Although I didn't review all the restaurants on this list this month this is the compilation of where I have eaten recently and what was the best.
5) Paco's Place - This is one of my old time favorites and I eat here at least once a month. Great buffet with Enchiladas (cheese or chicken casserole), Tacos, Beans, Rice, Salad, Tortillas and cookies for dessert. Always tasty and some of my favorite iced tea anywhere.
4) Sunset Grill - Had burgers on a Sunday night after church with our pastor and more of our church family. Service was quick and the food was SOLID....just like our church! LOL.
3) La Esperanza - I ate here twice this month. The first time the food and service was excellent thanks to Ricky's friend Lucia. She did a great job and was very attentive. Yesterday however we had lunch there and they were very busy and orders were made incorrectly (Lucia wasn't there) and they didn't have all the ingredients for what I ordered so I had to change my order. Not a glowing review for this place BUT the food I got was top notch. Enchiladas here are great. Beans and Rice were also very good. I can recommend this place but be careful when they are overly busy because service becomes sketchy. Well I can't complain too much because my Brother-In-Law was nice enough to feed us there after church. He was kind of upset with the service too.
2) River Valley Coffee and Cafe really got me this month with their great sandwiches. These tasty treats are thoughtfully and wonderfully made. Great concepts for making every day sandwiches different and more upscale make this a cool place to eat. The surroundings are very artsy and the decor is interesting. This is a great place to take a date or for a quick lunch that's light. Try it out and let me know how you feel about it.
And the moment you've all been waiting for...we've saved the best for last....the Incomparable SQUIDWARD (it's a scene from Spongebob sorry I just couldn't resist). . .uh I mean our number one.....
1) Community Cafe (in Angelo Community Medical Center) What else can I say.....this food was just awesome. Chef Henry fed us some top of the line eats here. I just wish I could go have some more TODAY! I promise that this place is SO GOOD! You definitely owe it to yourself to go and have a taste of some of San Angelo's best food. This place isn't about atmosphere...it is, however, all about the FOOD!
This month was nice because I received a few free meals. God's watching out for me and helping me keep my blog going. Thanks to all of you who contributed to my waistline and to this blog.
Coming up next month.....I'll be bringing back reviews from Dallas, Texas. Get ready. I hope I can eat at a few places I've never tried before.
Don't forget to send all your tax deductible donations to....well if you know me you where they go and if you don't you can leave them buried in a treasure chest at Glenmore Park at 7 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from now until labor day. Make sure you put them on the left side of the playground 10 paces from the curb. Don't forget to put a huge, red, painted X over the place you bury it so I can find it easily. I'll be waiting!
See you soon.
AFR (AKA The Food Dood, La Critique Gastrique (in Lousiana and Quebec), Armando Criticando, The Sultan of Sustenance, The Knight of Nourishment, El Sharif of Beef, The Bub with the Grub, and all kinds of other unspeakable food and non-food related names. Of course you can call me (Editing has occurred and names have been changed to protect the innocent and even the not so innocent) Thanks for reading.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
La Esperanza
I really enjoy La Esperanza on Ave. N and I don't remember if I have blogged about it or not. At any rate we had dinner there tonight and I had the Enchiladas Mexicanas. The plate consists of 3 enchiladas, one with a tomatillo based green sauce, a sour cream sauce, and your standard red sauce. The tomatillo based sauce was very tasty and had some fire in it. It was situated perfectly on the plate next to the sour cream enchilada because when mixed it took the edge off the green sauce. My favorite however was the red sauce. The word enchilada comes from the word enchilar which means to add chile pepper or "in chile". Ground red peppers (Anchos) and liquid make the sauce. In Tex-Mex cooking the sauce usually has some meat in it and is sometimes just chili. Chili and chile are not necessarily interchangeable. Chili has chile in it and Chile may have Chili or chile in it but chile does not have Chili in it. Is that straight? Did I mention I really like Enchiladas? The beans and rice were also very good and rounded out the meal quite well. The chips were cool the first time but the second time she brought them out they were warm. Great recovery. I'm ashamed to say my kids had burgers and chicken strips or (chikenehstreeps as they are usually called in most Tex-Mex joints) but THEY DID! The fries here are always fresh and not frozen. EXCELLENT. The family had a little taste of Flan which all of us except Jared enjoyed. He spit his out. Oh well. Live and learn. This place is very good and it is highly recommended for its low prices and great food. Waitstaff is also usually very attentive as Lucia was today. Great job. Enjoy.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Win a PRIZE!!!!!
