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The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, TX

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The Big Texan Steak Ranch

7701 E Interstate 40 · Amarillo, TX

Why you should go…

The Big Texan has been feeding travelers since 1960, first on Route 66 and since 1970 beside Interstate 40. Its 72-ounce steak challenge is the draw: finish the steak and all the sides within one hour and the meal is free. You can also sample beer from the on-site brewery and browse a gift shop stocked with Route 66 and Amarillo souvenirs. The property has a motel, cabins and an RV park if you want to stay the night.

  • #steakhouse
  • #route 66
  • #72 oz steak challenge
  • #roadside attraction
  • #brewery

Good to know

General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Big Texan Steak Ranch, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Visit Amarillo

    Free

    Official visitor bureau for Amarillo, gateway to Route 66 and the Texas Panhandle.

    4.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Bill's Backyard Classics

    Under $25

    A family-owned museum in Amarillo showcasing more than 100 restored classic and vintage cars and trucks.

    6.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Don Harrington Discovery Center

    Under $25

    Interactive science museum and planetarium in Amarillo with hands-on exhibits for all ages.

    9.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Cadillac Ranch

    Free

    Walk into a Panhandle pasture to see ten Cadillacs buried nose-down in a row, and add your own spray paint to the layers.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Palo Duro Canyon State Park

    Under $25

    Hike, bike or ride horseback past the red-rock layers of the Texas Panhandle's big canyon, out to the Lighthouse formation.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor