Buffalo Gap
Buffalo Gap is only a few miles southwest of Abilene. The small town (population 463) has a fascinating Historic Village, a must for any western history buffs.
The jewel of Buffalo Gap is Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Located down a twisting dirt road, the steakhouse is in a converted barn with an outdoor patio.
Steaks, fried chicken, ham, chicken fried steak, hamburgers, catfish, and ribs come out on huge plates, designed to satisfy the hungriest of cowboys.
The place also offers all the usual sides you’d find on the barbecue trail–corn, flat green beans, corn bread, mashed potatoes, red beans and biscuits–as well as some excellent additions like black bean and corn salad.
