What makes a great steakhouse for you?

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Hospitality has been my life's work for more than 30 years. I'm Jim Baca, a restaurant operator and leader who believes great food matters - but the way people are welcomed, cared for, and remembered matters even more. That belief has shaped every role I've held, every team I've led, and ultimately the restaurant I built from the ground up.

In 2022, I brought that vision to life with De Baca Steakhouse. From day-to-day operations to long-range planning, I stay closely involved in what we deliver - great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and making sure every part of your visit feels right.



We're proud to be part of this community. My family and I moved to College Station so my wife, Michaela, could pursue her Ph.D. She completed this milestone in English Literature at Texas A&M University in 2022. Together, we've raised our four children - Breanna, Tristan, Sophia, and Emma - and built a life rooted in hard work and a strong sense of community. College Station is home, and it means a lot to serve the people who live, work, and gather here.

What Makes De Baca Steakhouse Different?

Our focus is simple: exceptional steak and genuine hospitality. Every steak is hard-seared to develop a rich crust, then finished in the oven to ensure it's cooked to perfection.


Rosenthal Meat Center-Prime Strip

We proudly support local whenever possible, sourcing the majority of our beef from the Rosenthal Meat Center, with cattle hand-selected and processed right here in College Station.


Seared Ostrich Filet
6 oz ostrich filet, potato dauphinoise, baby carrot and asparagus, sauce barnaise


We also keep things fresh with seasonal menu rotations and a steady offering of seasonal game.
No shortcuts, no pretense - just honest food done right.


Chateaubriand
Served with Parmesan-encrusted roasted tomato, asparagus, chateau mashed potatoes, and beef demi-glace. .



It's a place for both special occasions and everyday moments - whether you're celebrating something big or simply enjoying a great meal. From date nights and family dinners to graduations and evenings with friends, we want every visit to feel easy, memorable, and worth coming back for.



Whether it's your first time in or you've been with us before, we look forward to seeing you at De Baca.

Jim Baca
De Baca Steakhouse

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Food and site look fantastic
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Can't wait to come try it: to answer your question -

I like my steaks medium rare plus, nice seared crust, and some kick ass sides. Cocktail to start but then Pinot noir from willamette valley.

One place I went to brought out a brief case, they opened it and it was full of retro steak knives that all had their own personality, I picked the one with the bone handle. You need to copy this - just name the box after me - label it qb1
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That's such an interesting idea! We'll happily serve you rare plus with some kickass sides--it's Jim's favorite temp! Our sommelier Alan will help you pick out the perfect Pinot Noir.
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Great cuts of meat with great sides. Looks like you've already checked this box.

Friendly wait-staff that will not allow a glass or cup to go empty--fill it before it runs out as you don't want your guest to even think about, "Will the waiter/waitress come by to fill up my drink" (mixed drink, wine, tea, water, coffee, etc.) or have to rattle the ice in an empty glass to get their attention.

To save your wait-staff time, when they're seating the guests, have them take the five seconds to tell them where the bathrooms are located, even if they're out front and should be obvious. Don't assume. Kill them with kindness.
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  • A tender, flavorful, steak cooked right
  • A good selection of sides beyond baked potatoes, fries, green beans, etc…..
  • A good salad - no iceberg lettuce should ever be in your kitchen
  • Homemade bread with real butter
  • Great desserts like crme brle, bananas foster………
Where's my free meal since I just saved your business?
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steak
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If it has A1
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the meat

satchels was my favorite place back in the day. you were only paying for the meat and not ambiance, tuxed up waitstaff or any of that other fluff that raises the price.
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Lowake Steakhouse is by far my favorite. If I can find a place close to it, I will be back. I'm more an old school Texas type of steakhouse. With a classic salad bar. Needs to feel like Texas. Unfortunately many steak restaurants want to try and feel too fancy, my guess is bc they focus more on pushing the sale of wine over classic quality steaks. The only place kind of close similar to Lowake is Taste of Texas.

Before Lowake opened many years ago the owner traveled all over and went to what was at that time thought of as some of the top steak restaurants in the US. They let him do a in depth review of how they each did things and then he based Lowake on what he learned from them.
Gig ‘Em Baby!
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When will your menu on your website populate?