Tell me about your best meal ever......in graphic detail. The best story wins a prize. So don't skimp on the details and if you include pictures all the better for you!
Two categories on this one too....Best Home Cooked meal and Best Restaurant Meal....choose one or both but make it good!
I'll be waiting!
Two categories on this one too....Best Home Cooked meal and Best Restaurant Meal....choose one or both but make it good!
I'll be waiting!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Winners and Corrections
First a correction on the BURGERS....The name of the place is Roadrunner's Burger DELI not Bistro. Sorry....I had the alliteration in my mind for some reason. NOW on to the WINNERS of our polls
Thanks for voting.
Favorite Concept TIE Wingstop/Logan's
Favorite Pizza Pizza Hut (this didn't surprise me)
Favorite Seafood Red Lobster (Cheese Rolls WOW)
Favorite Burritos Diego's (UNANIMOUS)
Favorite Ethnic Olive Garden (probably should have gone under concept but it works)
Favorite Burger Charcoal House (Good and Cheap)
Favorite Fast Food Chik-Fil-A (YAY JOEY!!!!)
Favorite Sandwiches Subway (Jared lost weight I guess it works)
Favorite Steaks TIE Western Sky/Twin Mountain
Favorite BBQ RJ BBQ
Mexican Food Paco's Place ( I love this place but I was surprised by this)
Favorite Pizza Pizza Hut (this didn't surprise me)
Favorite Seafood Red Lobster (Cheese Rolls WOW)
Favorite Burritos Diego's (UNANIMOUS)
Favorite Ethnic Olive Garden (probably should have gone under concept but it works)
Favorite Burger Charcoal House (Good and Cheap)
Favorite Fast Food Chik-Fil-A (YAY JOEY!!!!)
Favorite Sandwiches Subway (Jared lost weight I guess it works)
Favorite Steaks TIE Western Sky/Twin Mountain
Favorite BBQ RJ BBQ
Mexican Food Paco's Place ( I love this place but I was surprised by this)
Thanks for voting.
Friday, June 13, 2008
River Valley Coffee and Cafe
River Valley Coffee and Cafe is a great new downtown establishment. My wife and I were on a little date and we decided to try it out. I was totally hungry after watching the latest installment of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I was a bit disappointed with that movie but that's a different time and a different blog. ON to the food. My sandwich was a club sandwich. Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Pepper jack cheese, and cheddar on sourdough bread dressed with mayo. It was excellent and was served with some chips and a pickle spear. The Pepper Jack added the extra little nuance that made this a great sandwich. Here it is:
YUMMY SANDWICH!
Looks good doesn't it?
My wife's sandwich was a Mediterranean chicken sandwich. Normally it would be served with Ciabatta bread, romaine lettuce, pesto, and an artichoke heart and if I'm not mistaken Provolone cheese. She omitted the artichoke heart and it was a very tasty sandwich. The chicken was grilled and my only complaint was that it was not very hot. The flavor was very good though. Of course it was my wife's sandwich but she did beg me to take a bite. The pesto made this sandwich really burst with flavor. Awesome idea. Here's a blurry picture of it:
It was a good looking sandwich. Speaking of good looking, they have some great art in the restaurant that can be purchased from the local artists themselves. The art ranges from watercolors, to oils, to pen and ink. Portraits of people and places abound here. The atmosphere is really cool and open. I love the stained concrete floors and high tables in the area we sat in. They also have a huge magazine and book rack. They serve coffee and desserts as well although I didn't have either. This may require some further research. For you coffeeheads go in and try it out. Hey it's not that far if your are in the downtown area. I'll add more info about it when I go in a couple of more times and try some other stuff. I recommend this place for it's eclectic sandwiches, friendly staff, and cool atmosphere. Enjoy it.
