For our last stop on the West Texas barbecue-steak trail, we ate at El Asadero Mexican Steakhouse and Seafood, a mile and a half south of the Stockyards District. The Mexican cafe serves a large menu of Mexican dishes as well as a great steak, the bistec ranchero.
The bistec ranchero is pounded thin and charbroiled on a gas grill. The enormous steak arrives at the table covered with caramelized onions and jalapeno peppers. The bistec came with a good sized helping of rice, refried beans, tortillas and a salad.
The meat is juicy, tender and full of caramelized carne asada flavor, smoky and sweet. Hard to believe after so many stops in such a short amount of time I was actually still hungry. El Asadero’s bistec was a great away to end a remarkable trip.
Does David’s BBQ adventures make you hungry? Is West Texas the best American BBQ? Sound off in the comments
For more foodie adventures:
- Check out Part 1 of David Latt’s Texas Culinary adventure
- For a look at more Southern comfort foods here is a Q&A with Atlanta Foodie Nealey Dozier
- Take a look at some of the best culinary festivals for the foodie traveler in you
- Learn how to eat like a local even if you’re not one
Text and Images by David Latt for Peter Greenberg.com
David Latt is a television producer, world traveler and foodie who indulges in copious amounts of “cooking therapy.” See more of his musings on food, family and travel at www.menwholiketocook.com.
