Salt Flat Cafe (Texas Country Reporter)
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- It might be the most remote restaurant in all of Texas. Find out how this family cafe has fed hungry travelers since the Great Depression.
Shirley Richardson
10571 US Hwy 62/180
Salt Flat, TX 79847
Phone: 915-964-2838
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I have an hour and 15 minutes to pray before I get to El Paso and hey you need it. God bless this woman
It's an awesome quote isn't it?
Shirley is sure right...long drives are perfect for prayer!!
What a sweet spirited person; we need more people like her.
Lovely. This is what America should be more about.
I use to live on a ranch besides that salt flat cafe. I went to school in Dell city in 1963.
I can imagine all the great memories from your childhood!
I've eaten at this cafe numerous times over the years. If at all possible, I would time my visit to get there just before the sun came up. I would sit at a window facing east and watch the sun come up. The Guadalupe Peak would be the most beautiful picture imaginable at that time of morning. Biscuits and gravy or eggs and ham and the sunrise at the Salt Flat Cafe..... WOW, what memories!!! I was by there the summer of 2018 and it did look like the place was closed. Too bad Miss Shirley didn't have someone to carry on the family tradition!!!
Lucky
Sunrise and sunsets in Texas are so beautiful.
As of August 2020 still not much happing there.
Danny, I'm jealous! You paint quite a picture of sunrise at the Salt Flat!! Wish I was there.
@@autobug2 Wish you could have shared the experience with me. It was always awesome!!! Thanks!!!
I'm from South Texas and watching this reminds me of why Texas will always be my home!
Why would you ever want to live anywhere else
What part of south Texas?
I'm from the RGV....
@@chanceDdog2009 i am also from the Rio Grande Valley
I lost my parents on 8/23/74 in a multi family fatality wreck in Salt Flat. I just turned 19. They were going to visit my brother at Ft. Bliss. I stayed home working. A freak rain hit that hot oily asphalt and turned it as slick as ice. The other family was a young Hispanic couple. It was tragic. I'm sure Shirley remembers it. Life is a fragile thing that can change in an instant. It's not what you achieve, it's what you overcome that builds your character. I'm ok. I write and produce praise songs and upload them to CZcams. God bless America.
God bless you I’m so sorry to lose your parents like that especially at your age. We’re about the same age. I graduated in 74. So sorry.❤🙏🏽
This is why I like small country towns good people with good hearts and are hard working. I hope I myself can one day live in a small country town and finally get away from the suburbs.
🤔😊Some day you will find that you just can't do it any longer...stuff means nothing to you...that $300,000 house in the suburbs leaves nothing to be desired...this day and age kiddos are being homeschooled and tutors are available everywhere...TAKE THAT PLUNGE AND GET THE HELL OUT OF DODGE...get about 75 miles out of the metroplex...get rural and focus on YOU!!! I have the lake less than a mile from my house...I don't need that $500,000 lakefront property and others trashing my inlet...I have more where we relocated to than when we lived urbanly...DO IT, you can only improve your health when you live stress-free 😁👍
It's wonderful to live in the middle of nowhere!
I'm 42 years old now and I can still remember being a little girl and getting excited to see Bob Phillips on TV Sunday before church. Back then he used to be sponsored by Dairy Queen. I love that he's still at it and now has his wife by his side. He has such an awesome job. Can't wait for you to write your memoirs Bob, the stories you must have to tell!
A real sweetheart and an American treasure...
I would put out road signs. Stop, iced tea, hamburgers, great food, and a hug !! Hugs are free.
Thank you to the kind gentleman who provided us with gas from the mechanic shop behind the Salt Flats cafe he was a life saver. There are no gas stations on Hwy 62 between El Paso and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
There is fuel several places between EP and Carlsbad. Dell City for one, credit card only
What a beautiful soul, may the Lord watch over her
Thank God for West Texas.
"Amen Brother, Amen"
Oh how I love Texas.
Thank you Shirley. It's been years, I miss my desert home.
The greatest state Is Texas because great people
I grew up in Dallas and on Saturday or Sunday I used to watch this guy's show, I think it was called 8 country reporter. Always my favorite show and even though I have moved away years ago, one day I will return to Texas and go check out all of those places and small towns on my list from watching this awesome show all those years ago. Must have been the late 80's or early 90's. So happy I came across this!
