{"id":71406,"date":"2025-06-10T14:03:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trta.org\/?p=71406"},"modified":"2025-06-11T08:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:39:41","slug":"a-tasty-tale-trta-member-gary-schepf-travels-across-texas-to-find-the-perfect-chicken-fried-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trta.org\/es\/a-tasty-tale-trta-member-gary-schepf-travels-across-texas-to-find-the-perfect-chicken-fried-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tasty Tale: TRTA Member, Gary Schepf, Travels Across Texas to Find the ‘Perfect’ Chicken Fried Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gary Schepf, TRTA\u2019s State Secretary and Treasurer, has traveled this vast Lone Star State in pursuit of the \u2018perfect\u2019 chicken fried steak. With us, he provides his findings, an exhaustive, well-documented guide which we\u2019re eager to share, knowing that you too will find his journal fascinating, possibly inspiring.<\/p>\n

Yet, before we cut to the meat portion of the story, let us take a moment to highlight what makes chicken fried steak Schepf\u2019s favorite comfort food. When asked, he said, his love for chicken fried steak stems from \u201cmemories of growing up with my mom preparing a flavorful CFS with pan-made gravy made from scratch. It\u2019s the flavor and texture!\u201d Also mentioning, \u201cWhen traveling back home by plane, my first stop from the airport is usually to head to a restaurant for CFS before ever returning to my home … memories!\u201d<\/p>\n

We also asked him to describe his vision of the \u2018perfect\u2019 chicken fried steak. He explained in detail, \u201cIt must be tender enough to cut without a knife, no gristle, and crust that does NOT separate from the meat when cutting. Also, when cutting, I don’t want to get ONLY crust. The flavor should come from the steak and crust, not from the gravy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, you can read (and view) more about Schepf’s mouth-watering, delicious discoveries yourself, below.<\/p>\n

Do you or someone you know have an adventurous travel endeavor? Please share your stories here.<\/a><\/p>\n

A RETIRED EDUCATOR\u2019S QUEST:<\/h3>\n

THE BEST CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK IN TEXAS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gary L. Schepf<\/h4>\n

Traveling throughout Texas affords the opportunity to eat GREAT food representing many cultures. But my comfort food is chicken-fried steak. After searching the internet, gathering personal recommendations, and deciding on a plan, my newest quest as a Texas public school retiree is to find the BEST chicken-fried steak in Texas.<\/p>\n

Pan-Fried OR Deep-Fried?<\/h4>\n

Did you know that there are really two types of chicken-fried steak? I did not realize that until I started my quest. Being Texas-born, I grew up with home-cooked meals and Mom prepared chicken-fried steak. She pan-fried. But what is pan-fried?<\/p>\n

Pan frying usually uses a cast iron pan with oil. The meat is coated with flour and sometimes buttermilk and\/or egg and results in a level crispy crust. Fewer restaurants use pan frying.<\/p>\n

Most restaurants use deep frying where they take the coated meat and submerge it in a deep fryer with oil and results in a crumbly crunchy crust.<\/p>\n

Which is the best? That depends on the final product and personal tastes.<\/p>\n

Chicken-Fried VS Country-Fried?<\/h4>\n

Is this another difference? There is, but only slightly. The major difference is the gravy: brown vs. white. Brown gravy is associated with country-fried while white gravy is associated with chicken-fried. The other difference is chicken-fried may have a crispier coating. No matter what it is called, my preference is white gravy.<\/p>\n

