If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. The meal I got was one of the worst things I had ever tasted. Their beef stroganoff. It was basically milk noodles with tough meat. Completely inedible. I politely sent it back which I never ever do. Only for the chef/manager to come to my table & be super confrontational & rude. I never in my life have been talked to or treated that way in a restaurant. Not to mention they serve frozen onion rings & heat up their quiche in a microwave. There's no pride or integrity in their product or service. Do not recommend! read more

we had a group of 8 and everyone came away extremely happy with their meal and overall experience. We shared appetizers and they were all very good. They burnt ends were especially delicious. I had the beef stroganoff. Outstanding! read more

Have waited several months for this restaurant to improve. Not happening. Loud inside. Too much so. Service poor. Food worse. Went this morning for breakfast. 10am and decaf wasn't ready yet. Out of orange juice (advertised to serve mimosas.) Asked for hot sauce -- none available this week as we ran out. Will have it next week. (Bloody Mary's available -- must not be scratch made.) Hollandaise sauce for eggs Benedict was actually cheese sauce. One high point, the pancakes were actually good. The only good thing about this experience. No refill on the coffee either. What a disappointment to start a sunny Sunday! read more

The updated dining room is welcoming, the service attentive and the food satisfying. Delicious biscuits, bluebonnet cocktail and cherry cake plus a solid fried chicken. read more

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We gave them a 2nd chance after firing them and again our experience was disappointing, they are out of several items on an already limited menu. Our side salad was made merely with raw Brussels sprouts, disgusting! our wait for food was extended per normal for them. The table next to us was also very unhappy with their food. Fired again stagecoach! read more

Only negative complaint was lack of bartender at the pool bar, when they host happy hour and are supposed to be open until midnight

We were out for a golf cart ride and decided to try the Stagecoac. had not been in since the renovation. Love the new look. Sat at the bar and had martinis. We had the Pita and hummus app. Everything was excellent and the service was attentive. We will certainly be back to try a lunch or dinner. read more

He stayed here for a staycation before New Years. The restaurant staff was wonderful and attentive. We had the hush puppies, pork chops and burgers. Are we're better than expected and super pleasant surprise is a small town. The room had a balcony over the pool. We were surprised how relaxing the campus was considering its proximity to I-35. Clean renovated room with nice beds and comfortable linens. The campus of the hotel is walkable and quite pleasant. We will stay here again. read more

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I ordered their signature entree Chicken Fry Steak and was so tough I could not eat it!

Simply amazing. From the ambiance to the outstanding service to the small simple menu with great tasting entrees. Stagecoach inn is a small out of the way spot. Went during happy hour and was pleasantly surprised with the tapas like happy hour specials. It has a bar by the pool that is full service, great scenery, great atmosphere. I can't stress enough what a wonderful gym this is you will not be disappointed. read more

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Great fresh new look! Great reno! Staff the nicest ever! Menu and food ok, but not special, not even close to special, plus pricey. The hoopla will get traffic, but returns destined to suffer. The mac cheese and chicken fried are considerly better at Cheddars and $7 cheaper read more

Three of us had lunch yesterday. The food was great. The new look and renovation gives a fresh new look. Much more inviting when you walk in. The staff was very attentive from when we walked inside to ordering, eating and leaving the restaurant. Our food was fresh and hot. The complimentary hush puppies were yummy. We will definitely be back. Our only criticism would be the noise level in the dining area. Congratulations on a great restaurant. read more

VERY DISAPPOINTING! First I heard that it was beautifully decorated well .. not my idea .. the decor is that of a modern wine bar and doesn't resemble anything that you would imagine for a "historical stagecoach inn" Second I expected the food to be amazing especially given the price tag of the very limited selections. We ordered chicken fried steak and the chicken fried steak was good however the gravy tasted like a runny butter roux .. Grilled cheese. $12 nothing grilled about it. Thin on basic oat nut bread and the cheese was not melted. Fries greasy.. Turkey club. Turkey was dried out and tasted like it sat in a refrigerator for a week. And the amount of turkey was disappointing had I been able to eat it .. I sent it back.. Our ticket was split our other party had the grilled cheese and ckn fried steak $48 - Service was great! Sad I couldn't give it a better review. read more

