Lum’s Country Store, Junction
‘The last frontier before West Texas. They make their own smoked meats here in the heart of beef country. I had a sliced brisket roll. It was spicy and good and substantial. Other specialities are ribs, the chopped-beef sandwich and the turkey plate.’
+1 325 446 3541
Jett’s Grill, Marfa
‘Try the chicken encrusted with taco chips and pecan-coated fried steak. Also the Tres Leches cheesecake, a local speciality. The Texan Merlot is sturdy
and delicious.’ +1 432 729 3669, hotelpaisano.com
Cattleman’s Steakhouse, Fabens
‘This vast diner is located next to the Indian Cliffs ranch where Lone Wolf McQuade, The Border and Fort Misery were filmed. Jeff tells me they have the best ribs he’s ever tasted here. And they are amazing, if only for their size. We can barely manage a starter portion between us. First-class margaritas helped wash it all down.’ +1 915 544 3200, cattlemansranch.com
The Bean Coffeehouse, Las Cruces, New Mexico
‘We have a peanut butter-and-blueberry muffin at the Bean Coffeehouse, and I have my first decent Java since I arrived (American coffee is like their beer – too weak). Nice, friendly neighbourhood place.’ +1 505 523 0560
The Big Texas Steak Ranch, Amarillo
‘Bizarre eating space that has been an institution for nearly 50 years. Festooned with trophies of elk, deer, bears, vultures, buffalo, guns and wild boar.’ +1 800 657 7177, bigtexan.com
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