturday morning go‑to for locals. Great tacos.
🍔 American & Comfort Food
Burger Bar
⭐ 4.7
Friendly service, generous portions. Classic American burgers.
Hungry Hunter Restaurant
702 W. Young St, Llano | 325‑247‑3381
Family‑style buffet and made‑to‑order. A local staple for decades.
Granite Top Bar & Grill
101 E. Grayson, Llano | 325‑247‑3334
Breakfast, lunch buffet, steaks. Open daily 6am‑10pm.
Trailblazer Grille
Llano area
Casual American food.
🥢 Other Options
China Wok Restaurant
Consistent Chinese — solid takeout option.