Would like to see the selections and pricing
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If someone else is paying for it
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A bad ass thick cut pork chop. Steaks are pretty easy to cook at home if the cut is good while pork chops are not.

A cool thing I saw at a steakhouse was table side steak tartare.
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Low lighting. Big backed upholstered chairs. Salad bar.
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Free bread
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Meat.
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BiggiesLX said:

A bad ass thick cut pork chop. Steaks are pretty easy to cook at home if the cut is good while pork chops are not.

A cool thing I saw at a steakhouse was table side steak tartare.
My method for thick pork chops
Propane Gas Grill....pair of thick leather new work gloves....4 metal chicabob robs or skewers....stack chops on top of each other(same direction) like building a roast....take skewers and drive them downward through the chop corners.....skewers placed in a near square arrangement....stand the chops up and have them resting on large bone side and separate chops giving them an inch or so of separation between them.....have grill at 400 to 425....place large bone side on grill rack....grill for 4 to 6 minutes....next with leather gloves on rotate the chop skewer rack where the curved bone is now on the grill rack....grill 4 to 6 minutes....with leather gloves on rotate the chop skewer rack with meat edge on the grill rack....grill 3 to 4 minutes....now, with leather gloves on pull the skewer rods out - remove the skewers from the chops...lay the chops down on grill rack and grill each side 2 to 4 minutes between 350 to 400 or meat texture preference(juicy to dry).... time variable changes due to thickness....method good for 1 inch to 2.5 inch thick chops. Basically, you're cooking the chop all the way round the edges before laying it flat. I dont grill thin chops any more. Season before or after to your taste preferences with your choice of spices. This is just a cook process I am sharing.
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check out our menu - on the website
Debacasteakhouse.com
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De Baca Steakhouse said:

check out our menu - on the website
Debacasteakhouse.com


I have. $$$$$$$$$$$$
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aeon-ag said:

De Baca Steakhouse said:

check out our menu - on the website
Debacasteakhouse.com


I have. $$$$$$$$$$$$


Yep! LOL
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Avoid these:

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My wife and I only eat real butter, avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil - mostly the first three.

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This is written as if I was 12 years old again.

A place that feels homey. Where you can see friends and different tables. Feeling special being served, a waiter who helps makes ordering a pleasure and help build expectations. Being from west Texas a full, self serve salad bar was always great. A steak that looked and tasted like something you could not get at home and a big, salted baked potato with all of the fixings and the hot, soft rolls….a real treat.

Then dessert and the feeling of being full and sleepy.
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I like Iceberg.
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A nice red wine really augments the experience for me.
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I love steak

Welcome to College Station and good luck for your steakhouse, wish you and your family success.
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De Baca Steakhouse said:

That's such an interesting idea! We'll happily serve you rare plus with some kickass sides--it's Jim's favorite temp! Our sommelier Alan will help you pick out the perfect Pinot Noir.


Ok I'm in, can't wait to come try it.
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TAT'S lol
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Can't believe so many of you are pro-salad bar. With the exception of Golden Corral, I those died with Sizzler back in the 80's. Salad bars make the place feel tacky. Not to mention having to see Bubba and Mrs. Bubba waddling to and from their table carrying overfilled plates and leaving a trail of drizzled Blue Cheese behind them.
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Ghost91 said:

Can't believe so many of you are pro-salad bar. With the exception of Golden Corral, I those died with Sizzler back in the 80's. Salad bars make the place feel tacky. Not to mention having to see Bubba and Mrs. Bubba waddling to and from their table carrying overfilled plates and leaving a trail of drizzled Blue Cheese behind them.

Was surprised by that too. Can't think of the last time I've been anywhere with a salad bar, especially not a high end steakhouse.
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I'm positive the steaks, sides and all are really good at De Baca Steakhouse. However, I was never much for increasing the price for a good steak by going to such a fancy steakhouse.

The Somerville Steakhouse had really good, fresh steaks, despite looking like a hole in the wall joint. Big juicy steaks cooked practically perfect to order every time. They had typical sides of salads and baked potatoes, but who cares? The steaks were primo! Unfortunately it's been closed for at least 15 years.
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