The Quest<\/h4>\n

Here is my opinion on the chicken-fried steaks. My personal choices, both deep-fried and pan-fried, follow.<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Aspen Creek (Irving). Good option but served covered in a lot of gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and one side.<\/li>\n
  • Babe\u2019s Chicken Dinner House (Roanoke). Steak was great, but not the best. Served with salad, corn, mashed potatoes, and gravy on the side.<\/li>\n
  • Blackbeard\u2019s on the Beach (Corpus Christi). Good. Served with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • Blue Bonnet Caf\u00e9 (Marble Falls). Good option but served covered in a lot of gravy. Served with three sides. Service is fabulous!<\/li>\n
  • Cheddar\u2019s Scratch Kitchen (Corpus Christi). Good, but the crust completely separated from the steak when being cut. Served with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • Cracker Barrel (Baytown). Good but it was a disappointment considering the quality of all their other options. Served with two or three sides.<\/li>\n
  • El Chico (Irving). Yes, a Mexican restaurant can produce a good chicken-fried steak. You must ask for it special since it is not a regular item. Served with French fries!<\/li>\n
  • Farmhouse Caf\u00e9 & Bakery (Huntsville). Great choice, and the gravy comes on the side. If you like cornbread, theirs FABULOUS! Served with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • K-2 Steak House (Bay City). Very good choice and comes covered in gravy. Served with two sides, plus soup and salad.<\/li>\n
  • Mac\u2019s On Main (Grapevine). Good and comes with either baked or mashed potatoes with a bowl of gravy. Crust was a lot lighter than many others.<\/li>\n
  • Mama\u2019s Daughters\u2019 Diner (Irving). Surprisingly good and comes with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • Mary\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Strawn). Really good choice and the decision is which size \u2026 small, medium, large. Then, decide between baked potato, mashed potatoes and French fries. Served with a salad.<\/li>\n
  • Mel\u2019s Country Caf\u00e9 (Tomball). Really good choice and the decision is which size \u2026 small or large. Served with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • Norma\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Frisco). Overcooked and crunchy, hard to cut. Served with three sides. Great service!<\/li>\n
  • Old Jody\u2019s Restaurant (Temple). Gravy comes under the steak and has a different taste. Served with a salad and another side.<\/li>\n
  • Po\u2019 Melvin\u2019s (Irving). Okay but the crust separates from the steak when cut, gristly steak, and some crust is absent from steak. Served with three sides.<\/li>\n
  • Ranch at Las Colinas, The (Irving). Good and comes with jalapeno-sausage gravy. Served on top of green beans and mashed potatoes on the side.<\/li>\n
  • Sodolak\u2019s Original Inn (Snook). Very good and served with salad and choice of fries or mashed potatoes and comes in two sizes: small and large. Decide if gravy is on the steak or on the side. Also is the \u201cHome of Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant (Bryan). Very good and served with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • Springhill Restaurant (Pflugerville). Good and served with a salad and either fries or mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n
  • Tolbert\u2019s Restaurant & Chili Parlor (Grapevine). Good but the crust slightly separated from the steak when cut. Served with two sides.<\/li>\n
  • Saltgrass Steak House (Irving). Great seasoning, light crust, slightly falls apart, lunch size, and served with one side.<\/li>\n
  • Southern Recipes Grill (Arlington). Good, but crust separated from meat, especially around edges, served with soup or salad and mashed potatoes and green beans.<\/li>\n
  • Texas Roadhouse (Irving). Great steak, thick gravy, but a tad too much, served with two sides. Best green beans.<\/li>\n
  • Wonderful World of Cooking (Irving). The steak was not hot, sometimes cool, served with three sides. Great green beans and mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n
  • Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse (Dallas). The steak was very tender (no knife needed), served with two sides. Small size, but very adequate.<\/li>\n
  • McBrides Land & Cattle Co. (Wichita Falls). The steak was tender (no knife needed), served with toast, salad, and fries. Additional side German Potato Salad was very good. Water in Wichita Falls has a taste which impacted the gravy as well.<\/li>\n
  • Rancho Seco Steakhouse (Mount Pleasant). The steak was tender (a knife helped), served with cornbread muffin, mashed potatoes, and green beans. The gravy was called \u201cguajillo cream gravy\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • Boondocks Seafood (Brady). Good with gravy under the steak, served with two sides, and if dining in, beans are also available.<\/li>\n
  • Jake & Dorothy\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Stephenville). Great steak and tender (no knife needed), gravy under the steak, served with mashed potatoes and salad.<\/li>\n
