Haven't ate a chicken fried steak in about 5 years cause they are too greasy. A little voice kept telling me to get the Zane CF steak. Glad I did! It was great; right size, not GREASY. The potatoes and cream gravy were excellent! The side salad was fresh and tasty. If you are passing through Sanderson, STOP in!!! read more

Great Food, wish i could say the same for the attitude of the waitresses (Tiffiny). It was a nice and cozy place but felt ruined since our questions felt as they were being taken as a nuisance. read more

Be aware that they don't serve dinner on Saturdays (unless you're an early bird). The lighted sign on the front door, as well as the Yelp listing, says they're open till 7. But when we arrived just before 6, the woman at the door rather peremptorily said they were closing at 6 "because I have a bar to run." I'm not sure why they don't change the sign if that's the case, but we ended up having a lovely (and less expensive) BbQ dinner at The Sighting instead. read more

Food is wonderful. The owner is hateful. She has a very bad attitude towards her customers. Few years ago we would always stop to eat there and they had a sweet Mexican waitress that really was liked by everyone. Food can be wonderful but if you have bad atmosphere to eat in it not worth it. Also my friend said they won't go back because she charged them a ridiculous price for their meal. read more

The second we walked in the lady at the front had a awful attitude. She ignored us for a good 10 minutes and was getting mad we had kids at our booth when she sat us at the booth. We then asked for our food togo because we were that uncomfortable she threatened to call the cops because she wasn't getting a tip. We are passing through traveling and wanted to support a small business. Please pass this place. Awful experience. read more

This was the BEST chicken fried steak I have ever had. I eat there every year when we are passing thru and am never disappointed by the great food. Their hamburgers and plate dinners rate high also. read more

We were excited to support a local business on a very long drive. The second we walk in the host was extremely rude and ignored my kids and I for 15 minutes. She sat us at a cowhide booth and then gets mad when my two year old is drinking her drink out of a bottle when that's what she gave them. My wife and I were beyond uncomfortable we asked for our food to go. She then threatened to call the cops because somehow our bill was 2X the menu prices and we asked to cancel our order after being told we couldn't sit at the booth and wait for our order to go we had to stand at the front desk. We were there for a good 20-25 minutes and says the food is already cooking that we need to pay the bill when we hadn't seen any food or anything. It is very obvious the HOST/ OWNER TIFFANY has a disgusting attitude towards children given previous reviews. Skip this place at all cost. Disgusting behavior. Even reading reviews of 4+ stars talking about her awful attitude. read more

Tremendous food and service. This is exactly what this beautiful town needed. Cheese enchiladas and beef soft tacos were excellent. Will be back soon. Highly recommended. read more

Glamping! Es war nicht nicht 'nur' schön, sondern außergewöhnlich! Sei es die Anlage und die Owner samt Unterkunft. Sehr gut und ordentlich gepflegter Außenbereich ... für die paar Unterkünfte ein großes, grünes Gelände! Wir kommen gerne wieder. read more

The Ranch House - Der Tag beginnt... - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

The BEST pulled pork sandwich I've ever had, great amount of meat + paired with coleslaw made an amazing lunch. Friendly and fast to-go order made my lunch an amazing one. I hope I stop by this area again soon. read more

In the middle of a long drive through this beautiful, sun bleached stretch of Texas, my son and I happened upon The Ranch House. Starving and with not much more than a sliver of hope to fill our bellies, we stumbled upon The Ranch House. It was an easy choice since it was the only establishment in town. I ordered the chicken fried steak with jalapeño gravy and my son had a plain burger. To our great delight, it was one of the best meals we had in Texas. The chicken fried steak was the best I've had, cooked perfectly, with a crispy coating. And the creamy, spicy gravy was the perfect pairing. My son, who is extremely picky, was delighted with his burger and couldn't stop raving about it. On top of that, the owner was extremely nice and it was the perfect place to stop and get refilled. I wish we could visit again, but as a realist, I know that it's highly unlikely. However, please stop by and enjoy it as much as we did. read more

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Great lunch stop on our way from Big Bend NP to Seminole Canyon. New location near 309 W Oak Street!

