Try out Steak Plate

The other day I saw a posting on Facebook about a new place to eat.  I figure I'd give it a try.  The posting said it was the Steak Shack - although I thought it was a pretty clever name, I didn't realize it was actually a steak shack.  It was a canteen on the side of the road - unfortunately it had just rained so we were parked in mud.  But I was determine to give this place a try.  After all - who doesn't want to see a new business succeed - especially one run by a bunch of young guys who just want to pursue their dream.

There was a line but it didn't take us long to get to the window.  A young man popped his head out and greeted us with great enthusiasm.  But he had bad news for us - he told us that he did not have enough to fill our order.  He went on to explain that they had just started two weeks ago and they've been getting quite a bit of orders.  I was excited for them - but sad for me - I was hungry and so looking forward to steak. 

The gentleman wanted to still please his customers so he offered a lunch plate for consolation.  He also offered drinks for each of us (there were six of us).  We tried to pay him for them but he wouldn't hear of it. I think they get an A++ for their customer service.

The plate didn't look impressive - a side of corn and some rice - but for $6.00 - can't complain.  Then the first bite - I sank my teeth into the first slice - thinking already of my verdict.  But I was pleasantly surprised.  I don't know my cuts of meat so I have no clue what kind of steak it was but it was good.  It was flavorful yet the marinate was not overwhelming.  It was tender and juicy - this is hard to get when you BBQ meat and have it well done.   I can see now why people had no problems parking in the mud to get a bite of their affordable steak meal.

There were six of us taking a piece of our share of the lunch plate (it was a pretty good size and for only $6).  The kids fought over who would get the last piece of meat.  The loving mother that I am said - "I get the last piece".  That quickly ended their argument and I kindly satisfied my palette.

I would give the little shack on the side of the road A+ for customer service and A for taste.  I would definitely go back again - or rather send Fred to go pick up a plate to take home again.  But if you decide to go and give it a try yourself - go early and  order before the lunch crowd whisks all of it away.  I really think they would do very well - hopefully they will open up a diner some time soon.

So try out the little steak shack on the side of the road in Maite - across from the Mobil gas station.