New Restaurant Opening in Tiny Texas Town After 4-Year Wait

Just between Canyon and Hereford on Highway 60, you will find the quaint small town of Umbarger, Texas. One of Umbarger's claims to fame is its annual German sausage festival at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  This small farming town has a population of a little over 300 people.

The town has a post office, a mechanic, a church, and it may or may not have a liquor store. There was a spot called R&R Liquor; however, in the decades I’ve traveled that road, both as a child and an adult, I never stepped foot into that store.  I digress, located in this small town, was a restaurant called Rafter G. This is a restaurant I ate at many times.

What Happened to Rafter G's in Umbarger, Texas?

You see, Umbarger was the midpoint between Amarillo and Hereford, and many people used it as a drop-off point to exchange children.  In my case, I would exchange my child with my mother, because he loved spending the weekend with his Gamma, and many times we would exchange in the Rafter G parking lot, and on multiple occasions we would head in and grab some BBQ or catfish.  From what I hear, they had the best catfish around (I wouldn't know, I can't stand catfish), and their BBQ was quite tasty.  The restaurant had its own unique personality.  It was a sad loss for Umbarger and the surrounding areas when Kevin and Denise closed the restaurant on August 28, 2021.  That ended Umbarger's only restaurant.

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However, after nearly four years, that’s about to change. Umbarger is about to have another restaurant.  This will be perfect for those who live in Umbarger or Dawn and for those traveling on Highway 60 who just want to stop for a bite to eat.

What is the New Restaurant in Umbarger, Texas?

According to a Facebook post by Shelley Britten, a new drive-thru restaurant is going in the Rafter G building in  Umbarger.  It will be called Mojo's. The restaurant will be serving breakfast and brunch.  Not only is there a Facebook post, but the Yelp page that was formerly Rafter G's has now been changed to Rafter Mojo's.  It has hours marked as 6 am - 11 am.

Job Opportunities at Mojo’s

Great news, Mojo's Drive-Thru is hiring full-time and part-time positions. If you're interested, EMAIL HERE. Just keep in mind you'll be driving to Umbarger and will be working mornings.

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Get ready for a new place to eat in Umbarger as you travel Highway 60.