Varela’s Best

10/12/2026

10/02/2026

IT’S GAME DAY, BULLDOG NATION!

The lights are on, the stands will be packed, and it’s time for YOAKUM vs. MARION at Bulldog Stadium! Our Bulldogs are ready to defend the DOG HOUSE and leave it all on the field!

Hit hard. Play fast. Fight together. FINISH STRONG.
Four quarters. One team. One town. ALL EYEZ ON YOAKUM! 👀💙

Bring the noise, bring the pride, and let Marion hear BULLDOG NATION from kickoff to the final whistle!

💙🏈 LET’S GO DOGS! 🏈💙
WE ARE YOAKUM.

Image Credit for Photos incorporated into poster: John Olivares

09/23/2026

We are looking to add to our team! Part-time positions are available for our kitchen and for the front counter/window. Applications can be picked up in person at the restaurant.

09/11/2026

Who’s ready for those Friday Night Lights at Bulldog Stadium??? We can’t wait! Don’t forget Varela’s will be open late after the game.

💙 IT’S HOMECOMING, BULLDOG NATION! 💙

There’s nothing like Homecoming under the Friday Night Lights! ✨

Yoakum Bulldogs take on the El Campo Ricebirds, and we need Bulldog Stadium packed with ROYAL BLUE & WHITE! 💙🤍

Come early, celebrate Homecoming, cheer on our Bulldogs, and help us make some noise! 📣🐾

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Gates Open: 5:45 PM
Homecoming Festivities: 6:15 PM
Kickoff: 7:00 PM

ADDITIONAL PARKING:
Parking is available in the softball parking lot. Fans parking there may enter through the Visitor Concession Stand gate.

💙 Wear your BLUE!
🤍 Bring your Bulldog pride!
📣 And BE LOUD!

WE ARE YOAKUM! 🐾
ONE TEAM. ONE TOWN. ONE DREAM.

💙🏈 GO BIG BLUE! 🏈💙

07/13/2026

Varelas is open and ready to serve after a much- needed vacation. Can’t wait to see everyone soon. We’ve missed you!

06/25/2026

Congratulations to the Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce June Business of the Month: Varela’s Best!

The Varela family has been a long standing business owner in Yoakum and always huge supporters of all things Yoakum! Whether you are hungry for a juicy burger or are in the mood for delicious golden fried chicken, they are always on point and service with a friendly smile!

📸N. Rex

06/23/2026

There are just a few more days to get your Varela’s favorites before we close for our annual summer vacation! Saturday, June 27, will be our last day open (closed Sunday) before we return with our normal hours on Monday, July 13.

01/25/2026

The Varela family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Bobby Pulido and his team for spending time with us yesterday. We were honored that you chose to connect with our commmunity and the constituents of District 15 at our little place. Suerte on the campaign!

01/23/2026

We always welcome everyone at Varela’s and tomorrow is no different. We will still be open for lunch, but we ask our customers to please be patient with us as we take this opportunity to host Mr. Bobby Pulido on his campaign. Bring your questions to this informal meet-and-greet and make your voices heard.

12/30/2025

New Year’s Eve: 10am-3pm
New Year’s Day: CLOSED

As we wrap up the year, our staff would like to express our gratitude to all of you, our customers, family, and friends. We are truly grateful for your continued support and patronage. Every visit, every kind word, and every shared meal means more to us than you know. You are the reason we do what we do, and we’re honored to continue serving you. Thank you for being part of Varela’s. May your New Year be filled with love and blessings.