Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Lorance Jones.
Hi Rachel, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Got into the bar business at 18. Started as a barback, then a server, then a bartender, and then a manager. Moved to Marble Falls. I was a stay at home mom during the day with our oldest & bartended a few nights a week at the Rbar and Grill located in the Downtown district Of Marble Falls.
Three years later, the owner of the Rbar came to me and said I think that you would do a great job and if you would be interested in buying the Rbar. I took all my savings and borrowed some money from family and bought it in 2012. The Rbar Grill has been open since 2005 and we are celebrating 20 years this year!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
So many hurdles with staff, the economy, covid and two years ago, my youngest son was diagnosed with a fatal muscle wasting disease.
I would say the last two years have probably been the most challenging as a human, business owner and as a mom.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Rae’s Rbar & Grill?
I took a failing bar, worked my ass off for many many years, and I’ve turned it into a successful restaurant.
We are located in the shopping district of a small town right near the lake. So, we get a lot of tourists. Regulars come in and call us the “Cheers” Of Marble Falls. Our food is New Mexico flare. We do a lot of green chilies and we smoke our pork in house. We sell our own seasonings and we serve the best chicken fried steak in town! Our burgers are fresh, never frozen! We have a dog, friendly deck. Happy Hour & full bar. We have live music, karaoke, and events!
Any big plans?
We are having our 20 year anniversary party on November 13 of this year! I’m not sure what my future holds. Financially things have been tough in our town and with my son‘s health declining, I’m not sure how I’m able to manage all of this. I will keep doing my best until I figure it out.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.rbargrill.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbargrill?igsh=dDNybzhscnIyMTFw&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BT55RLR7H/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Image Credits
The picture of the outside of the Rbar and Grill was taken by David B.
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