Gadzooks!

 

LOL

I have two friends that finished the 72 ounce stake there.When the server asked them what else they wanted ,they replied:"Bring the whole cow!!!".

 

I forgot about The Big Texan. They have good food and it is a rather interesting atmosphere. The only ones that I have seen finish the 72 oz steak are skinny. The fat ones never seem to be able to eat the entire steak. There is a time limit on how long they will allow you to eat it. When I first went to this place they would come around and cut the steak to order. They still had the free steak offer. The old place burned some years ago. If you get there at the right time they have some western singers who come around and play at the tables. They have parking for big trucks in back of the restaurant, but if you call them they will send a limo for you and bring you back at no charge. I would be careful parking in back after a big rain. There food isn't cheap, but at least you get a good steak for the money. At one time they raised their own beef. I don't think they still do that but there steaks are really good.

 

I'll take El Pollo Loco or In & Out Burger over these any day. Also in So Cal there's a chain called Flame Broiler with great rice bowls.

Best truck stop food is Hansens in Fortuna CA. The facility is almost as nice as the Triangle down in Westley and they grow their own beef. Bacon cheeseburger with grilled onion and (homemade) macaroni salad. I hope I go north next week, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

 

I've never been to the Big Texan. I've passed by, but never stopped. I figured it would be a little costly. :lol:

One of these days, if I'm ever in Armadillo, I'll stop.