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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Arcola

Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2
(18k+)
• Chicken Tenders • Fried Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 37 min
"I was worried that my food would be cold, but everything was warm and tasty! The boneless wings were just spicy enough, the sliders were very flavorful and the southwestern egg rolls were flaky and warm. Plenty of sauces provided. Would certainly order again"
"The staff was cool and the fajitas was good. Steak was good, shrimp and chicken were DEVINE! Something had a little spice to it. Didn't like the skillet queso at all. It was a large portion and I ate for two days. Super fresh and I would definitely get again. The witch drink was the best part of the meal."
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$19.45
Cajun Pasta
Your choice of jalapeño-cheddar smoked sausage, grilled chicken or shrimp with penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with Cajun spices & Parmesan. Served with garlic toast.
$20.57
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders tossed in our famous honey-chipotle sauce, served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal) & house-made ranch (170 cal).
$19.68
Oldtimer® Burger W/ Cheese
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$15.65
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.5
(19k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 20 min
"My 6 piece hot honey rub and hot lemon pepper was bussin! Fries made well done with lemon pep seasoning as requested! Yummy!!!"
"This location never disappoints. Wings are never dry and they always have enough sauce or spice rub. They've never given me small crumbly fries here and it always tastes freshly made. This is my favorite wingstop location for the past 2ish years"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$19.32
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$14.21
8 pc Wing Combo
8 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$16.76
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$17.23
Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

4.1
(1k+)
• Desserts • Lemonade
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 36 min
"the amount of bleu cheese this given with 10 Traditional Wings is ridiculous. barely enough for 4 wings."
"ive never received Mozzarella Sticks with no cheese inside...🫪 the fries were extremely burnt and looked weird."
Bone-In Wings
Traditional, bone-in wings hand-spun in your choice of sauces and dry rubs from sweet to spicy and everything in between. A classic that never fails to satisfy.
$23.71
Boneless Wings
Boneless wings hand-spun in your choice of sauces and dry rubs from sweet to spicy and everything in between.
$17.3
Ultimate Sampler
Choose any four B-Dubs appetizers—served with four dipping sauces. The ultimate shareable sampler platter, built your way.
$21.17
All-American Cheeseburger
Two hand-smashed patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, and mayo on a soft challah bun, served with crispy-battered French fries. The all-American cheeseburger, done B-Dubs-style.
$15.27
Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

4.7
(200+)
• Sandwiches • Hot Dogs
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 37 min
"The burger and Little Cajun Fries are amazing!!"
"Best burger I've had in a while"
Cheeseburger
American-style cheese melted between fresh patties and placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun. Choose as many toppings as you want.
$14.72
Little Cheeseburger
Fresh, hand-formed patty hot off the grill with American-style cheese. Add as many toppings as you want.
$10.45
Bacon Cheeseburger
Fresh patties hot off the grill with American-style cheese and crispy applewood smoked bacon. Placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun. Choose as many toppings as you want. 
$17.04
Milkshake
Handspun vanilla milkshakes with or without whipped cream. Choose as many of our free mix-ins as you like.
$8.39
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.6
(700+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 27 min
"I had to take a bite! They always make my sandwich perfectly !!"
"The sandwich I received was mostly yummy; however, I did take off the top because the avocado did not seem very fresh. The avocado on the sandwich was kind of brown which just personally bothers me. Other than that, the rest of the #13 The Original Italian was very yummy. "
Chips
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$1.88
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$12.8
#13 The Original Italian
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.26
#8 Club Sub
Fresh-baked and delicious
$14.24
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.6
(100+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 12.2 mi • 50 min
Farther away
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice.
$14.2
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ Combo
2x 100% beef patties freshly seasoned, hickory smoked bacon, melty American & Swiss style cheeses, ketchup, mustard & mayo on an all-new buttery brioche bun, plus fries and a drink. Better Ingredients. Better Burger. 2570 calories.
$14.5
Jumbo Egg Rolls (3)
Our egg rolls are filled with ground pork, cabbage, celery, carrots, onions & spices, with a side of sweet & sour sauce. You can't go wrong, really. 570 calories.
$5.99
Loaded Breakfast Sandwich Combo
Freshly cracked eggs, hickory smoked bacon, grilled ham & sausage, melty American cheese and toasted sourdough bread. With hot coffee & a hash brown. Boom. 1540 calories.
$11.85
Jollibee

