If you’re in search of the best fried pies in Texas, you need not look any further than the tiny town of Mineola. The Mineola Mercantile is home to FarmHouse Fried Pies, a locally-owned business that dishes out scrumptious handheld treats in all sorts of mouthwatering flavors.

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When you Google the small town of Mineola, Texas, one of the first search results that comes up is “fried pies” - and there’s a reason why.

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This teeny tiny town may have a population of under 5,000, but it attracts people from all over the state for one reason, and one alone: the homemade fried pies from FarmHouse Fried Pies.

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Located inside the Mineola Mercantile, these “almost world famous” treats are made fresh daily and come in a variety of mouthwatering flavors, including chocolate, cherry, apple, coconut, lemon, and buttermilk.

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If you never seen or tasted a fried pie before, it’s a half-moon shaped, handheld dessert that’s stuffed with a sweet filling before getting fried to golden perfection. These things sell like hot cakes, and all it takes is one bite to understand why.

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Although the fried pies are undoubtedly the main attraction, the mercantile offers many other handmade, artisan goods.

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Browse the aisles and see what you find. From peanut brittle to soup mixes to jams, jellies, and preserves, there’s something for everyone here.

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Please visit the FarmHouse Fried Pies or Mineola Mercantile Facebook page for more information, including current hours of operation.

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Have you ever tried the best fried pies in Texas? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments. Don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn some of the weirdest town names in Texas – one isn’t far from Mineola!

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Address: Mineola Mercantile, 109 E Broad St, Mineola, TX 75773, USA