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Calf Fries

I'm looking for a restaurant that serves calf fries (mountain oysters). Or a butcher who sells them whole.

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    1. i'm not sure about local butchers.
      if you strike out on that front, i suggest calling some of the local beef producers, like bastrop cattle company.
      i am under the distinct impression that they have their steer processed locally, as well, so you would probably be able to get non-steak type things from them.

      it's worth a shot!

        1. You can find them at fiestamart, la michoacana, and at some HEBs.

            1. re: robbie6805

              thanks for the info.

              • I've seen the at Fiesta north, but never the south location. And never at any of the third-world HEB's. If La Micochana has them then they must be behind the counter out of view (or at he steam table).

                  1. re: sqwertz

                    Third world HEB?

                      1. re: renz

                        6th and pleasant valley?

                          1. re: NirvRush

                            Third World HEB = Lamar and Rutland.

                            7th and Pleasant Valley doesn't seem too bad. But I only go to that one at 6:30AM once a week or so - never during rush hours.

                            -sw

                        • I always ate these at NIOSA in SA. I would love a recipe to give a try at home if you know one.

                            1. I can't remember if I posted this same question a while back or if I just read someone else talking about it, but one person talked about a steakhouse in Waco. I can't remember the name, though; sound familiar, anybody?

                              Anyway, I didn't make the 1.5 hour drive for balls :P

                                1. re: popvulture

                                  Heitmiller's I think. it's a bit north of Waco in Elm Mott I think.

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