Things you like/need that they've discontinued — Page 11

I have/get the same reaction when I see an On The Border, which I no longer live near (but you do!).  It's just a run-of-the-mill chain Mexican restaurant, but there is something about their sour cream chicken burrito that just...

Um...

brb

Another one by you and not by me - Old Chicago Pizza.

A few years back I ate at the original one in Chicago...just heavenly.

xhonzi said:

RIP Taco Cabana.

Well, what I mean is that I don't live near one anymore.

:(

We were in Dallas last fall and ended up visiting my Sister-in-Law and family before we flew home.  When she was driving us back to the airport, we insisted on lunching at Taco Cabana.  She didn't understand the appeal since she could have lunch there any day of the week and never does.

There is very good reason for that, you cannot throw a rock in Texas without hitting a Taco Cabana. They're okay, but we Texans (espcially those like me with deep Mexican/Texican heritage) just find it to be another Mexican fast food place akin to Taco Bell.

TV's Frink said:

I have/get the same reaction when I see an On The Border, which I no longer live near (but you do!).  It's just a run-of-the-mill chain Mexican restaurant, but there is something about their sour cream chicken burrito that just...

Um...

brb

Same goes for OTB, it is just so plain and generic that most folks I know despise it. Now, everyone I know praises their drink making abilities, but hardly anyone goes there for food.

I reckon we have a very particular taste for certain Mexican food, we have down home genuine Mexican food eateries that most of us prefer, I know I do.

I'll throw some out.

When in Corsicana, Texas; eat at Old Mexican Inn and be sure to the mix the orange dip with the salsa. Don't forget the Margarita.

When in Waco; eat at Ninfa's and get the crawfish enchiladas with a Ninfa-rita.

In Fort Worth you have several options, you cannot go wrong with Pappasito's, Uncle Julio's, or Mercardo Juarez.

Regarding OTB: I'm well aware of the food's mediocrity.  I lived in Corpus Christi (great combo of Mexican and Seafood) and my current local has good Mexican food as well.  But for some reason, the sour cream chicken burrito I had the first time I was there was something special, and I kept going back for more.

Also, I just checked their website and it doesn't look like they have it anymore anyway. :-(

TV's Frink said:

Regarding OTB: I'm well aware of the food's mediocrity.  I lived in Corpus Christi (great combo of Mexican and Seafood) and my current local has good Mexican food as well.  But for some reason, the sour cream chicken burrito I had the first time I was there was something special, and I kept going back for more.

Also, I just checked their website and it doesn't look like they have it anymore anyway. :-(

Where you at now?

Not saying :p

xhonzi said:

How do the storebought White Castle burgers compare to the drive-thru's?  I've never had either...

Well, the drive-thru ones are superlatively disgusting (tiny waffer of tasteless poor quality ground beef on a soggy small white bun with finely chopped onions, ketchup, and mustard), so it is a safe bet the frozen store bought ones couldn't be any worse.

On The Border is pretty awful too. Ate there once and really wished I'd wasted my money elsewhere. But every time I pass through the Kansas City area (happens way more often than I'd like) I have to eat at this place called Jose Pepper's. It is amazing! And the locals have a tendency to cock their heads and look at me funny when I say as much. It is a chain, not sure how widespread it is, KC is the only place I've seen them.

I spent two months in Texas earlier this year, passed Whataburger all the time, but never once ate at one. Upon returning home my girlfriend, who is a Texan, was very disappointed in me for not trying it out along with some chicken place that I guess is also only found in the lower parts of North America.

CP3S said:

xhonzi said:

How do the storebought White Castle burgers compare to the drive-thru's?  I've never had either...

Well, the drive-thru ones are superlatively disgusting (tiny waffer of tasteless poor quality ground beef on a soggy small white bun with finely chopped onions, ketchup, and mustard), so it is a safe bet the frozen store bought ones couldn't be any worse.

IGNORE!!!

Davnes007 said:

RedFive said:

As I've said, I live near a White Castle, so I get it from time to time.  Also, in college, the convenience store down the street down the street sold all kinds of their frozen stuff, from burgers to chicken to breakfast snacks.  

I am here to tell you that frozen White Castle doesn't even compare!

Wow...you had to go down 2 streets? That's brutal.

We should leave the street, your highness.

I see more of your pale British arm than your shirt....

;-)

Ziggy Stardust said:

I see more of your pale British arm than your shirt....

;-)

There is no sun in England!

There is only.......................

Then..................what did I see?