Hi Chef, that was a huge steak, looked tasty. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I lived in TX 30 yrs, but was born and raised in Atlanta GA I was so busy raising my children when in Texas that I'm realizing just how many places I could have visited there. I'm retired now and watching your videos is inspiring me to enjoy my life more. Thank you
Thanks for the road trip once again. The portion of the chicken fried steak is unblievealbe. That is a large alright. I could eat off that for about 2 or 3 days, even the potatoes and green beans. I glad you enjoyed your meal. How was the lemon pie? I'm sure if the meal was good the dessert was also. TYFS. Be blessed. #stopwishingstartdoing...
Wow!! That was a Hugh steak. Yes, sometimes the small towns have the best food because they get their meat and veggies from the local farmers. Have a wonderful day. ❤😊
Hey Chef Jeffery! I enjoyed the video.😊 Thanks for taking us along on your road trip to Mary's Cafe. The food looks amazing.😋 I would love that healthy tender Chicken Fried Steak.👋 Thanks for the good review. You were really enjoying that food.😂 Blessings 🙏💘
I live near Fort Worth and had to go to Strawn a few years back for a funeral. My mom and I decided one would order the CFS and one would order the fried oysters. Then we’d split up both, so we could try both. We both said the oysters were better than the CFS. I’d drive back for those. Best ones I’ve ever had.
Thank you Chef Jeffrey. Truly enjoyed this road trip and video. I would love to go there because I think it was well worth the money and the trip. I’ve never seen chicken fried steak that big in my life. And I know it’s on the flat top grill, but you’re absolutely correct. That would last a good three meals, thank you so much as I really enjoyed it and you take care and stay blessed as always!
You need to take a nap after eating a delicious dish like that i like seeing the black pepper in the dish lets me know it’s definitely the way my mom would cook it 🔥🔥🔥
My family is from Strawn, so I've eaten at Mary's many times over the decades. My brother lives within a couple hundred yards of it. She started out slow, and was in a slug-out with "Flosssie's" across the street for a few years in the late 1980's. Mary's won out; and largely due to the CFS. I'm not positive it's the best in Texas, but it's very good and quite large. Actually, I think the mashed potatoes and the gravy are the best in Texas ! As an aside, their Mexican food and other items are pretty solid hitters as well.
@@tpack670 Yes, I never really knew here since I'm not from Strawn. My Aunt and a bunch of cousins stayed there. Mom and my brother moved there back in the 1970's. Brother and I are the same age as Mary, and my brother always spoke highly of her. I recall chatting with her back in the late-80's when she was starting out and she seemed really nice. Definitely a hard worker, back then I think she only had one employee, so she worked 70 hours a week.
Old school soul food haven't had country fried steak in a long time it looked too good and you're right it was big thanks for sharing always blessings to you
That is one GENEROUS platter of food. Looks delicious and what a comfort meal that is. it's nice when the steak is tender inside. I have tried to make chicken fried steak and although it is tasty, it usually turns out a little tough.
Chef, I think you did good getting the largest meal, having enough for 3 meals let's you freeze the other two, maybe. That was a lot of food and I like that.😊 Enjoyed the show, Chef Jeff.
Good Morning Chef. I know it's about chicken fried steak but those green beans looked so good. They just need two hot water cornbread patties and more sweet tea😃😃 I mean 9.1 works also
Good morning Chef. I have missed these road trips.Thank you for taking us along. I love these country places.Everything looks delicious. I love those nostalgic places.Have a blessed and wonderful Thursday Chef.❤
Chef Jeffrey, Glad you made it out there to try. Hands down my favorite chicken fry steak around. Back when I was 18 I could.polish that entire plate off. Preo tip when you go again get some fries to dip in the gravy. Peace Luke T
When you started this "best chicken fried steak..." venture, I was wondering if you'd go to Mary's. I've never been but have heard about it for many many years. Thanks for taking us there. I may have to take the trip, also from the DFW metroplex.