YUMMY SANDWICH!
Looks good doesn't it?
My wife's sandwich was a Mediterranean chicken sandwich. Normally it would be served with Ciabatta bread, romaine lettuce, pesto, and an artichoke heart and if I'm not mistaken Provolone cheese. She omitted the artichoke heart and it was a very tasty sandwich. The chicken was grilled and my only complaint was that it was not very hot. The flavor was very good though. Of course it was my wife's sandwich but she did beg me to take a bite. The pesto made this sandwich really burst with flavor. Awesome idea. Here's a blurry picture of it:
It was a good looking sandwich. Speaking of good looking, they have some great art in the restaurant that can be purchased from the local artists themselves. The art ranges from watercolors, to oils, to pen and ink. Portraits of people and places abound here. The atmosphere is really cool and open. I love the stained concrete floors and high tables in the area we sat in. They also have a huge magazine and book rack. They serve coffee and desserts as well although I didn't have either. This may require some further research. For you coffeeheads go in and try it out. Hey it's not that far if your are in the downtown area. I'll add more info about it when I go in a couple of more times and try some other stuff. I recommend this place for it's eclectic sandwiches, friendly staff, and cool atmosphere. Enjoy it.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008 Community Cafe
Community Cafe is a place I've been wanting to try for some time. I had heard numerous reports about Chef Henry Wiens' cuisine and how great the new "hospital" food was. I'll tell you that I wasn't disappointed. Chef Henry hosted my friend John and I for lunch today. The menu consisted of Chicken Fideo Casserole, Beans, Rice and a deep fried jalapeño with cheese. I had never actually eaten a deep fried jalapeño before and it was most excellent. The breading was crisp and not in the least bit greasy. The melted cheese inside was warm and slowly oozed when I bit into the jalapeño. The Chicken Fideo was also a great mixture of spices, cheese, and noodles. Everything melded together quite well and was seasoned perfectly in my opinion. Chef Henry let us know that he has a preference for a bit more heat but he'd hear no complaints from me. I'm sure that a little more heat would have been wonderful but it was just great the way it was. Beans and Rice rounded out the meal and were cooked very well. The rice was just moist enough for me and had great Spanish flavor. The pinto beans were also cooked to perfection with a thick broth that would have been soothing on a cold day in winter. Even though it is summer everything provided here was very tasty and with some more research I'm sure this place is going to be in my top 10 very soon. The peanut butter cookie was also very good and I'm just sorry I missed the French silk pie. It's one of my favorites. Chef Henry was very accommodating and took care of our every need. Thank You Chef for a great lunch! We'll be back with our friends and family. Trust me folks this place is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Check out the menu here: http://www.sacmc.com/services/food_nutrition/ and note the hours of operation. Enjoy!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Top 10 Restaurants (not exactly)no longer in existence
START READING FROM THE BOTTOM...OTHERWISE THIS WON'T READ RIGHT!
Other places that were here (San Angelo) you might remember .....Penguin Point, Uncle Charlie's, Barney's Burgers, Juan and Only's, Kung Fu Restaurant, Jack in the Box (COMING BACK SOON), Bonanza, El Patio, Blimpie's (CURSE YOU SUBWAY! Not really but I sure miss Blimpie's), Memo's Hacienda, Catfish Haven (by the base), Kasey's BBQ, Harlowe's Steakhouse, The Kettle, and El Amigos. Wow San Angelo's restaurant scene sure has changed a lot.
#23 - Emery's ....San Angelo, Texas....This place should be ranked a lot higher than it is. They had great rolls and had excellent Mexican and American food.
#22 - Pizza Inn.....San Angelo, Texas...Located where Pizza Hut on Sherwood Way is now. Great place for a pizza alternative to the HUT. Great salad bar too back then.
#21 - Popeye's Chicken..San Angelo, Texas..They haven't been gone too long but I sure miss their spicy chicken. They should have eaten their spinach!