I remember when it was "4 Country Reporter".
God bless Texas🇺🇸🙏
warms the heart to see such wonderful people thks for sharing ontario canada
If you haven't lived the life - you can't imagine how truly wonderful it is.
We need to keep these old places going,, they give us a sense of humanity.
Salt Flat Cafe has a facebook that Shirley post on. She closed down the place do to a fall she had. She says she hopes to open it up again one day.
What an wonderful story.God bless her and y,all.:)
The sunrise and sunset there… my word, a beautiful experience.
Sucks to see most of these gems have closed now
Exactly... I have been there many times...
Can't go from Carlsbad New Mexico to El Paso Texas and not stop there.
And the great people that ran those places
She is so right. I lived in the High Desert in California, and I tell you, there is abundant life and the desert landscape can be so beautiful. I have on occasion, taken my Zeiss Binos or even my telescope up on the roof of my house and the stuff you see.
Moved last year from the High Desert to Texas. Hated it out there changed a lot over the years. Pushed me out. Sure wish I could have visited this cafe.
I drove by the Salt Flat Cafe many times in past years, and never knew it was open! Now I wish I'd stopped by!
Texas gems like Shirley Richardson are worth more than gold..❤
Wow! I just got back from backpacking the Guadalupe Ridge Trail. After seeing this I wish I'd gone through Salt Flat to see if Shirley is still there. My loss ! Thank you Bob.
I'm from Carlsbad, been there to eat plenty of times. She's so sweet❤.
The smile and kind word ms Shirley had she was truly one of a kind and sweet women and the food their was ol so good
I know this place well..i grew up in El Paso in the 1955- 1977 we went camping many time in the Guadeloupe mountain state park..we always pulled in and had lunch before heading into the park..this video brought back so many memories I had forgotten about..😃 smiles
Im from eastern 🇨🇦 place called prince Edward Island i have been lucky enough to visit Texas and what a wonderful place with the nicest people
I’ve been by here but long after it’s been closed. I even looked for the geocache hidden in the old phone booth but didn’t find it. She has an interesting story behind her. The history that she kept alive will always be the history of our great state of Texas
What a lovely lady. Thanks for this.
What a sweet lady! She's a rare one. I love America and how it used to be. Those who came before technology certainly were able to dream and make things happen.
Awwww... I love Shirley! And EVERYTHING Texas! ❤️
I thoroughly enjoyed this from the intro right through to the end. It evokes lots of questions - proof that this is an excellent piece. Shine on Shirley !
Back in late 70s to the mid 80s I would stop and eat there with my uncle all the time. He was a Greyhound Bus driver John Snow.
This is real Texas. That woman is very passionate.
I am so thankful to be a born and bred Texan🇨🇱..And thankful for my fellow Texans..Best people on earth🙏🇨🇱❤
I ride a motorcycle and TCR has turned me on to a number of out-of-the-way places and locations. TCR is a Texas jewel and we Texans are lucky to experience this treasure.
I'm willing to bet my dad is still watching this from Heaven. He loved this show.
Growing up we uesd to ride all over Tx i got see a lot of history Peace and Love To 💘 All
Amen mrs Shirley a time of prayer and supplication in a beautiful quiet place like yours will give you ears to be in comunión with god is so special and beautiful that he will not hold anything and give you the blessings and decires of your hart and peace that surpasses all understanding that can be shown on your countenance god bless you and your family from Houston tx we love you mrs Shirley
I just hope that she didn't say what I think she said!
Saw this again Shirley. My old backyard, miss it! That mountain is in almost all of my childhood pictures!
What a beautiful place!
Well done video. Reminds me so much of the “On The Road” series by Charles Kuralt done, I believe in the 1960’s. Hole in the wall cafes like this are much more fun than the sterile fast food boxes that now fill our country that produce stamped out tasteless food. Much better food, service and soul.Loosing too many of them.
Tom Cooper I agree, I traveled Rt. 66 several years ago, and the best part of the trip was stopping at these off the beaten path cafes 😊 the people you meet along the way are down to earth, friendly, and genuine.
