The Texas Bucket List - The Leona General Store in Leona

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

God, I love being born, raised and living in, Texas! We are so, very fortunate with not only the price we pay for our beef, but the amount of weight and absolutely fresh quality we are able to purchase in this great state. I've worked in many states due to the oil & gas industry many years ago, as well as for vacationing, and the prices are ridiculous, especially for the size you receive, and is also not as juicy/fresh. I also am well aware, because many states have to receive their beef from out of state, but that brings me back to my point of emphasis; fortunate. I love to barbecue Texas style quite often, and when I used to travel for hitches for work in Utah and Colorado, there were no beef skirts, chicken fajitas, mollejas(sweet bread), tripas, ribs or sausage available. Many butchers weren't even aware of those types of cuts of meat. So for our first 6 weeks of work(hitch), we had to settle for small dry steaks, packaged beef patties and weiners for cookouts. Borrriiing! Haha 😀. So, when I returned for our next hitches, I took all the above mentioned and more. I also took many bundles of prepared mesquite from my ranch, which also wasn't available up north(at least in the city's and nearby, we were in), along with steaks, seasoning, Pico de Gallo, homemade tortillas and jalapeño bombers, barbacoa for breakfast and my tow-behind BBQ pit. When we had our first days off, I had a cookout and invited my fellow Texan coworkers, as well as my native coworkers/friends from Colorado and Utah. The guys from up north were absolutely shocked at the amount of meat and enthusiasm of lengths we Texans will go for a good ol' BBQ! They fell in love with Texas barbecue and pretty much all had never had it before. I also brought many cases of Texas beer(5%) which was higher than Colorado's percent(3.2%), then. I believe in 2019, Colorado, is when the content was raised from 3.2 to full strength like much of the country. But prior to the law change, it was sold 24/7, but was extremely weak, at least to us Texans. Lol. Anyhow, that is a few reasons why I love living in this state...our plentiful and delicious beef! *Proud to be a Texan!* 🐄✌️😎🤘🥩🇺🇲

[@ramencurry6672]

Fantastic stuff. I grew up in Pennsylvania. Nobody ever says I’m proud to be Pennsylvanian.

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

@@ramencurry6672 Terribly sorry to read about that. Here in Texas, we take nobility and pride in helping our fellow Texans, and neighbors to our state of Texas. Especially, in a time of crisis. It's just how we're brought up in this state. The company H.E.B. assists tremendously with humanitarian aid also during those doeful events. As well as for school students in academics and sports, such as: free food, drinks and cheer gear at games for fans, and funds towards college scholarships or personal use to those whom have earned it. When I was up north, even the women took notice by alerting us to them being aware to our respectful demeanor and politeness towards women. They really admired that, if you catch my drift. :) Happy holidays to you and yours, from Texas! ✌️ 🤘🏈Hook 'em Horns!🐂🤘

[@grunyonthoughtsfromagrunt8264]

I've been there once. When I got back from my first tour in Iraq with the Tx Nat Gaurd they let us loose for the night so a bunch of us made a road trip there from Fort Hood. One of our guys was a local there. Let me tell you about a Dozen of us Soldiers showed up all in Uniform some of us had families with us. As soon as we walked in we got a standing ovation from the staff and patrons I've never been so humbled in my life. None of us paid for our meal all the local patrons paid for it. Of course the waitress got a good tip. And one guy wanted to buy us all a steak to go. I've never felt so welcomed not only by the staff but the patrons as well. And the size, quality and taste oh my God superb. It's not a flashy big city steak house by any stretch but that's part of its charm. I have very fond memories of this place not only for its welcoming hospitality but its great steaks. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Its truly not only a Texas gem but an American one as well. May God Bless the Leona Steakhouse.

[@glloyd711]

Thank you for your service. Finished my enlistment in Tn National Guard 48 years ago.

[@SirLunchalot2]

Thanks to ALL of y'all for your service to our country. God bless

[@hollytheatre5042]

Thankyou for serving. Those steaks do sound good. Ft. Hood 1969-1971, 1st AD

[@depiedrasalaredo]

Thanks to all of y'all for your service.