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DISGUSTING! absolutely the worst food around! the entire restaurant is horrible! The minute you enter the foyer you don't know where to turn. no hostess greeting --a big wall blocking the view , when you see the bar with overhead tv you think bar food but once seating you get served garbage. my daughter and I were hoping for the traditional hush puppies but they were dripping in grease. we got these cheap xerox copie print out paper menus because they can't afford real ones and we ordered the chicken fried steak which was akin to prison food. I cut into it took one bite and was done. once we paid our $60 bill and left I asked her if she wanted to go get a cheeseburger. go anywhere else! read more

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You can have a steak or chicken or whatever. You get one side. Do you want a veg or a starch? You get one or pay extra. I had tomato soup and an app of chicken meatballs. Soup was barely warm. Meatballs were supposed to come w bread which I had to ask for. There was nothing special about them. Went to the restroom after- one had no toilet paper. Another one the door wouldn't close. We were told by the waitress they were busy but it was pretty empty. My son comes to Solado often. Told him I would not go back to this restaurant- he agreed. read more

Party of 6 on a Friday night, didn't have to wait at all. Food was good and the customer service was excellent! We will definitely return.

The Stagecoach Inn Restaurant is quickly becoming our favorite. Abigail, our server, did a fantastic job. I wasn't terribly hungry, so I chose from the appetizer menu. The Fried Chicken Thighs with hot honey and a biscuit, was great and way more than just an appetizer. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Dining at the StageCoach Inn Restaurant is like going to a family members home. They seem to have captured the ability to make that place feel warm and inviting! You will be warmly greeted You will receive service from from an enthusiastic server You will be able to tell that they love the food I always get a kick of the southern charm of this place. Its a landmark with a ton of charm. The food is always wonderful, normally I get the ribeye but this time around I got the catfish. It did not disappoint. I ordered the hush puppies with the consommé followed with a salad and tomato aspic Next course was the catfish, green beans then is served with cornbread and banana fritter. I ended my meal with a peach cobbler that was server it a small cast iron pan. I really enjoyed my meal and everyone cleared their plate! I am already planning what to order next time we visit. read more

We love coming here for our anniversary and birthdays. We always receive kind and friendly service from the staff and the food never disappoints! read more

The team at the Stagecoach Inn Restaurant did a fantastic job hosting our family's luncheon after my father's funeral service. They were extremely accommodating of our party in one of the historical rooms. It was set up on time, well decorated, and ready for us when we came in. The food was excellent, from Chicken Fried Steak to Salads and even the Hamburgers. The traditional hushpuppies they brought out as an appetizer were great. Their wait staff was great, ensuring our glasses were always full and our orders were accurate. The desserts were great, from the Apple Dumpling to the Key Lime Cheesecake. Their online system made it easy to coordinate and plan our event. Their staff were caring and accommodating of our needs. I recommend hosting an event at the Stagecoach Restaurant or just stopping in for a meal. We've celebrated much family history at the oldest restaurant in Texas. We are so glad that this historical restaurant is open for Texans to enjoy. read more

For years our family has come to Stagecoach. We moved and had not been since the renovations. This year my husband and I decided to visit for our 30th anniversary and have dinner at the restaurant as we have for many of our early anniversaries. I was disappointed to see less than stellar reviews for our beloved spot. We contemplated going elsewhere- but decided that due to the many wonderful experiences previously, we owed it to them to try it FOR OURSELVES vs pivoting due to a few negative reviews. SO GLAD WE DID!! We found the restaurant to be lovely, still giving respect to the history but also beautifully updated. We had early dinner reservations in time for happy hour. We were greeted, seated and served in a timely manner. We ordered drinks and hush puppies. While the round hush puppies were hot and delicious, they were a bit pricey--esp when always before, the cold water hush puppy sticks were better and were served complimentary. Seems like, since there is no bread served with the meal, they should still be complimentary. We opted to sub the mashed potatoes with stuffed baked potatoes. The chicken fry was very good and the onion gravy was tasty. Green beans were fresh and hot. While we didn't think it was quite up to the par of the "old" standard, we felt it was still a nice dinner. The best part for us was the "hallelujah" that came when we found that the Strawberry Kiss was still as yummy with that crunchy baked meringue shell that melts in your mouth and the strawberry sauce on ice cream. Overall we determined that we were pleased to see that our fav little anniversary dinner spot is still going strong. We will be back! read more

