Sal T.
Yelp
After a visit to the always somber but historic Sixth Floor Museum, I had dinner at YO Ranch Steakhouse. The restaurant is only two blocks away from the Museum and I guarantee you it is well worth the short walk. Upon entering, I was one of the first diners for tonight's dinner service. After you read this review you'll know why this must be on your must eat at lists when in Dallas
The Service.
The hostess was lovely but appeared bored. Luckily, she did look up and smiled and the sparkle of her smile was very inviting.
I was seated quickly in an empty restaurant but it took almost 5 minutes to get a server to notice me. But believe me, it was worth the wait.
Her name was Taquita and she was an exceptional server. To put it plainly, Taquita complimented my dining experience better than any food or drink could have. She is an outstanding server. Hopefully management holds onto her.
The Food & Drink
Before I ate, I had a French 75 which was passable. Not the best but not bad either.
If you can move past Taquita's beautiful, hazel eyes, you will be enamored with her superior knowledge of the meats they offer at this establishment, as well as its many cocktails and wines.
Upon Taquita's recommendation, I tried Buffalo for the first time. I felt a little guilty, knowing what the buffalo as a species have endured in this country --- but I realized it's been over 100 years, so I felt better.
Taquita had recommended the buffalo mignon because she said it was "sweeter" than a regular filet mignon . She could not have been more correct. The cut of meat was an absolutely perfect size at 5 ounces. I paired the buffalo with a baked potato, which also was excellently prepared.
Prior to the meal, I had a wedge salad, which was wonderfully presented, and had just enough blue cheese to wet the lettuce as well as the tomatoes and the fresh red onion.
I had the buffalo mignon at medium and it was the perfect level. Taquita was so right, it was sweeter than a regular filet mignon and believe me it is well worth the taste.
The meat is soft and tender and if you pair it with a Worcestershire sauce, you will have just the right amount of savory and sweet for your palette.
The Dessert
Once I was done, I couldn't believe I still had room for dessert so, at Taquita's suggestion, I enjoyed the blueberry cheesecake. I've eaten lots of cheesecakes in my life, but this one was head and shoulders one of the best I've ever had.
Summary
Overall, I must say my experience at YO was tremendously superb.
The food was well prepared and really well seasoned, beautifully presented, and tasted absolutely delicious.
But the best part was the service. Taquita is probably one of the best servers I've had anywhere and I've eaten at lots of restaurants in the world. She was kind, patient, exquisitely knowledgeable, and always checked in with me at the right times.
I will definitely visit YO again. I highly recommend you try it before you leave on your next visit to this wonderful city.