A True South Texas Steakhouse

If you are ever traveling down Hwy 90 west of San Antonio, you will pass through the small town of D’hanis, Texas. Make sure you there around meal time. There is a steak house named Bill and Rosa’s.

I have had several of their entrees including their steaks. They do cook steaks the way you order them. Rare means Rare and medium means medium. I assume all other levels are cooked to the correct doneness also.

Now, if you are looking for that Texas delicacy called a Chicken Fried Steak, look no more. One word of warning, though. When you order the large and the waitress warns you, it is for a reason. It is big , tender and good. I did make a happy plate, but it is not a weight watchers meal.

They have live entertainment in the evenings.

I would definitely recommend this place if traveling in that direction toward Del Rio. You will not be disappointed

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