  • Ida Claire (Addison). Crunchy crust and tender (no knife needed), gravy is unusual, served with skillet potatoes and an egg (brunch menu).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    My Personal Winners (at this time)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant (Bryan)<\/td>\nMary\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Strawn)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    K-2 Steak House (Bay City)<\/td>\nMel\u2019s Country Caf\u00e9 (Tomball)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    The Quest Continues<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    There are more recommended restaurants still to visit as this quest continues \u2026<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Alamo Caf\u00e9 (San Antonio)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Barbecue Inn (Houston)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Blake\u2019s Cafe (McQueeney)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Cartwright\u2019s Ranch House (Denton)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Cattle Drive Caf\u00e9 & Bull Bar (Coleman)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • County Line, The (Austin, San Antonio, El Paso)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Ellen\u2019s (Dallas)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • George\u2019s Restaurant Bar & Catering (Waco)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar (New Braunfels)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Jack Allen\u2019s Kitchen (Round Rock)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Johnny Rebs Dixie Caf\u00e9 (Hearne)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Killen\u2019s BBQ (Cypress)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Lone Star Caf\u00e9 (Hillsboro)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Lowake Steak House (Rowena)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Matt\u2019s Rancho Martinez (Royse City)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Miller\u2019s Seawall Grill (Galveston)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Moo-Moo (Victoria)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill (Austin)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Pappy\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Houston)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Perini Ranch Steakhouse (Buffalo Gap)<\/li>\n
    • R&K Cafe II (Hillsboro)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Rainbow Lodge (Houston)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Rancher\u2019s Steakhouse & Grill (Gatesville)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Red\u2019s Bar B Que-Boat Club (Fort Worth)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Richter\u2019s Antler Caf\u00e9 (Spring Branch)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Section Hand (Brownwood)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Skeet\u2019s Texas Grill (Sweetwater)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Smolik\u2019s Smokehouse (Mathis)<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Willow Creek Caf\u00e9 & Club (Mason)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      PAN-FRIED<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Mary\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Strawn)<\/li>\n
      2. Mel\u2019s Country Caf\u00e9 (Tomball)<\/li>\n
      3. O. Ranch Steakhouse (Dallas)<\/li>\n
      4. McBrides Land & Cattle Co. (Wichita Falls)<\/li>\n
      5. Rancho Seco Steakhouse (Mount Pleasant)<\/li>\n
      6. Ranch at Las Colinas, The (Irving)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        DEEP-FRIED<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Jake & Dorothy\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Stephenville)<\/li>\n
        2. K-2 Steak House (Bay City)<\/li>\n
        3. Sodolak\u2019s Original Inn (Snook)<\/li>\n
        4. Texas Roadhouse (Irving)<\/li>\n
        5. Saltgrass Steak House (Irving)<\/li>\n
        6. Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant (Bryan)<\/li>\n
        7. Ida Claire (Addison)<\/li>\n
        8. Farmhouse Caf\u00e9 & Bakery (Huntsville)<\/li>\n
        9. Boondocks Seafood (Brady)<\/li>\n
        10. Babe\u2019s Chicken Dinner House (Roanoke)<\/li>\n
        11. Mama\u2019s Daughters\u2019 Diner (Irving)<\/li>\n
        12. Blue Bonnet Caf\u00e9 (Marble Falls)<\/li>\n
        13. El Chico (Irving)<\/li>\n
        14. Blackbeard\u2019s on the Beach (Corpus Christi)<\/li>\n
        15. Mac\u2019s On Main (Grapevine)<\/li>\n
        16. Tolbert\u2019s Restaurant & Chili Parlor (Grapevine)<\/li>\n
        17. Aspen Creek (Irving)<\/li>\n
        18. Old Jody\u2019s Restaurant (Temple)<\/li>\n
        19. Cheddar\u2019s Scratch Kitchen (Corpus Christi)<\/li>\n
        20. Springhill Restaurant (Pflugerville)<\/li>\n
        21. Southern Recipes Grill (Arlington)<\/li>\n
        22. Po Melvin\u2019s (Irving)<\/li>\n
        23. Cracker Barrel (Baytown)<\/li>\n
        24. Norma\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Frisco)<\/li>\n
        25. Wonderful World of Cooking (Irving)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          FUTURE RESTAURANTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Alamo Caf\u00e9 (San Antonio) 14250 San Pedro Ave OR 10060 I-10<\/p>\n

