Texas Cannon Brewing Company

 

      Another of the newer editions to the Leakey community located just east of town on Ranch Road 337 at Frio Pecan Farms.  This is a relatively small operation that thrives in the summer and will open during the nicer winter weather.  

      They are known for their 'Small Bites' menu but offer other items as well.  Additionally, the home crafted beer list is small, but quite diverse with a selection of 10 brews.  

   

      Our winter place is just a mile east of here.  This year we decided to give it a try.  The 'Small Bites' consist of anything from Wisconsin Cheese Curds to Mini Egg Rolls to Waffle Fries and Fried Pickles Chips.  The 'Big Bites' range from Cannon Cheese Steak to Mac n Cheese to Nachos to Shrimp Basket to Wings, Burgers, and Pizza.  On weekends they also crank up the wood pit and offer BBQ Prime Brisket, Half Chicken, Sausage, Pulled Pork, and Turkey.  

       Barb and I visited during a weekend in January.  Unfortunately, it was a cold evening, and this establishment operates from a series of open garage doors.  There are heaters hanging from the ceiling, but they are virtually ineffective.  After sampling a few 'Barley Pops' Barb chose the Brisket Loaded Baked Potato while I went with the Brisket Chimichanga.  I really like the Texas Blonde beer.  However, it was so cold that we changed our order 'to go'.  

Brisket Loaded Baked Tater

Brisket Chimichanga

      It was a very uncomfortably cold night that we visited, and it wouldn't be completely fair to judge them for this.  They should have a different plan as to open garage doors with insufficient heat on such nights if they are going to stay open during the off season.  Everything counts towards our rating.  Although small, we found the service to be excellent.  There was only one person on duty this evening due to the off-season lack of crowds.  She manned the bar helping folks sample the micro-brews as well as working the entire kitchen, smoke pit, and dining room herself.  A real warrior.  Barb absolutely LOVED her loaded tater, taking several breaks while eating it.  My chimichanga was delicious and as Barb's, could have easily been split between two people.  Total for our meal was $40.05.  A bit on the high side, but the food is very good.  Their selection of micro-brews, although small, are delicious.  I'm sure this place ROCKS during the summer evenings.  

"Beer:  the cause of and solution to all of life's problems"

Homer Simpson

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