The Hill Country Cupboard In Texas Claims To Have The World's Best Chicken Fried Steak
By Ben Jones|Published December 27, 2021
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
Texas is a state for people with big appetites for delicious food, and one Texas restaurant makes a pretty bold claim. The Hill County Cupboard doesn’t just serve tasty chicken fried steak, it delivers the best chicken fried steak in the world! What’s more, the restaurant makes a second claim about its signature dish that’s pretty funny. Feeling hungry to learn more? Here’s what’s waiting for you in the kitchen of the Hill Country Cupboard in Texas:
The restaurant is located in Johnson City, Texas, pop. 1,600. Not familiar with this tiny Texas town? It’s not just famous for chicken fried steak, it's also the home of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and it was founded by his uncle, James Polk Johnson. The town is known as the "Crossroads of the Texas Hill County."
Hill Country Cupboard's recipes have been passed down three generations; the original family literally wrote down the daily specials on a brown paper bag and passed it around!
If you’re not a chicken fried steak connoisseur, you’re in for a treat. This iconic American beef dish, also called country fried steak, is made the classic way: coated with seasoned flour and fried to perfection.
While the restaurant makes a big claim about its steak, it’s hard to disagree – these beauties are perfectly fried, wonderfully seasoned, and fork tender. This is a dish to savor!
The County Cupboard doesn’t just claim its country fried steak is the best in the world, the eatery also boasts that it has sold “nearly three dozen” of the steaks. It’s safe to assume the restaurant is having a little fun with this second claim!
There’s a lot to enjoy on the menu besides the signature dish. The restaurant has a full menu that includes options like fried okra, country fried potatoes, fried mushrooms, chicken strips, burgers, tacos, and more!
The Hill Country Cupboard is located about an hour west of Austin and an hour north of San Antonio. It’s worth the drive! Learn more about this classic Texas restaurant here. Once you’ve finished the last bit of your chicken fried steak, you might want to start planning a Texas barbecue road trip!
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