Tucked right off Interstate 40 in Amarillo, The Big Texan Steak Ranch and Brewery has been turning heads and satisfying appetites since 1960. Most people know it for the legendary 72-oz steak challenge, but there is one dish that keeps locals and road-trippers coming back quietly and consistently: Rocky Mountain Oysters.
Word has spread across Texas that nobody does this bold, adventurous delicacy quite like The Big Texan. If you have never tried them or you are just curious about what makes this place so special, read on.
The Rocky Mountain Oysters That Started the Buzz
Some dishes earn their reputation one brave bite at a time, and that is exactly how The Big Texan’s Rocky Mountain Oysters built their loyal following. Travelers passing through Amarillo on I-40 started telling friends, and those friends told more friends.
Rocky Mountain Oysters are actually fried bull testicles, a classic Western delicacy that sounds wild but tastes surprisingly satisfying. At The Big Texan, they are seasoned and fried to a perfect golden crisp that keeps people ordering round after round…