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I Definitely AGREE TOO!
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The BEST Tasting Meals And The BEST Service comes from those hole-in-the-wall places! ❤ ☺
🍔 🍟 🍦 🍦 💛 ❤ ☺
Fast food restaurants REALLY SUCK, it's like eating Expensive But NASTY PLASTIC food (i HATE fast food restaurants)!
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@Bird Manic aaawww man,
i AM SO 😢 😢 JEALOUS, i've NEVER been on Route 66, i WANT to go see it And i also have Always, Always WANTED to Go Traveling ALL over OUR BEAUTIFUL 🇺🇸 💜 AMERICA!
You're one Lucky/Blessed Man,
AMEN!
And Yes, GOD BLESS AMERICA!
#AmericaFirst ☺ ❤
#GodBlessAmerica 🇺🇸 💜
@Bird Manic That sure sounds like A LOT of FUN, i SURE WISH to GOD to do that someday SOON 'cause IT IS FUN to Explore OUR BEAUTIFUL 🇺🇸 ❤ AMERICA!
😎 👍
Just a dream real american dream ,love Texas people
Too many people where I am in central Texas. I totally agree with her. I would love it there. I drive out that way whenever I get a chance.
Next time I'm working out there I'm going to give it a try. This is the kind of place I'm always looking for.
Is it still open?
@@judichristopher4604 Google says permanently closed.
@@mjrussell414
Yes... So Sad...
God Bless you ma'm.
These are what made America great.
WOW!!!
Loved that! So inspiring... God bless you!
I agree with her whole heartedly! I had rather live in a cardboard box on the side of the road than in a big city.
You can do both.
@@khalilwhispers2218 👎👎👎👎
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And for Billy.
Yeah, you're probably too dumb and slow to keep up with city life.
Trivalenl Odenson nope you would be totally wrong. I have lived in several big towns over the years but I really prefer the country life.
@Bird Manic 😬 😬 😬 😬
SO SCARY, i Used to live in 🐀 🐀 RAT Infested, 💩 💩 - Hole L.A. a long time ago, way back in 2000 And NOTHING has changed about that NASTY, STINKY streets FULL of 💩💩 , pee and 🐀 🐀 "Lovely city of Angels" (L.A.)!
Wait, i take That back, Actually L.A. has Gotten 10 Times WORSE Than what it was in 2000, ha ha!
So i Guess IT DID Change, Lmao!
😝😝😝😝 ❎ ❎ 😂😂😂😂
Edit : i remember i lived with two Other room-mates in some apartments that are on East 1st Street but i forgot what the cross section was, but i do know that they used to have (Or still have??) a TINY Plaza where A LOT of Mariachi guys hang around there looking for gigs and there's a FEW local restaurants in that area Too (2 of them had some Yummy home-made meals), LOL! 😝 😂
Miss Shirley is what this country was made from, made for. Al the greyhound bus stops used to look like that. Thanks
Those are the deserving people.god bless america!!!!! Wolverines!!!!!!
It’s so sad that this and most other of these Texas cafes are permanently closed now. Just a memory.
Bless her heart! 🥰
I lived in salt flat texas from 1960to 1964.My dad worked for FAA.there at saltflat there was a run way there and a Child I watched old planes land and takeoff .I will always remember salt flat being home
l lived there in 1963
i think this is the best one TCR has made so far
Ask YOURSELF what's really IMPORTANT. Simpler is BETTER. Slow should be the new FAST. Bless that women's HEART.
I worked nearby 23 years ago. They had fantastic green chili cheeseburgers and a sign behind the counter that read "No out of town checks"😂
OH my Gosh... YES... Great Green Chili Cheeseburgers!!! YUM
I love this Guy and his presentations Good Ol' Tex Boy.
I'm in love with Shirley!
I’m a big fan of Texas Country Reporter show. They go to all these wonderful places and bring to us .
This type of Cafe is the best places to eat, nothing fancy just good food
Like Texas Country Reporter very much. Really enjoy the good stories about people's lives. Keep going Shirley!
Love places like this
I’m 72 and raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico. I remember this oasis well. It was all there was between Carlsbad and El Paso!