Yessir, you have found a gem and it certainly seems worth the drive to get a meal you know will move than satisfy you. I love the nostalgic theme; also seems like a clean dining area. Thanks for taking us along, Chef Jeffrey --Virginia V.
Food looks fabulous and fresh. I could taste it with you and my mouth was watering. Perfect road trip ❤❤❤❤Thank you Chef Jeffery. You have done it again!!!❤❤❤
We took a road trip out there years ago before my mom passed. She had a list of chicken fried steak places to try and I think we hit them all. Their food was delicious!! I am a new sub so not sure if you have found this little gem yet but if not, you MUST check out Jake and Dorothy's Cafe in Stephenville. Try the chicken fried steak and the waffle fries are a must. This is where waffle fries originated. You won't regret it
Good afternoon Jeffrey. The food looked really good. It's slightly difficult to understand you talking in the car with the background noise and when you where speaking in the restuarant. Have you ever thought about those mics to wear on your shirt to make it more audible? I enjoy your channel!
Great video Chef, Mary’s is a staple! Great small town of Strawn, Texas also Strawn is legendary in small town football as well! Miss Mary and Coach Lee are the greatest thing to ever happen to Strawn! I have nothing but respect for that town!
Good Morning Chef that is so generous could feed a small family wow, I make my country gravy thick like that ,I like it clings to food yummy! Have a Blessed Day!!
Good evening Chef I'm so glad you got back to the road trips I really enjoy them.Stay blessed and continue to take use along because it also helps me out because when I go through Texas it could be places that I could try as well.
Chef Jeffrey, thank you for the road trip to Mary's Cafe. The chicken fried steak, mash potatoes, green beans, and gravy look so delicious. I will definitely visit when traveling in that area. Stay safe.
Good morning 🌅 Jeffrey my friend the 🥩 steak looks delicious 😋🤤 thanks for showing and 🤗 hello Olds School Soul Foods Family 💕 I hoped everyone's is doing well and God's blessings.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@OLDSCHOOLSOULFOOD if you have seen the movie life with Eddie murphy and Martin Lawrence you would know restaurant scene that I'm reference to with the pie. Then I saw your video until the end and was like awe dang he did order pie. I commented before watching the whole video. But yea the pie joke is from Life movie.
Exactly Chief Jeffrey, I was having the same conversation about some people Don't want to work. Here in North Carolina just as other places, the homeless rate is just to high. I understand people fall on hard times. I do I understand that.but when you have people hanging out in certain public places all day, doing nothing, because if you have time to hangout, you could be working and earning money so that they Don't have to stand on the corner and ask for money. That goes back to what you was saying, and the jobs are plentiful, and if they have no experience that's where the Goodwill and other resource centers steps in and help them to get experience along with second chance resources for people with criminal records. I'm sorry yall that this post is so long, but I try to those who are less fortunate and motivate people that we make bad choices in life, but they Don't have to define you..sorry yall..but thank you Chief for taking us alone to share in your restaurant experience. Yall have a blessed day🙏🙏🙏
It's a good thing you didn't bring Tyrone with you,,, he would be fighting with you over who got to mop up the leftover gravy with that bread,,, 😉😛😂 And I could just imagine if you had brought BoxCake & CurlyQ,,, the church bus would be overloaded on your way home with all those full bellies,,, 🤣🤣🤣
Good afternoon Chef Jeffrey! It was so cool that you mentioned Abilene. Which is where i reside 😊. A lot of people from here travel there and vise versa. Mary's has been featured on a show from Texas. So, i know their food is very delicious. Great job in your travel there Chef!👏👏👏.
Hi Chef Jeffery, have you tried Goodson Cafe in Tomball TX, the best chicken fried steak and down home/old school veggies. The prices are unbelievably affordable.
I know you slept good after that meal. You said that spot is right off 20, you go through Ft Worth? I may have to find that spot. How was the lemon pie? 😂 I'm so greedy
Hey, Jeff! You're paying for it, but you sure can't complain about portion sizes! If it tastes as good as it looks, that's magnificent! Only question, are they REAL mashed taters, or instant? That's always been a sore point, with restaurant mashed...
