Went to Lucille's on Camp Bowie in FTW this week for the first time. Wasn't quite sure what to expect. I must say that it is by far the best CFS I have had since moving to FTW. Only "complaint" is that is needs an extra scoop of their delicious milk gravy and needs at least an extra scoop of their hot fries. This place is definitely a keeper and I will be back.

Didn't really look at anything else on the menu but I'm curious what to try next. It's going to be difficult choosing something other than their CFS, though.

Don't know if anyone has posted this but I had a CFS at a little restaraunt at s Rayburn. Don't remember the name bit it was down the road from cassel boykin boat ramp. Yellow gravy, tender meat and a huge salad. Maybe they just felt sorry for a couple of sunburnt fisherman that day. Next trip I will be back

I never tried it..but a guy I work with said if you are ever down that way that it was well worth the stop.

Add another vote for Mary's Cafe in Strawn - I finally made it down there and I can't recall ever having a better CFS. I'm usually not a fan of the pan fried CFS because it sometimes has a floury taste, but that was not the case at Mary's. The seasoning on the tenderized round steak was outstanding - they had real homemade gravy and mashed potatoes that still had a few lumps left in them. Definitely worth the drive from Ft. Worth.

One tip - If you don't like to wait, don't go during peak hrs.

Petro Turck Stop in San Antonio Texas has one outstanding Chicken Fired Steak. The sides are very good also and so is the price. Well worth trying.

Zapata Texas.....El Parisio...by far the best CFSteak made! I think it must be the crack in the gravy that makes it taste so good. I fish there 3-4 days in a row and that's the ONLY place to eat at....chicken fried and a freshly made taco...can't go wrong!

Jax grill in Houston

I recently found the Rock House Cafe in Jourdonton, on Hwy 16, north side of town. Excellent CFS and mexican food. Hand breaded fresh steak not pre-frozen. The real deal.

Shineola's in Springtown, might not be the best but close. great home made mashed taters n gravy

the Hickory Hollow with 2 locations in Houston is known around the area for saddle blanket sized CFS that tastes as good as it looks........PS they've also got some exceptional BBQ too!!!!

Saw a special on that place on the Travel Channel. Looked awesome but my vote is for Georges in Waco.

Mel's in Tomball area is really good
http://www.melscountrycafe.com/

babes...

Good time charlies in San antonio.
The TIP Top Cafe San Antonio.
The Coffee Cup in Hico.
The Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls.
All of these places will make you loosen your belt!!

I forgot about LULUS!! Excellent food and great people.

Both of these places have the best pies I have ever eaten to finish off their delicious CFS.

If you go to the coffee cup than you have to try their home made donuts. Two or three of those will fill you up for a full day of fishing!!!!!!!!

Gordo from The Ticket went to Mary's and said that is was TERRIBLE!!!

-Alton

The only thing I've ever had from there that was worth anything was the pie. Now, the pie is worth the trip, don't get me wrong.. but their CFS stayed with me many miles down the road.

Not a fan.

I wouldn't take advice on anything from him and I'm a fan of his.

I'll lay down a 10 spot and wager you'll be highly disappointed if you ever make it in there to eat.

Nasty is what Goodson's is. That's about the best thing I can say about it.

I would give anything to have a chicken fry like we had in the old days. These things you buy now ain't even close.

Does anybody know any good places in Wichita Falls.

When my mother was going through her bout with Cancer, she barely had an appetite. One of our failsafe's was the chicken fried steak at the Tip Top Cafe on Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio. If my mother ate a 1/2, I was happy, but she would always wolf down at least half. The portion was the size of the plate. Great place, and while I can't say that it's the best (being that I haven't tried too many other well known places), it was my favorite. Give it a shot!
Steven

Mary's is good, if you can put up with the heat and the flies. Last time I was in there I was sweating in my food and fighting flies off my plate.