Little Tex

Deciding where to eat in a small city usually comes down to distance, timing and whether the group can agree. Vernon's downtown makes that easier than most, because the core is compact enough that a few blocks covers a lot of choice, and parking is rarely the fight it becomes in bigger valley towns. Little Tex is part of that core, at 3302 29 St, inside the numbered grid a short walk from Thirtieth Avenue.

So the practical move is the same as it always is, which is to call before you go, especially if there are more than four of you, if someone in the party has an allergy, or if you are arriving late in the evening. Ask whether they take bookings, whether the kitchen closes before the room does, and whether takeout is set up for phone orders. Seasons matter here too, since summer weeks in the Okanagan run busier than a quiet week in February, and a table that is easy to walk into in shoulder season may need planning in July.