It looked absolutely delicious..wish I could have joined you. Thank you for the shout out to the servers, I feel the same way they bust their buts for very little money..always tip ❤
Good morning ☀️ and Happy thankful blessed Thursday to you Chef Jeffrey and everyone. Another chicken fried steak 🥩 road trip #21. # Mary’s Cafe. Enjoy., Rated at 9.0 🙏🏽♥️
I ate there a few months back and my chicken fry was not cooked like it was fried in burnt oil and the gravy was made with the same oil and tasted burnt also was disappointed I won't be back was a waste of 28 dollars And watch out for the cat outside he follows everyone that walks out with a bag trying to get scraps
I knew it was going to be good when i saw the gravy and it had a light tan tint to it. When the cream gravy comes out and its as white as the napkins no sir thats not homemade thats instant or gravy from a can. Gravy so easy why take short cuts
Hi Chef, that was a huge steak, looked tasty. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I lived in TX 30 yrs, but was born and raised in Atlanta GA
I was so busy raising my children when in Texas that I'm realizing just how many places I could have visited there. I'm retired now and watching your videos is inspiring me to enjoy my life more. Thank you
Thanks for the road trip once again. The portion of the chicken fried steak is unblievealbe. That is a large alright. I could eat off that for about 2 or 3 days, even the potatoes and green beans. I glad you enjoyed your meal. How was the lemon pie? I'm sure if the meal was good the dessert was also. TYFS. Be blessed. #stopwishingstartdoing...
Wow!! That was a Hugh steak. Yes, sometimes the small towns have the best food because they get their meat and veggies from the local farmers. Have a wonderful day. ❤😊
Hey Chef Jeffery! I enjoyed the video.😊 Thanks for taking us along on your road trip to Mary's Cafe. The food looks amazing.😋 I would love that healthy tender Chicken Fried Steak.👋 Thanks for the good review. You were really enjoying that food.😂 Blessings 🙏💘
Thanks Chef Jeff for the video❤I love these type of videos from you! Keep ‘em coming
I live near Fort Worth and had to go to Strawn a few years back for a funeral. My mom and I decided one would order the CFS and one would order the fried oysters. Then we’d split up both, so we could try both. We both said the oysters were better than the CFS. I’d drive back for those. Best ones I’ve ever had.
Good Morning Chef. That food looks delightful😮😊
looks awesome !
That food looks so good chef Thanks for sharing.❤
Good morning Chef and everyone!
Good morning 🍃🌷☔☔🤗🌺🍃🌺
Good Morning❤
Good Morning💚
Thank you Chef Jeffrey. Truly enjoyed this road trip and video. I would love to go there because I think it was well worth the money and the trip. I’ve never seen chicken fried steak that big in my life. And I know it’s on the flat top grill, but you’re absolutely correct. That would last a good three meals, thank you so much as I really enjoyed it and you take care and stay blessed as always!
You need to take a nap after eating a delicious dish like that i like seeing the black pepper in the dish lets me know it’s definitely the way my mom would cook it 🔥🔥🔥
That's was a huge flat top steak!? looked very delicious chef!! 😋
It was a huge cut!
Thanks for sharing!💜🙏🏼
My family is from Strawn, so I've eaten at Mary's many times over the decades. My brother lives within a couple hundred yards of it. She started out slow, and was in a slug-out with "Flosssie's" across the street for a few years in the late 1980's. Mary's won out; and largely due to the CFS. I'm not positive it's the best in Texas, but it's very good and quite large. Actually, I think the mashed potatoes and the gravy are the best in Texas ! As an aside, their Mexican food and other items are pretty solid hitters as well.
I ate at Flossy`s back in the day several times. Been eating at Mary`s for over 30 years. She`s a hard worker and good person.
