Chicken Now is a national chain with locations all over the US. This location is in the food court at the south premium outlets. It’s nowhere near the same level as Raising Cane’s. The breading on the chicken tenders was thick and the meat was dry and not tender. The Texas toast wasn’t very good… Continue reading Chicken Now
Tag: fast-food
Soho Sushi Bowlrrito
Located just down the street from its sister restaurant, Soho Japanese Restaurant, this sushi burrito spot is one of many in the area. You can build your own bowl or choose one of their signature bowls. I opted for the Waikiki ($8.50) made with ahi tuna, red onion, green onion, furikake, seaweed and sesame soy.… Continue reading Soho Sushi Bowlrrito
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
With a little fine tuning this new spot from the Bromberg brothers could be excellent. The first time I stopped by the tenders were soggy and oily. But on subsequent visits the wings have been crispy and the Blue Bird sandwich has become one of my favorite chicken sandwiches around. I like the seasoning on… Continue reading Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
Cletus Chicken Shack
Located in Universal Studios, Cletus’ Chicken Shack will give you a glimpse into life in Springfield. And, apparently Springfield is pricey. Like the rest of Universal, you’ll spend a pretty penny on any meal. With no kid-sized meals the youngin’s have to pay full price for meals they’ll eat a fraction of. A chicken and… Continue reading Cletus Chicken Shack
Braddah’s Island Style
***Update: business closed*** As other reviewers have mentioned on other sites, this is the Hawaiian version of Chipotle. No need to re-invent the wheel and create a different concept for ordering when it’s effective. After eating here a couple times, I have to say that I prefer this place to Chipotle. I love the island… Continue reading Braddah’s Island Style
Custom Built Pizza
This place is redefining fast food. With good ingredients and short cooking times comes delicious pizza. It may be a notch below places like Due Forni or Dom DeMarco’s, but for what it is, it’s amazing. It’s inexpensive (only one size of pizza for $8.95) and it’s quality food… think of it as Due Forni… Continue reading Custom Built Pizza
The Lunch Box
What better way to wash down the food from Yayo Taco (a couple doors down) than with a waffle ice cream sandwich from The Lunch Box? It’s as good as everyone says it is. The made to order waffle is light, delicate and crunchy. A perfect contrast to the deliciously smooth and creamy chocolate malt… Continue reading The Lunch Box
Elevation Burger
On my first visit I thought the burgers were under seasoned. A second visit confirmed it. A standard Elevation burger is two patties, two slices of cheese. They also have single patty burgers and cheeseburgers available, along with two types of veggie burgers. Their main selling point that differentiates them from the competition is their… Continue reading Elevation Burger
The Hat
This is where arteries go do die. Or at least to get clogged. Ridiculously large portions, unhealthy food… take a look around and you’d think they were casting for “The Biggest Loser”. But, I’m not judging. I’m Merely making observations. The food is actually really good — as far as fast, casual food goes. The… Continue reading The Hat
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen
This little shop is located in the Oxbow Public Market — an upscale food court, of sorts. I love the concept. Arepas aren’t exactly popular with the general public… at least not where I’m from. My son got a grilled cheese maize’wich — just like a regular grilled cheese but with sweet corn bread instead… Continue reading Pica Pica Maize Kitchen
BFG Chicken Strips
Located in a strip mall on the corner of Rainbow and Charleston, this little spot is a good option if you’re craving chicken strips and don’t want to spend much. Think Raising Cane’s but with healthier options. And, like it’s fast food counterpart, BFG has a limited menu, but what I tried was executed very… Continue reading BFG Chicken Strips
California Pita & Grill
I’m guessing this place is a chain. It definitely has that fast food chain feel… although I’ve never heard of this place before. The lemon chicken pita sandwich I had for lunch was tasty and a decent size for $6.99 or whatever it cost. The pita was overflowing with tender chunks of chicken and had… Continue reading California Pita & Grill
Five Guys Burger and Fries
I’m a fan of this chain. I’ve been to a few of them on the east coast, so I was thrilled to see one in Maple Grove. If you don’t like burgers that are big, greasy and made to order, you my not like there. Make no mistake, this isn’t health food. Everything is so… Continue reading Five Guys Burger and Fries
Pot Belly Sandwich Works
It may be a chain, but it’s one of the better chain sandwich shops around. I’ve eaten at many Potbellys in the DC area and this one at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is no different. Good, simple sammies that are toasted and delicious. Plus their chocolate chip cookies and milkshakes are excellent. 4 Stars… Continue reading Pot Belly Sandwich Works
Wolfgang Puck Express