[@davidnero1941]

Dad

[@tortuga_t4rslownsteady805]

As a Californian and have lived a year in Texas. I’m not surprised the mayor is back there cooking. I miss Texas !!!!!!

[@texasjetman]

Get a Uhaul and make the journey back to Texas we got plenty of space

[@TheTruthHurts732]

I love stories like these. Please support your local eateries.

[@steviealvaalbany2730]

No

[@TheTruthHurts732]

@@steviealvaalbany2730, ok. Don't then...

[@jonwilson2129]

I saw this on The Texas Bucket list in 2016. Just now finally got the chance to come here and check it out. AWESOME GOOD ! Better than the fancy restaurant steaks in Nebraska we had several months ago.

[@mroakarm]

I'm from Manitoba Canada but sure wish I lived in Texas...great video. God Blessed Texas!

[@TheBrohamExpress]

We extend you an invitation. The people of Texas.

[@russellingram7876]

I like there attitudes and the steaks look awesome.... Nothing better than old time cooking and eating... May you live on forever....

[@goodputin4324]

their, not there you idiot

[@soldiermike6ft259]

The Owner won me over when he mentioned that his other Son prays for the restaurant and that's his contribution. Love it! Lol

[@allanr6132]

No doubt. That's a pretty solid family. Would love to travel down to Texas someday from Michigan.

[@tbx59]

Yup, because Jesus is Santa Claus, ask him to win a football game or customers to sell your steak to.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@ thx 59 You’re certainly entitled to your opinion, but don’t insult others in the process.

[@SrRAFAGAS]

So his son does absolutely nothing.

[@marktaylor1100]

Me TOO .. Plus ribeye is my favorite .. God bless ..

[@ericcmckissick3291]

He prays for us!!! Amen there ain’t a better contribution you could ask for!!! This video made my day a little better

[@qualitygoldfish2198]

Seems like the people from Texas are very decent and caring,i was on a trip with my lovely wife to Barcelona and we had a big group of Americans who were from New york in the bar.I have to say the locals and bar staff were shocked with the lack of manners and rudeness with this group and happy to say they were refused sevice and told to go elswhere in there own hotel.The next day me and my wife met some Texans at the same bar absolute gentleman and the ladies real classy what a blast we had,God bless

[@ashleybreakey3860]

This is my family. They’re literally all my cousins and every year I get treated well at the reunion. Gotta love tradition.

[@marialongoria8774]

Lucky

[@NicholasX.]

Something to be grateful for

[@SheriLatulip]

Are they still open??

[@marantz7783]

God Bless your Texas Heritage- embrace it, cherish it

[@steviealvaalbany2730]

How many cousins are actually married lol

[@lonewolf8271]

I love my Texas! Greetings from Magnolia.

[@415nerissa]

Lone Wolf greetings from Pinehurst!!

[@ManjinderSingh-kk7ur]

How is it your Texas If your from magnolia? Lol dumbass

[@johnreyes1749]

I was stationed at Ft Hood in the late 70’s, and right outside the post in Killeen there was a house on Rancier Blvd that had been converted to a small Mexican restaurant!!! OMG being a teenager away from home, the food that the Mother and daughter cooked and served was unbelievable!!! If you drive anywhere in Texas you will find these small diamonds in the rough ☺️

[@leonrammler731]

he only thinks because he wants to impress with an unhealthy past but you can't believe it's unknown how alienated one can be from jesus. only he can enlighten the light for your path to god and not with an object like alcohol or poison sticks in your lungs. how can she celebrate this spoiled man who just has to make us believe how good his life decision can be. sly eye be alert. no one can try their luck in a gang zone. Please don't glorify black men. you just have to think about it and not follow the light of the morning star. please remember my words before!

[@billbuschgen520]

I know that place. Still think about how outstanding the food was. It was 1970. Stationed at Ft. Hood right after Vietnam.

[@JohnaFactsDontCare...]