I live in Carlsbad New Mexico...
and Yes you're right... if you're going to El Paso... you had to stop.
@@judichristopher4604 Hi Judi! Since I live is Silver City now it’s been years since I have been back to Carlsbad but I never dreamed the Salt Flat Cafe would still be there and run by the same family. I can remember it was a welcome sight for an overheated car after coming through the Guadalupe Pass! I’m still in touch every few days with two of my best friends I went to school with from Carlsbad, Bobbi Morefield and Michelle Hue Singleton!
@@janicescott7338
That is sooooo Cool...
Salt Flat Cafe is closed now... (SAD)...
Carlsbad is Crazy... LOL We used to be 28 thousand people and someone told me last year we had 80,000 .
The rest is shy high now!!!
@@judichristopher4604 well I thought all the the workers had left town and it had shut down for now. ( the oil or gas CO’s). So the rent is still sky high? It’s all very sad bc Carlsbad was so beautiful and clean and the Pecos River going through was really unique. Thanks for info on Salt Flats Cafe. In the video it was looking a little rugged and I thought there probably weren’t any relatives left that wanted to be out in the middle of nowhere.lol I’m going to call my brother to tell him ab Salt Flats.
it's nice to see there still
is some mom & pop places to eat at. she is a real sweet heart.
We need more stories like this sun or not
What a beautiful story about that small restaurant and its owner so loving with all her customers that is worth a lot.
I would definitely stop there to eat if I'm ever in that neck of the woods
According to Google the cafe has permanently closed. It was an enjoyable video.
What an American sweetheart♡
After watching this, I hope more will visit her Cafe.
I love little holes in the wall like this! I'd go out of my way to stop there if I could. I can almost smell the coffee! Friendly, nothing fancy, but a place where you feel instantly welcome when you walk in!
Places like that make me cry ❤️ love ya Shirley 🤠 can't wait to visit ✌️ greetings from the Northern Peruvian Amazon Jungle 🌴🌴🌴
What a great video! Thanks so much!
+Jerry Lobdill I second that! Makes you want to jump in the car and head to Salt Flat.
Man! I remember when this was "4 Country Reporter". I guess I was 9 when this series started. And I remember it moving to WFAA and becoming "8 Country Reporter". My dad enjoyed this series from the get go. If it does hit the fan I think I'll go out to West Texas.
I love you Shirley, best woman in the world.
What a awesome little gem !
I heard that this place closed down.I never went as I do not want to drive that far and my car would not make it.
Typical west Texas lady, I was raised in west Texas and east New Mexico. Graduation in 1965 at Odessa Permian High. I now live in east Texas, when not staying in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Us boys and girls do travel even at 74 years of age. I do miss it. You all be careful now.
Mom was born in Thibodaux. The city holds a special place in my heart! Great folks!
Wow... I read what you said, and it sounded like I could have written this...
I live in Southeastern New Mexico... I used to work in Midland/Odessa Texas... and I used to live and work in East Texas about 40 miles S. of Longview....
What a fantastic place...
We live you shirley
Really hope too get down that way from Amarillo. Too enjoy the company and the food at Salt Flat.👍👍👍🤠🤠. Really enjoyed the TCR Visit.
But its closed now, wish I had gone when I lived outside Amarillo
Awsome story
this is a great channel
I'll sure stop by next time I'm on that road.
That’s some love right there 😊
She ain't lyin! I live in EL Paso Tx and have been there a few times to the Salt Flat Cafe! Love the place and the food is great! It's sad that only four yrs later this would be abandoned and look like it hadn't been in use for twenty yrs! Now it truly is a ghost town!
that's what I call an interesting piece.
Nice vídeo.
That's the part of the country where you fill the tank before leaving the house and fill it up again just to make it home. And you fill it up again just so you don't run out of gas. You had the tank at the house filled once a month
TEXAS!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
See, now this is so nice!
Good God, Good Friends, Good Food... Support her!
Amazing place and Lady little places like this helped build the US and gives people living near by a home cooked meal.
Thanks for posting sad to read the comments it is possible close now after her fall
I would love to visit her cafe and visit with her over lunch! 👍