Wolfgang Puck Express is one of the few dining options in the D gates at McCarran that sounds remotely appetizing. But, if you decide to dine there or get food to go be prepared to wait. My pizza took about 15 minutes and when it gets really busy don’t be surprised if your wait is… Continue reading Wolfgang Puck Express
Cafe Rio
I’m a fan of Cafe Rio. Whenever I’m in the mood for some gringo-fied Mexican fast food this is my restaurant of choice. It’s far superior to Chipotle, Baja Fresh, and the rest of the fast food joints in the same space. This location just opened up a few weeks ago in the same strip… Continue reading Cafe Rio
Viva El Taco
Viva el Taco is a small shop located in a strip mall off of Ft. Apache and Tropicana. I stopped by last week at about 11:30 on a weekday and it was completely dead. So I had no trouble getting a quick lunch to go. The order: one carne asada, one carnitas, and one al… Continue reading Viva El Taco
Il Fornaio
When is airport food ever good? I still haven’t found any. It’s always over-priced and prepared by people who don’t give a rat’s ass about quality. From a distance, this place looked promising. It was at the far end of terminal A and was the least crowded option around. It looks like a fancy little… Continue reading Il Fornaio
360 Gourmet Burrito
Located in McCarran airport, this place was one of the few dining options that looked appetizing. They’ve got all sorts of burrito combinations consisting of different ingredients and sauces (cajun, Thai, teriyaki, curry, mediterranean). You can also get burrito bowls, salads, wraps, quesadillas, and sandwiches. The steak and prawns burrito I ordered was decent. There… Continue reading 360 Gourmet Burrito
Brookwood Farms BBQ
During a layover in the Charlotte airport I wanted to try something “local” in the brief time I was in NC. I spotted this place and decided to give it a try. I got the Classic Carolina BBQ pork sammy, which was decent but the BBQ sauce was a little too sweet. When I ordered… Continue reading Brookwood Farms BBQ
Bajio Mexican Grill
This is a fast food Mexican chain similar to Chipotle or Cafe Rio. The pork burrito ($5.41) I tried had a sweet taste to it. Not as good as the pork burrito at Cafe Rio, but not bad. The size of it was comparable to those other places. It’s a decent little fast food place,… Continue reading Bajio Mexican Grill
Subway
The food here tastes like all the other Subways I’ve been to but the service is painfully slow. If I’m the only customer there it shouldn’t take 15 minutes to make a cold sub. This place takes the “fast” out of “fast food.” 2 Stars 10140 W Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702) 222-3007
Los Tacos
I stopped in for lunch and the place was filled with white, car-salesman-looking guys. That should tell you something right there. The food itself isn’t that bad (at least some of it), but it’s pricey. $3.00 for a taco. If you want sour cream or guacamole that’s going to cost you extra. I ordered one… Continue reading Los Tacos
Sam’s Club
— Originally posted on Yelp on 7/19/10 — Like Costco, I don’t know if there’s a better lunch deal in town than at Sam’s Club. I got 2 slices of pepperoni pizza, 1 cheese slice, a hot dog, and a soda for under 8 bucks. No, that wasn’t all for me. That fed 3 of… Continue reading Sam’s Club
Red Ribbon Bake Shop
— Originally posted on Yelp on 7/5/10 — I was craving empanadas so I stopped by to pick a couple up. Sure, it’s a chain, but Red Ribbon is a good place to get some good Filipino cakes (mango, tres leche, ube, etc.), pastries, and of course, empanadas. I ordered one beef ($2.35) and one… Continue reading Red Ribbon Bake Shop
Dairy Queen
— Originally posted on Yelp on 7/5/10 — It’s difficult to screw up a blizzard, but this location did. Lots of vanilla soft-serve with a miniscule amount of mix-ins don’t make for a good blizzard. Especially when I ordered a strawberry cheesequake. If I only wanted vanilla I would have ordered that. Major disappointment. 2… Continue reading Dairy Queen
Tacos Mexico
— Originally posted on Yelp on 7/2/10 — Another quick lunch led me to this place. I headed straight to the drive-thru and ordered their lunch special: 4 tacos, a drink, and fries for $4.99. They get points for being quick (only waited about 5 minutes) and friendly. Unfortunately, that’s about the best thing about… Continue reading Tacos Mexico
Capriotti’s
— Originally posted on Yelp on 6/19/10 — The bobbie is always a great choice when you’re in the mood for a sammy. But, their smallest size is 9″ — guaranteed to put you in a food coma. After eating that for lunch I just wanted to pass out. I wish their small size was… Continue reading Capriotti’s
In-N-Out Burger
— Originally posted on Yelp on 6/10/10 — I didn’t realize this location existed until a couple days ago! I’ve been going to the one on Trop and the 15 or the one on Blue Diamond thinking those were the closest. Little did I know there was one a couple miles from my house. In-N-Out,… Continue reading In-N-Out Burger
Schlotzsky’s Deli
— Originally posted on Yelp on 4/11/10 — Despite Schlotzsky’s being a chain it’s got the feel of a hole-in-the-wall deli. But maybe that has more to do with the run down building and not-always-clean interior. Regardless, I’ve been a fan for the past few years. The thing that elevates their sandwiches from ‘solid’ to… Continue reading Schlotzsky’s Deli