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R&B’s Steak And Fries
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When it comes to cheesesteaks, people from Philly tend to get pretty protective. Even people who have just visited Philadelphia will rattle off a list of dos and don'ts, as if they’re reading off some sacred scroll sent down from the gods of meat and dairy.
It must be served on an Amoroso roll
It must be made with ribeye
It must come topped with american, provolone, or cheez whiz
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R&B’s Steak And Fries in East Austin seems to have read from these same scrolls*. The cheesesteak here is about as classic as they come—the rolls are shipped in from Philly and the sandwiches are made with Texas ribeye. Sure, you can fancy it up with some lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, but you should probably just let the steak, cheese, and bread do their thing, uninterrupted. Sauteed onions, on the other hand, are perfectly acceptable (maybe even preferred).
But as much as we love R&B’s cheesesteak, we also know that sharing is caring, and should you find yourself in a multiple person situation, you can also pick up an order of loaded fries—a perfect excuse to forego all social graces and find yourselves knuckles-deep in a mountain of crinkle-cut potatoes, cheese, steak, and onions. Or just get an order for yourself. The loaded fries pair especially well with sweatpants, a comfy couch, and a queued-up Netflix watchlist.
* No such scroll exists. Throw on some bell peppers and leave off the cheese if you want. Live your life.
Food Rundown
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Cheesesteak
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Loaded Fries