Chicken Fried Steak is Solid including placing gravy under the steak as it should be:-) Fresh salad with romaine, cucumbers, tomato, and carrots. Peach Cobbler was made that morning, and tasted fresh. Highly recommend. read more

Though the service was initially like "you're not from around here" the co-owner loosened up with my wife's persistent pleasantness. We're from NC and spent the last three weeks traveling around AZ,NM, and TX. The food at the Ranch House was better than most anything we came across elsewhere. A little taken back by the female co-owner wearing a side arm, but I think that's just Texas and I should get over it. read more

My husband and I stopped at The Ranch House on our way to Big Bend. Our experience was interesting to say the least. After being seated, a father and his two children came in to the restaurant. The waitress/owner asked what they wanted to drink and they asked for water. She told them they only have bottled water, was that okay. The dad said they wanted tap water and she said they do not serve that, only bottled water. The dad said they did not want any thing to drink. The waitress walks away. It is apparent to us that there is a money issue here and the family is trying to save money by not buying drinks or something. The dad and the daughter go outside, leaving the son in the restaurant. They walk back in with a reusable water bottle, they are immediately told they cannot bring that in. They end up leaving without eating. It was really sad how this was handled. Given a chance I would have bought their drinks and food, if needed. An older couple comes in and gets seated, the man asks to sit in a booth. He is told they can only sit in one particular booth because the others are for 4 people and they are only 2. Keep in mind that other than us, they are the only other people in the entire place. There was just an air of attitude the entire time we were in the restaurant with the service. I am not sure why. The food on the other hand was outstanding. If the service would have been at least a little friendly, I would have happily given this place 5 stars. read more

Loved the rustic vibe of this gem. The service was perfect. The ice tea was so good. I got the chicken fried steak 6oz with MP and corn; almost licked the plate. My husband got a HB that he loved. If you get a chance don't miss this place!! read more

Great West Texas vibe to this food oasis in Sanderson. We were greeted by the owner Tiffany, who took great care of us checking on us regularly. Everything is prepared fresh, so except a ten to fifteen minute wait for the food, but it is well worth the wait. Sip on the homemade lemonade and take in the eclectic ambience of the restaurant. We were ultimately brought two of the best hamburgers we've ever had in our lives. The Ranch House is a must stop on your trip to Big Bend especially if you're entering through Marathon. We were so hungry and the food so surprisingly delicious that we forgot to take a picture until we were halfway through our meal. This is a our new go-to stop for our next trip to the Chisos Mountain region. We ordered the Brisket Cheeseburger and the Hungry Cowboy. Amazing! read more

The Ranch House - Owner Tiffany - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

West Texas has it going on! The Ranch House has it all: great food, good service, and a small town ambiance that can't be beat. I had their green chili burger and proceeded to inhale it so quickly that I failed the Yelp-verse and forgot to capture the blissful burger with a pic. Trust me: drive the million miles to Sanderson, Texas for a meal at The Ranch House. read more

Ate there with a few friends. Burgers were great. We were all repeat customers but me.

Food is absolutely delicious. Wanted to get the cowboy burger but I have such a small tummy. Got the house burger. Next time I come here will be trying thr chicken fried steak. read more

The Ranch House - Delicious House burger with cheese and add on of two strips of bacon with chips (get the fries) - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

Nice place with great food. The waitress/cashier could use a refresher on customer service & friendliness. (4/25/24)

Chicken fried bacon was off the chart! Burgers and enchilada's were all 5 stars. Service was wonderful!

Best CFS I've had in a long time! Friendly service and fun W TX vibes. Definitely worth stopping by for a bite!

We stopped here on our way back from Big Bend and it did not disappoint! Our waitress Tiffany was very nice and the food was amazing! I got Meme's Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas and he got a Cheeseburger with fries. All were AMAZING!! You could tell the potatoes were cut in the back to make the fries and they were seasoned perfectly. We will be sure to stop here each time we drive through. read more

The Ranch House - I always forget to take photos until we are done! Meme's green chili chicken enchiladas and a cheeseburger with fries. All amazing!! - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

Food was great. However, the waitress/owner was so rude I will never stop there again. I'm sure they don't need my business to get by. Which is good, because they won't get it anymore. read more

When you think of hole in the wall restaurant, this is it. One waitress and one chef. Waitress wasn't overly nice, but was very attentive. Food was spot on. Ordered the chicken fried steak. Might be the best I've ever had. Grabbed a jar of their hot s*** salsa. Can't wait to try it. read more

The gun toting hostess/waitress had major negative attitude towards us. I guess because I had a mask one. We left. The irony is that the menu says welcome to our establishment and we pride ourselves on our friendly service. read more

I can't find the pic of the food but I had a pulled pork sandwich which was real good. The server was real nice. Their hours vary according to the demand in the area. Great place to stop off at on your way to or from out west read more

The Ranch House - Beautiful view - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

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Amazing little place with a great menu with something for everyone. The brisket torts was fantastic with lettuce tomato avocado red onion pickles perfectly constructed on a toasted square bun. Chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak were also great with a delicious spicy gravy. House fries are fresh and crispy and the best side to dip into gravy of course! read more

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Stopped by while traveling. OH MY HEAVENS. Best everything. Best food. Best service. Best friendly faces. My husband is a chicken fried steak connoisseur and said the chicken fried steak here is quite possibly the best he's ever had. Just don't pass it up. You can thank me later. read more

