Welcome to Marlo's House

an Authentic Mennonite Restaurant

Dann hast uck varscht! (Now you have sausage!)

We opened Marlo's House in the spring of 2004, in Garland, Texas, with a true desire to share some outstanding food. If you've never had Mennonite food then you are in for a treat!

We begin by making as many items as possible from scratch. By 'from scratch' what we mean is exactly that... up to and including the pasta noodles in our chicken noodle soup. It takes time to make these ingredients from scratch but we feel the time invested is well worth the outcome. Making our foods from scratch means we can be sure of the quality of what we serve.

Secondly, as Mennonites, we have access to a long tradition of some outstanding recipes and meals. At the heart of the Mennonite tradition you will find simplicity, and the foods Mennonites traditionally serve are simply delightful. Unique blends and subtle seasonings are what distinguish Mennonite foods. We work hard to make our meals according to authentic Mennonite tradition, following recipes handed down from generation to generation over hundreds of years.

Our Smoked Farmer's Sausage is a simple recipe, originating in Winkler, Manitoba, consisting of lean pork shoulder ground, seasoned and smoked to perfection! (No farmers were harmed in the making of our Smoked Farmer’s Sausage.)

At Marlo's House you will find a relaxed, easy atmosphere, where you can make yourself at home, take your time, enjoy a good meal and have a friendly conversation. When you tell your friends about us (and we hope that you do), and they ask, “how was the food?” Just answer in true Mennonite fashion... “mmmm, schmieckt schien!” (pronounced “sh-miked shine”) Which loosely translated means, “mmmm, tastes lovely!”.

*** Whine List ***

While we don't sell alcohol (Mennonites don't drink... when other people are watching), please feel free to make a selection from our Whine List, provided for us by our sons and daughters and former customers. On the other hand, we do serve a complimentary glass of beer or wine with your meal if you like. Or, if you prefer, we are BYOB.

(these are all real)

• I don't wanna ride in the back! I always have to ride in back!

• Every place I go something goes wrong and then I have to complain!

• Bring me the fish, but make sure she leaves off that “icky darkness”.

• Nobody listens to me!

• Nobody understands me!

• Are we there yet?

• Why are you so protective?

• I have to pee!

• He's been in my room again!

• Mine!

• I don't want to clean my room!

    We are presently updating our menu for 2008.