I’m so surprised that you know about this hidden gem. I used to work on oil rigs around this area and ate here weekly. They used to have all you can eat fried catfish on Thursday and steaks on Friday and Saturday. It’s been 7 years since I’ve been back at this place. After seeing this video, I will make a trip back here just to have steaks.
@bihn5437 @davidsriracha I live in Buffalo. They still have all you can eat catfish only on Thursdays. Friday, and Saturday is just steak, and chicken.
Hi Rebel Eazy 👋 thank you for your kind words and thank you so much for watching 😄 I'm glad you enjoyed the video. God bless you and your family as well. Take care 😄
Ha🤣🤣🤣 "they're so hungry they're eating salad"🤣🤣🤣. Brilliant video David! Would definitely drive there as well... Was shouting for you to get the 20oz🙂. Beautiful place and really missing the Texas hospitality 🙂
Hi Tim 👋 thank you and thank you so much for watching buddy 😄 they might give me 30oz 😆 the record is 96oz and if you can do 55oz your name will be on the wall 😄 there's an ayce lobster/snow crab/dungeoness crab buffet at the hard rock casino in Sacramento, California on Friday night for $55. I can't go anytime soon so you might as well go for me 😆
@@DavidSriracha Happy New Year! My New Year was very quiet no party for me and I really was happy with the quiet ☺️. I hope your New Year was good for you and the family.
Hi Joe Fox👋 Thank you for your continuous support of the channel and thank you so much for watching 😄 Thank you so much for the love and kind words! ❤ ya too!
David oh God dude I have never Salivating so much and watching a video. This is a guy that turned vegetarian three years ago and I’m salivating over a steak that is on the Internet pet but you owe my God you’re killing me laugh out loud.
Several years ago we drove to Destin Florida from Thibodaux, Louisiana. Sister-in-law owned a Condo there and in Jacksonville, but Destin was closer. We stayed there for a week and wife drove back. She detoured to go to Lambert's in Alabama. I wanted to go home. I did not think it was worth it. Since then I don't drive out of my way for any place to eat. We have so many places here to eat at and we are one of the best when it comes to seafood out the gulf. Then with my son being "The Cajun Ninja" with a sold out cookbook, well you see where I am going with it. But with that being said appreciate you taking the time to drive there and let people know about Leona's. I did laugh when you ordered the chicken. When my children were little if I didn't order steak for them then they would have ate all mine . Great Job!
Hi Masterlee43 👋thank you for sharing and thank you so much for watching 😄 my wife ❤️ her 🥩 so she's down for the drive 😆chicken was the safe bet for the kids 😄 hope your New Year was fantastic Sir 🥳
I’ve been telling my husband about going to Leona’s General Store for my Birthday, which was is April. (Didn’t make it) So maybe when my Mama comes to visit me from Hawaii. 🌺Mahalo David for the Journey🌺
Now you're eating some good food I love this place I remember when it was a market I don't know if they still do but they had all-you-can-eat catfish on Thursdays I believe
Hi Herc Zeus 👋thank you for subscribing to the channel and thank you so much for watching 😄 I'm glad you enjoyed the videos 😅 Happy New Year to you and your family 🥳
Good to see you and your family David. Steak looks good along with the dessert complete meal. I hope you and your family enjoyed the holiday season. Anyways stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas
Great video! Your camera work showing the food was wonderful.. I wanted that Steak! 😉 And dessert! Once again your well behaved children! Thank you for sharing this
I shouldn’t give this away. But I will. I haven’t been there to Leona. Yet. May do a family Saturday road trip some day. But seems so similar to Johnny’s in Salado. Get the top sirloin for 2 or 4 there. Great, closer option for folks from Austin to Waco. Will not be disappointed. Best steaks I’ve ever had on planet Earth.
@@DavidSriracha hi David. I hope you do. Honestly the best steak I’ve ever had. Austin, other big cities, you name it. And often the steaks are bigger than the cost of buying them at H‑E‑B. Then smoked and seasoned to perfection. So many folks missing out.
Hi FoomFoom 👋 thank you so much for watching 😄 I’m glad you noticed the great prices! It’s always a bonus when you can enjoy delicious food without breaking the bank 😄
Hi Mister Grendel👋 Thank you so much for watching 😄 It really is a massive place, isn’t it? The steak grillers definitely add to the experience. I’m glad you thought the meals looked delicious and I hope you enjoyed the video.
good gosh, i feel like a ‘debbie downer’ here, but they are not very good at ‘upselling’ by not even asking you if you want dessert, but instead, rushing you off with the bill/check. you are so nice and humble no matter what.
