The Lone Star Mystery: Unraveling the Ownership of Canada's Tex-Mex Titan
Ah, Lone Star Texas Grill. Home to sizzling fajitas, legendary mesquite-grilled steaks, and enough queso to float a battleship. But have you ever stopped to wonder, amidst the bottomless margaritas and friendly yeehaws, who exactly owns this Canadian Tex-Mex treasure?
Hold Your Horses, We've Got the Scoop
Fear not, fellow fajita fanatic! We've donned our metaphorical ten-gallon hats and wrangled up the answer. Buckle up, because this story's got more twists than a Texas two-step.
From Football Fields to Fajita Fiesta: The Lone Star Origin Story
Believe it or not, Lone Star Texas Grill has its roots not in the dusty plains of Texas, but in the crisp Canadian capital of Ottawa! In 1986, two former football players, Val Belcher and Larry Brune (both Texans, by the way), were craving a taste of home. Lo and behold, the idea for Lone Star, Canada's first-ever Texas-style restaurant, was born.
So, Who Are These Grill Masters Now?
Here's the plot twist, partner. Lone Star is (and always has been) a privately-owned Canadian company. Those Texan football players, bless their entrepreneurial hearts, laid the groundwork for this Tex-Mex empire. Today, Lone Star continues to be steered by a team dedicated to bringing authentic Texas flavors north of the border.
Think You Know Everything About Lone Star? Think Again!
How to:
- Get a taste of Texas in Canada? Easy! Head over to the Lone Star Texas Grill website to find a location near you.
https://lonestartexasgrill.com/menus/stittsville - Impress your friends with Lone Star trivia? Drop this fact: Lone Star introduced fajitas to Ottawa in 1986! They were true pioneers of Tex-Mex north of the border.
- Channel your inner cowboy? Practice your two-step, dust off your Stetson, and order a big ol' plate of ribs. Yeehaw!
- Enjoy endless queso? Well, that might be a stretch, but you can certainly order a mountain of the stuff. Just pace yourself, partner.
- Experience true Texas hospitality? Head down to your local Lone Star Texas Grill and get ready for some friendly service and a whole lot of Southern charm (Canadian style, of course).
