Hop On Over to Twisted Root in Roanoke, Texas for a Kangaburg

Don't you love when you just happen to stumble upon something great? I was out taking pictures today for my new improved, totally redesigned, website. I drove to a lot of different areas, taking pictures that represented various subdivisions, neighborhoods, and special landmarks. I had a friend with me. It's always more fun to do things with a friend.

We were discussing various places to eat when she mentioned that she had always wanted to try Twisted Root in Roanoke. Apparently they were featured on Food Networks, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The one featured was in Dallas, but we decided to hop on over to the one in Roanoke.

Honestly, I had no idea what to expect. You can hear the 80's rock music as you walk to the door. Just as we were about to enter, I hear someone say over the loud speaker, "The first person to say they are the smartest person in the room will get a free milk shake." ME! Awww...too late. No free milkshake for me. Not this time anyway. We arrived for lunch on a Friday around 1:30. The place was packed! I was happy that I got to look at the menu for a bit. It was not really like anything I had ever seen. I expected to maybe try a lamb burger, but apparently their specialty meats are based on availability. The server told me they had Kangaroo.

With every ounce of my being, I tried not to picture a little Joey. I have friends from Australia and decided to give the Kanga a try. You get to choose your toppings, so I opted for guacamole (does that not seem like it's from the right continent?), tomato, and lettuce, with a nice side of onion slivers. I placed my order and was given a name tag, "Courtney Love." My friend ordered a Buffison (Buffalo/venison combo) with fried green beans. Everything tastes good fried, even green beans.

The energy in this place is amazing! One of my favorite parts was the man shouting out the names for the orders. He was hilarious! He used an Arnold Schwateneger voice for a couple and mentioned sleeping with the following person, "Jack Daniels." He gave the room a fun vibe. People were laughing, moving to the music, singing along, and generally having a great time.

I didn't get a milk shake, not even the grown up kind, or the Soggy Fruit Loop. I did try their famous Root Beer, which was really great. I'm not sure it's famous though because I didn't even know about it, and just got a coke until my friend said, "You HAVE to try the rootbeer!"

They also have flavored pickles, sweet, original, sweet and spicy and the one I thought was bar b que. I'm glad I didn't put it on my Kangaburg without trying it first. I think it was soaked in hot sauce. Not my thing! I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy foods.

Twisteded Root was a hoot! I would encourage everyone to hop on over to Twisted Root in Roanoke and give yourself a little adventure. Who knows, your next burger might be an Armaburg or maybe an Alliburg. I'm thinking for me, this is definitely one of my new "go to" places.

Twisted Root is located on Restaurant Row, across from the famous Babe's. If you aren't familiar with Restaurant Row in Roanoke, just journey up 377 a little south of 114, then make your way to the East just one little block. You'll see it. This is an awesome place to take out of town friends, or to stop and just sample the local flavor.

When you're done at Twisted Root, you might want to walk up the street to the book store, or maybe head into the Chic Boutique. You might want to pop into the pie and candy store for some fudge, a pecan pie, or some good old fashioned candy dots. I got me some Zots! Remember those cherry fizzy candies. So much fun!