Texas Chef

I don't often comment on commercial food products but this one pushed me to criticize it. I bought some partially precooked breakfast saugage in a bag at HEB Foods. It was labeled spicy. To me they manufacturer must have only salt as "spice". Way too salty and barely any other seasoning. Manufactured by Lopez Foods, Oklahoma City, OK. I don't have a package label photo yet but when I get one I'll post it. Sorry, no chile pequin for this one!!!!!

My last post was about Andro's which could be counted as Texas' Best, but this one definately is not. On the way to Houston, I stopped at a fairly new place I had seen on a previous trip called Jr.'s Texas Best. Supposedly they make their own sausage at another web site called H and B Smoked Sausage. This is a modern version of Stuckey's only more Texas oriented with thousands of cans, jars, packages, etc. of Texas spices, jams, salsas, etc. But the emphasis is on BBQ and sausage. I had a Sausage Sandwich - sliced sausage on a hamburge bun with pickles a too sweet sauce and a bit of lettuce. I had a real time trying to get a sausage flavor but I could not tell by taste if the meat was sausage or not. I give this place one chile pequin - and only that because they had a neat place. The operation was not to smooth but it got done.

I gotta tell ya, this place is just like it used to be with less expansive product line, but the import thing is what they have IS THE BEST!! I’ve known the three owners for at least 25 yrs. when all three were associated with Antone’s. Everything they have on the menu is exceptionally good for that venue but the GYROS are the best in Houston and maybe in Texas. And the tzatziki is the best I've had - anywhere - good thick Greek yogurt and a subtle cucumber flavor. Like a nut, I decided not to take my NEW camera because I had an all-day schedule. I’m borrowing this picture and giving credit who whoever took it – good picture. The picture is an old one - the sign now says simply "Andro's Deli". But I found time to have lunch there between appointments and was greatly welcomed by Chris (can’t begin to pronounce any of the owner’s names so just settle for Chris, please) and wife. It is always joyous to visit an old friend after a few years especially if he is back at the stand where he (AND she) excel. Fondren and Westpark is a little far out for a lot of people but to those who hesitate – DON’T, the drive will be worth while even at $3. gas. If you’ve ever wondered what a GOOD Gyro is like – here is the place. On a scale of 10, I give Andro’s four chile pequins – translation = 12.