Jollibee

4.6
(2k+)
• Chicken • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"I absolutely love Jollibee! They never fail to provide delicious food, everything is always correct. It is a standout compared to many fast food because there's more of a variety plus everything is fresh. From their chicken to their hamburger steaks to all their sides. "
"I LOVE this place! Very delicious, fresh, crispy chicken! The side of spaghetti always hits too! The portions are just big enough to split evenly between siblings too!"
Peach Mango Pie
Sweet and flaky Peach Mango Pie made with real Philippine Mangoes
$3.53
Pineapple Quencher
A sweet and refreshing taste of the Philippines with our signature Pineapple Quencher.
$4.16
12pc Chickenjoy Meal Deal
12 Pieces (6 legs, 6 thighs) of our signature crispy juicy bone-in fried chicken. Served with a side of gravy for dipping. Choose from regular and spicy.
$31.37
6pc Chickenjoy Meal Deal
6pc of our next-level crispy, next-level juicy Chickenjoy fried chicken (choose between Original and Spicy) served with 2 regular sides and 2 fountain drinks.
$26.98
KFC

KFC

4.3
(2k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 38 min
"I order from this KFC every now and then and this order was by far the best. The food was still hot when it arrived and the 12 pc. Chicken Meal was cooked to perfection. The biscuits were soft and warm. Delicious meal!"
"it was so good very crunchy the portion was more than enough it was still very hot and not to salty I would definitely order this again."
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. Cal.: 380-2340
$14.87
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. Cal.: 590
$7.51
Pot Pie
Creamy chicken pot pie with tender bites of fried chicken, diced potatoes, peas, and carrots in a savory sauce, baked in a flaky, golden crust. Cal.: 720
$7.77
Famous Bowl Combo
Includes mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets, topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses. Includes a medium drink. Cal.: 590-1020
$8.39
Hartz Chicken Buffet #224

Hartz Chicken Buffet #224

4.3
(800+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 25 min
"Delicious!!! The food is good and the restaurant paid attention toall of my notes. Couldn't be better! "
"7 Piece Tender 1 Roll were so fresh and the taste so seasoned especially the fries and they gave me extra so it was enough for my 5 siblings so definitely would oorder agsn top tier 10 out of 10 forgot to mention the Half Dozens Rolls were so sweet and soft"
#7. Dark Combo (3 Pieces)
7 Piece tender with Choice of a Regular Side
$13.09
7 Piece Tender 1 Roll
Regular side, gravy, roll, regular drink. 830-1430 cal. per serving. If want sauce (White gray, Brown gravy, BBQ, Honey Mustard ) please add to comment.
$12
#9. Tender Combo (4)
Two breast and one wing, regular side, roll, regular drink. 870-2240 cal. per serving.
$12.8
Dozens Gizzards 1 Roll
Regular side, gravy, roll, regular drink.1190-1790 cal. per serving. If want sauce (White gray, Brown gravy, BBQ, Honey Mustard ) please add to comment.
$8.97
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.7
(100+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 42 min
"This was one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time . Crust done just right and loaded with pepperoni. I'll order from them again when they have a special."
"The Breadsticks were dry. The pizza was greasy. Very disappointed because the last time I had the pizza it was great."
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$22.68
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$8.52
My Hut Box
Get a pizza, melt or wings, & a side. Add a 20 oz. drink for addt’l charge. Wings are boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce incl. Addt’l charge for extra cheese/toppings.
$10.41
Pepperoni Lover's® Pizza
The classic 1-topping pepperoni pizza you crave, loaded up with 50% more pepperoni.
$24.84
Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In

4.5
(1k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 27 min
"They followed all my special instructions and the order arrived hot & fresh. Cherry limeades were made to perfection"
"The Hand-Mixed Master Shakes was amazeballs!!!!!!! Very rich and delicious! "
Famous Slushes
So good, they're famous. That's probably all you need to know. Oh, and they’re only at SONIC.
$4.21
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Melty, real mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried to perfection. Dunking in a side dipping cup of creamy marinara sauce is a must. ***Please choose your dipping sauce preference below.
$6.21
SONIC Blasts®
Candy and cookie pieces and Real Ice Cream the way they should be. All mixed up.
$7.01
Sodas
More options of cold, bubbly refreshments with your choice of flavor add-ins, all served over our famous SONIC ice.
$4.13
Urban Bird Hot Chicken

Urban Bird Hot Chicken

4.8
(800+)
• American • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Omg one of the best tender meals I've ever had from door dash. I didn't expect much, but was pleasantly suprised. The tenders AND fries were good as well as seasoned! The tenders were definitely jumbo and made me full. It was worth the order today. This is where I'll be going for my chicken tenders!"
"The Buffalo Mac was absolutely delicious but only adding 3 pickle slices, especially a pickle this perfectly crunchy, feels almost criminal. Perhaps an "extra pickles" button? More than enough food for one meal, definitely adding UHC to my DD rotation."
Tenders Basket
2 Jumbo Tenders, Bread, Your choice of side,Pickles & Bird Sauce.Pick only one side, all additional sides will be charged at pick up
$16.32
Sando Combo
2 Jumbo Tenders on a toasted brioche bun topped with Kale Slaw, Bird Sauce & Pickles. Your choice of ONE small side item and a regular drink.
$20.01
Large (32oz) Drink
2 Jumbo Tenders, Bread, Your choice of side, Pickles & Bird Sauce.
$4.36
Tender Basket
Crispy seasoned crinkle-cut fries piled high with creamy white cheddar mac and cheese, topped with chopped, seasoned chicken tenders, finished with a drizzle of house-made Bird Sauce and garnished with three pickles.
$12.61
BunSlut

