One of the most frequent requests I get from TLO sycophants and husky-pants alike is to cave in and review the legendary local chain that is Del Rancho. And who can really blame them? In Oklahoma, this long-established fast food joint is the undisputed king of the chicken fried steak sandwich, something that is actually meant to be worn with a badge of pride in this part of the country where the meat hangs over the bun and the gut over the pants. Present company included.
Sadly, as with most things, time and change has taken its toll on this once mighty giant, with many franchises either closed or in various stages of disrepair and neglect. In fact, the only one I can even think where I had the pleasure to eat their food on a clean table has been that fancy, refurbished restaurant in Moore. And I was uncomfortable the whole time, and not just because there was a handful of Moore’s finest fresh from a shift at the Warren the next booth over.