          Barbecue Inn (Houston) 116 W Crosstimbers St<\/p>\n

          Blake\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (McQueeney) 9216 FM 725<\/p>\n

          Cartwright\u2019s Ranch House (Denton) 111 N Elm St<\/p>\n

          Cattle Drive Caf\u00e9 & Bull Bar (Coleman) 213 S Commercial Ave<\/p>\n

          County Line, The (Austin, San Antonio, El Paso) 6500 Bee Caves Rd OR 5204 FM 2222<\/p>\n

          Ellen\u2019s (Dallas) 1790 N Record St OR 1211 N Buckner Blvd<\/p>\n

          George\u2019s Restaurant Bar & Catering (Waco) 1925 Speight Ave<\/p>\n

          Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar (New Braunfels) 1287 Gruene Rd<\/p>\n

          Jack Allen\u2019s Kitchen (Round Rock) 2500 Hoppe Trail<\/p>\n

          Johnny Rebs Dixie Caf\u00e9 (Hearne) 708 S Market St<\/p>\n

          Killen\u2019s BBQ (Cypress) 25618 NW Freeway, TX 77433<\/p>\n

          Lone Star Caf\u00e9 (Hillsboro) 100 Dynasty Dr<\/p>\n

          Lowake Steak House (Rowena) 12143 US-67<\/p>\n

          Matt\u2019s Rancho Martinez (Royse City) 4765 TX-276<\/p>\n

          Miller\u2019s Seawall Grill (Galveston) 1824 Seawall Blvd<\/p>\n

          Moo-Moo (Victoria) 3701 N Ben Wilson St<\/p>\n

          Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill (Austin) 303 Red River St OR 10525 W Parmer Ln<\/p>\n

          Pappy\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Houston) 12313 Katy Fwy<\/p>\n