@@tpack670 Yes, I never really knew here since I'm not from Strawn. My Aunt and a bunch of cousins stayed there. Mom and my brother moved there back in the 1970's. Brother and I are the same age as Mary, and my brother always spoke highly of her. I recall chatting with her back in the late-80's when she was starting out and she seemed really nice. Definitely a hard worker, back then I think she only had one employee, so she worked 70 hours a week.
That looks incredible!!
It's very good. Not sure if Mary's CFS is the best in all of Texas. However...... It's GOT to be in the Top 5, no doubt.
Excellent video. Mary's rocks.
The best CFS I had was in Oak Cliff, at a place called Jonathan's. Try them out! 😅
"😮That a lot of chkn fried steak. Chef J. look so Yummy.😊
Old school soul food haven't had country fried steak in a long time it looked too good and you're right it was big thanks for sharing always blessings to you
That is one GENEROUS platter of food. Looks delicious and what a comfort meal that is. it's nice when the steak is tender inside. I have tried to make chicken fried steak and although it is tasty, it usually turns out a little tough.
That food looked so good. My mom would really enjoy that place.
Wow that looks delicious
A definite road trip!❤
Chef, I think you did good getting the largest meal, having enough for 3 meals let's you freeze the other two, maybe. That was a lot of food and I like that.😊 Enjoyed the show, Chef Jeff.
Oh I'm so hungry now Chef!! And I'm in Florida!😮
Good
Moring❤
Good Morning Chef. I know it's about chicken fried steak but those green beans looked so good.
They just need two hot water cornbread patties and more sweet tea😃😃 I mean 9.1 works also
Those pretty green beans caught my eyes as well!!!😋
They were awesome
Good morning Chef. I have missed these road trips.Thank you for taking us along. I love these country places.Everything looks delicious. I love those nostalgic places.Have a blessed and wonderful Thursday Chef.❤
You’re welcome
Chef Jeffrey,
Glad you made it out there to try. Hands down my favorite chicken fry steak around. Back when I was 18 I could.polish that entire plate off. Preo tip when you go again get some fries to dip in the gravy.
Peace Luke T
Yes, i was going to suggest that you visit us here in Abilene. There are some great places to enjoy a great meal. We'd love to have you visit chef!
I’ll definitely do that
Salute to all the professional Cooks and Servers !! ❤ Thanks for sharing Chef!👍🏼
When you started this "best chicken fried steak..." venture, I was wondering if you'd go to Mary's. I've never been but have heard about it for many many years. Thanks for taking us there. I may have to take the trip, also from the DFW metroplex.
Tx boyz we the best
It made all this trips worth it for you! 🙌🙏💕👍
Hello everyone, oh wow 👨🏾🍳 that looks delicious 😋
Hello Chef look good
Wow that meal looks amazing
Yessir, you have found a gem and it certainly seems worth the drive to get a meal you know will move than satisfy you. I love the nostalgic theme; also seems like a clean dining area. Thanks for taking us along, Chef Jeffrey --Virginia V.
Good morning chef u go on all these trips alone?b safe😊😊😊
The majority of them yes
Food looks fabulous and fresh. I could taste it with you and my mouth was watering. Perfect road trip ❤❤❤❤Thank you Chef Jeffery. You have done it again!!!❤❤❤
I enjoyed watching this video, and the food looks delicious. 👌 Thanks for sharing 👨🍳.
Good☔ morning ✨💛✨☔🌺🍃🌷🤗Chef Jeffrey and everyone here! Those chicken fried steak dinners always look so delicious at the restaurants you go to!👍😋
Thank you so much
Good morning Chef Jeffery. Thank you for taking us along❤❤❤❤❤
Chef, you are making me hungry!!!
I bet they have good peach cobbler!
Mmmmmmm..I've been craving peach cobbler lately 👍😋
We took a road trip out there years ago before my mom passed. She had a list of chicken fried steak places to try and I think we hit them all. Their food was delicious!!