BunSlut

4.6
(800+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 35 min
"These burgers are absolutely amazing. Getting two Single patty burgers has been an addiction for me for awhile now. The sauce is nice and the meat is juicy. Buns are very big. Each burger is pretty hefty and very filling. I don't even bother going to fast food chains for burgers anymore, I just get a single patty from here since the prices at chains aren't even cheap anymore. Lots of customization options. I sometimes get extra pickles and a fried egg on my burger. Honestly they're so filling I should probably not be getting two each time. Also, best quality pickles on any burger I've had in like, two decades. One of the best burgs in Missouri City. Staff are very nice, too."
"I always get the Double Burger Combo and it was amazing. The burger is juicy and the buns are completely fresh. Crinkle fries are my most time favorite and they are crispy just the way I like it. Don't get me started on the cookies and cream milkshake. The shake is very sweet and love the cookies crunchy. Thinking about trying the fruity pebbles milkshake. I will be ordering again"
Single.
Smashed halal patty with cheese, slut sauce, pickles, grilled onions.
$13.33
Double
2x Smashed halal patties with cheese, slut sauce, pickles, grilled onions.
$14.45
Slutty Melt
Texas Toast, 2x smashed halal patties, melted American cheese & grilled onions.
$14.57
2 Slider Combo
Two of our smashed halal patty sliders on a Hawaiian Bun, topped with melted cheese, slut sauce, and pickles! Served with crinkle fries, and a drink!
$17.86
Local Table

Local Table

4.7
(300+)
• Greek • American (New)
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 39 min
"I had like 3 bites of my Prosciutto Caesar Salad with salmon and goat cheese balls. It's was seriously so fresh and delicious. So, delicious in fact that my dogs ate my whole salmon while I was getting a bowl from the kitchen :'( I will be ordering again soon and protecting my delicious salmon at all costs."
"The Local Farmers Market Salad was fresh and the portion was generous, but it was dry. It was not dressed and there wasn't any vinegarette included. I had to eat it dry because I drove away before realizing this."
Lemon Pasta
Angel hair pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, capers, crushed red pepper, lemon butter olive oil sauce, basil, garlic toast. (Vegetarian)
$21.7
Cup Loaded Baked Potato Soup
with bacon, cheddar, chives.
$8.74
Local's Kabob Plate
Tender and juicy skewers of beef tenderloin, grilled all-natural chicken or a combination of both with herb basmati rice, turmeric roasted seasonal vegetables, pita. (To make Gluten Friendly, remove Pita)
$25.33
Anaheim Grilled Chicken
All natural chicken, roasted Anaheim chile mushroom cream sauce, herb basmati rice, turmeric roasted seasonal vegetables, pita
$20.7
JLB Eatery

JLB Eatery

4.9
(10+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 28 min
Newly Added
Cheeseburger
Handcrafted with 100% certified Angus beef, American cheese, onions, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes, all in a freshly baked homemade hamburger bun, topped with mayonnaise.
$12.51
Cheeseburger Combo
Handcrafted with 100% certified Angus beef, American cheese, crispy bacon, onions, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes, all in a freshly baked homemade hamburger bun, topped with mayonnaise.
$17.5
Bacon Cheeseburger
Handcrafted with 100% certified Angus beef, onions, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes, all in a freshly baked homemade hamburger bun, topped with mayonnaise.
$14.58
Steak Melt Combo
Handcrafted with Cajun-style fried chicken tender, filled with crispy bacon, American cheese, avocado, jalapeños, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$22.64
WHALES FISH & CHICKEN #2 - LOBBY

WHALES FISH & CHICKEN #2 - LOBBY

4.6
(600+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 35 min
"Combo#2 with catfish nuggets & regular shrimp were very tasty. Ordered the okra as a side and it arrived still hot and crispy and was delish, reminded me of my mama's :) Pretty good value, combo + side TTL & tip was $30"
"big portions, cooked to perfection. catfish filets and catfish nuggets, fried okra and perfect chrunchy onion rings. thanks"
10 Wing Dinner
2 pc of you choice of fish + another item served with fries and coleslaw or rice and beans
$15.51
Combo 2
Your choice of fish, wings and shrimps served with fries and coleslaw or rice and beans
$17.39
4 Wing Dinner
1 pc catfish or tilapa + 3 wings + 8 shrimps served with fries and coleslaw or rice and beans
$7.64
6 Wing Dinner
5 pc tilapia or catfish and 10 wings served with fries
$12.22
Church's Texas Chicken

