Del Rancho

[RealJimbo]

I keep seeing Chuck House touted as a good chicken fried steak restaurant. My one experience there was far less than good, much less excellent. The '50s Cafe at 2801 S. May has a really good chicken fry and real mashed potatoes with cream gravy for cheap. Del Rancho, on a good day, still has my favorite sandwich.

[bluedogok]

Chuck House was a Del Rancho at one time, it was a Big T (Tastee Freeze concept) when the building was originally built.

Most places I will give more than one try at if they have a good reputation because all of them can have a bad moment at times. There have only been a few places that were "one and done" in my mind, Taco Mayo was one of those.

[skyrick]

Problem solved. Just got back from OKC in time for Cubs game here in Arlington. Had a wonderful Steak Sandwich Supreme at the Moore location. Great facility. Very clean w/friendly wait staff.

[gen70]

[rondvu]

I drove by the old Sonic on NW 50th and MacArthur and saw it was closed and a new Del Rancho was coming in. I have only seen Del Ranchos close for years and years and thought Del Rancho was soon to be a business of the past. I have to admit I do love their Steak Sandwich Supreme, fried okra and chef salads. I will be frequenting their restaurant and partaking in the SSS. Glad to see them opening and wish them the best. I only wish Dairy Queen would come back to the city.

[Martin]

pretty cool... is it remaining a drive-in concept? -M

[BBatesokc]

I have only seen Del Ranchos close for years and years and thought Del Rancho was soon to be a business of the past.

That was my thought too. I had to take the picture below because I found what they meant to say and what they were actually saying to be ironic. Plus, its never a good thing when your long time business location has to remind passing motorists that they are open.

[OKCMallen]

I had del rancho last month. Had to drive to the southside, and it was OH so worth it.

[Pete]

That is good news...

I see on the county assessor's site that this property sold just a month ago to the same people that own the Del Rancho on SW 29th.

The one at 29th & Penn is a drive-in, so I'm sure they will keep this one in that configuration as well.

[metro]

I think those trailer signs are illegal

[Tritone]

Del Rancho has great tots and gravy. Or, there's their CFS dinner (without the bun, obviously). Better yet, CFS dinner with tots and gravy. Give them a try.

[sooners83]

I don't get out that way much but will once they open. Can someone post on this thread once you see they are open?

[MsLoan]

Has anyone here tried eating at Chuck House? They sell Chicken Fry Steaks as well.

[metro]

Yes, scroll about 10 threads down in the food section.

[Bigrayok]

Has anyone here tried eating at Chuck House? They sell Chicken Fry Steaks as well.

I like Chuck House. I have been eating at the one on 10th and Meridian since it opened over 30 years ago. It was orginally a Del Rancho and the owners scrapped the Del Rancho franchise and did their own thing. The steak sandwiches and chicken fry are quite similiar to Del Rancho. It is a no frills place with a drive through and inside dining area. I also like Chuck House's hamburgers. If you want to raise your cholesterol level, the Chuck House is a good option.

Bigray in Ok

[kruxter]

Well they just opened at Del Rancho at N.W. 50th and MacArthur today. May want to wait a week or two for them to get the kinks worked out and avoid the rush. They were packed today and it took awhile to get my order.

[Joe Kimball]

Yep! I saw that it was announced a while ago. I guess they're starting to bounce back.

[rondvu]

Del Rancho is now open.

[BBatesokc]

I don't know what it is, but I find the Del Rancho in Moore to be superior to the others I have tried. That place is deadly though to my diet. The wife and I cut a sandwich up three ways, no fries and then take the 3rd section home for lunch the next day.

[Pete]

The Del Ranchos are owned by different franchisees and there obviously isn't any sort of tight corporate control, so there is probably a decent amount of variation between locations.

Having said that, I would kill for a decent chicken fried steak out here, sandwich form or otherwise! But perhaps it's best I can only have it the once or twice a year I visit Oklahoma.

[Martin]

the wife and i cut a sandwich up three ways, no fries and then take the 3rd section home for lunch the next day.

you're a better man than me... i'd tackle one by myself. with cheese and bacon. -M

[Easy180]

you're a better man than me... i'd tackle one by myself. with cheese and bacon. -M

With bacon mmm?? Your heart is probably screaming when you order

[Larry OKC]

Absolutely! It is screaming "More Bacon" and doesn't everyone know that Gravy is a beverage?

[Thunder]

Del Rancho is still around in many places and their business seem to be growing strong. Its good for them to expand/grow into existing places where Sonic once reside within, because it greatly lower the cost of construction...only need to do slight remodel to fit their business theme and a new sign.

Although, I rarely, very rarely eat there, I agree they are quite good. Last time I had a sandwich there was a couple years ago. I should stop by more often.

[Martin]

with bacon mmm?? your heart is probably screaming when you order

yeah... screaming with delight. i've gotta admit that i only order that one maybe two times a year.

doesn't everyone know that gravy is a beverage?

in oklahoma, gravy is a vegetable. is this a great state or what?

-M