I am a new sub so not sure if you have found this little gem yet but if not, you MUST check out Jake and Dorothy's Cafe in Stephenville. Try the chicken fried steak and the waffle fries are a must. This is where waffle fries originated. You won't regret it
Welcome to the family
@@OLDSCHOOLSOULFOOD Thank you! 😊
Good afternoon Jeffrey. The food looked really good. It's slightly difficult to understand you talking in the car with the background noise and when you where speaking in the restuarant. Have you ever thought about those mics to wear on your shirt to make it more audible? I enjoy your channel!
I do have a mic 🎤 on
Stay safe going to these small towns in the middle of nowhere
That gravy definitely looked delicious! I laughed when you kept saying “wow”.
I definitely could have eaten two.😂😂
Lol 😆
Wow. It's great you found a good restaurant. The food looks good. 👌🏽 ❤😊Thanks for the road trip.😊
Wow Chef Jeffery! The food looked really good and seasoned. I bet the pie is going to be good as well.
Yummy
Oh that steak looked AMAZING.. I want to go try one so bad now.. lol. Think I need a Texas roadtrip.. several in fact lol.
🙏🏽❤️Good morning, OSSF Fam. Chef, you got my mouth watering!! I would’ve packed up every drop I didn’t eat to take home!😂
Ikr!!! I would too😋👍
You are right about the servers they are few and far between in some restaurants .
That was a LOT OF FOOD!!?!……..& it looked really delicious 🎯😎✌🏾👍🏾
Good afternoon Chef Jeffrey, I'm waiting to see the food ❤❤❤❤❤, wow that looks so delicious Chef Jeffrey
Great video Chef, Mary’s is a staple! Great small town of Strawn, Texas also Strawn is legendary in small town football as well! Miss Mary and Coach Lee are the greatest thing to ever happen to Strawn! I have nothing but respect for that town!
2024 I Love TEXAS Chicken Fried Steak. (smile)
Good Morning Chef that is so generous could feed a small family wow, I make my country gravy thick like that ,I like it clings to food yummy! Have a Blessed Day!!
Good evening Chef I'm so glad you got back to the road trips I really enjoy them.Stay blessed and continue to take use along because it also helps me out because when I go through Texas it could be places that I could try as well.
Chef Jeffrey, thank you for the road trip to Mary's Cafe. The chicken fried steak, mash potatoes, green beans, and gravy look so delicious. I will definitely visit when traveling in that area. Stay safe.
Good morning 🌅 Jeffrey my friend the 🥩 steak looks delicious 😋🤤 thanks for showing and 🤗 hello Olds School Soul Foods Family 💕 I hoped everyone's is doing well and God's blessings.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just love small town ❤
Good morning, Chef, I could eat that for days, looks delicious, 9.0 is a very high score. Thanks for sharing have a blessed day, Chef 🙏🏽 ❤😊
I like that they put gravy on the side. They can cut costs by making it a cup of gravy.
I thought I was watching the movie Life at first
I thought the same thing. I was saying to my screen that you better not ask for pie. They gone turn you into n- pie.
Huh
@@OLDSCHOOLSOULFOOD if you have seen the movie life with Eddie murphy and Martin Lawrence you would know restaurant scene that I'm reference to with the pie. Then I saw your video until the end and was like awe dang he did order pie. I commented before watching the whole video. But yea the pie joke is from Life movie.
"Good Morning. Chef J.❤ U be Rolling on the highway❤ "Have a bless day😊. Blessings.
The amount of mashed potatoes to the portions of both the green beans and steak slices is not enough. Thank you and blessings to you, Chef Jeffrey.
Good morning
The food really does look delicious 😋 and it’s a lot of it. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy. 🙏🏽♥️
Good morning Chef Jeffrey.