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We almost did not give this place a chance because of the reviews. We actually walked into Chupracabra but walked out when several servers made eye contact and just left us standing there. So we walked across the street to the Stagecoach. We are so glad we did. Bar drinks were great, the appetizers were delicious. The chocolate pecan pie was great and the strawberry kiss was not bad. (I was not a fan of the hardened meringue. ) The pork was a little peppery but delicious. Just wish it had some kind of sauce to go with it. We will definitely be back. read more

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Our valentine's day getaway to the newly renovated Stagecoach Inn was just what we needed. For Austinites, it's only a 45-min drive up the road, which feels like getting out of town even though you're not going far at all. I had never been to the original inn or restaurant, so I can't speak to what it used to be, but I can say the restoration of this historic property seems to be just lovely. There is a genuine warmth and old-fashioned charm to the place without being fusty or cutesy. One could tell there was care put into everything from patio furniture selection to paint color. We had a king room, and it was cozy and stylish. The fabrics and decor were simple, yet well coordinated. We really appreciated thoughtful details like Noah Marion soap and Red Flower bath products. Also, strong shower pressure! Hallelujah! The custom robes were adorable, and we would have purchased one if it hadn't cost more than the price of the room. ;) Which brings me to another point -- cost. The Stagecoach Inn is a steal. Maybe it's because of the new ownership and trying to build up clientele, but for the cost of a stay at the Hampton Inn you get a much more unique experience. We could hear I-35 from our room, but funnily enough, it made for white noise that was similar to the machine we use at home. We slept incredibly well. The restaurant's updated menu still nods at the past and everything we tried was really, really good. I had a great New York Sour cocktail. The Texas Fried Bacon was hands-down our favorite item. I even liked the tomato aspic, a Grandma-food if ever there was one. Service was wonderful, and so fast it surprised us. Check-in is a little odd -- a standalone building a few yards past the restaurant. And not having someone on-site 24 hrs is kind of a drag when you use up all your coffee the night before and have to wait for the morning crew to bring some by. But we didn't mind the "car free" grounds at all. You can opt for a golf cart to your room if you wish, but we skipped it as everything is very close and walkable and we had few bags. I had visited Salado before, and thought it was cute enough, even if there wasn't a whole lot to do for folks who aren't into shabby chic and bric-a-brac. The Stagecoach Inn and a trip to the Ro Shaw Clay Studio and Barrow Brewing Co. made me reevaluate -- it's looking like Salado is recovering from the long years of I-35 construction with style. read more

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I wish somehow the restaurant could be separated from the inn on FB for the purpose of reviews as they are apparently clumped together (it is impossible to find just the restaurant on Yelp) and the negative reviews on the restaurant are dragging down I think the the reviews on the inn. I have stayed at the inn prolly four, maybe five times, over the past forty some years. Very fond memories of the fantastic setting with the pool (and wasn't there also a large outdoor stone lined heated spa?) there on the grounds in the center of the buildings. As we pass it frequently going to and from the wonderful weirdness that is Austin we lamented it's closure and in recent years have celebrated the news of its restoration and proposed re-opening. This past spring we stopped by on our way back to Fort Worth to check it out after it's recent re-opening and this past weekend we spent three nights. The reception and check-in lobby has been moved from the west side along the freeway access road to the east side on Main Street. The office is nowhere near as quaint, appealing, and attractive as the original, but how much time do you spend there? With the restoration and remodel you no longer drive onto the grounds to park and go to your room. You park in the lot by the office and are taken with your luggage by golf cart to your building. It actually works better than one expects it to. When we wanted to drive somewhere we walked to and from the lot where the car is parked. And when you think about it, this is really not much more walking than one would do in a large hotel. And the walk is quite pleasant. Where you're ready to head for home just call for a golf cart and it appears to carry you and your stuff to the car. Somehow they stay on top of this in a very timely manner. The rooms consist of whatever bed arrangement, a small desk, a long counter in the ante-room to bathroom and a comfortably sized bathroom. The shower is large and comfortable and the modern sink has areas on both sides to put stuff. The counter in the ante-room is large enough to serve as our cocktail bar and travel coffee station (electric water heater, Melita drip coffee carafe, coffee grinder, etc) As is more often than not the case in almost all hotels and similar accommodations there are no comfy chairs (here no chairs at all) to sit in to read at night with a cocktail or in the morning with coffee. Not a prob for us as we have learned to travel with two ex-boat deck folding aluminum and canvass chairs with broad arm rests that we can sit comfortably in for hours. Good to go. But the pool! And the landscaping! Holy Moses! They have knocked it out of the park!! The pool is large and beautiful and the tropical landscaping will knock your socks off. You think you're in the Caribbean or Costa Rica or some tropical resort. It is spectacular. There is also a poolside concession with a bar and grill. The service is excellent. We received prompt responses to every request or issue like connecting to the internet or the TV needing resetting. Very impressive. We see this becoming a frequent get away long weekend destination. read more

