Family-friendly restaurants in Tahlequah

4 locally owned places to eat in and around Tahlequah, with hours from the places themselves. See all 36 places to eat.

4 places to eat

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant on South Muskogee Ave serving tacos, birria, tortas and pupusas.

Hours: Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM; Sun 10 AM–7 PM
Where: 902 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone: (918) 772-5054
Online: vaquerotahlequah.com

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Mexican · Family

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Emery's Grill

Downtown grill serving burgers, wings and flatbread pizzas on North Muskogee Ave.

Hours: Sun–Thu 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM
Where: 409 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone: (918) 456-4210
Online: emerysgrill.com

Lunch · Dinner · Burgers · Family

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Fite's Cafe

Cherokee-owned family café serving classic American dishes such as burger baskets and catfish dinners.

Hours: Not published online. Check their page or call.
Online: Facebook page

Its website and Facebook page give different addresses and phone numbers (2084 W Choctaw St vs 1310 S Muskogee Ave), so call or check Facebook before going.

Burgers · Family

Southside Drive-In

Burger drive-in on South Muskogee Ave, home of the Southside Special.

Hours: Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where: 1216 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone: (918) 456-2126
Online: Facebook page

Burgers · Family