The Big Red Barn

While in San Antonio, our friend, Chuck, had some restaurants all lined up for us and the first one was the Big Red Barn. All I knew was that it was big, red, and served lots of steaks. Little did I know that this restaurant is one of a definitely one of a kind:) It's a snapshot of life in Texas.

As we walked into the restaurant, I had to take a picture of this sticker on the back of someone's car. I was so surprised, because I have never seen this sticker before. Really, I never have. I went through an entire presidential election without seeing this one, and believe me, I pay attention to all things politics. It could have something to do with the fact that I live in California and anyone seen with this sticker on their car would surely have their tires slashed:)

This isn't the greatest picture, but we walked in and noticed that the entire menu was painted on the walls. Red walls to be exact. I was sure that we'd get menus after sitting down, but nope . . . we got this . . .

A beautiful red piece of wood with the menu so nicely displayed. I saw the host from the corner of my eye carrying this monstrosity, and then couldn't believe it when she set is down against the table next to us. I guess you can expect to have a big board leaning up against your table when you eat at the Big Red Barn. So funny!

Now it was time to order, and our waitress showed up. By this time, I am soaking all this up and loving it. Everything about this place is so funny to me, and then she shows up. We were all kind of in a joking, fun mood, but she was not. She did not appreciate our questions and apparent amazement with the Big Red Barn. We were totally outsiders. But we had to get a picture with our waitress--cowboy boots, fake leather, fringe, and tips stapled to her vest--and all!

If you know Nate, you know that he is a beer snob. He prefers a good Anchor Steam or Gorden Biersch over the Bud Light in a can. When he asked what was available, she said, "we only have can in a mug." A what? "Can in a mug." What's a can in a mug? Apparently, the Big Red Barn only serves Bud, Bud Light, Miller, or Miller light in a can--a can in a mug. See the above picture:)

If you are ever in San Antonio, please look up the Big Red Barn. It will be an experience you will never forget:)