Gypsy Sally's Leakey, TX

 

      Settled into our winter retreat here now and once again we will visit many of the local eateries.  Leakey is a small town of 390 folks but has several very nice eateries.  I have written reviews of 4 other local establishments, but there are several more in the area either new or worth recognizing.  

      This time we visit Gypsy Sally's, newly opened since last winter on the corner of US83 and Ranch Road 337 in 'downtown Leakey'.  Remodeled from the shell of an old gas station into a much more eclectic indoor/outdoor stop they offer a fairly diverse array of meals.  In fact, we watched them build the enormous wood pit this past winter.       www.gypsysallysleakey.com/menu, It has become a favorite for folks passing thru, truckers, and of course locals as well, a mere 3 miles from our place.  A great stop for lunch or dinner.  They also offering a very successful catering operation as well as gift cards. 

      On our visit we chose dinner.  It was a COLD day, so we were glad they had the inside seating and heat.  After chatting with the staff for a few minutes Barb settled on the Hamburger Supercheese while I chose The Double Wide Paradise Sammy.  This was the 'Daily Special' which is a double meat smoked bologna on Texas Toast with Romesco Sauce, Cheese, and Onions.  

      Barb was not overly thrilled with her burger, a bit small and loaded with more sauce than meat & cheese.   I have to admit I felt the same way about my 'special'.  The smoked bologna was delicious but hidden under too many layers of sauce and onions.    Neither of us finished our meal.  Our meal with iced tea and a beer came to $31.  They do have a wonderful selection of Tex/Mex, a superb selection of burgers, French Dip, Salads, and even a 'Grab n Go' cooler with a selection of sandwiches.  They also offer a selection of mixed drinks, wine, and brews.  Admittedly, it was a busy night the meal we attended, but the service was slow.  We were never checked on once we got our food.  They may deserve a 2nd chance.  On a rating scale of 1-5 we awarded Gypsy Salley's.....

"Mexican food is so good, you'd think the real immigration problem would be fat guys like me sneaking across the border into Mexico"  

Jim Gaffigan

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