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    Red River Steakhouse - McLean

    4.0 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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!

    Laura F.

    We came across this restaurant as we were traveling across the country. I loved the atmosphere. I enjoyed a delicious salad and amazing chicken! The waitress was incredibly friendly and kind. Wish I lived close by so that I could come again.

    Empty plates, full stomachs.
    Maria B.

    We had ribs (me) and the small sirloin (my daughter- and it was excellent. She's a lifelong (since age 5) vegetarian, just graduated from college and decided to try meat on this trip across the country back to NM and CA- and it could not have been a better place to give it a shot. We both loved our meals, had way more than we could eat with generous helpings and free cobbler, and the best part may have been the excellent service. Endless refills of tea and soda. No sign of a COVID effect with this restaurant's service. I highly recommend.

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    1 month ago

    Pleasant server, delicious food with warm peach cobbler for dessert. Clean and we were in and out in just over 30 minutes.

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    Neat place! We stopped for lunch and had burgers and homemade fries and sweet potato fries. It even came with peach cobbler!

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    Food was excellent and server was so friendly and took great care of us. We will be back!

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    Great food that is hot and tasty. The service is great, too. Loved the jalapeño bread!

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    Recommended by my brother in law. Great rib eye steak that we shared and I'm glad we did. Nice people that we met in the parking lot. Fun !

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    The steak here is much better than many of the fancy steakhouses in New York! Highly recommend this place if you drive pass it on Route 66.

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    Great food and service was great vary friendly good atmosphere had chicken fried steak and fries great meal.

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    Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

    3.9(88 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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    The Big Texan Steak Ranch is definitely an experience, not just a meal!…read more We went all in and ordered the ribeye, brisket, and ribs with sides of green chili creamed corn, fried okra, and cowboy beans. The steak was flavorful and tender, the ribs literally fell off the bone, and the brisket was solid and satisfying. The standout for me? The green chili creamed corn and fried okra, absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The cowboy beans were okay... just beans, nothing special compared to the rest of the meal. Service was superb, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. And of course, the entertainment factor is real! While we were there, we watched someone attempt the famous 72 oz steak challenge. Fun fact: it's actually cheaper to take the challenge and pay less than to just order the steak outright. That alone tells you how legendary this place is. If you're in Amarillo, this is a must-stop for both the food and the atmosphere.

    FUN VIBES! My dad…read morehas been talking about this restaurant non-stop since the last time he drove through the area, all of the billboards advertising the 72 oz steak challenge really drew him in. We took a stop here for lunch recently. Our server was okay, pretty bare minimum service and I had to ask for water refills. I liked the fried pickle appetizer, however I felt the pickle spears were too thick. Andreas were good, I really enjoyed the quesadilla and my dad enjoyed his steak. There's a bit of a communal vibe inside, with long tables where you are sat next to other parties. It was fun to talk to other people also going on road trips and talk about where they're coming from and going to.

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