I had a lovely lunch here at the Stagecoach Inn Restaurant on a recent Sunday. The atmosphere is really charming. There are many dining rooms, which helps to provide a cozy feel and with separate ares to seat diners, no area is too loud. We were seated in the center section with views of the trees behind the restaurant. Our server was very knowledgeable and enhanced our experience with his help and suggestions. After ordering the 1861 hushpuppies with whipped honey butter (don't miss these!) I debated whether I wanted to get the salmon entree or a salad with salmon added, and he directed me to the salad and even recommended which salad would best pair with grilled salmon. I really appreciated the recommendations they were spot on. I had the field greens salad with the addition of the seared salmon. Check out the attached picture to see the perfect sear on the salmon! Greens were fresh, just the right amount of dressed, and the salmon was a star. Stagecoach Inn was a great place to have a Sunday Brunch. Old timey, yet dignified, elegant, old traditions paired new fresh flavors as well. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Field Greens salad + seared salmon - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

My family came to this establishment 37 years ago! It recently was popping up on our Facebook; we thought why not? Take a mini road trip (2 hours) outside of Fort Worth. We are so glad we did! With new management & being opened two years now, the property is beautiful. I don't want to make this long as I don't want to lose your interest. I will sum this weekend up for you; Anthony worked the pool Friday and rocked it. Drinks served poolside, atmosphere and rooms were exquisite! We dined at restaurant two evenings (asked for our fave-Anthony) & both times food was on point. I will be sharing this with our following on IG dashofdelish. I'm afraid to share as I don't want people catching onto this gem, but how could we NOT! read more

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Unfortunately, all of Salado is under construction at this time. The parking at the hotel was less than desirable. You have to park in one parking lot and walk to your room or be taken by a golf cart. This is a bit annoying but I understand there's not a lot of parking anywhere in Salado. The hotel is very nice but the rooms are small, in my opinion and having to listen to the guests upstairs every move made me wonder if there is any insulation between the floors. The decor looks old. Circa 1950's and that is quite clever! My ONLY huge, yet easy to resolve complaint is that there is only ONE mirror in the room!!! You know the "dressing" area doesn't even have a mirror! We stayed with two other couples and they also said this was their main complaint! Seems small until you try putting on makeup or drying your hair with a makeup mirror! The restaurant and bar is are good and you should see the trees here! Six to eight hundred years old! Thank you for a great Valentines weekend. read more