​@@leonrammler731I'm just gonna take a wild guess.... The pharmacy was out of your psych meds.

[@brentpetrick6480]

went for the first time a month ago and it did NOT disappoint!! Limited menu and choice but that's how to do it right!!! great steak and ended up buying three bottles of the rub.

[@jamestomkins6522]

This family is awesome and so is the food. I held 2nd place on the leaderboard for a while many years ago. So many great memories from the place

[@DRFelGood]

OMG I’ve just had an opening on my bucket list 😛 Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸

[@sharonwright2399]

I must say it was worth the two and a half hour drive. Incredible steak! Friendly happy staff. I totally recommend it.

[@jaimecervantes3896]

He loves what he does that’s why he’s bless in he’s business. 👍🏼god bless America y’all. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mikewoodson6930]

I use to eat at a place like that in Abilene, TX. Strictly on the honor system. No menu, all the beer u wanted. When you left, the lady at the cash register would simply ask what you had, how many beers. Great food.

[@nastynate838]

Mike Woodson nice ! are they still open?

[@tonyrodriguez462]

Alamo Springs near Fredricksburg is like that. Great burgers too!

[@mikewoodson6930]

C Y I’m not sure. It’s been many years ago. Like over 20 years. Sorry I just saw your reply/question. I think the name of the restaurant was Allen’s in Abilene, TX. (THE GOOD OLD DAYS) Hate to say, but they would probably go broke in todays environment. It was fantastic. 90% of the patrons would order the ribeye steak. Tell the man at the grill how thick you wanted the steak and what temp. There was a salad bar, a baked potato bar and self serve beer out of huge iced down buckets. All colors and colors lite. All self serve except someone would bring your steak to your table. It was really amazing. Very good steaks and all the hardworking people there in Abilene sure seemed to be honest when the paid their bill. I’ve seen the owner step in and put peoples food on a tab when they didn’t have enough to pay. He would ask them to come back and pay and eat again when they got paid. Missing that place all the sudden.

[@oakcliffpride]

Are you talking about the smoke stack in MingoTx , dam that place was so good only been once one day I'll go again. I'll tell what Texas has some real tresures here. Ive been blessed to know my state because of my employer thru and thru. proud to be a Texan.

[@mikewoodson6930]

oakcliffpride it was in Abilene, TX. I believe the name of the restaurant was Allen’s, I may be wrong. What a great place!

[@454easy]

Total truth. I'm from Centerville, just up the road a piece and I can guarantee ya the best steak on Fri and Sat and the best all ya can eat catfish on Thurs nights, and thats a country fact

[@andrewbarnard2491]

Sounds like heaven

[@oakcliffpride]

Great food great people I love my state. So proud to be a Texan

[@FloridaRaider]

It's less about the steak and more about getting back things we've lost - simplifying life and restoring a sense of community.

[@cidneyoliver4706]

AMEN👊👏👏👏👏

[@ready4planb500]

Naw. It's the steak.

[@larrywize]

@Judas Iscariot He meant in person face to face with actual people not on the internet or thru social media jackass.

[@bullsnutsoz]

Reckon you are correct

[@bullsnutsoz]

@Joe Devola We call it mate ship out here in Aussie..

[@SilverGears]

OMG the Mayor too!! That just warms my heart, that whole place is full of sweethearts.

[@NellyVanilly]

This makes me wanna go to Texas right now just for that steak house! 😋❤️👍🏻

[@stownley2005]

I feel spoiled because i live within 30 minutes of this place. It is the best steak you could ever eat. Only open for steaks Friday and Saturday. Worth the trip and the wait.

[@paullawson2830]

I'm from Columbus Indiana. I LOVE this video. Leona we respect ya.

[@southerntommygun1353]

In Elkhart Texas there was a place called the Sue Bee restaurant that had country fried steak that would make you cry. This was in the 70s, I was a lot younger and the oilfield work was plentiful. But I would always go out of my way to go there.

[@johnk3071]

The place the people the owners the food..all look great..God has blessed America!! Stand tall Texas..you do it right!!