#20 - Pancho's Restaurant....Southwest Plaza...San Angelo, Texas.....Another great Mexican Food spot that I enjoyed very much in the 80s and 90s. Muy Bueno Mexican Plate.
#19 - Dunkin' Donuts....San Angelo, Texas....Another place that exists elsewhere but just not here anymore. Diego's Burritos is there now. Hot chocolate and coffee with great donuts during the cold winter. The kid in me still remembers.
#18 - Las Dos Hermanas....San Angelo, Texas....Located where Chilango's is now. Great homestyle Mexican food. Great hot sauce and excellent fajitas. Another great spot I used to eat at when I was in College.
#17 - Original Fuentes Cafe on Ave K in San Angelo, Texas. Fuentes had some great Mexican Food and some cool mini juke boxes at each booth.
#16 - Furr's Cafeteria in the Hemphill-Wells Building downtown San Angelo. Great cafeteria food in downtown area. Another after church treat for us.
#15 - Corn Dog 7.....San Angelo, Texas.....Great corn dogs at the Mall. It's very much missed.
#14 - Mule Creek BBQ ....San Angelo, Texas....Another one I just couldn't leave off. This used to be located where Bodacious is now and where Taco Villa used to be many years ago. Great BBQ and excellent sides. I wonder why they went out of business.
#13 - Short Stop and Puffin Billies and RJ Express TIE...San Angelo, Texas...These 3 places were staples for ASU students back in the late 80s and early 90s. I used to work at Short Stop (now Starbucks) and we would eat at Puffin Billies (Wienerschnitzel on South Bryant) all the time. RJ Express was where El Vay Ven is now. Cheap food that was very tasty.
#12 - Mejor Que Nada....San Angelo, Texas.....Now Chilango's City....Mejor que Nada in the late 80's and early 90s was one of the best restaurants in the state. Ray Zapata made some great homestyle food and the fajitas couldn't be beat back then. I used to work there too. My uncle Andy was the best waiter in that place. He used to handle 15 tables all by himself. Those were the days!
#11 - Vic and Sal's ....San Angelo, Texas. I know I said top 10 but this place had the best sopapillas I have ever eaten and I just couldn't leave them off. They also had great Mexican food. They were located where Franco's is now but they moved across town back then and it never had the traffic it did in the old location. Too bad you can't taste it.
#10 - Don Juan's .....San Angelo, Texas.....Another take out place. Don Juan was an elderly gentleman who made some of the best barbacoa and other Mexican dishes I can remember. This was another place we'd pick up food from after church when we were little. My dad knew some great places.
#9 - Villareal Grocery...San Angelo, Texas....This was really a take out place where La Kinta is now on Ben Ficklin. Barbacoa was my favorite here.
#8 - Ole Coach Motor Inn Buffet....San Angelo, Texas .A great Sunday buffet with all kinds of food. I distinctly remember Jello Molds with fruit in them. Oh memories.......
#7 - Mr. G's in San Angelo.....Mr. G's was located where Autozone is across from HEB now. Great burgers and fries.
#6 - Sambo's Restaurant in San Angelo....Sambo's was where our Dad used to take us to breakfast after we had gone to church early in the morning on Sundays. They had breakfast food that was so good. It was located where Action Pawn is now on Sherwood Way.
#5 - Ricardo's Restaurant in San Angelo....(Now Don Oscar's) Ricardo's used to be the place on the edge of town where you would go eat LATE LATE at night. They had great nachos from what I remember.
#4 - Dairy Gold in San Angelo, Texas....Dairy Gold (Now HBF restaurant) on Chadbourne was a great burger and Ice Cream place. Grandma used to take us to Dairy Gold to have an ice cream every once and awhile.
#3 - Jumbo Burger in Ballinger, Texas. Jumbo Burger had a great combo meal before they were popular with all the fast food joints that are all over the place. Huge greasy cheeseburger and hot freshly fried tater tots and a huge root beer would fill our bellies when we worked out at Chayo's Ranch just outside Talpa. This was a burger you could dream about.
