If you are unfamiliar with this little neck of the woods known as Amarillo let me just clue you in on something, as you begin approaching Amarillo even from as far as 2 hours away (I don't know how many miles that would be) you begin to see signs fearturing a FREE 72 OZ. STEAK only at THE BIG TEXAN. This restauraunt is one of Amarillo's most known landmarks. It is a ginormous restaurant made to look like an old western saloon complete with a huge cowboy statue out front and his giant cow. There is a giftshop, casino, candy shop, and much much more. Travelers from all over will come stop here to eat and take part in the fun as they are passing through. It was reported a couple of years ago that Johnny Depp himself had stopped by while he was headed to New Mexico to film a movie, However upon seeing the photos I blew that story to shreads for those who are not so savvy in the world-o-Johnny and had not seen him on an awards show the day before with short short hair where as this fellow had shoulder length. The Free 72 oz. steak is a bit misleading as you must eat the HUGE steak, a baked potato, salad, 3 fried shrimp, and salad in 69 minutes. Many have tried, many have failed, but it adds to the fun of the evening if someone tries it while you are there. The whole place starts whooting and hollaring for the poor soul who actually thought he could eat it all.... if you can't complete the task then you are left with the bill which I think is like $118.00. Anywhoo needless to say this is a place for the memory books when visting Amarillo.
So as Drew, Mom and I are driving around thinking we will probably go to our usual, Texas Roadhouse, Drew gets the idea to head on out to the Big Texan.
After waiting a little while we finally were seated in the back corner of the dining hall with a terriffic view of all game decorating the walls. The walls are decorated with old reminants from back in the day and there is a trio of acoustic country musicians who walk around serenading you with your song of choice at your table-- that part is pretty much my worst nightmare. Drew passed for us when it came to our turn, although I have no doubt Grandy would have chosen Amarillo by Morning to be sung to him as he ate.
This was one of the first smiles Mom cracked all night-- I think she had her heart set on Texas Roadhouse.
We came in right after a 50+ member biker gang and so we had to wait an insanely long time for our food. Just as we were getting our food a college kid and one of the biker dudes decided to partake in the challenge.
The worst part about doing the steak challenge is you can't just sit and eat with your friends, you have to sit on a platformed stage for all to see with a clock over your head counting down your time.
We left before either of them finished but with the survey I took as we walked out of the food left it didn't look hopeful.
Mom's second real smile of the night as I begged her to take a picture with me to remember this fun night!
As we were leaving Drew delcared he could ABSOLUTELY eat the 72 oz. Steak meal so I am definitely going to make sure we come back for him to prove that statement true!
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