The Ranch House

My husband and I stopped at The Ranch House on our way to Big Bend. Our experience was interesting to say the least. After being seated, a father and his two children came in to the restaurant. The waitress/owner asked what they wanted to drink and they asked for water. She told them they only have bottled water, was that okay. The dad said they wanted tap water and she said they do not serve that, only bottled water. The dad said they did not want any thing to drink. The waitress walks away. It is apparent to us that there is a money issue here and the family is trying to save money by not buying drinks or something. The dad and the daughter go outside, leaving the son in the restaurant. They walk back in with a reusable water bottle, they are immediately told they cannot bring that in. They end up leaving without eating. It was really sad how this was handled. Given a chance I would have bought their drinks and food, if needed.An older couple comes in and gets seated, the man asks to sit in a booth. He is told they can only sit in one particular booth because the others are for 4 people and they are only 2. Keep in mind that other than us, they are the only other people in the entire place.There was just an air of attitude the entire time we were in the restaurant with the service. I am not sure why. The food on the other hand was outstanding. If the service would have been at least a little friendly, I would have happily given this place 5 stars.

Glamping! Es war nicht nicht 'nur' schön, sondern außergewöhnlich!Sei es die Anlage und die Owner samt Unterkunft.Sehr gut und ordentlich gepflegter Außenbereich ... für die paar Unterkünfte ein großes, grünes Gelände! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Though the service was initially like "you're not from around here" the co-owner loosened up with my wife's persistent pleasantness. We're from NC and spent the last three weeks traveling around AZ,NM, and TX. The food at the Ranch House was better than most anything we came across elsewhere. A little taken back by the female co-owner wearing a side arm, but I think that's just Texas and I should get over it.

Loved the rustic vibe of this gem. The service was perfect. The ice tea was so good. I got the chicken fried steak 6oz with MP and corn; almost licked the plate. My husband got a HB that he loved. If you get a chance don't miss this place!!

In the middle of a long drive through this beautiful, sun bleached stretch of Texas, my son and I happened upon The Ranch House. Starving and with not much more than a sliver of hope to fill our bellies, we stumbled upon The Ranch House. It was an easy choice since it was the only establishment in town. I ordered the chicken fried steak with jalapeño gravy and my son had a plain burger. To our great delight, it was one of the best meals we had in Texas. The chicken fried steak was the best I've had, cooked perfectly, with a crispy coating. And the creamy, spicy gravy was the perfect pairing. My son, who is extremely picky, was delighted with his burger and couldn't stop raving about it. On top of that, the owner was extremely nice and it was the perfect place to stop and get refilled. I wish we could visit again, but as a realist, I know that it's highly unlikely. However, please stop by and enjoy it as much as we did.

Ate there with a few friends. Burgers were great. We were all repeat customers but me.

West Texas has it going on! The Ranch House has it all: great food, good service, and a small town ambiance that can't be beat. I had their green chili burger and proceeded to inhale it so quickly that I failed the Yelp-verse and forgot to capture the blissful burger with a pic. Trust me: drive the million miles to Sanderson, Texas for a meal at The Ranch House.

The BEST pulled pork sandwich I've ever had, great amount of meat + paired with coleslaw made an amazing lunch. Friendly and fast to-go order made my lunch an amazing one. I hope I stop by this area again soon.

Great West Texas vibe to this food oasis in Sanderson. We were greeted by the owner Tiffany, who took great care of us checking on us regularly. Everything is prepared fresh, so except a ten to fifteen minute wait for the food, but it is well worth the wait. Sip on the homemade lemonade and take in the eclectic ambience of the restaurant. We were ultimately brought two of the best hamburgers we've ever had in our lives. The Ranch House is a must stop on your trip to Big Bend especially if you're entering through Marathon. We were so hungry and the food so surprisingly delicious that we forgot to take a picture until we were halfway through our meal. This is a our new go-to stop for our next trip to the Chisos Mountain region. We ordered the Brisket Cheeseburger and the Hungry Cowboy. Amazing!

Nice place with great food. The waitress/cashier could use a refresher on customer service & friendliness. (4/25/24)