The Big Texan Motel combines the comforts and conveniences of today with the ambiance and decor of the late 1800s.

Historic Property

In 1960, R. J. “Bob” Lee opened The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo on Route 66, the “Mother Road. Its distinctive architecture soon became recognized across the Mother Road as a good stopping place for great steaks grilled over an open flame.