The weather has cooled down, so for those who haven’t tried Flavor on 51, what are you waiting for? Flavor on 51 is only six minutes from I-20 with just one stoplight. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week.
Hidden in an industrial park on Highway 51 just south of Weatherford, Flavor on 51 offers a variety of food in a unique setting. This hidden gem of Parker County recently won several awards during the 2022 Taste of Parker County. They received honorable mention for best appetizer, third place for best side dish, second place for most unique dish and first place for most hospitable. Not a bad day for Jonathan and Rebecca Schiller’s one-year-old business.
After 16 years in the yellow pages industry, Jonathan wanted to try something new. He joined a partnership to open a Tex-Mex smokehouse in Arlington. Due to COVID-19, shutting that location down made sense. Jonathan didn’t mind much, because he preferred being part of the community where he, his wife, Rebecca, and their four daughters live.
Having grown up in Parker County, he knew the area well. With the community engrained in him, Jonathan embraced lessons from the Arlington business and opened Flavor on 51. “We’ve got something special here,” he shared.
Although Rebecca didn’t start working with her husband at the beginning, before long, he needed her help to keep up with the many customers. Occasionally, their daughters pitch in, learning from their parents.
From a hybrid food truck/restaurant with a covered patio, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. “We have something for everyone,” the couple said. They serve American dishes, gyros, Tex-Mex, burgers, ribeye steaks, barbecue and shrimp. From their original breakfast pretzel to fresh-made salsa, guacamole, street tacos, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, jalapeño peppers, smoked meats, wraps and salads, plus desserts, they have enough variety for multiple visits. “Our best seller is our Bang! Pow! Boom! Shrimp,” Jonathan said. They make dishes from scratch, including cutting fresh potatoes.
In addition to their location on Highway 51, they offer catering. From elegant weddings, corporate events and graduation parties, down to simple boxed lunches, they can handle small or large groups. Jonathan simply enjoys cooking. “When someone compliments me, that constant feedback keeps me going,” he divulged. “We’re community driven, so the menu wrote itself. If a customer suggests adding an item, we consider adding it. The community has been good to us, and we want to be good to our community.”
Rebecca said, “We try to help Parker County Committee on Aging. We also shop local, eat at local restaurants and support local businesses and Chamber events as much as possible.”
At the family-owned and -operated Flavor on 51, they cherish all their employees. “Each staff member has an individual personality. When you come for a meal, it’s never boring, and our plates look like the pictures. If you haven’t tried us yet, why not?” Jonathan asked.
Striving to serve the freshest foods in a friendly environment, Flavor on 51 continues growing after only a year in business. But Jonathan hinted, “We have future projects coming. Stay tuned.” In the meantime, use GPS or look for the gigantic sign that points to their location. Drop by on Thursday evenings for open mic night, or try them anytime. And be sure to check their NOW Magazine advertisement for 10 percent off.
Flavor on 51
6497 Granbury Hwy.
Weatherford, TX 76087
(817) 771-9263
[email protected]
www.flavoron51.com
www.facebook.com/flavoron51
Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Written by Lisa Bell
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