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"The Old Texas Inn" is more than the name
implies. It's a hotel. I've never stayed there but I'm sure
its OK. It's a drug store. It looked like they had plenty of aspirin,
ben-gay, band aids and other stuff that you might expect from a drug
store. Everything from a non-prescription over the counter
standpoint. A gift shop, with all the Texas stuff that any tourist
might want. Its also two other things. These two things are
what I'm going to tell you about. The
Soda Fountain: This soda fountain, once named the
best in Texas by "Texas Monthly Magazine", is just like the old
ones that were prevalent 40 years ago. It has all the makings for Root
Beer Floats, Banana Splits, or a simple "400". (A
large glass of chocolate milk for you "me" generation
folks) And then there is the hand stirred fountain Coca Cola's, Dr
Peppers, and Root Beers. All dished up by a pretty blonde 17 year
old small town girl with a smile. Be sure and sit at the counter on
one of those round stools to catch all the action. That's about as
good as it gets in the soda fountain world. The
Restaurant Really just an extension of the soda
fountain. Locals and tourist alike sit at tables along beside the
gift shop wares to order from a simple menu of burgers sandwiches, lunch
specials and Mexican food. (The Mexican Food is good but a little Anglo
for my taste.) They also serve a great breakfast. Friday
and Saturday night is steak and Barbeque Night. The
Old Texas Inn is located in Fort Davis, Texas across the street from the Limpia
Hotel.
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