#2 - Little Hipps in San Antonio, Texas....Little Hipps was not really named very well although it did attract attention. You see if you ate there very often your Little Hipps would become HUGE Hips.....GIGANTIC burgers and a sack full of fries or tator tots served in a giant basket...almost too much to eat. The burgers seemed to have a half a head of lettuce, 10-15 tomato slices 25-30 pickles and plenty of onions. You had to cut it into 4 pieces to be able to get a handle on it. It was so good. I ate there the same week my daughter was born.
#1 - Shakey's Pizza....San Angelo, Texas....I worked here during college for 4 years. I miss the chicken, pizza, and subs we used to make there. They were fun times. Shakey's still has restaurants in the world just not here anymore. ROJOS were the best. I can still make them.
Other places that were here (San Angelo) you might remember .....Penguin Point, Uncle Charlie's, Barney's Burgers, Juan and Only's, Kung Fu Restaurant, Jack in the Box (COMING BACK SOON), Bonanza, El Patio, Blimpie's (CURSE YOU SUBWAY! Not really but I sure miss Blimpie's), Memo's Hacienda, Catfish Haven (by the base), Kasey's BBQ, Harlowe's Steakhouse, The Kettle, and El Amigos. Wow San Angelo's restaurant scene sure has changed a lot.
#23 - Emery's ....San Angelo, Texas....This place should be ranked a lot higher than it is. They had great rolls and had excellent Mexican and American food.
#22 - Pizza Inn.....San Angelo, Texas...Located where Pizza Hut on Sherwood Way is now. Great place for a pizza alternative to the HUT. Great salad bar too back then.
#21 - Popeye's Chicken..San Angelo, Texas..They haven't been gone too long but I sure miss their spicy chicken. They should have eaten their spinach!
#20 - Pancho's Restaurant....Southwest Plaza...San Angelo, Texas.....Another great Mexican Food spot that I enjoyed very much in the 80s and 90s. Muy Bueno Mexican Plate.
#19 - Dunkin' Donuts....San Angelo, Texas....Another place that exists elsewhere but just not here anymore. Diego's Burritos is there now. Hot chocolate and coffee with great donuts during the cold winter. The kid in me still remembers.
#18 - Las Dos Hermanas....San Angelo, Texas....Located where Chilango's is now. Great homestyle Mexican food. Great hot sauce and excellent fajitas. Another great spot I used to eat at when I was in College.
#17 - Original Fuentes Cafe on Ave K in San Angelo, Texas. Fuentes had some great Mexican Food and some cool mini juke boxes at each booth.
#16 - Furr's Cafeteria in the Hemphill-Wells Building downtown San Angelo. Great cafeteria food in downtown area. Another after church treat for us.
#15 - Corn Dog 7.....San Angelo, Texas.....Great corn dogs at the Mall. It's very much missed.
#14 - Mule Creek BBQ ....San Angelo, Texas....Another one I just couldn't leave off. This used to be located where Bodacious is now and where Taco Villa used to be many years ago. Great BBQ and excellent sides. I wonder why they went out of business.
#13 - Short Stop and Puffin Billies and RJ Express TIE...San Angelo, Texas...These 3 places were staples for ASU students back in the late 80s and early 90s. I used to work at Short Stop (now Starbucks) and we would eat at Puffin Billies (Wienerschnitzel on South Bryant) all the time. RJ Express was where El Vay Ven is now. Cheap food that was very tasty.
#12 - Mejor Que Nada....San Angelo, Texas.....Now Chilango's City....Mejor que Nada in the late 80's and early 90s was one of the best restaurants in the state. Ray Zapata made some great homestyle food and the fajitas couldn't be beat back then. I used to work there too. My uncle Andy was the best waiter in that place. He used to handle 15 tables all by himself. Those were the days!
#11 - Vic and Sal's ....San Angelo, Texas. I know I said top 10 but this place had the best sopapillas I have ever eaten and I just couldn't leave them off. They also had great Mexican food. They were located where Franco's is now but they moved across town back then and it never had the traffic it did in the old location. Too bad you can't taste it.
