I can't honestly say I thought about a fries dish from a Mexican place though?

That still seems odd.

They're some basic ass fries. They're more like a tortilla chip. They're just the vehicle that gets the good shit into your mouth.

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The one in North Highlands? That place is great.

Nah, it's delicious. Adlaberto's in Sac is a must stop when I visit.

I just looked. On the corner of Watt and James Way.

Thanks for the tip.

But I hope I never have to go to Sacramento for any reason.

There's one in Fairfield. I'm farther south than you.

I come in from the North, I live a couple of hours North of Sac and I have family in the Carmichael area.

Well if you do look for Adalberto's instead of Adlaberto's because I mistyped it.

This

Oh man I haven't been to Lalo's in a long time. Think I will hit it up soon for lunch.

Not sure f it counts but it should, my favorite watering hole Instant Karma has Wednesday night all you can eat bacon to go with $4 pints of craft beer.

You buy a beer or anything else and its all you can eat bacon to go along with it. So 2 pints of beer and all the bacon you can eat for $8. Now that's a deal.

Double cheese burger basket mayo instead, quart red cream soda, tub of nacho cheese $8.75 Paul's drive in kck (NOT the mo one)

Had my first In and Out burger here in Scottsdale and the double double burger was great but the fries SUCKED. Flavorless and dried out. Gave them away to two young guys next to me.

In.

I am not currently boycotting Qdoba

Yeah you've got to do something with the fries. What they do is just take potatoes and cut them into a fry shape, and then fry them in a light oil. So what you are getting is simply slices of fried potato which the American fast food consumer is not used to at all. I like to have them 'animal style' to add flavor.

Quite possibly the worst fries you'll ever eat. Yes, they are that bad.

I won't eat there again until they fix their fries.

Yep. Everyone that isn't from California or the West Coast agrees with you. I don't know why they just don't improve them. It's strange. Everything else is very good .

If you are ever in Vegas give Bruxi a try. Chicken and Waffle place, but has more than just chicken and waffles. It's pretty amazing.

In and Out sucks.

That reminded me of place a couple years ago I found on the start of the strip on the airport end.

It looked like an old club with no windows etc...it was a bar with the absolute best breakfast you could get for dirt cheap. Bloody Mary's were cheap too. It was like stepping into the 70's walking into this place.

Fantastic food. Went for breakfast a few times, didn't make it back for dinner like I wanted.

I stopped tonight just so I could get a picture of the beef gyro and also enjoy a great #1 combo meal. This place is called Gyroz, and it's excellent.

That's Dr. Pepper in the cup, by the way. Unlimited refills.

Id have sworn for you it would have been take the kiddies to chucky cheese and a side of painting the walls of the mens restroom.

Smashburger and The Habit... you're welcome.

Mahi-Mahi Tacos at Twisted Fresh
https://twistedfresh.com/menu/
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Four tacos for $5 at Don Antonio's
https://www.yelp.com/biz/don-antonio-kansas-city

Cabo Beef (or pretty much anything) at Longboards
http://longboardswrapsandbowls.com/menu/

BBQ Bacon Charburger at The Habit
http://www.habitburger.com/charburger/

Steak Philly with jalapeno juice and queso, with fries at Pepperjax
http://www.pepperjaxgrill.com/pdfs/m...enu-032317.pdf

If you live in KC and can easily access Tortilla Ranch on College and Antioch, you should definitely check it out.

It's like Chipotle times a thousand. Amazingly fresh and super high quality ingredients. The flavors are just...

Seriously, just try it.

Is that just the name of the place? Or is it an actual drive-in theater?

Hmmm...I guess we can throw it in.. why the hell not?

I mean KCUnited has already nominated a meal with more alcohol than actual food.

This is up that that same alley.

Animal style is the only way to get them.

Just order them animal style.

^

Think more like Sonic.

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Ahhh...I see. Is there a drive in theater in KC at all?

Not sure at the moment. Used to be a TON. But most of them got phased out. A few remain as flea markets, and occasionally they try to reintroduce them with new tech like FM transmission of the movie audio and more concession amenities. But even then, a lot of them have failed as well. Haven't checked lately if there are any remaining hangers-on.

we rolled to Topeka a few weeks back on the motorcycle with some friends; I wasn't leading, just sort of hanging out in the back of the pack, and we pulled into a place called Bobo's (I think?); tiny litle place like Paul's Drive In.

I really liked it. I had a double cheeseburger, fries, and a soda and it was like $8? Good little spot to hit up. Nothing 'amazing' by any means, but it hit the spot. I'll go back next time I roll through Topeka.

Bump

This is the best burger joint I have ever been to in my life.

The only thing worth living in Spokane for.

Plus it's cheap as well.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/thrifty-sco...okane-valley-2

Prices from 2011 but I can't bet they've changed much from this.

