The Best Cornbread in Irving, Texas: The Ranch in Las Colinas

If you're a Texan, you've eaten cornbread. If you love it, I'm with you. If it's not your thing, move to Missouri. Just kidding. But if you're not too familiar with cornbread, it's a type of bread that is popular in American cuisine, particularly in the Southern United States. It is made primarily from cornmeal, which gives it a distinctive flavor and texture. Other ingredients typically include flour, eggs, milk or buttermilk, baking powder, salt, and sometimes sugar or other sweeteners. Cornbread can be baked in various forms, including flatbreads, muffins, or loaves, and it can be either savory or sweet depending on the recipe. It's often served as a side dish with meals, particularly with dishes like chili, barbecue, or fried chicken.

And if you find yourself in Irving, Texas, there's one spot for great cornbread. The city of Irving, Texas is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is a vibrant city known for its diverse population, thriving economy, and rich cultural heritage. Home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and a hub for technology and business, Irving offers ample employment opportunities and a robust economy. The city boasts an array of recreational amenities, including parks, trails, and golf courses, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, Irving hosts a variety of cultural events, festivals, and arts performances that celebrate its multicultural community.

Now, in Irving, Texas one spot will fill your cornbread craving - The Ranch in Las Colinas. The Ranch at Las Colinas is a Restaurant with it's roots reaching deep into Texas soil. Our shrimp and redfish are caught from the Texas Gulf. We source our Texas Kobe beef from the southern plains. And many of our vegetables are all locally sourced from right here in the great state of Texas. But the menu isn't the only thing influenced by Texas. The Ranch at Las Colinas is one of the few places on earth where a hard-working ranch hand and a high-powered businessman could dine together and both feel comfortable. In fact, there's a saying at The Ranch at Las Colinas, "Be yourself and you'll fit right in." If you're looking for a true taste of Texas, come to The Ranch at Las Colinas -- a restaurant rich in Texas tradition with a wildly contemporary side. We are the best of what Texas has to offer.

My best friend and I were driving by and this spot caught our attention, so we decided to call. F rom that phone call, our arrival and overall visit, we received amazing world-class service. Let me tell you - the food was excellent! The Brussel sprouts, the steak, the mac n' cheese, green beans, and ooohhh that bread pudding! Yummo! The place was so welcoming and VERY clean. The decor was fun to look and explore.

Our waiter (Rocco) was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu options...he suggested the bread pudding, and it was so good!

Now, about the cornbread. It accompanies several dishes on their menu - Whiskey BBQ Ribs, Venison Chili and much more. The kitchen bases their cornbread to golden perfection, boasting a warm, inviting aroma that fills the air with hints of toasted cornmeal. Each bite offers a delightful balance of richness from the butter and buttermilk, a subtle sweetness from a touch of sugar or honey, and a satisfying depth from the cornmeal itself. The exterior is crisp and golden brown, providing a delightful contrast to the tender interior. Whether enjoyed warm straight from the oven or paired with savory dishes like chili, barbecue, or fried chicken, delicious cornbread embodies comfort and tradition, leaving a lingering taste of home with every bite.

My friend and I split the chicken fried steak with green beans, Mac n cheese and cornbread. The cornbread is possibly the best cornbread I've had as it's almost a cake and although my friend isn't really a big cornbread person, she ordered another side of it for her husband back home. Yes, it was that good. Finished the night off with the Route 66 pecan pie which is amazing on the cinnamon roll crust.

So, if you find yourself cruising around Irving, Texas, do yourself a solid and drop into The Ranch at Las Colinas. Grab the grilled catfish with shrimp and ride that flavor wave all the way to the shore. Captain 619, signing off. Catch you on the West side!

857 W John Carpenter Fwy Irving, TX 75039

(972) 506-7262

https://www.theranchlc.com