Ernie's Texas Lunch

"True "Old School" Diner with traditional style. Just had chili dogs and fries. Fries were great, The dogs had that natural casing snap! Chili was not highly seasoned (local preferences?) Good stuff, Bun was pretty good too. Onions on top were a little bitter. All in all good experience, Service was slow and received the fries after the dogs were eaten, smh. Will return when in the area"

"Seems that they’re nice if they know you but good luck if they don’t. I placed an order online and got there a few minutes before it was supposed to be ready. It took about five minutes to be acknowledged by a member of the staff, despite all three walking by me at some point. When I finally was “greeted” I said that I was there for an online order and gave my name. I got “well it’s not ready yet” snapped back at me - I hadn’t said anything about expecting it to be ready or complaining that it wasn’t, I knew I was early. While I continued waiting another group came in and weren’t sure if it was seat yourself or wait to be seated. When they finally got the attention of one of the ladies working to ask, they also got snapped at “well if you can find a table go on ahead.” As I’m writing this, I see my order sitting on the counter, half assembled, getting colder by the second. Edited to add that the “New York deli style pickle” I ordered was a pile of limp bread and butter pickle chips. Got a cheesesteak and it looks like a steak um I could buy in the store."

"This place is not fancy but it takes you back to different time. The food is simple and taste like something your mom would have Made for you as a kid. The ladies behind the counter were friendly and sweet. This place is not for everyone but I loved it! It was like stepping back in time."

"Was in Gettysburg with my son. College season folks.. Any rate. He never had a PA Texas hot wiener. And I never ate at Ernies texas lunch so double win... So I thought. While the whole place is very handicap unfriendly,, The food was in a word awful. I got the texas dog with with fixings, while the onions were fresh.. What ever they use as chili was or had to be rancid. But after asking our waitstaff who had the persona of Lurch, but with out the charm. I was told its made fresh everyday.. It seriously tasted like pan cooked Alpo which was left out in the sun for three day. Seriously, I had bad dogs. And this is clearly on my top 2.. That place in NJ might still hold the top spot. The bun was semi fresh.. But then , It could have been plywood for all I cared . I let my son taste it, just to see if I was being mean.. He told not to eat that bc he didnt want me to get sick.. the kid is 19, will eat anything... And he turned his nose up at this. JUST SAYING. Now , these dog would be great for test of courage.. But I would not suggest them. Now the chicken tenders.. Not much better, It like a white person said we need more season, and broke out only the salt shaker. Now, The dinner has been around for 100 years, I think they bought the chili in bulk then and are still using it, And family owned. which in its self is amazing, that they been open that long. But prices are dinner cheap. And lunch time. It had a couple folks in it, So the regulars should be keeping this place alive. But if you are in Gettysburg, and want a hotdog.. I HIGHLY suggest NOT HERE."