#10 - Don Juan's .....San Angelo, Texas.....Another take out place. Don Juan was an elderly gentleman who made some of the best barbacoa and other Mexican dishes I can remember. This was another place we'd pick up food from after church when we were little. My dad knew some great places.
#9 - Villareal Grocery...San Angelo, Texas....This was really a take out place where La Kinta is now on Ben Ficklin. Barbacoa was my favorite here.
#8 - Ole Coach Motor Inn Buffet....San Angelo, Texas .A great Sunday buffet with all kinds of food. I distinctly remember Jello Molds with fruit in them. Oh memories.......
#7 - Mr. G's in San Angelo.....Mr. G's was located where Autozone is across from HEB now. Great burgers and fries.
#6 - Sambo's Restaurant in San Angelo....Sambo's was where our Dad used to take us to breakfast after we had gone to church early in the morning on Sundays. They had breakfast food that was so good. It was located where Action Pawn is now on Sherwood Way.
#5 - Ricardo's Restaurant in San Angelo....(Now Don Oscar's) Ricardo's used to be the place on the edge of town where you would go eat LATE LATE at night. They had great nachos from what I remember.
#4 - Dairy Gold in San Angelo, Texas....Dairy Gold (Now HBF restaurant) on Chadbourne was a great burger and Ice Cream place. Grandma used to take us to Dairy Gold to have an ice cream every once and awhile.
#3 - Jumbo Burger in Ballinger, Texas. Jumbo Burger had a great combo meal before they were popular with all the fast food joints that are all over the place. Huge greasy cheeseburger and hot freshly fried tater tots and a huge root beer would fill our bellies when we worked out at Chayo's Ranch just outside Talpa. This was a burger you could dream about.
#2 - Little Hipps in San Antonio, Texas....Little Hipps was not really named very well although it did attract attention. You see if you ate there very often your Little Hipps would become HUGE Hips.....GIGANTIC burgers and a sack full of fries or tator tots served in a giant basket...almost too much to eat. The burgers seemed to have a half a head of lettuce, 10-15 tomato slices 25-30 pickles and plenty of onions. You had to cut it into 4 pieces to be able to get a handle on it. It was so good. I ate there the same week my daughter was born.
#1 - Shakey's Pizza....San Angelo, Texas....I worked here during college for 4 years. I miss the chicken, pizza, and subs we used to make there. They were fun times. Shakey's still has restaurants in the world just not here anymore. ROJOS were the best. I can still make them.
My ALL TIME top 10 Restaurants
Drum Roll Please.....
#10 - Shogun Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas They serve Tappenyaki (Japanese food with a show including knives, fire, cool shapes, and smart alec chefs.
#9 - Tink A Taco in San Antonio, Texas.....Homemade tortillas, fresh ingredients, awesome breakfast with great tacos.....QUICK SERVICE.....SOFT Tortillas....
#8 - Fernandez Restaurant in San Angelo, Texas.....Try the Gordy's Special...Awesome Chile con Queso...Awesome Salsa..Great all around place. Try it....you'll understand!
#7 - Pappasito's in San Antonio.......My friend Mario took us here when I was living in San Antonio over 10 years ago. This place is consistently good and they have great Fajitas as well as The Plato Fiesta that has a full rack of ribs, six Brochette-style shrimp, two mesquite-grilled quail, jalapeño sausage, beef & chicken fajitas. Beans and rice are great too.
#6 - Abuelos Mexican Restaurant in Abilene, Texas....Another excellent Chile Con Queso....Great entrees....Try the Fajita Trio Beef, Shrimp, And Chicken......
#5 Cooper's Pit BBQ in Mason, Texas......Great BBQ in an out of the way place and on the way to the big city. I love the brisket and sausage.
#4 - Paco's Place in San Angelo, Texas....this is one my sentimental favorites......I've been eating here since I was a young child. Atmosphere is not what you come to Paco's for...you come for the FOOD....The rice, refried beans, enchiladas, and tacos are my favorite. Did I mention it's a buffet? Salad and coleslaw is also on the buffet along with a few other great dishes. Hot sauce is a great family recipe and during the winter Josh will tell you to try the Caldo, "It's so good my Grandma doesn't allow any of us to make it," and Josh is right......it's very good.