Nice review and family!!! Gotta try this place. New sub here from Houston. Headed to Centerville soon to locate old cemeteries an relatives there. Will plan trip around this for sure. Thanks friend
Nice video. The steaks looked delicious. They should have more to offer for the kids. Good price for the steaks. Not the greatest looking place, but I guess people are just there for the steak. Thanks and take care.
Since you're in Leona you need to go to Centerville next town over and go to Country Cousins BBQ Leona General Store and Country Cousins are my two favorites take care good eats
What's up bro 👋 thank you and thank you so much for watching 😄 I'm getting old and I can't eat that much anymore 😭 can you imagine I ordered 20oz and they bring out 30oz 😆
There were many steaks 🥩 🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩on the grill in the back while you were filming it. I know you asked for the steaks to be done medium. It looked like they were done medium rare which looked awesomely delicious. I usually get my steaks medium rare and that is how the steaks looked. Two hours is a long drive, but it is worth it since the steaks looked so good. The desserts are equally good.
Hi Min Lui 👋 thank you so much for watching 😄 I was so tempted to grab a 🥩 😆 and I'm glad I listened to that gentleman at the front 😅 Happy New Year to you and your family 🥳
@@DavidSriracha The next holiday is even better for you & your wife which is Happy Valentine’s Day to Mr. & Mrs. David Sriracha! It’s a bit early. However, you probably need time to pick out a nice restaurant that is good for a romantic dinner for you and your wife. And leave your son & daughter with a babysitting grandmother or other relatives, haha!!
@@DavidSriracha I didn’t do anything for New Year but stay home but it’s all good 😊 I hope y’all had a awesome New Year 🎊and you’re welcome waiting for the next video 😊
What's up bro 👋 thank you so much for watching 😄 I'm glad to hear from you. It's all perspective bro 😆 I think Toronto is nice and you can make ⛄ I can't do that here in Texas . I have to drive 1.5 hours every year so my kids can play with some artificial ❄️ happy new year to you and your family 🥳
Dear David (aka 'David Sriracha')! I love the aka Vámonos, and think you should implement an aka Adiós at the end of each video. I love you and your wife. Good content and good night. 😀
it was nice of them to let you back into the kitchen “smokehouse” as the hostess didnt seem very friendly to you or your family, until they knew you were trying to film and promote them. wow.
Hi Crosley Fiver 👋Thank you so much for watching 😄I really appreciate your recommendation! I just looked up Cattleman's Steak House, and it looks incredible. Since it’s right by El Paso, TX, I’ll definitely make a point to visit the next time I’m in the area.
YUM! Another great vid & review! I have seen your vids, but what’s your Chinese buffet recommendations for W Houston; more specifically including Chinatown & west, from Katy to The Woodlands? We’ve so busy trying new places, we’ve not been to a Chinese buffet since we moved here! Thank you! 😊
Hi Karla 👋 thank you and thank you so much for watching 😄 I was going to say the Feast but last week I went to Hibachi Grill & Buffet on 12183 Katy and it was really good 😆 it was on a Wednesday night and it was only $17 🤯 they had dim sum, sushi , seafood and hibachi 😄 I'll post that video on Jan 22 if you can wait
@@DavidSriracha that’s awesome! I’ve been looking at Feast, but I was telling hubby earlier I’d seen a Hibachi Grill & Buffet and that it looked like ones of the same name in Knoxville & Nashville TN, as well as Wilmington NC! The pricing is also on par! I look forward to seeing your experience there! 😊
@@DavidSriracha didn’t wait! We had lunch there today! I’m starting back on my keto tomorrow. 🫠 I’m still looking forward to your dinner experience here! 😊
@@DavidSriracha it was AMAZING! 🤩 Like you said, esp for the price! $13.50 for lunch. We got there just before the lunch crowd hit. The dim sum wall was super cool and something I’d never seen on that scale at a buffet. Do you know if the absence of the chocolate fountain area was bc of lunch or that little sick-bug making it’s rounds again? We were wondering about that. It was also very much like the others I mentioned in my previous comment as far as esthetics, but def had more variety! Ngl, Chiba is still my #1 place in town! But a close second (& our #1 when it comes to steak!) is Texas Mesquite grill on the corner of Frontage & Mueschke in Cypress. It’s legit probably the best steak (NY strip) I’ve ever had, esp when it comes to the consistency of it. We’re there about once a week. So good & REASONABLE! Esp Thursday nights!! Check out their “specials” tab. 🤩 texasmesquitegrill.com/specials/
Your skin looks so nice! What do you put on your skin? Or is it the steak that has your skin glowing 😁..No seriously what do you use on your face? Nice skin.
Hi Logan👋 Thank you so much for watching 😄That’s awesome to hear! 🍽️ It’s always great to find a place that can compete with your own cooking skills 🥩👏
@@DavidSriracha Haha, they definitely have me beat! The hostess is awesome, we always go in a big group and get her a hard time. One of the waitresses has a special dessert called "THE OHHH BABY" that is a must try if you ever go back.