Church's Texas Chicken

4.1
(900+)
• Fast Food • American
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 32 min
20% off on $30+
"Well ! Well ! The truth is out ! There is a Church's "Texas Chicken".That's what I received in my order.The real deal in the Spicy Version,don't know yet what the other versions taste like yet.If they taste anything like the spice version lookout Popeyes.The chicken batter was excellent,the quality of the chicken was excellent. It was fresh juice, seasoned with a flavor that is Churches secret ingredients.The menu arrangement is excellent, they achieve a standard of ordering that separates them from the competition.You can actually order just chicken the way you want mixed and wow all white meat.Game Changer.Coleslaw was fresh !!! Jalapeno Poppers Great !!! The Apple Pies beat all competitors I've tasted . So fresh !!! Excellent dinning experience !"
"My order was delivered it was over seasoned and saturated with cooking oil.The chicken was not drained before it was placed in the food delivery box.I used over 15! paper towels and couldn't remove the oil.Horrible ! Spoke with the manager about quality control.Very disappointed."
4PC Chicken
Served with a regular classic side, regular drink, and a scratch-made Honey-Butter Biscuit™. Also available as Chicken only.
$15.49
3PC Chicken
Served with a regular classic side, regular drink, and a scratch-made Honey-Butter Biscuit™. Also available as Chicken only.
$14.34
Honey-Butter Biscuits™
We serve millions of biscuits every year because people are head-over-heels in love with them. Scratch-made in small batches all day long, and drizzled with honey butter, they don’t just “sell like hotcakes.” They sell like our Honey-Butter Biscuits™, which is better.
$3.15
5PC Tenders
Served with a regular classic side, regular drink, dipping sauce, and a scratch-made Honey-Butter Biscuit™. Also available as Tenders only.
$16.5
OMG! Burger

OMG! Burger

4.5
(400+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 36 min
"This was my first experience with this restaurant everything was fresh and hot upon delivery. I loved how they made the bread for the tacos in addition how they were setup where the contents would not fall out. Good portions for the price! "
"Ordered the double smash with extra patty and didnt even get the extra patty. The burger itself is so small, it looks like a kid size burger. Also the buns were not toasted and was falling all apart. The fries they give was also like a kid size portion. Wouldn't order again for what i paid."
OMG! Cheeseburger PL.
Beef patty with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and OMG! Sauce
$17.64
OMG Chopped Cheese
Chopped beef patty, grilled onions, red pepper, American cheese and OMG! Sauce
$17.38
Bacon Cheeseburger
Beef patty with melted American cheese, beef bacon, lettuce, onions, pickles, and mayo
$22.23
Just kidding Burger
French fries topped with fried chicken dipped in our famous hot or medium Nashville sauce, shredded American cheese, green onions, cilantro, OMG! Sauce
$12.73
Dear Kolache Man & Banh Mi

Dear Kolache Man & Banh Mi

4.9
(10+)
• Vietnamese • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 33 min
Grilled Pork Banh Mi
French baguette with marinated pork, pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeños.
$8.84
Grilled Beef Banh Mi
Fresh baguette with grilled beef, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeños.
$9.67
Brisket Kolache
Filled with tender brisket and topped with melted cheese, this kolache offers a hearty and savory bite.
$6.23
Bacon Egg Cheese Taco
Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese in a soft flour tortilla.
$5.9
Philly Boyz Cheesesteaks

Philly Boyz Cheesesteaks

4.5
(600+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 59 min
Farther away
15% off on $30+
"Ive been looking for a great Philly Cheesesteak and have tried a couple of places that were okay, but they always fall a bit short... Philly Boyz did NOT disappoint!! SOOO GOOD!! Best Philly Cheesesteak (Reg) I've had around here... One the best I've had period! The egg (Sm) Steak Egg Rolls were DELICIOUS as well so were the (Sm) Loaded Philly Fries. Definitely recommend!!!"
"My favorite place to eat at . The best Philly Cheesesteak and fries hands down in Missouri City , Tx"
Cheesesteak Combo
Authentic Philadelphia-style thin-sliced steak, grilled fresh with melted American cheese and sweet grilled onions on a 11in Amaroso Roll with Crispy Crinkle Fries and Drink
$19.66
$12 Philly Cheesesteak
Sliced beef, melty cheese, soft roll. Mayo and cheese varieties. Customize with diverse toppings like peppers, onions, or extra meat. CHEESESTEAK ONLY!!
$13.37
(5) Wingz
Thinly sliced steak, crispy bacon, seasoned fries, and a choice of soda.
$7.9
CheeseSteak & Bacon Combo
Delicious mix steak and chicken on a Philly Roll with onions, and added crinkle Fries and Small Drink Combo👌🏽👌🏽
$20.91

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