#3 - The Wharf in San Angelo, Texas.....I've had many a meal here and the seafood and prime rib are excellent but one of my favorite things to eat here is the TURTLE PIE.....WOW....Chocolate and Caramel taken to the extreme......My cousin introduced me to this place years ago and it was the site of my very first date with my wife. Try Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Shark, and I really wish they would bring back the fried gator tails. Very very good!
#2 - Cattleman's Steak House Near El Paso and Fabens, Texas.....Awesome steak cooked to order....great pineapple coleslaw (I hated coleslaw until I had this one), excellent sides and service. Ribeye is my favorite but the T-bone is also excellent. Great views and a zoo on the grounds make this a FUN place to take kids and family.
#1 - Rudy's BBQ in Leon Springs......Advertised as the WORST BBQ IN TEXAS and I couldn't disagree more. Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, Turkey, Chicken are always moist, tender, and tasty. Creamed corn, beans, potato salad and other side choices are great too. This is my number one because the food has ALWAYS been consistently good. The service is just as good. You won't be disappointed here. I never have been. *BE AWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION...This is the original......
#10 - Shogun Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas They serve Tappenyaki (Japanese food with a show including knives, fire, cool shapes, and smart alec chefs.
#9 - Tink A Taco in San Antonio, Texas.....Homemade tortillas, fresh ingredients, awesome breakfast with great tacos.....QUICK SERVICE.....SOFT Tortillas....
#8 - Fernandez Restaurant in San Angelo, Texas.....Try the Gordy's Special...Awesome Chile con Queso...Awesome Salsa..Great all around place. Try it....you'll understand!
#7 - Pappasito's in San Antonio.......My friend Mario took us here when I was living in San Antonio over 10 years ago. This place is consistently good and they have great Fajitas as well as The Plato Fiesta that has a full rack of ribs, six Brochette-style shrimp, two mesquite-grilled quail, jalapeño sausage, beef & chicken fajitas. Beans and rice are great too.
#6 - Abuelos Mexican Restaurant in Abilene, Texas....Another excellent Chile Con Queso....Great entrees....Try the Fajita Trio Beef, Shrimp, And Chicken......
#5 Cooper's Pit BBQ in Mason, Texas......Great BBQ in an out of the way place and on the way to the big city. I love the brisket and sausage.
#4 - Paco's Place in San Angelo, Texas....this is one my sentimental favorites......I've been eating here since I was a young child. Atmosphere is not what you come to Paco's for...you come for the FOOD....The rice, refried beans, enchiladas, and tacos are my favorite. Did I mention it's a buffet? Salad and coleslaw is also on the buffet along with a few other great dishes. Hot sauce is a great family recipe and during the winter Josh will tell you to try the Caldo, "It's so good my Grandma doesn't allow any of us to make it," and Josh is right......it's very good.
#3 - The Wharf in San Angelo, Texas.....I've had many a meal here and the seafood and prime rib are excellent but one of my favorite things to eat here is the TURTLE PIE.....WOW....Chocolate and Caramel taken to the extreme......My cousin introduced me to this place years ago and it was the site of my very first date with my wife. Try Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Shark, and I really wish they would bring back the fried gator tails. Very very good!
#2 - Cattleman's Steak House Near El Paso and Fabens, Texas.....Awesome steak cooked to order....great pineapple coleslaw (I hated coleslaw until I had this one), excellent sides and service. Ribeye is my favorite but the T-bone is also excellent. Great views and a zoo on the grounds make this a FUN place to take kids and family.
#1 - Rudy's BBQ in Leon Springs......Advertised as the WORST BBQ IN TEXAS and I couldn't disagree more. Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, Turkey, Chicken are always moist, tender, and tasty. Creamed corn, beans, potato salad and other side choices are great too. This is my number one because the food has ALWAYS been consistently good. The service is just as good. You won't be disappointed here. I never have been. *BE AWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION...This is the original......
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