"Local" Fast Food Chains to Die for!!!!!!
Jul 18, 2007 | 3:46 pm
#61
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Southern US
I'm in Texas and some of my favorites are:
Taco Cabana - way better than taco bell, fresh salsa bar, they even serve fajita's and margaritas
Taco Bueno - another better than average tex-mex favorite
Whataburger - where else can you get a Jalepeno Burger on the go. Also some great fresh made breakfast taquitos (eggs and bacon in a tortilla) served from 11pm to 11am; perfect for a late night bite or a great start to the day.
Taco Cabana - way better than taco bell, fresh salsa bar, they even serve fajita's and margaritas
Taco Bueno - another better than average tex-mex favorite
Whataburger - where else can you get a Jalepeno Burger on the go. Also some great fresh made breakfast taquitos (eggs and bacon in a tortilla) served from 11pm to 11am; perfect for a late night bite or a great start to the day.
Jul 18, 2007 | 4:14 pm
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I haven't had their taquitos yet but wondered how they were. I may have to try them soon. 
Last edited by cawhite; Jul 18, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Jul 18, 2007 | 4:33 pm
#63
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Thai chain in Oregon
Try Thai Orchid chain for good reliable Pad Thai nothing fancy chain keeps its standards. It is owned by a former DL FA and her husband...nice people.
Jul 18, 2007 | 6:11 pm
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Also, I grew up on Blake's Lotaburger - amazing green chile cheeseburgers and fries, and they write your order directly on the bag they put it in, so it's guaranteed to be accurate.
Jul 18, 2007 | 6:18 pm
#67
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Located in the Southeastern USA, Zaxby's has the best buffalo wings!
http://zaxbys.com/
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! :-::-::-::-::-:
http://zaxbys.com/
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! :-::-::-::-::-:
Jul 18, 2007 | 6:52 pm
#68
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Oh man, where to start..
Texas--Whataburger (we have some in Florida now)..gotta get that japaleno burger. I realize Chuy's is not fast food, but I love that Tex-mex chain and try to eat there anytime I'm in a city in Texas that has one.
NC--Bojangles. A Bo's sausage biscuit and iced tea is a great way to start a summer day.
I always stop at Tim Horton's while in Buffalo for coffee and timbits.
Texas--Whataburger (we have some in Florida now)..gotta get that japaleno burger. I realize Chuy's is not fast food, but I love that Tex-mex chain and try to eat there anytime I'm in a city in Texas that has one.
NC--Bojangles. A Bo's sausage biscuit and iced tea is a great way to start a summer day.
I always stop at Tim Horton's while in Buffalo for coffee and timbits.
Jul 18, 2007 | 7:04 pm
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It's not a chain, at least I don't think it is (should be though), but there is a place in Paducah, KY called Flamingo Row (I think) that has awesome stuffed breads. I make it a point to go there every time I head in that general direction.
Jul 18, 2007 | 8:48 pm
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Jul 18, 2007 | 8:55 pm
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This will be appalling to any Aussie, (and I'm not sure just how "local" it is anymore), but Oporto is fantastic.
Granted, I was always a purist and am FURIOUS that the North Bondi branch has now closed -- how dare they eliminate the origin of the species (and the one that was probably the best to its final day)?
Their flat chicken fillet burgers (i.e. Bondi Burgers) are to die for.
Granted, I was always a purist and am FURIOUS that the North Bondi branch has now closed -- how dare they eliminate the origin of the species (and the one that was probably the best to its final day)?
Their flat chicken fillet burgers (i.e. Bondi Burgers) are to die for.
Jul 18, 2007 | 9:03 pm
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In-N-Out Burger is way more prolific through California but in the LA area , you just can't beat Tommy's Chili Burgers. I have to make a disclaimer that there is a Tommy's 1 block from my old high school, so I may be a little biased.
Beware of imitators , there are many places that go by variations, such as; Tommi's , Tomas', etc...
http://www.originaltommys.com/
I hope they come up to the SF Bayarea, but it does give me someplace to go whenever I'm in LA.
Beware of imitators , there are many places that go by variations, such as; Tommi's , Tomas', etc...
http://www.originaltommys.com/
I hope they come up to the SF Bayarea, but it does give me someplace to go whenever I'm in LA.
I passed up In N Out and El Pollo Loco and regret it.
Jul 19, 2007 | 2:08 am
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East SFO Bay area, CA:
Nation's Giant Hamburgers
Great burgers, great frys, and great pie!
Los Angeles, CA:
Pink's Hotdogs
While you can fight about which are LA's best burgers, Pink's has the best dogs bar none.
Philippes
Home of the french dip sandwich, and continuously serving them since 1908. (and yes, Coffee is still 10 cents!)
San Diego, CA:
_____berto's.
Yes, there's Humberto's, Alberto's, Roberto's, and a host of other Mexican Taco Shops ending in the same magic letters (and occasional numbers to disntiguish themselves from the one down the block) scattered across town selling food out of drive-through windows. I've never eaten at a bad one.
The Chicken Pie Shop
Traditional comfort food for the masses. This eatery founded in 1938 still serves full meals for $6 and under!
Wichita, KS:
NuWay Cafe:
The home of crumbly burgers, garlic salad, great onion rings, home made root beer, and hand squeezed limeade!
Nation's Giant Hamburgers
Great burgers, great frys, and great pie!
Los Angeles, CA:
Pink's Hotdogs
While you can fight about which are LA's best burgers, Pink's has the best dogs bar none.
Philippes
Home of the french dip sandwich, and continuously serving them since 1908. (and yes, Coffee is still 10 cents!)
San Diego, CA:
_____berto's.
Yes, there's Humberto's, Alberto's, Roberto's, and a host of other Mexican Taco Shops ending in the same magic letters (and occasional numbers to disntiguish themselves from the one down the block) scattered across town selling food out of drive-through windows. I've never eaten at a bad one.
The Chicken Pie Shop
Traditional comfort food for the masses. This eatery founded in 1938 still serves full meals for $6 and under!
Wichita, KS:
NuWay Cafe:
The home of crumbly burgers, garlic salad, great onion rings, home made root beer, and hand squeezed limeade!
Last edited by mlshanks; Oct 1, 2007 at 12:08 am
Jul 19, 2007 | 9:23 am
#75
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Bojangles Not Just For Tarheels
Originally Posted by warheel
NC--Bojangles. A Bo's sausage biscuit and iced tea is a great way to start a summer day.
People have referred to Bojangles as just being available in North Carolina but they're up and down the east coast. I've even seen one in Brooklyn, NY.