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    Red River Steakhouse - McLean

    4.0 (80 reviews)
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    Map location at 273 and W Railroad street

    Right off of I-40, if you're coming from the east and are thinking about the Big Texan, just eat here instead. 12 oz prime rib on Saturday night is excellent, the baked potato is perfect and the corn on the cob was great. Markeisha my server took great care of me, tea glass stayed full and she checked back several times. Had peach cobbler for dessert, and it was perfect too. The Yelp map is a bit off, it's on the north side of I-40, less than a mile north on Texas 273. See map screenshot.

    Tammy H.

    First time came here for lunch and it was great. Dinner time 6:45 sat down . Waitress acknowledged us at 7:11. Ordered at 7:15. 7:29 room temp steak dinner arrived . She didnt write our order down. We didnt get our zucchini strips. No drink refills. 7:47 still thirsty! I ask the busgirl for a refill and she said not to tell anyone because she isnt supposed too. 7:55 got our bill. Drinks and sides were not even charged on the bill. Waitress was terrible. The restaurant was clean. Food could have been better.

    Terri H.

    Service staff was friendly and on top of things however my rib eye was ordered medium and it came out overdone and tough as heck to chew. Waitress apologized and the cooks worked hard to get another out. It was cooked properly but these steaks out here in Texas, seem like they work too hard, as they are orett I asked for real butter instead of vegetable oil spread and they don't have any! At these prices and in Texas, real butter should be offered . The hostess was friendly and seated me quickly. The free cobbler was included with the meal - I tried the plum and the waitress put a free scoop of vanilla ice cream which made the apology for the steak faux paux and experience sweeter.

    Very nice and country setting sining room.
    Juan G.

    This is is a gem of a restaurant. It is a bit off the path of the main highway but only a few minutes. It is well worth a stop for a juicy steak. I ordered the 12 oz. NY strip medium well and it was amazing. They age their steaks and cook to your taste. Their green chilly stew is delicious with just the right amount of spices. Order the apricot cobbler at the end.... It is delicious. I will surely return when I pass by TX.

    16 oz Hand Cut Rib Eye
    Kevin P.

    Driving on the I-40 East towards Oklahoma City, we passed through just a sliver of the great state of Texas (just the top part). I really wanted to try a steakhouse if possible and to my surprise I was able to find Red River Steakhouse just barely off the highway in the small town of McLean. I got the hand cut 10 oz rib eye steak while my dad got the 16 oz option, both cooked medium. For sides I got the mashed potatoes and the corn on the cob while my dad got a side salad and french fries. The mashed potatoes was definitely a miss, I'm pretty sure she gave me the loaded potatoes side instead but I just let it slide. The side salad wasn't too great either but we didn't have too high of expectations for it. The corn and the french fries were both good, the corn was lightly dressed with butter and the fries were definitely fresh. We'd recommend giving them both a try! The steaks were fantastic, and definitely satisfied the inner Texas BBQ cravings for us. My 10 oz was a bit more cooked past the requested medium but the 16 oz was perfect and both tasted great. The reason for the four star review instead of a five is because our server was rude and didn't seem to care at all about her performance. I understand that most of the people that visit already know what they want to order but she seemed very impatient and short mouthed with our questions although the place was pretty much empty when we arrived. Nevertheless, as we ate our meal, the place started filling up and it was obvious that the place is enjoyed by the community as the diners were all locals and friends with one another. The steakhouse not only provided a great meal but gave a glimpse into life of the small community out here. I'd recommend stopping by Red River especially if you're on the same interstate 40 freeway and it's approaching lunch or dinner time.

    Miriam D.

    We stopped by for dinner on our drive from California. We were looking for something along the I-40 that doesn't require driving way too much off of the highway but also not a fast food or chain restaurant. This steakhouse was the only thing we saw and while seeing many negative reviews on Yelp we decided to try it! My fiancé got the Saturday Special which was a 14oz Smoked Prime Rib with a loaded potato and he said it was one of the BEST he's ever tried. I got a grilled chicken salad which was absolutely delicious. We got free bread and butter and a big tray of saltines. They also had a band playing live music which added a great touch! Overall we were very impressed with the service, food, and ambience and felt like we had a true Texan BBQ/Steakhouse experience. We would visit again if we ever pass McLean again!