[@nailadee]

I’ve ate there many times and the steaks are phenomenal. The only thing I can complain about is sometimes the seasoning is a bit heavy to the point of being salty. They’re alway tender and the leftovers make great red bean flavoring!

[@La19930]

Came for the steak, stayed for the folks... With these kinda folks, I don’t care what they’re serving, I’m staying... Love to hear all their stories... Hmmm... If the walls could talk... A lot of history in this place... Great 👍🏼 job

[@JHung7200]

This is the type of place i would absolutely love eating at. Thank you and keep putting out amazing videos!

[@kwood55981]

Love the Marlboro man advertisement behind the host of the show. God bless Texas

[@AaAa-ri4uf]

I love when he said he doesn’t have the best salad in the world won me over

[@jamesrothlander35]

The side salad there is strangely good though. It is always super fresh. The place holds probably 200 people and usually an hour wait! Worth it though!

[@RobertWSzewczyk]

I’ve been visiting LGS annually once or twice a year all the way from NJ for the last 10 years. No joke, best steak you’ll ever have expect to line up early before opening but don’t worry it’s totally worth the wait. Don’t leave without buying some LGS spice, works for beef on the grill @ home. Great people, great food and a great place to visit.

[@Drillerdeep77]

Stumbled in this place way back when I was in the Oilfield. Great Food and Service. Might have to take a drive up again to try tha Steak!!! Thank You Great Vid!!

[@aaaaaaaaaaaa808]

That Marlboro poster behind you is a classic.

[@theycallmebacon5692]

I miss restaurants, mom and pop restaurants to be exact!

[@georgewbushcenterforintell147]

I lived in Texas many years and the owner is why I love Texas people so much . now that my mission in CA is complete everyday I'm thinking I'm going back to Texas to live . I was born in CA but there's no reason for me to stay anymore.

[@leonagrieve2807]

As my name is Leona, and I love steak, I'm definitely going to put this on my bucket list.

[@lehroyale9259]

Telling ya good food down here in Texas usually from small town cafe's ran by ma and pa and so on

[@cidneyoliver4706]

All Texas food is amazing TRUST!

[@bradwyrick7513]

Bro Texas has the best food. Even wataburger is amazing there when those Mexican women make it.

[@DonCurrywurst]

@@bradwyrick7513 Im from germany and every time I saw pictures or movies from america, I always saw the big cities and metropolitan areas. Many of my peers said "I want to go there" and I always asked "why?!". Then I saw videos about Texas, the familys, the food and everything in the middle of nowhere...and my first reaction was "I need to go there".

[@bradwyrick7513]

@@DonCurrywurst My grandfather was from Texas, his grandfather from Germany. My grandpa was a hell of a cowboy. You might want to wait until these sissy politicians are done sacrificing us with their covid99 bs

[@DonCurrywurst]

@@bradwyrick7513 To be honest, I think youll have to fight for your freedoms again. At least Texas is armed properly and hoping your state imposes voter ID law as well. Texas is a strong state and will remain strong.

[@yeti8it396]

When I moved from Beaumont to Dallas I stopped at this place having no idea they had steaks..... just for a quick rest and then on again . WOW am I GLAD I stopped ! Best Steak I ever had . Cept. my own lol I actually met and briefly talked to Bubba and had no idea who he was at the time lol till now

[@mastersjacob]

Jerry House was my pastor at the Methodist Church in Crockett, TX!

[@ronfong389]

this place is about 10 miles from our family farm. i've eaten there many times. their steaks really are THAT good.

[@randallniblett2531]

@Hauger Shut ur racist ass up

[@louc9972]

I’m hoping one day I’ll get to go there! I’m Canadian but I love steaks! 👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ChickenFriedBBQ]

been there several times!! great steak and the small is massive!!

[@mikeburks9641]

Chicken Fried BBQ do they cook only steaks.

[@jasonmccord4580]

I have driven every road in many states lol but this stop was always on the to do list when I was going by. Excellent steaks!!!