It's raining here in Michigan also. Have a bless safe day❤
Exactly Chief Jeffrey, I was having the same conversation about some people Don't want to work. Here in North Carolina just as other places, the homeless rate is just to high. I understand people fall on hard times. I do I understand that.but when you have people hanging out in certain public places all day, doing nothing, because if you have time to hangout, you could be working and earning money so that they Don't have to stand on the corner and ask for money. That goes back to what you was saying, and the jobs are plentiful, and if they have no experience that's where the Goodwill and other resource centers steps in and help them to get experience along with second chance resources for people with criminal records. I'm sorry yall that this post is so long, but I try to those who are less fortunate and motivate people that we make bad choices in life, but they Don't have to define you..sorry yall..but thank you Chief for taking us alone to share in your restaurant experience. Yall have a blessed day🙏🙏🙏
I agree
Love it!! but can you do review on Cheddars- Chicken Fried Chicken, mash potato's white gravy and corn. Trust me you will not be disappointed! :)
Good morning Jeffrey, your breakfast looks amazing. Happy eating 😊
It's a good thing you didn't bring Tyrone with you,,, he would be fighting with you over who got to mop up the leftover gravy with that bread,,, 😉😛😂
And I could just imagine if you had brought BoxCake & CurlyQ,,, the church bus would be overloaded on your way home with all those full bellies,,, 🤣🤣🤣
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Lol 😆
Good afternoon Chef Jeffrey! It was so cool that you mentioned Abilene. Which is where i reside 😊. A lot of people from here travel there and vise versa. Mary's has been featured on a show from Texas. So, i know their food is very delicious. Great job in your travel there Chef!👏👏👏.
Best & biggest chicken fried steak I ever had was at Cartwrights on the town square in Denton, Texas.
Hi Chef Jeffery, have you tried Goodson Cafe in Tomball TX, the best chicken fried steak and down home/old school veggies. The prices are unbelievably affordable.
Yes I have a video on it as well
Hello chef
Hi Chef, glad to see you this morning. I live in Dallas and I've never tried chicken fried steak but I can eat green beans everyday. 💞
That's a lot of food, Chef! Great price for that amount of money. God bless 😊
Good Morning 🌅 Chef Jeffery Have a bless Day, chicken fried steak 🥩 looks Delicious 😋😋.✌🏾✌🏾
I know you slept good after that meal. You said that spot is right off 20, you go through Ft Worth? I may have to find that spot. How was the lemon pie? 😂 I'm so greedy
Slept "Good" ???? Do you mean slept well ?
Hey, Jeff! You're paying for it, but you sure can't complain about portion sizes! If it tastes as good as it looks, that's magnificent! Only question, are they REAL mashed taters, or instant? That's always been a sore point, with restaurant mashed...
They are definitely homemade potatoes
I wish I had a pilots license. Charlotte, NC.
Good Morning Chef Jeffery how are you doing this morning love you 🥰 ❤drive safe
🤗 GOOD MAWNING CHEF JEFFREY 🤗😋😋😋
You drove right by my house.
It looked absolutely delicious..wish I could have joined you. Thank you for the shout out to the servers, I feel the same way they bust their buts for very little money..always tip ❤
You could feed a family of 4 with this meal. Dang it looks tasty.
Oh I'm Janet
I have to take a road trip soon!
Good morning ☀️ and Happy thankful blessed Thursday to you Chef Jeffrey and everyone. Another chicken fried steak 🥩 road trip #21. # Mary’s Cafe. Enjoy., Rated at 9.0 🙏🏽♥️
I ate there a few months back and my chicken fry was not cooked like it was fried in burnt oil and the gravy was made with the same oil and tasted burnt also was disappointed I won't be back was a waste of 28 dollars
And watch out for the cat outside he follows everyone that walks out with a bag trying to get scraps
What about George's in Waco, Chef? What is uts ranting?
I knew it was going to be good when i saw the gravy and it had a light tan tint to it. When the cream gravy comes out and its as white as the napkins no sir thats not homemade thats instant or gravy from a can. Gravy so easy why take short cuts
Time to eat. You didn't want fries with that ?
No
Looks like the large is TWO pieces of steak.