Nothing says Texas like a good, juicy steak, Texas Bar-b-que, Tex Mex, or a homestyle cooked meal. The Texas Plains Trail Region has lots of great places to chow down on some beef. Many are historic restaurants...where the locals eat.These are just a few choices that are sure pleasers for "foodies."
Boot Hill – Vega, Texas
On Historic Route 66, 909 Vega Blvd. Call: 806-267-2904 or visit www.boothillvega.com. Tell Rory I sent ya! Photo by Rick Vanderpool
Cattle Exchange – Canadian, Texas
2nd and Main Call: 806-323-6755 or visit www.cookya.com
Red River Steak House-McLean, Texas 101 W Highway 66 Call: 806-779-8940 or visit: www.redriversteakhouse.com Photo by Dr. Holle Humphries
Rafter G's – Umbarger, Texas
26390 Storey St Call 806-499-3347
Maxey's Steakhouse
Wheeler Highway 83, South of Wheeler Call: 806-826-3441 Friday night Prime Rib night---to die for.
Cagle Steaks – Lubbock,Texas
The Way West Texas Should Be. West 4th St. & FM 179 east of Reese Center. Lubbock, Texas Visit www.caglesteaks.com
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
7701 I-40 West Amarillo, Texas www.bigtexan.com or e-mail: sales@bigtexan.com. Home of the Free 72 oz. Steak....YUM! Photo by Rick Vanderpool
The Smokehouse Restaurant, Perryton
Open 7 Days a Week. In business for 17 years, the Smokehouse is yummy place for breakfast, lunch, or supper in Perryton, Texas. Catering, Banquet, and Party Rooms Available. Oh, and complimentary wine and beer with your entree. Dine in Only. 210 SE 24th Perryton, Texas. 806-435-4863
http://www.smokehouseperryton.com/index.html.
West of the Line Cafe-Higgins
Small town cafe' and dining at its best. Private dining room, catering with good home-cooking and specialty smoked meats. Just west of the Texas Oklahoma line. Tell them I sent ya! 508 E Commercial, Hwy 60. 806-852-2332. E-mail: jrwatson@valornet.com
Lobo Restaurant at Wolf Creek/Lake Fryer- You would have to search a while to find a more delicious and relaxing setting than the Lobo Restaurant. 13560 County U Perryton, TX 79070 E-mail: wolfcreekpark@aol.com or visit their website: http://www.loboatwolfcreek.com You don't want to miss the famous Lobo Burgers and hand-dipped onion rings. Friday night is catfish night. It's about 6 miles outside of Perryton. 806-435-4559.
Barnaby's Beanery-Amarillo This 40 year old local favorite has been providing Route 66 enthusiasts with great Texas cuisine like cornbread cheeseburgers, reuben sandwiches, wheelchair chili, and homemade cobblers since 1970. 3811 W. 6th
Margarita's Steakhouse-Perryton 3505 South Main 806-648-8800 This place still serves original hometown favorites like the Rib-Eye Sandwich, Buffalo Burger,Duck Tacos, Breakfast Chilaquiles plus all of the yummy Texas traditional food.
Roosters- Vega 1300 Vega Boulevard (Old Route 66) 806-267-0113. Open M-Saturday 7 am-8pm. Believe me, it's a cute place with great Tex Mex Food. Try ALL of their sauces. Yum! Photo by Rick Vanderpool
Wrong Way FELDMAN'S Diner-Canyon 2100 N 2nd Avenue* 655-2700 feldmansdiner.com Daily Specials, Delivery, Banquets, Catering. Feldman's is a unique eatery dedicated to anyone who has every gone the wrong way. A great place to share a story and a meal with friends or family.
Longhorn Steakhouse-Crowell 2 Miles West of Crowell 940-655-3444 Hours Friday-Saturday 6-9
The Big Apple-Snyder Nestled on the square of downtown Snyder is one of the newest taste sensations to hit West Texas. The Big Apple serves up hospitality and great food in a nostalgic setting that is sure to hit the spot.
1804 26th Street * Snyder, Texas 79549 * 325-573-7788 * bigapple@snydertex.com Visit their website: www.themanhattancoffeehouse.com Photo by Deborah Sue McDonald
Charley's-Crosbyton A home-spun yummified restaurant that offers delicious burgers, salads, chicken fried steaks and more. 210 Grain Crosbyton, Texas 79322 806-675-1589 E-mail: charleyjordan52@yahoo.com photo by Rick Vanderpool
City Drug Soda Fountain-Canadian 224 Main Street in Canadian 806-323-6099 An Old Fashioned Drug Store with Fountain delights as well as luncheons. Delectably delicious. Photo by Rick Vanderpool
Our Fillin' Station- Canadian Cute, charming, and mmmm good. 217 S. 2nd Street Canadian 806-323-6504
The Bucket-Canadian You'll love this one too. 207 S 2nd Street in Canadian 806-323-5133 Photo by Dr. Holle Humphries
Golden Light Cafe-Amarillo National Historic Landmark. First restaurant built in Amarillo and still in original building on old Route 66. 2906 SW 6th Ave.
Stockyard Cafe- Amarillo The Stockyard Cafe is locally owned, and one of those rare places with a small town atmosphere where everyone knows your name.
Smokey Joe's- Amarillo This property has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior. If you enjoy a lively atmosphere with lots of people having a good time with country music in the background, then we have the place for you 2309 W. 6th Avenue 806-331-6698
Rock 'N Roll Soda Shoppe-Canyon A blast from the past. 1950's Style Soda Fountain with ice cream, milkshakes, malts, desserts, hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads. 404 15th Street on the Canyon Square. 806-655-3381 www.rocknrollsodashoppe.com Photo by Rick Vanderpool
Ranch House-Lubbock An old time favorite in Lubbock 1520 Buddy Holly Avenue For carry-out orders, call 762-3472 with daily specials like home. www.ranchhouse.musselman.net
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 762-3472
Dixie Dog-Perryton Once you've had one of their hamburgers, you won't want anyone elses. (806) 435-3512
1610 S Main St, Perryton, TX 79070
Ribs N More- Amarillo 2601 SW 6th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 ph: 806 373 9481 WHERE SMOKE, THERE'S FIRE http://ribsnmorebarbque.com
El Camino Mexican Food-Tulia If I've eaten there once, I've eaten there a million times...and it never fails to serve up great mexican foot. 225 U.S. 87 Tulia, TX 79088-2548 (806) 995-4083 www.elcaminodiningroom.com
Coyote Bluff-Amarillo Oh My Gosh, this is a must stop. Great Burgers, Steaks, Fries. Nothing Fancy...just good food. 2417 Grand Street 806-373-4640 http://coyotebluff.com
Aldaco's Tacos-Amarillo (806) 374-4945 3623 Sw 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106 Muy bueno fajitas y salsa!
Nu Way Diner-Borger 806) 274-6700 207 S Main St Mon-Wed 5:30am-2:00pm,Thur-Fri 5:30am-7:30pm,Sat 5:30am-2:00pm Closed Sunday,Breakfast Mon-Fri 5:30am IF YOU LIKE A REAL HOME COOKED BREAKFAST and Meals, THEN THIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT.
Red River Steakhouse-McLean 806) 779-8940 101 W Highway 66 www.redriversteakhouse.com The Red River Steakhouse opened in 1997 and quickly became a place right out of legend. With our selection of fresh Texas size Salads, grilled chicken dishes and hand-breaded seafood there is something for every taste and every budget. Photo by Rick Vanderpool
