I've been to the one in Amarillo and yes, they use a timer

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The most iconic steakhouse in every state
TEXAS: The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo
https://www.businessinsider.com/most-iconic-steakhouse-in-every-state#texas-the-big-texan-steak-ranch-in-amarillo-43

I took these photos when I was there:


"Don't mess with Texas":



Arrived:






The stage for the challenger(s):






Gotta finish all of these within the "60:00" minute time limit if you want to win:




Since I already did the challenge years ago, I opted to just dine in and share the 56 ounce tomahawk wagyu steak with my wife:










Yep, we cleaned it to the bone  :




Dessert, shared a giant piece of coconut cake to finish our dinner:




It's a good size establishment with two floors:






Carnival and video games area for the kids:




As well as a gift shop:




Everything is bigger in Texas??  :

[Visualmon]

Texan were known for medium well done and cattle rancher.