Tejas Steakhouse And Saloon - Bulverde

Ok so we weren't going to eat here before the rodeó because it was all sort of last minute and from what I read there was no way on the planet we would be able to get a reservation but the rodeó gods smiled upon us and (likely because we were seriously early) got us out of the heat and Into the ac for what promised to be some good food. (Ya'll have a seriously hot town- this week was like 104). To my delight it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Southern hospitality is a thing. Thank you Texas. We ordered the fried jalapeño and pickles. They were hot and crispy and everything a fried appetizer should be. We ordered the kc steak for two which came with 4 appetizers.. the good news is that they let us order the steak cooked to our preferred temperature for each of us. The fist words I uttered were- damn someone knows how to season a steak. It was tender and flavorful. I'm a steak snob- worked managing a high end steak house for years .. I know a good steak and this was it. Sonny was our server. He was very concerned that we enjoyed our meal- offering suggestions along the way. I always have a lot of questions (it's in my nature- has nothing to do with my yelping). He could answer all if them. I could tell he was a rookie (that's experience on my end) but he was earnest in his approach and attentive and if I was his manager I would have been proud to have him in my employ. Speaking of the manager. She stopped by- not in the I need to put a check mark next to the say hello to every table kindof way but in the I really welcome your feedback kindof way. Bonus points. I didn't need the sides. I was full. So I'm not Commenting on them. Our server found out we were coming to the rodeó and offered us a drink to go. Smart guy. We got to go cups and we're on our way with full belly's and big smiles. Go. Eat. It's not some cheezy cowboy themed steakhouse. It's a steakhouse with damned good steak.

Well heck...I really wanted to love this place. A good steakhouse without driving past loop 1604 is what I am looking for here in Spring Branch, America. This was our first time. We went with another couple. Celebrating a special occasion, I wanted a good steak. Arriving, we weren't sure where to park because you can't see the front door from the parking lot. So I figured any spot will work if you don't know where your going. An open door looked promising but we soon realized it was the back door of the kitchen. Following some horse shoes embedded in a concrete path we finally made the entrance. Smaller inside than I imagined. Less cozy too. The website recommends reservations which we had, but there were only four other people in the restaurant. Seemed unnecessary. Lots of cowboy decor. Chaps hanging all around the walls with western art and a few cow taxidermy heads. Country music playing in the background. The server was prompt, polite, and attentive. The steaks on the menu: ribeye, prime ribs and KC (Kansas City) Medallions. The wife and I prefer filets so we chose the closest to that which were the medallions for two. We ordered them medium and a choice of four sides. The friends followed suit with the medallions cooked medium and four sides. Bread was served with our waters. We also ordered a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for the table. The bread was more like a cornbread but not. Very dense and heavily peppered. Not my favorite. But I don't go to a steakhouse to eat bread (save Texas Roadhouse, their rolls are epic). The food arrived within a reasonable time. Cutting into my medallion, it was medium-ish. The wife's was...well don't. Same with the other couple. Some were medium and some way overcooked. Everything was good; not great like we were hoping. The evening was nice because of our company and not so much the food. I did see a chicken fried steak go by to another table that looked delicious. I may come back. The wife...no. I guess I will keep searching for the steakhouse north of loop 1604. Sorry but this is a non-recommendation. Bon appetit Yelpers.

Good home food. Their steaks are good and lots of sides. You won't leave hungry. The price is high but it's a good atmosphere and the rodeo and bands are fun too. You don't have to eat to go to the rodeo and band. All those are sold separately. We did go once and the water was cloudy, either the well was getting low or the filter was dirty. Other than that it's a good place.

This was our first trip to Tejas Steakhouse. It was a trial run to find it and try it out when considering where to take some friends visiting from Europe in a couple of weeks. Will we take them? Definitely yes! Although it seems out in the country which it is , it is only 10 minutes from the Bulverde Rd./281 intersection. The restaurant oozes Texas country ambiance. We had the KC steak for 3 and didn't regret it. The steak comes in 2 ounce medallions and was cooked perfectly to our request for medium. There is an extensive choice of sides. For an appetizer, we had fried pickles and jalapeños. Maybe the best fried pickles we've ever had highly recommended! I have deducted a star because of dessert. We had both the peach cobbler and bread pudding. As a fan of both, both were subpar. The cobbler was some type of crumbled pieces of something mixed in with a can ? of peach gel. Not very appetizing. The bread pudding had no sauce and was simply crumpled up pieces of dry bread with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. They really need to improve both recipes.

Fantastic meal, wonderful server, great prices. Highly recommend the steak medallions for two.