Lockhart, Texas

Lockhart, Texas: today’s destination. I had breakfast tacos from Magnolia yesterday. That and a chilicheeseburger at “Texas Chili Parlor,” which is certainly a decent destination, if not a fine culinary experience. The Neighbor and one of his girl friends hauled me out. I was still trying to grab a shirt so I wasn’t too well dressed for the downtown crowd. However, at Texas Chili Parlor, I had to admit that the chili itself was rather good. Perhaps a little too much chili powder, but it was balanced out well with a hearty flavor and piquant burn. The first time I picked the burger up, a little bit of the chili squeezed out and plopped into the basket. I examined the piece of meat carefully before popping it in my mouth. It was tender piece of brisket rather than just some old and tired ground stuff. So the chili is rather good. Maybe the place does live up to the hype.