We had the same host and waitress when we were there 3 months ago. We got the biggest piece of steak and it was too thick. Next time we will just get 2 12 Oz so it cooks evenly
Hi Johnny 👋thank you so much for watching bro 😄 on my way home I was like I should have ordered the 10oz like my wife since they're both the same size 😆
‘I worked here 45 years and nobody never ordered anything but T Bone steak. Cept some asshole from New York ordered Trout. We ain’t got no goodamn trout!’
Those steaks looked delicious Dave. I love your wife’s honesty 😂. There’s not too many restaurants I would travel 100 miles for either. What restaurant would you travel for?
What's up bro 👋 thank you and thank you so much for watching 😄 you put the word AYCE and lobster together and I'm down 😆 hope your New Year was fantastic bro 🥳
Good to see you back in the new year. I'm just a little worried about how distant your wife looks in the video. Everyone seems more reserved than at other times. I hope it's just me and not your family.
Chao Co 👋 thank you and thank you so much for watching 😄 if you don't mind ,can you please point out which part(s) of the video 😬 i know for sure we were super tired ( we just got back from the Disney trip , went to work and got back on the road 😆) Happy New Year to you and your family 🥳
@@DavidSriracha I'm so sorry. It wasn't you guys; I think it started around 4:40 because I think the woman who seated you didn't understand your name or something. There might have been some tension if you had been on a long drive and then had to wait extra because of that. I know what it's like to feel hangry and I'm pretty sure that's all I was seeing. Also, just a tip about that long wide lens you're using: sometimes even though it gives us a full view of what is on the table, it can sometimes make your family distant from your viewers. I love watching your kids and your wife react to the food, sometimes more than the food itself (esp. since your wife is so honest about her reactions). I love your close ups of the steak, too, don't get me wrong. Still, remember that seeing your family in close ups is part of why some of us watch you and subscribe to you.
@@KimJayViet thank you so much for your honest feedback. I really appreciate it. I noticed last time when I didn't use the wide angle lens, some people mentioned they wanted to see more of the food and less of my shiny forehead 😆 Jokes aside, I find that when I use the wide angle camera, I'm able to capture my wife's true reactions, whereas if I use the regular camera, she tends to freeze up. My daughter will be taking over soon and you'll see it in the new video. Thanks again for your help and support Co 😄
@@DavidSriracha I have a shiny nose, so you're lucky! FWIW, I think your wife is just like me so stick to whatever you feel is comfortable for your entire family. Just let them know that your Cali Viet fam is boosting you all up no matter what. Your adventures remind me a lot of my late father raising my younger bro and I in KY and traveling all over the country. Those memories are priceless and with RU-vid, you have the priceless addition of having it all somewhere they can watch it when they are fully grown.
Everything is bigger and better in Texas, so is their steak, btw, how can you say what's best steak, since there's so many places that serves "the best steak" in Texas, just curious.
Hi SteffieTee 👋 thank you so much for watching 😄 they have it on their website 😆 The best little steakhouse in Texas 😄 hope your New Year was fantastic 🥳
What's up bro👋 Thank you so much for watching 😄 Imagine going in there with a camera lol 😅 We didn’t get any looks, but I get where you’re coming from. A few years ago, when I was in Dallas, I walked into this buffet, and as soon as I stepped in, a customer started yelling out loud, "He’s recording!" If you decide to go, just be yourself and enjoy the experience.
Hi Will 👋 thank you so much for watching 😄 I don't know the exact ingredients but you can order it from their website leonageneral.com/products/the-rub
Ate there in June. We were seated and ordered. and waited, and waited, and waited. Waitress said our order would be out soon. Other tables were seated and ordered, and were finishing dinner. Finally found a manger, apparently no order was placed and they would put steaks on the the grill for us. The steaks and atmosphere is great, but service needs some help. Yes, I know things go wrong but when they do you need to work on it.
Hi Gary 👋 thank you for sharing your experience and thank you so much for watching 😄 it sounds like you encountered quite a hiccup with the service that night 😬 I'm glad to hear that the steaks and atmosphere left a good impression despite the service hiccup. I hope your next dining experience is nothing short of fantastic 🤞
Hi The Range 👋 Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for watching 😄 I understand; sometimes the reviews can change our minds about a place. Honestly, if it’s a place I really like, I prefer to just go and experience it for myself. There’s something special about discovering a spot firsthand!
9:59 - me again.. that is one sad salad. lettuce and one cherry tomato. you know i love you and your family but so far, im on the fence about this place, but im just pausing to reply, as i keep watching.
Hi SilverSurfer 👋 thank you so much for watching 😄 I don't remember a seafood place in this video so can you let me know the timestamp so I can look it up