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    Great food for a place that is in the middle of nowhere. Red mud sandwich and the jalapeno burger is what we had.

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    The staff was great but the food was extremely salty and my Chicken Sandwich was still pink in the middle.

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    Decided to pass on the Big Texan and go to a place the locals visit. We made a good choice.

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    Nice cut and perfect grill. Served as I wanted. Side was awesome and there was free dessert that I didn't expected.

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    Very good food! Great service, fun atmosphere. The salad that comes with your meal could be the main course!

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    Stopped on our way back to Missouri. We were very impressed with the food and service. If you walk away hungry then it's your own fault.

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    Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

    Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

    3.9(89 reviews)
    20.3 mi
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    Great spot for breakfast! I had the steak and eggs, and it was excellent. The eggs were perfectly…read morecooked, and the 6 oz steak had a really nice, rich aroma. The hash browns clearly tasted fresh--like they were cut that morning, not frozen or from a supplier bag. Everything had amazing flavor and gave me energy for the whole day. The waitress was very sweet and attentive, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place--let's support small businesses in America!

    We were greeted with a "Come on in and grab a seat," which we did picking up menus on the way…read more The menu offers a variety, including the obvious steaks and burgers, but also Mexican favorites, salads and even breakfast choices. Our ribeye was amazing, marinated in spices and cooked to perfection. We chose the two included sides and ours were a loaded baked potato and string beans. Because we shared the 12 Oz steak, we added a side and chose grilled zucchini. All were grilled in real butter, except of course, the potato. And even though our amazing, cheerful server, Joey, assured us real butter in the grilling, the loaded potato's condiments were real sour cream, real bacon bits, chives and for some mysterious reason little butter/looking tubs of dreaded "vegetable" oil. When we mentioned this to Joey, she shared our surprise and immediately offered to replace the whole side, which we declined, simply scraping off the fluffy yellow, heart-damaging, pretend oil. Joey even checked with the chef before we had to ask about dessert options and was happy to report safe choices were all butter coconut cake and vanilla ice cream. We're not trying to be difficult, just healthy. And with servers like Joey, there's hope that people are becoming aware. In any case, with the exceptions mentioned, a good steakhouse like Mesquite Canyon is always a good bet for the health conscious. The restaurant isn't fancy, has a sunny back area for dining away from the darker bar area, and even offers some tasty local beer.

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    Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse - Nice little steakhouse north of the I-40.

    Nice little steakhouse north of the I-40.

    Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse
    Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

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    The Big Texan Steak Ranch

    3.4(3.4k reviews)
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    Second time here, and this time - better. We arrived and…read morewere greeted and immediately seated. We had two servers, both were excellent. We ordered off of the lunch menu, a ribeye and the bbq ribs & beef. We both had side salads, so fresh. We also ordered a side of fried okra. They also served everything with a basket of rolls, so worth the calories and we drank iced tea. Everything was excellent. Food was tasty, service was great. But the BEST? Their carrot cake... My grandmother made one of the best and this one is about as close to it that I have ever had. Sure, the place looks like a tourist trap with a lot of cheesy souvenirs you can purchase, but if you're hungry - stop here for a great meal. I'll be back!

    We get there around a late dinner time, 5:45ish? We were told an hour and a half wait. We got…read moreseated less than an hour later, probably 40 minutes later. We spent some time in the gift shop which has lots of cool things to see or get. (We got stickers for the kids, my husband got a magnet, and I got a coffee mug.) After that, there was a baby cow that we could get pictures with for 10 dollars. We did and my daughter kissed the cow . Then we sat on a bench for maybe 10 minutes. Our waitress was very nice I like how she attended to us regularly but not too much, if you know what I mean. Some men walking around playing guitars came to our table and my daughter lit up! My husband gave them some cash and they played you are my sunshine for her and she was dancing and giggling. Best thing we ever did! It's a tad loud because it is a big place and of course people cheering for any contenders who take part in the steak challenge, but we would come again. But it might be best to make a reservation ahead of time.

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    The Big Texan Steak Ranch - You can get RIBS, BRISKET & SAUSAGE TO GO by the pound. Sides also OuiOui.

    You can get RIBS, BRISKET & SAUSAGE TO GO by the pound. Sides also OuiOui.

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