[@russellpradia]

I love your channel! I found it by accident you might say, and can't stop watching it. You're onto something

[@JoseHernandez-xm7si]

This is definitely a bucket list item. Went for the first time not long ago and did not disappoint. It was worth the 2 1/2 hour drive to get there.

[@texaswader]

It's a great steak with good people and a comfortable environment. Is it the best steak in Texas? No, it's not but it's right up there and for what you pay it's the best deal you will find. Thanks for doing the video.

[@texas3258]

What are your top 5 in Texas?

[@lumberchicken007]

Perfection!!! Reminds me of Poor Red’s in El Dorado, CA, back in the day.

[@weylandyutani7667]

those ribeyes look delicious

[@546cowboy8]

For you people who have never been to Texas for any time, there are places like this all over Texas with the best food you will ever eat and not that BS you get in those fancy restaurants that would fit on a cup saucer. I lived around Austin for over twenty years and I know of many places like this out in the country.

@@allenwilson9656 hey with a name like Cobb knobbler I bet he likes tube steaks lol

[@allenwilson9656]

Joey K most lickley uuhhhhuumm ! Likely lol

[@SOLDOZER]

@Cobb Knobbler You love LA, NYC and warm tube steak in your mouth.

[@harrypa946]

Looks good Man how I miss the lone 🌟 state I love steak that was some good eating Someday I go back to visit still have family in central Texas Bring on some more videos

[@truethought2581]

God Bless Texas..... from Houston had to follow work to..... Oregon. My Texan ass up here in liberal land..... God bless Texas.

[@ChrisLoew]

4:00 that is some seasoning! probably a good fraction of what makes it taste so well.

[@dmotta2811]

Omg, I rewatched it.

[@royschrader8003]

Definitely will stop in someday. Ohio to Texas for a steak!!! I love it

[@keithybabychef]

I'm so hungry right now....why do I watch these videos! Will put this one on my bucket list!

[@James-ns7kc]

I have drove by this town going to spring Texas to see my daughters, so many times. I Just wish I could have stopped by and had some of that mouth watering steak. Thank You for the video. I just did not know.

[@heythere3780]

That steak looks amazing! I'm stopping by on my way to Dallas from Houston the next time I go

[@scorporsupremacy7948]

I just love the old fashioned look of the place.

[@mukwah1111]

Greetings from Ontario Canada - LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel and content. Fantastic!

[@jonathanlewis600]

That is one of the best videos I ever seen. Keep up such good work

[@billybobbrewbeck2290]

Best steak ever, i go here once a month.

[@breadletsky473]

@Tommy Harris Spotted the vegan

[@billythekid3234]

@Tommy Harris who cares,moooooooooooooooooooooooo,lmao

[@ddnak36]

I want to go and eat at this place when I go to Texas in the future.

[@jasonutley8116]

I've been driving by for many moons..had no idea about Leona..looks great. Also try Sam's in Fairfield. Best Buffett in Texas..off i45

[@robertoyzayda]

Beautiful place to spend some time with the community, and even better with this delicious food

[@Odin31b]

2 hours for a steak? Being that big, I'd have some leftover for the ride home. I hope this amazing place survives this pandemic.

[@shaaaan-qk9uz]

its after this c19 that people will enjoy these steaks more. they are all waiting for that :)

[@ToddAndelin]

What a cool place and awesome people! This is on my bucket list now!

[@Justathought-bh7bw]

Texas born, Texas bread, Texas proud💪

[@lancetylerduncan8179]

Jorge Perez yehae

[@ltd2372]

My kind of town. God bless Texas.

[@fabiosunspot1112]

There's lots of love in there...

[@sergueiserboz4185]

Hi.....I´m from Argentina and know a little bit about grilled steaks and barbecues ( parrillada) ...but this is from heaven, I just want to take a plane and visit Leona at once....Congratulations

[@ClassicGuy1982]

Watching the video of the woman at 4:10 saying: "I am fuller than a Spec Back Tick", is Hilarious!

