Casa Herrera 4109 Ridgemount Drive, Abilene, TX 79606, 325-692-7065, Along with Tex-Mex, there are several low-cholesterol items on the menu. 

Royal Inn Steak House 4695 S. 1st, Abilene, TX 79605, 325-692-3022, Listed is steak, seafood, chicken, and ham and an extensive wine list. 

Spano's Italian Restaurant 4534 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606, 325-698-3704, Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and specialties at this restaurant that also serves seafood, sandwiches, and a children's menu. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed on Sunday. more... 

Tucson's 3370 North First Street, Abilene, TX 79603, 325-676-8279, A touch of just about everything from gourmet burgers to steaks, sandwiches, salads, and even a few Mexican dishes. Casual dining. 

Chuck E- Cheese 4310 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606, 325-691-1909, If you have ever been to a Chuck E. chesse then you know what its all about. As the company says,"it's where a kid can be a kid" and kids of all ages love Chuck E. Cheese. Great pizza, lots of games, and they make a birthday party for your child both easy and memorable.  more... 

Joe Allen's Pit Bar-B-Que 1233 S. Treadaway, Abilene, TX 79602, 325-672-6082, Joe specializes in mesquite-smoked briskets, ribs, ham, and sausage are still favorites in the city today. 

Perini's Ranch Steakhouse Buffalo Gap,on way to Abilene State Park, Abilene, TX 79606, 325-572-3339, The setting is ranch rustic, and the specialty of the house is a 16-ounce Ranch Roast Ribeye served with garden-fresh salad, and either cowboy potatoes or ranch beans. They also offer a variety of other steaks, and baby back ribs, all cooked over mesquite.