What to order at Mark's Texas Hots

Must order
The Texas hots with meat sauce, or the diner breakfast plate at any hour.
Signature dishes
Texas hots, Diner breakfast, Late-night plates
Editor tip
Friday and Saturday open 24 hours. Cash preferred. Extremely busy after bar close at 02:00.
CuisineAmerican Diner
Price$
NeighborhoodMonroe Avenue
HoursMon-Thu 10:30-04:00, Fri-Sat 00:00-24:00, Sun 10:30-04:00
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Location

Address: 487 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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