          Perini Ranch Steakhouse (Buffalo Gap) 3002 FM 89<\/p>\n

          R&K Cafe II (Hillsboro) 103 N Waco St<\/p>\n

          Rainbow Lodge (Houston) (venison at lunch only) 2011 Ella Blvd<\/p>\n

          Rancher\u2019s Steakhouse & Grill (Gatesville) 107 TX-36<\/p>\n

          Red\u2019s Bar B Que-Boat Club (Fort Worth) 7335 Boat Club Rd<\/p>\n

          Richter\u2019s Antler Caf\u00e9 (Spring Branch) 1 Sun Valley Dr<\/p>\n

          Section Hand (Brownwood) 4412 US-377<\/p>\n

          Skeet\u2019s Texas Grill (Sweetwater) 214 SE Georgia Ave<\/p>\n

          Smolik\u2019s Smokehouse (Mathis) 10541 TX-359<\/p>\n

          Willow Creek Caf\u00e9 & Club (Mason) 106 Fort McKavitt St<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. El Chico (Irving) \u2026 surprisingly good<\/li>\n
          2. Po\u2019 Melvin\u2019s (Irving) \u2026 crust separates from the steak when cut, gristly steak<\/li>\n
          3. Springhill Restaurant (Pflugerville) \u2026 overcooked, crust separates from the steak<\/li>\n
          4. Cracker Barrel (Baytown) \u2026 disappointing quality<\/li>\n
          5. Cheddar\u2019s Scratch Kitchen (Corpus Christi) \u2026 crust completely separated from the steak<\/li>\n
          6. Blackbeard\u2019s on the Beach (Corpus Christi) \u2026 good, but crust separates from the steak<\/li>\n
          7. Sodolaks Beefmasters Restaurant (Bryan) \u2026 very good overall<\/li>\n
          8. Mary\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Strawn) \u2026 best ever \u2026 pan-fried; steak and crust as one<\/li>\n
          9. K-2 Steak House (Bay City) \u2026 very good overall<\/li>\n
          10. Mel\u2019s Country Caf\u00e9 (Tomball) \u2026 just like Mary\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \u2013 a tie! \u2026 pan-fried<\/li>\n
          11. Blue Bonnet Caf\u00e9 (Marble Falls) \u2026 so much gravy<\/li>\n
          12. Mama\u2019s Daughters\u2019 Diner (Irving) \u2026 surprise good<\/li>\n
          13. Old Jody\u2019s Restaurant (Temple) \u2026 gravy under steak \u2026 odd taste<\/li>\n
          14. Ranch at Las Colinas, The (Irving) \u2026 jalapeno-sausage gravy<\/li>\n
          15. Aspen Creek (Irving) \u2026 so much gravy<\/li>\n
          16. Tolbert\u2019s Restaurant & Chili Parlor (Grapevine) \u2026 good, a little crust\/steak separation<\/li>\n
          17. Farmhouse Caf\u00e9 & Bakery (Huntsville) \u2026 really good, but the cornbread was FABULOUS<\/li>\n
          18. Sodolak\u2019s Original Inn (Snook) \u2026 really good, and also offered chicken fried bacon<\/li>\n
          19. Saltgrass Steak House (Irving) \u2026 great seasoning, light crust, slightly separates, lunch size<\/li>\n
          20. Babe\u2019s Chicken Dinner House (Roanoke) \u2026 limited offerings, but good flavors<\/li>\n
          21. Texas Roadhouse (Irving) \u2026 great steak … too much thick gravy<\/li>\n
          22. Wonderful World of Cooking (Irving) \u2026 not served hot<\/li>\n
          23. Norma\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Frisco) \u2026 overcooked and crunchy, no flavor, crust crumbles<\/li>\n
          24. Mac\u2019s On Main (Grapevine) \u2026 lighter crunch than most, no flavor<\/li>\n
          25. O. Ranch Steakhouse (Dallas) \u2026 very tender<\/li>\n
          26. Southern Recipes Grill (Arlington) \u2026 good, but crust separated from meat, especially around edges<\/li>\n
          27. McBrides Land & Cattle Co. (Wichita Falls) \u2026 good, but gravy had a strange taste due to the water<\/li>\n
          28. Rancho Seco Steakhouse (Mount Pleasant) \u2026 good, but gravy was quite different<\/li>\n
          29. Boondocks Seafood (Brady) \u2026 good, 2-sizes<\/li>\n
          30. Jake & Dorothy\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Stephenville) \u2026 very good and tender, 2-sizes<\/li>\n
          31. Ida Claire (Addison) \u2026 crispy and tender, but gravy is different and only on brunch menu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Blue Bonnet Caf\u00e9 (Marble Falls)<\/td>\nOld Jody\u2019s Restaurant (Temple)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            The Ranch at Las Colinas (Irving)<\/td>\nAspen Creek (Irving)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tolbert\u2019s Restaurant & Chili Parlor (Grapevine)<\/td>\nFarmhouse Caf\u00e9 & Bakery (Huntsville)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Sodolak\u2019s Original Inn (Snook)<\/td>\nPo\u2019 Melvin\u2019s (Irving)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Saltgrass Steak House (Irving)<\/td>\nBabe\u2019s Chicken Dinner House (Roanoke)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Texas Roadhouse (Irving)<\/td>\nWonderful World of Cooking (Irving)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Norma\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Frisco)<\/td>\nMac\u2019s On Main (Grapevine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse (Dallas)<\/td>\nSouthern Recipes Grill (Arlington)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            McBrides Land & Cattle Co. (Wichita Falls)<\/td>\nRancho Seco Steakhouse (Mount Pleasant)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Boondocks Seafood (Brady)<\/td>\nJake & Dorothy\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Stephenville)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \"\"<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Ida Claire (Addison)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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