I have been to Cowboy Chow a handful of times, and every time I get the same thing. This meal is perfect so I don't feel the need to experiment. I always start with a carafe of watermelon sweet tea, which is not-too-sweet and delicately flavored, like the end of a perfect summer's day. Then I move on to a Navajo fry bread appetizer.
The spicy and piping-hot fried tortilla is served with sweet honey and mashed black beans for dipping. The contrast between the saltiness of the bread and beans and the sweetness of the honey is very appealing, and there is always more than enough bread to share. This is a very unique appetizer that should not be missed.
For my meal, I always get a cowboy parfait. The parfait is layers of mashed potatoes, brisket, corn, tortilla strips and shredded cheese, all served in a glass jar. Meaty, savory, satisfying and fun, this is the kind of food that will fill you up for the trail ahead -- even if that trail is just a highway headed back to Houston.
Cowboy Chow is a fun, funky little place in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas. There's really no way to categorize the food and the experience except as enjoyable. If you are travelling to or through Dallas for Thanksgiving, or any time of the year, try it. You won't be disappointed.
