The Bull Pen Grill

06/05/2026

Fish Friday is HERE at The Bull Pen Grill!

• Crispy golden fried fish• Jalapeño hush puppies• Coleslaw• Beans• Fresh-cut French fries

Don’t feel like eating fish? We have some delicious fresh salad or sandwich choices.

Come enjoy a delicious lunch in our historic 1887 building on Smokey Row in downtown Mount Vernon.

114 E. Main Street . Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday–Saturday. To Go orders available! Call 903-537-9222

"Only way to get better food around here is by shooting Bolivar. And another thing, Bol, I want you to quit whackin' that dinner bell for supper."— Augustus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

Come see why Fish Friday has become a local favorite!

06/04/2026

Sometimes you just want a good ole fashioned Brisket Sandwich.

Today’s special features slow-cooked brisket served sliced or chopped and topped with onions and pickles, just the way a brisket sandwich ought to be.

The weather is beautiful today, making it the perfect time to grab a table on the patio and enjoy lunch outdoors.

114 E. Main Street on Smokey Row in historic downtown Mount Vernon
Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday–Saturday
To Go orders available at 903-537-9222

“My main skills are talking and cooking biscuits…and sitting on the porch.” — Augustus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

06/03/2026

Wednesday Special at The Bull Pen Grill!

Our homemade Chicken Salad is back and being served YOUR way today:

• On a buttery croissant
• On fresh rye bread
• On our famous jalapeño bread
• Over a crisp bed of lettuce

It's a gorgeous day in historic downtown Mount Vernon and the patio is calling your name! Grab a seat outside, enjoy the sunshine, and let us take care of lunch.

• Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday–Saturday• 114 E. Main Street on Smokey Row in historic downtown Mount Vernon• To Go orders available at 903-537-9222

"If you want any one thing too badly, it's likely to turn out to be a disappointment. The only healthy way to live life is to learn to like all the little everyday things..." — Augustus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Please share! EXCITING NEWS, MOUNT VERNON!

For one special evening, The Bull Pen Grill will be opening for dinner!

Join us tomorrow from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM for Ring Around the Bull Pen, a fundraiser to help our incredible Mount Vernon One Act Play State Champions raise funds to purchase their State Championship rings.

For $19.50 per person, you’ll enjoy your choice of one of four delicious meal options, plus a drink. Even better, members of the State Champion One Act Play team will be helping serve your meal throughout the evening!

This is a great opportunity to celebrate these talented students, congratulate them on an amazing accomplishment, and help them bring home a lasting reminder of their championship season.

114 E. Main Street on Smokey Row
Historic Downtown Mount Vernon

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and help us support these outstanding young people as they work toward earning their State Championship rings!

Good morning! Tomorrow is the big day! We will have our first State ring Fundraiser at The Bull Pen! Show up tomorrw to support our amazig students and the amazing Mount Vernon Community. Thank you to The Bull Pen Grill Below you will find a link to pre-order your food.

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Link to pre-order:
https://forms.gle/JNVHf7AGouA63Dka8

05/30/2026

Fish Taco Saturday at The Bull Pen Grill!

If you missed Fish Friday, we’ve got you covered today!

Today’s Specials:

• Fish Tacos – Your choice of grilled or fried fish served on corn or flour tortillas and topped your way with: Fresh pico de gallo, Crisp coleslaw, Chipotle sauce

OR

• Fried Fish Platter – Golden fried fish served with: Hand-cut French fries, Coleslaw, Jalapeño hush puppies, Pinto beans

114 E. Main Street on Smokey Row
Historic Downtown Mount Vernon

Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday–Saturday. To Go orders available! Call 903-537-9222

“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn.”
— Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

05/29/2026

Fish Friday is HERE at The Bull Pen Grill!

It's the meal folks wait all week for!

• Crispy golden fried fish• Jalapeño hush puppies• Coleslaw• Beans• Fresh-cut French fries

Come enjoy a delicious lunch in our historic 1887 building on Smokey Row in downtown Mount Vernon. Whether you're dining with friends, co-workers, or family, Fish Friday is always a great way to kick off the weekend.

114 E. Main Street on Smokey Row in Historic Downtown Mount Vernon

Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday–Saturday. To Go orders available! Call 903-537-9222

"Only way to get better food around here is by shooting Bolivar. And another thing, Bol, I want you to quit whackin' that dinner bell for supper."— Augustus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

Come see why Fish Friday has become a local favorite!

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Notice 🇺🇸

In honor of Memorial Day, The Bull Pen Grill will be closed today as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We thank them for their service and wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

We’ll see you Tuesday!

05/23/2026

Today’s Special at The Bull Pen Grill is our Fish Tacos — made YOUR way!

Choose them:
• Topped with fresh coleslaw
• Or fresh pico de gallo
• Grilled or fried just the way you like them

Make a day of it in historic downtown Mount Vernon this Memorial Day weekend!

Do a little shopping downtown before or after grabbing some lunch at The Bull Pen:

• The Glove Factory Boutiques
• Norman's Green House
• Kountry Korner Kreations — flowers and unique finds downtown
• Big Dawg Sports — incredible sports memorabilia collection for sports fans and collectors
• The Tri-Lakes Pregnancy Center thrift store — where every purchase helps support the ministry and services of Tri-Lakes Pregnancy Center.

Open for lunch from 11 AM – 3 PM Monday–Saturday.

To Go orders available at 903-537-9222.

05/16/2026

Missed Fish Friday yesterday? Don’t worry… we’ve got you covered today at The Bull Pen Grill with our Fish Tacos Special!

Choose your fish:
• Grilled
• Fried

Top them your way:
• Chipotle sauce
• Fresh coleslaw
• Pico de gallo

And pick your tortilla:
• Corn
• Flour

Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a Saturday lunch in historic downtown Mount Vernon!

📞 To Go orders available at 903-537-9222
📍114 E. Main Street on Smokey Row
⏰ Open 11 AM – 3 PM Monday–Saturday