Summer is upon us, and that means we all have a little more time to spend with friends and family. And just like every season, there aren’t many better ways to make memories than enjoying a delicious meal together. At Goodstock by Nolan Ryan, we believe that the best memories are built when everyone gets to feast on quality local Texas beef.
Whether you’re searching for a great meal on a Summer road trip or for a new local favorite close to home, gather your crew to try these standout dishes. For more information on these restaurants and others that proudly serve Goodstock beef, visit our Restaurant Locator.
North Texas
The Brisket Monte Cristo at Barrel & Bones Craft Bar and Smokehouse (four locations in Carrollton, The Colony, Dallas, and Farmers Branch)
Nothing on the menu at this North Texas local favorite is lacking in the flavor department, but this savory and sweet item on the Brunch menu takes things to a whole new level. This sandwich features tender, smoky brisket and pepper jack cheese in between fluffy Vanilla Texas toast. The sandwich gets dipped in a sweet and tangy batter, and then grilled to crispy, gooey perfection and topped with powdered sugar alongside a house-made spicy raspberry compote.
The Prime Tenderloin at Hannah’s Off The Square in Denton
Located within the Historic Downtown Denton District, this eatery creates meals that celebrate fresh, local ingredients. The generously sized, exquisitely tender cut of USDA Prime Goodstock beef is seared and cooked to perfection, then topped with their signature Steakhouse Butter, and served atop a mound of mashed Yukon Gold potatoes and freshly fried onions.
The Ribeye Ranchero at RJ Mexican Cuisine in Dallas
If you’re looking for the embodiment of this popular modern Mexican restaurant’s reputation for creating imaginative traditional dishes, look no further. Local Black Angus ribeye steak is grilled to your liking and topped with a symphony of flavors to complement the rich, tender beef: slices of ripe avocado, sauteed Gulf shrimp and a chipotle-lime habanero cream sauce. You’ve never had surf & turf like this before.
The Prime NY Strip steak at The Liam’s Steakhouse in Dallas
This new West End restaurant delivers an opulent culinary experience that’s second to none, and the NY Strip shows off what makes this place so special. The 12oz. cut of Goodstock Prime beef is seasoned with a house blend of spices and grilled to perfection. The simple elegance of the dish focuses your senses on every tender, juicy, flavorful bite.
West Texas
The Steak Fajitas at The Plaza Restaurant (nine locations)
Sometimes simple is best. That is certainly the case with the fajitas at this standard-bearing West Texas chain of Mexican restaurants. The excellence of these fajitas boils down to using the best, freshest ingredients and preparing them with precision and care. Sizzling onions and peppers are topped with seasoned tender local steak, chicken, or shrimp and served with house-made tortillas and plenty of accoutrements.
The Blue Plate Special at Blue Sky (six locations)
While this West Texas favorite has a well-earned reputation for satisfying burgers, they serve up more than just hand-held meals. Order the Blue Sky “Steak” & Fries and you’ll get two of their Goodstock by Nolan Ryan local ground chuck patties that have been stuffed with grilled onions and jalapeños, then smothered in their delicious queso and served alongside their hand-cut French fries.
Central Texas
The “45” Breakfast Taco at Moreno BBQ in Austin
Whatever you think the “breakfast of champions” is, think again. South Austinites have kept this gem hidden for too long, but thanks to dishes like this taco, the word has gotten out. Start your day off right with a homemade beef tallow tortilla topped with a slab of Moreno’s melt-in-your-mouth brisket, bacon, egg, potatoes, refried beans, cheese and rojo sauce.
The Blue Lacy Burger at Blue Lacy in Austin
This all-day eatery attached to the Origin Hotel in the Mueller neighborhood serves up classic diner dishes reimagined with a Texas spin. Their version of the classic diner burger features local Goodstock beef, a savory onion aioli, American cheese, bib lettuce and heirloom tomato on a toasted brioche bun. Served with their thick-cut fries, it’s comfort food at its best.
Houston & Southeast Texas
The Brisket Cheese Steak at Roegels BBQ (locations in Katy and Houston)
Veteran pitmaster Russell Roegels’ eponymous BBQ joint turns out an ever evolving menu of classics and new items, and has earned plenty of acclaim for his Texas Reuben Pastrami sandwich. But don’t sleep on their new brisket cheese steak, which improves the traditional cheesesteak’s winning formula with the smoky goodness of BBQ brisket.
The French Dip with Provolone at Laurenzo’s Prime Rib in Houston
For a classic sandwich like the French Dip done best, head to an institution that is steeped in tradition. The venerable steakhouse delivers a salty and satisfying meal with Prime roast beef sliced thin and cooked quickly in jus, piled high on a perfectly toasted roll and topped with melty provolone cheese. Served alongside herbed fries and a bowl of jus for dipping.
South Texas
The Smoked Brisket Birria Tacos at Black Board Bar B Q in Sisterdale
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past five years or so, you’ve likely come across birria de res tacos, the Mexican dish featuring shredded beef and melted cheese inside a griddled tortilla served with a stew consommé for dipping. Black Board adds even more flavor to their incredible version of the dish by swapping the traditional stew meat for smoked Texas brisket and garnishing with cilantro and onions.
Brisket Biscuits & Gravy at Meats & Sweets in Lyford
This family-run shop turns out great BBQ and delectable baked goods, so it’s no surprise that a dish that lets them shine a light on both of those elements stands out. The fluffy buttermilk biscuits are made fresh in-house every morning are smothered with a secret-recipe white gravy made with beef tallow and chunks of smoked brisket. Don’t miss this unique Texas twist on classic biscuits & gravy!
