Chef/Owner Tim Condon
Timothy W. Condon was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. His passion for great food began at just 10 years old in his family’s kitchen. By the age of 14, Tim was already working in restaurants, gaining hands-on experience as a cook. His natural talent and work ethic quickly led to internships at some of Omaha’s top restaurants and country clubs.
After graduating high school, Tim pursued formal training at The Institute for the Culinary Arts. While attending culinary school, he began hosting cooking shows and leading classes at Dillard’s and Sur La Table, sharing his growing culinary knowledge with aspiring home cooks and food enthusiasts.
At just 18, Tim became a Sous Chef at the prestigious Skyline Woods Country Club in Omaha, where he began developing his signature multicultural cooking style and a deep appreciation for fine wine. He later served two years on the board of directors for the Easter Seals Nebraska Wine Event—one of the Midwest’s premier wine experiences—and gained regional acclaim through his cutting-edge wine tastings with Prestige World Class.
Following graduation, Tim expanded his culinary journey to Hawaii, immersing himself in Hawaiian cuisine. At just 22 years old, he became the Executive Chef at Paradise Cove, a stunning 12-acre oceanfront estate at the Ko’Olina Resort on Oahu.
In 2010, Tim relocated to San Angelo, Texas, where he launched Lonestar Cheeseburger Company—a gourmet burger concept that earned national recognition. In 2014, Mobile Cuisine Magazine ranked Lonestar Cheeseburger the #4 Best Food Truck Burger in America, and it was named the #1 Food Truck Burger in Texas by MobileCuisine.com.
In late 2016, Tim opened Angry Cactus, an upscale bar and grill in downtown San Angelo. The restaurant quickly became a local landmark, known for its bold Texas flavors and the towering cactus sculpture atop the roof. “I want Angry Cactus to set the standard for dining and entertainment here in San Angelo,” Tim said. “We go big around here. This is Texas!”
Building on that success, Tim is now expanding the Angry Cactus brand to Abilene, Texas, with a new location set to open in 2026. This exciting development marks the next chapter in Chef Condon’s culinary journey—bringing his signature creativity and passion for Texas cuisine to even more diners across the Lone Star State.