The Ranch House - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

My girlfriend Priscilla and I went to Big Bend National Park. Coming home we were looking for a place to stop and eat along Hwy 90. Nothing in Marathon and she found the Ranch House in Sanderson. We stopped in and our waitress Jessica was fantastic and very very helpful. She was spot on in the recco of the Chicken Fried Steak. Best my girlfriend and I have had in a while. She had the house burger and we tried each other's. Also the home fries are outstanding. Jessica is great and a hard worker. Loved seeing the pics of her young Son. The only downside is we live in the Houston area and never get to Sanderson. If you are ever in Sanderson stop in and have a Chicken Fried Steak. Delicious. read more

The Pork Chops Is The BOMB.. Definitely worth it.. So flavorful, try it medium well you won't regret it.. will be my #1 spot On the route 90.. and also the Meme's Green Chili Enchiladas is off the hook..10-4 I'm out...keep on Trucking! read more

This little restaurant was in the middle of nowhere on our road trip, but it was lunch time and we were starving so we decided to stop. So glad we did! Because they were out of a lot of things on the menu (this seemed to be a common theme at several places we stopped in West Texas, I'm assuming due to COVID), we both ordered the chicken fried steak, which is his norm but not mine. It was SO GOOD! We both agreed that it's the chicken fried steak that our Mom's used to make.... and the jalapeño gravy kicked it up a notch! Our waitress, which I believe to be one of the owners was super sweet and we LOVED that she had a gun on her hip if you're ever going through Sanderson, stop here, you will not regret it! read more

Incredibly tasty and authentic Texas food and above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty service. On our "Texas Foods To Eat" checklist we had yet to eat chicken fried steak, and, based on the Yelp reviews, this seemed the place to nab some on our route out of Big Bend. I am 99% vegetarian and the chicken fried steak and the brisket were tender, juicy and delectable. Just saying. The crispy chicken fried steak came in a glorious puddle of county gravy which my hubby and I eagerly soaked up with the griddled-to-perfection Texas Toast (also on our Texas Foods To Eat checklist). Tip: yes, the waitress we had was armed but, as we overheard the comments from the next table over, did not enjoy being quizzed as to why she carried. Just be chill people! A side story on this restaurant. Before getting here, we had blown a tire just outside of town and were looking for a tire center to get a new one the day before Christmas Eve. The tire center in this town was closed when we stopped by but after sharing the story with our super friendly waitress she said, "Oh! My boyfriend works at the tire center! I'll give him a call." Apparently the tire center was open 24 hours on-call but we didn't realize that when we went there since there was no sign and the door was locked. So because of the super friendly service in this small town restaurant, we were able to get our flat fixed in what could have been a bad situation--on a weekend, on a holiday, and in the middle of nowhere. read more

The Ranch House - Chicken fried steak - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

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Nestled in a Quaint town at the base of "mountains" of Texas is this amazing place! The food is extremely homemade and delicious!! Definitely worth stopping for!! Side note the bathroom is clean and has cute decor! (Burger and fries and blueberry/raspberry cobbler) read more

As a native Texan, I feel it's my duty to try chicken fried steak as much as possible. I'm not going to lie....it often disappoints. Not today! It's served on top of your choice of gravy. I went with the smoked red pepper. It was amazing - just the right amount of heat, and tons of flavor. Sitting at picnic tables visiting with the locals is always a plus for me too. So glad we stopped! read more

Spot on chicken fried steak. Friends had the enchiladas, another the hawaiian burger. Solid homestyle meal. Weird hours, minimum $15 check to use a card but those were the only hiccups. read more

The Ranch House - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

Long hike? Long drive? I don't really care the reasoning - stop here to eat. Absolutely the most delicious brisket torta, tater tots, green beans, refrained beans, chicken fried steak, house burger, mash potatoes and OH My GOSH the best red pepper gravy. . Yeah, we couldn't resist their strawberry shortcake either! #hungry #damnthatbrisket #donttouchMYgravy #girlswithguns read more

The Ranch House - a car parked in front of it - New American Near Me - Sanderson, Texas

We took a wrong turn leaving Big Bend, and ended up in Sanderson. We're glad we did. If wrong turns meant I'd find chicken-fried chicken, and steak like that, I'd make more wrong turns. The mashed potatoes were great, too. If you find yourself in the area, stop in. Great little place. read more

Inside or outside dining and takeout. A recent review recommended the Brisket Torta. It came with fries and was wonderful! Carne Guisada (beef tips, rice and beans) was great too! Leftovers will be dinner tomorrow. So sorry we are just passing thru! Thanks to our new friends at Canyons RV Park for the recommendation. read more