Stanley's General Store - Matagorda

Man, I just had the best ever chicken tender lunch I think I've ever eaten. The general store has a little restaurant in the back. I was deciding between the 1/2 lb cheese burger that looked awesome as it was grilling or the chicken tenders. Oh my gosh they were honestly the best. The French fries were delicious and hot. So good.

Came to the Matagorda, TX area for a little family vacay staying at a cousin's quiet getaway. He suggested coming to Stanley's for a meal but this place is a full blown store and eatery. Lots of stuff to buy down their aisles from souvenirs, minor groceries and fishing gear. Local wines for sale but unfortunately the staff on duty could not tell me how it was but I bought a bottle anyway. Gorda's Grill is located inside and let me tell you if you wanted a place like McDonalds go to Bay City. Otherwise be prepared to wait and I'm telling you good food is worth the wait. For a little over $30 I bought 3 burgers, 3 drinks (no refills), 2 fries and 1 onion rings. Everyone was happy with their food and completely satisfied. I gave four stars because I'm a stickler about people knowing what their products are like that they are selling. More items such as local goods would sell better especially to tourists.

Stopped to eat at the restaurant, waited for 45 minutes. When I asked if are food was going to be ready soon the girl proceeded to tell me that they are busy and what do I want her to do. I told her, I'm just asking because we have been waiting for 45 minutes, she then very rudely said fine I will just give you a refund. I have been shopping at this store for 25 years. I definitely said a few choice words at this point, but who wouldn't after being treated so poorly . After this experience I will never walk into this place again.

Food to prepare for lunch and dinner should be bought anywhere else but here. Thus place is the only place to buy your beach pass and is rifht on the way to the beach, and thatbis its only appeal. A boxbof shells and cheese was over six dollars. Go sonewhere else to buy food.

Young lady at the counter was very rude and disrespectful and ran me off after I simply asked for a price of a item after I left I called the manager and she was very rude about it as well. Don't recommend this store.