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My fella and I had a lovely lunch at the Stagecoach in. The food was top notch, the staff was friendly and the atmosphere was classy. We really enjoyed the whole experience. We started with a Shirley Temple and deviled eggs. The Shirley Temple was delicious and so were the eggs. My fella had the waffles and I had the chicken salad.Everything was very delicious and presentation was beautiful. I look forward to coming back and having dinner there. My only negative would be the lunch menu is small, so if you have picky eaters I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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This place was marvelous. So pretty and quaint. My boyfriend and I stayed over recently for the wedding of a friends son. I dont know why I haven't been before! I understand things have really improved since under new ownership which I think occurred in 2014 but dont quote me. They are still making renovations. Our room was almost perfect with a balcony overlooking the pool a super comfortable bed and a great shower. The only thing missing was a mini fridge. I can make due with no microwave but a fridge would have sure been nice. Saw one review complaining about not being able to park directly outside your room but it's not like it's much of a walk. Didn't bother us at all. The wedding reception was held at the event center and went off without a hitch. Or at least no hitch that was obvious to me. The food was prepared by the inn's restaurant and was good. The potatoes rocked! The morning we were leaving we didnt want to take the time to dine in the restaurant so placed an order to go. It was delicious. I had biscuits with gravy and my guy had the pulled pork eggs Benedict. I can only imagine how good it would have been had we actually dined in. I recommend every one pay a visit to this little gem. A lot of history. read more

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Might be time to put this old dog to rest... From the bad attitude and obliviousness at the door.. (even with reservations made) the menu changed twice from the original one on the website (which is why we even picked this place to eat). Was out of three drinks ordered. Not to mention the waitress was so embarrassed or just a bad one that she never came back to the table to give us refills and had the nerve to add her 18% tip.. And actually said don't worry about giving her any more that 18% was good. YOU THINK!? Honey you did nothing and you still made $30!! Food tasted like they have ONE seasoning in the back- SALT!!!! Should have stuck to the creek & food trucks! The manager said he had to get with corporate to fix things.. thanks for the free Desert tho!! Corporate, if y'all even have one of those..you might want to start by lowering those prices to Café prices. read more

Great southern place, with super friendly service and nice attention to the customer's needs. The food is great too and the renovated restaurant is appealing. I had an excellent chicken salad as I'm watching the calories, and my wife and daughter both had the 4 course meal, which is $14 plus the price of your entree. read more

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My husband and I have eaten at the Stagecoach many times over the years. Both of us "hands down" LOVE the restaurant after the renovation. Before the renovation, the food was sub par at best...and that is being kind! To be fair, we have only ever had brunch or lunch and have never had dinner here-only because we live so close by and never stay. Everything we have tried on the new menu for brunch and lunch has always been really good - burgers, french fries, benedicts, fried green tomatoes, the salads, the reuben, and even the stagecoach breakfast...all great! As have been the cocktails. I do wish they'd bring back the marvelous old fashioned with mescal and tequila they made not too many years ago (before COVID), though - hey, a girl can hope! Service has always been good for us, as well. We'll definitely keep coming back! read more

My husband and his brothers have fond memories of this place from childhood, so we had our annual Brothers and Their Wives get-together lunch here. Not a great choice. We were not happy to find that the menu posted online was not the offering when we arrived. They were serving a brunch menu only - on a Saturday. We're used to Sunday brunch, but Saturday? The hostess did not understand my question about gluten-free. How do restaurants not 'get' that people are allergic and properly prep their staff? The waitress got our order for food, beverages throughout the meal, and dessert incorrect or forgotten a total of five times. The Pulled Pork Benedict came served on top of coleslaw. The slaw was cold, which made the entire dish cold. Chilled, gelatinous pork with egg - Yum! Just what no one wants! (We drove thru DQ on the way home to get some food. I was HUNGRY! I don't know what the other person who had cold Benedict did. I know that she didn't eat it.) The other dishes ordered were good and the other four people at the table had enough to eat. The desserts, when we finally were served them, tasted good. read more

