Rodeo Goat honors the State Fair of Texas with a hat tip to the legendary Big Tex. Available through October 17, the “Big Tex” in an over-the-top burger featuring a 44 Farms all beef patty, chicken fried mashed potato cake, bacon, fried onion ring, and chorizo gravy ($13).
We have compiled what we think are the better burgers in Dallas. This said, let us begin in no particular order, except for the first burger which we consider our favorite in the Dallas area. We will offer a chef-driven list and a Fort Worth list later.
Rodeo Goat, a casual beer and burger ice house known for house-ground patties, cold beer, moonshine cocktails, good vibes and friendly folks is now open in Denton. Located in the former Catahoula Louisiana Kitchen on I-35, Rodeo Goat encompasses over 6,000 square feet of dine-in and patio area.
The menu features over 20 unique burger selections including namesake nods to local luminaries. Celebrities from Denton or UNT graduates include Don Henley (blue cheese slaw, caramelized onions, blue cheese crumbles and garlic-herb mayo), Norah Jones (candied jalapeños, smoked ham, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, bacon, pico de gallo, and poblano dressing on a jalapeño cheddar bun with avocado butter) and Larry McMurtry (Irish-whiskey cheddar, candied bacon, blackberry compote, shredded lettuce and whole-grain mustard). The Mean Joe Green is a cobb salad piled high with marinated steak, mixed greens, applewood smoked bacon, hardboiled egg, avocado, Roma tomato, chive goat cheese, crispy jalapeño croutons and avocado ranch dressing.
Good news for Frisco, there will soon be a new Rodeo Goat opening. You may have tasted the phenomenal burgers before, and they do not disappoint.
For their grand opening they are putting their best goat forward and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The cost of admission is a mere $25 and includes all the food and drink you can enjoy. You need to purchase tickets in advance for this fun and good cause.
Rodeo GoatIce House – a casual beer and burger joint – is now open at the historic Casa Linda Plaza in East Dallas. This is the seventh location for the concept from restaurateurs Shannon Wynne, Keith Schlabs and Larry Richardson who debuted Rodeo Goat in Ft. Worth in 2012 followed by outposts in Dallas, Houston, Plano, The Harbor in Rockwall and The Sound at Cypress Waters.
Rodeo Goat Ice House serves fresh grass-fed beef burgers ground in-house daily from Texas beef raised at 44 Farms in Cameron, TX, as well as salads, sides and desserts.
A true bowl of Texas red is near and dear to me, and I am always willing to order a bowl if found on any menu I stumble across. I am pleased to report that there are more chili offerings this year than last, and many have upped the ante in developing a perfect bowl. With temperatures dipping into freezing ranges in the coming month, what a perfect opportunity to go out and taste a bowl for yourself. Continue reading →