FAMOUS FOR OUR BBQ CRABS

Home Cooking, Texas Style

Made Fresh, Served with Heart

The Taste of East Texas

Seafood Nights & Southern Delights

Discover the heart of Kountze, Texas, at our beloved family-run restaurant, where we've been delighting guests with delicious cuisine and warm hospitality for more than forty years. From our breakfast and lunch buffets to the weekend seafood extravaganza, every meal is a masterpiece. Our extensive menu includes juicy burgers, succulent steaks, and timeless comfort dishes, along with catering services, grazing tables, and charcuterie boards for all occasions.

our story

The "Almost Famous" Mama Jack's Roadhouse Cafe was founded by Barbara and Jerry Jackson in the early 1980's in the small town of Kountze, Tx. After owning and operating for 40 years, The Jackson's have opened their kitchen to Jenny and Clay Holyfield. Following in their footsteps and upholding the family friendly hometown atmosphere, they have stepped in as the new owners of Mama Jack's in 2024.

Jenny & Clay Holyfield
Owners Est. 2024
Holyfield Family

In Loving Memory

We honor the memory of our beloved co-founder, Jerry Jackson, who passed away in May 2026. Jerry's warm spirit, dedication, and signature Texas hospitality were the foundation of everything we do. He is dearly missed, but his legacy lives on in every smile, every greeting, and every homemade meal served at Mama Jack's.

Jerry Jackson

Catering Made Easy

Bring the flavors of Mama Jack’s to your next gathering with catering tailored to your occasion. Whether you're planning a corporate luncheon, family reunion, wedding reception, birthday celebration, or community event, our team offers crowd-pleasing favorites, fresh grazing tables, and beautifully crafted charcuterie boards designed to impress. Let us handle the food while you focus on your guests.

Planning an event? Visit our catering page to explore options, learn more about our services, and get in touch with our team to start customizing your order.

Find Us in Kountze

215 S Pine St, Kountze, TX 77625

Business Hours

Sunday-Tuesday 7am-3pm

Wednesday-Thursday 7am-8pm

Friday-Saturday 7am-9pm

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Take a detour in the road to eat here!  The lunch buffet has plenty of choices.  Salad bars are so hard to find, add a dessert bar we are stopping forever.  Thank you for feeding us again today!

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Worth the drive, Mama Jack’s delivers amazing comfort food, affordable breakfast and lunch buffets, fresh seafood nights, and genuine Texas hospitality. From hearty burgers and steaks to live entertainment and friendly service, every visit feels like home. It’s the kind of hometown restaurant you’ll keep coming back to again and again with family and friends for memorable Southern-style dining experiences.

First time there. Checked out buffet and decided to go that route. Everything we ate was delicious. Well worth the drive to try it out.