After a four year hiatus we were so glad to return to new and updated Hotel and Dining Room. For over 50 plus years over 4 generations of our family has stayed here. Making the reservations was a breeze thanks to the young lady who answered the phone. She was able to get us rooms together over looking the pool. When we arrived we were greeted by Jarred. He had never met us but made us feel like family coming home. He took us and all of our luggage (a ton since we have two kiddos) to our room by golf cart. It was amazing to see the landscaping and details that been put into the hotel. They have kept the old historical trees and buildings while giving the rooms and pool a much needed update. Jarred stocked us with ice and anything else we requested at a moments notice. His attitude and friendliness is something from days of old. The pool has been reshaped. It is also a family friendly pool ranging in depths from 3 1/2' to 4 1/2'. The hot concrete that would burn your feet in the summer is gone. It was replaced by gorgeous green grass, comfortable seating (that doesn't burn your bottom when sitting), lush palm trees and landscaping. The rooms are completely redone! No longer do you worry about catching something from the old bed spreads! The rooms are clean, open and vibrant!!! Clean white linens are on the bed with soft fabric blankets. The bathrooms are gorgeous with mosaic blue and teal tiles. The bathroom amenities smell like a high end spa and the robes are to die for!! Sadly (one of the VERY few disappointing things was that the coffee shop is no longer there.) We made reservations and dined in the Stage Coach Dining room. Wow wow wow!!! It is clean, open and welcoming! They kept the charm but gave it and the food the much needed update that was needed. Our waitress was so helpful and kind. The tomato aspic from the past was still there but now.... actually amazing! When we checked out three days later Michael was great at loading up three rooms of us. All with a smile... carting people back to the receptionist building. We just can't wait to see what phase 2 of the remodel holds for this historic place. It is obvious that the owners, management staff and ALL employees have only the best of intentions and give their ALL for this place. We can't wait to come back next June. And thanks to the great updates we might come back even sooner. Thanks for the continued memories StageCoach. read more

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Ordered fish and chips. Received 3 average size fish sticks that were overcooked and had burnt taste. Not worth $19. Will not return. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Fish Sticks - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

Stopping for breakfast and really enjoyed the restaurants ambience and view. The menu is limited and a bit on the expensive side but well prepared and well served Great service French toast, waffles and their bacon was great. read more

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What a splendid spot for lunch and fine dining! The entire restaurant is cozy and beautifully decorated including leather couches and a wood burning fireplace. The views from the enclosed patio are extensive as well as beautiful! They have an impressive and extensive wine list as well as numerous signature cocktails made with top shelf spirits to complement everything on their mouthwatering menu! Paired with a generous, attentive and welcoming staff this hot spot is CERTAINLY a venue u will revisit time and time again! read more

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Great simple brunch. Quaint atmosphere in a historical house. Service is thoughtful and food is top notch farm to table-ish.

I am SO glad that I ignored some bad reviews of the restaurant at the Stagecoach Inn. I am very picky about restaurants. The food, ambiance and service were outstanding! I will be back soon. I came here often as a child and teenager with my parents, primarily in the 1970's and 80's. Back then, it was ghastly in every way possible with particularly nasty food. It is fantastic now. read more

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Alright.. we've been here multiple times, so I'll write a better review next time I hope...BUT THIS TIME... We walked in at 7pm and there was one table and a single server who walked right by us without saying a word. She finished talking to her table and came back to ask us if we had a reservation.. I said no, and asked if we could sit at the "seat by the window, which was our table we love". Now I need to tell you that the table by the window is in a small room, approximately 4 feet from the main dining room, which had 1 table... at 7pm on Monday night. The server informs us the room is closed because the AC was out in there, but the lights were on and again, it was 4 ft from the 10 ft opening to the almost empty dining room. I said "we love that seat and we'd be ok, even if it were a little warm". She then pops up and said "for safety reasons we can't let you sit in there". I retort and say "seriously, we'll be ok". She then pops back "it's for my safety". BROOOOO... what do you even say.. I'm a 51 year old fat a** white dude that works in a 120+degree (on a good day) food truck and is willing to take a little heat for a meal in our favorite seat... BUT THIS 19 YR OLD SERVER FEELS UNSAFE WALKING A FEW FEET IN A ROOM TO HAND US A FEW THINGS OCCASIONALLY??!! I then retort and say "I work on a really hot food truck, it'll be ok." She then says "I did too". I couldn't stop giggling and said "oh you're serious" and said "cool. We're out". I just glad she is ok y'all. Bless her heart. That was one of the funniest things I've witnessed in a while. See y'all next time. Chupacabra took care of us.. INCREDIBLE service and one of the best Monte Christo's since the last one I got, after my date and I saw "Karate Kid 2" at the theater. read more