Vista Fahrenheit 555: Cowboy vs Spiced Ribeye

[Adc430]

Going on the vista soon, have reservations for the first night and just wanted to look thru the menu. Can't decide on which of the 2 to have (prefer a larger steak over the small fillet). So I'm asking for your help/suggestions on which to have (cooked medium) don't want to pick something that's not that good. What exactly are the differences with the two of them? Pics would be awesome!

[krehberg]

They are both amazing. It really comes down to whether you want a traditionally seasoned steak (cowboy) or one with a spice rub. If you truly love the flavor of a ribeye, the cowboy is the way to go.

[ray98]

You can't go wrong with either. However, I thoroughly enjoy the flavor of a good steak and don't need marinades/sauce/spices to cover anything up so I would go with the Cowboy.

[CharlesKru]

I almost always go with the cowboy. The flavor is very good, I get it cooked medium rare and the meat is usually almost as tender as most filets I get at home.

 

The ribeye is good as well, but I am not a huge fan of the seasoning that they put on it. I had an after taste for the entire next day when I got the ribeye last time.

 

I would post pictures, but my wife draws the line at food pictures when we go to the steak house... something about us focusing on us, not pictures....

 

Have a great trip! I am down to 9 days till my next Vista adventure!

[crewsweeper]

Go Cowboy or ask for just salt and pepper.

 

These aren't Longhorn or Outback or Golden Corral steaks where the marinade and extra spices help mask what may be a lower quality of beef.

[jimbo5544]

Spiced ribeye.....no contest

 

 

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[crusinpsychRN]

Does the Cowboy have the long french bone?

[backnine05]

Lets see some picture comparisons!

[maluhia87]

These pictures are from the Magic steakhouse, we both agreed the spiced ribeye was the better of the two

Spiced ribeye

 

Cowboy cut

[Adc430]

These pictures are from the Magic steakhouse, we both agreed the spiced ribeye was the better of the two

Spiced ribeye

 

Cowboy cut

How's the fat on both?

[Adc430]

They are both amazing. It really comes down to whether you want a traditionally seasoned steak (cowboy) or one with a spice rub. If you truly love the flavor of a ribeye, the cowboy is the way to go.

What type of spice rub is it, is it spicy?

[4_THE_HALIBUT]

You can request the spice be applied to any of their steaks.

[backnine05]

The pictures look delicious. I'll take both. :)

[Jamman54]

I prefer the spice rubbed ribeye, but there's nothing wrong with the cowboy steak! :D

[sjn911]

I prefer the spice rubbed ribeye, but there's nothing wrong with the cowboy steak! :D

LOL...having survived a cattle ranch..I'm loving this thread...the pics look good. Everyone here in steak country has different tastes and rubs and preferences. I love the real meat taste with a little salt and pepper and corn fed at the end no matter the cut. I had the filet and that was very good the one time I have been so far.

 

 

Hi Jamman and everyone....still have to look up your last review Jamman...thanks as always.

[backnine05]

I never see many pictures of the NY Strip, can anyone speak to its quality or share a pic?

[happy cruzin]

What type of spice rub is it, is it spicy?

 

No not spicy as in hot at all! I stayed away from it for a long time thinking it was....but it is now - by far - my favorite.

[Adc430]

They are both amazing. It really comes down to whether you want a traditionally seasoned steak (cowboy) or one with a spice rub. If you truly love the flavor of a ribeye, the cowboy is the way to go.

So basically, they are both ribeyes just with different seasonings?

[maluhia87]

How's the fat on both?

 

Delicious... I don't remember them being overly fatty but I might have had a few drink prior to our meal there askewing my memory.

[krehberg]

So basically, they are both ribeyes just with different seasonings?

 

Yes, and the cowboy is bone in as well, while the spice rubbed one is more a Delmonico cut.

[Vistafriendsforlife]

I almost always go with the cowboy. The flavor is very good, I get it cooked medium rare and the meat is usually almost as tender as most filets I get at home.

 

The ribeye is good as well, but I am not a huge fan of the seasoning that they put on it. I had an after taste for the entire next day when I got the ribeye last time.

 

I would post pictures, but my wife draws the line at food pictures when we go to the steak house... something about us focusing on us, not pictures....

 

Have a great trip! I am down to 9 days till my next Vista adventure!

 

9 days here as well, ribeye sounds good. TY

[Adc430]

I almost always go with the cowboy. The flavor is very good, I get it cooked medium rare and the meat is usually almost as tender as most filets I get at home.

 

The ribeye is good as well, but I am not a huge fan of the seasoning that they put on it. I had an after taste for the entire next day when I got the ribeye last time.

 

I would post pictures, but my wife draws the line at food pictures when we go to the steak house... something about us focusing on us, not pictures....

 

Have a great trip! I am down to 9 days till my next Vista adventure!

Thanks you too! If you have any tips/to do on the vista let me know!

[Adc430]

These pictures are from the Magic steakhouse, we both agreed the spiced ribeye was the better of the two

Spiced ribeye

 

Cowboy cut

Can I ask what made the spice better over the cowboy? Is it the rub that makes a difference?

[maluhia87]

Can I ask what made the spice better over the cowboy? Is it the rub that makes a difference?

 

The marbling through out the meat and the fact that the spiced one was thicker which made medium rare easier to achieve was part of why we liked it more. Bone-in ribeye is our preferred cut at home so we were both surprised that we liked the spiced one better.

[Adc430]

Appreciate all the good advice!