[@paulettedearbone9252]

Thats texas for you all day we all have our own lil country ass sayings

[@wburhans]

Just finished with my third, triple bypass. Can't wait to go there.

[@Punisher-1]

This my next stop whenever I go to Dallas hopefully it's not too full when I do go. I love me some steak.

[@jamescato9116]

Just had breakfast and hungry again. Don't get to Texas often, but will go out of my way for a great hot dog or a great steak.

[@mitchbarredo3990]

We will travel to Texas for this place.

[@terialbrett241]

Please come on partner and get a great Texas welcome.

[@Ghandimw2]

Well worth the 2.5 hr drive. 16 oz ribeye and pecan cobbler with ice cream was great.

[@occultustactical6138]

Great story. Kind of gives you a little faith in humanity.

[@goodone5590]

This video just has so much Positivity and Vibe!

[@webman1956]

He has the best job in Texas!

[@CherokeeApacheIrish]

Wrote the name and location of that place in my Motorcoach travel app so next time when traveling through Texas I will be sure to stop in and dine. Nothing like a good piece of beef cooked on a charcoal and or wood fired grill. Thing is I have traveled between Dallas and Houston on I-45 several times and never heard of this place. I do now and will be sure to stop there and eat and will be sure to mention this KZbin channel as to how I found out about Leona, Texas Old Leona General Store.

[@deevita7459]

Man I’d love to do a food tour through Texas. Hope one day I can make a trip all the way to that side of the world.

[@deej19142]

Why am I always hungry when I watch these videos? I want to go to there!

[@llq4ever309]

Being from the inner city of Philadelphia and not being use to people like her i guess, I have to say I love that older lady in the blue and her energy 😂

[@bradcamara9316]

I'll be driving back to Texas next month all 2,300 miles, looking forward to that Leona-T-exas-Steak!

[@margovallen]

I do loves me a good steak. Medium-rare, baby!

[@keithneal5768]

I love this place. Have been eating there for years. I get the 14 oz with extra rub medium rare. Can't go wrong and it worth the wait.

[@divinetwin2835]

I love hole in the walls! That steak looks delicious!

[@jamisonsmith9761]

I they are good I'm from Centerville my house is 10 minutes from there

[@niviad4497]

I was in “Houston, TX.” in 2017-18 and I’ll be in “Austin” in a couple of weeks for the very first time. I wouldn’t mind a road trip to “Leona” ❤️

[@dallaskubano214]

U cute

[@donbrassco301]

Love That Grill😤

[@Brandon68plus1]

I remember when you could basically walk in and sit down at Leona General Store on Saturday night before word got around how great the food is. Plan on standing in a long line now to get a table.

[@CitizenPerkins]

Haha, first time viewer of your channel. Love the sound of your voice! (That's a radio voice, for sure!) And even though today's Wednesday, after watching this video I'm going to have to get some steaks and grill 'em tonight. Boy did that look good! 👍😎

[@shahrul1962]

When a steak bring tears to your eyes, you know it's a damn good steak 😋😋😋

[@TravelTrivia]

You're the best KZbinr of Texas. Greetings from Fort Worth!

[@chefgiovanni]

Greetings all. Next time we roll through TX, will make a stop there. What does a big steak dinner cost ?

[@Shane-Singleton]

May have to swing off and check this place out on the way to Galveston in a few weeks. We always stop on at Woody's Smokehouse just a few miles north of there on the way to and back from Galveston. It's one of my favorite places. As an aside. Your intro and commentary sound uncannily similar to how John Davis does Motor Week. Consider that a big compliment. I've been a fan of his for as long as I can remember back into my childhood in the 80's.

[@rareform6747]

The John Davis of Motorweek on food .

[@jasonbollman]

Been there many times! Love it!

[@tommartinez7194]

On my mothers side my Great-Grandparents Roland and Sally Lynch, my Great-Great Grandparents John William who served with the confederacy and Almira and my Great-Great-Great grandparents William Foster

[@rosemariebenson3720]

Not only the steak. Red potatoes, buns and marvelous and delicious cobblers for dessert !!