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Judging by that signage from 30 years ago, I imagine that's a pretty safe bet.

Just to be sure it's on the list, Chick Fil A Nuggets combo:

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According to some random site, the cost for a 12-piece combo meal with waffle fries and Dr. Pepper and polynesian sauce is $9.88. We're talking about 950 calories.

Did anyone say 20 jack in the box tacos yet?

I think Denny's the tip would put you over 10. Zman sandwhich or KC joes gumbo

Taco Via Daily Special:
Sancho, Nacho, and Taco with Medium drink.....$6.97

Chain: Roadkill from Texas Roadhouse


Rattlesnake and Pheasant dog from Biker Jim's in Denver, CO
Ranger Burger special from Four Winds in Cusseta, GA
Kafta Burger from N&J café in Wichita, KS.
Brisket tacos from Eatzi in Dallas, TX.

Carne Asada fries for dinner tonight. **** yeah.

This has become an outstanding food thread, all kinds of killer dishes ranging all over the nation... I'm just glad I dont have to figure it out how to make it a contest

How does this eventually become a tourney?

Most of us have no way of trying the various delicacies presented here

Not trying to crap on your idea at all, TB... it was a fine idea that blossomed into a great 'diners, drive-ins and dives' thread

Just glad I'm not the one trying to turn it into a good tournament :D

The Twin on 291 in/near Independence is still open.

There's also the Boulevard Drive In located in Merriam.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Fate of the Furious this weekend!

Thanks, guys. Was looking for a drive in to take the kid to during our summer vacation this year, but we chose to go somewhere other than KC this time.

Yeah, I get what you're saying. I've been thinking about it myself the last couple of days. Maybe pool all similar food items together, and put them up against each other until we have a clear best dish from each category. I'm still not sure, though.

As far as voting, I'm gonna do my best to get solid pics of each dish from yelp or elsewhere, and folks will have to vote based on what looks best for the price listed.

I agree that this turned into a solid food thread. I know I'll be referencing it from time to time when we're traveling.

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl at Pei Wei for $8.99 is pretty good.

I have to agree. My Wife and I ate at the one in Las Vegas and afterwards, I asked her "What's the big deal?"

Still can't figure it out....

Been by that place a hundred times - never stopped in. Drive it theater? What happened to the one in Independence? I remember going there once in the 80s but never went again..If I remember, there was like two drive ins at the same place...

Yep! That is the one!

5 chili cheese burritos. Taco Bueno.

4 authentic steak tacos, topped with diced onions and guacamole. Only $6.50. Worth every penny.

$4.99 burrito at Turbo Taco in Chicago, chips/salsa included.

Menu pic.

https://foursquare.com/v/turbo-tacos...8e3c8d051a1c74

The al pastor I just crushed.

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Like Korean BBQ?

We have this Korean/Mexican/American Fusion joint out here called Komex.

Beef Bulgogi Fries $8

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The Bulgogi Cheese steak is also amazing.

Anything at Holy Land in Lenexa. They are behind taco bell off I-35 on 87th st. One of the best eats in the SW Joco corridor, and they are stypid cheap at lunch. My favorite dish is the schwarma combo.

Good call. That place has crazy value for how good their food is.

Just a heads up, guys. I haven't forgotten about this. Work has just been a bitch lately. I'm gonna start going through right now, and logging all of the entries. Feel free to nominate a few more while I'm doing so.

I'm gonna have to check this out. I usually go to Mr.Gyros.

I would love to try one. Love the ones at Taco Bell

That place looks bomb as ****. Thanks for the tip.

The place is closed now, but back in the mid-90s there was a "Dairy Mart" in my town that had a "Firefighter Special" for $5, including tax. It was a triple cheeseburger, two extra large sides, and a 32-ounce drink. The burgers and sides were really good, and huge. The burger probably was 14 oz. in meat. And their sides included kickass onion rings and okra. That place was awesome.

Panchos Takos, Puerto Vallarta

My wife and I ordered: 4 al pastor, 4 chorizo, 3 beef and bacon, queso fundido, and 4 beers and 2 waters. $18. So I figure that qualifies as less than $10 pp. Best meal of our trip (even the $220 one)
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I work pretty close to this place. What is a Schwarma? Hummus is like lebanese bean dip, isn't it?

Shawarma or shawurma (Arabic: شاورما‎‎) is a Levantine meat preparation, where lamb, chicken, turkey, beef, veal, buffalo meat, or mixed meats are placed on a spit (commonly a vertical spit in restaurants), and may be grilled for as long as a day.[2][3] Shavings are cut off the block of meat for serving, and the remainder of the block of meat is kept heated on the rotating spit.

Hummus is made from garbanzo beans, olive oil, tahini, garlic and other seasonings to taste.

3 carne asada soft tacos in double tortilla with a Negro Modela beer at Los Taquitos here in Phoenix area: $9.99 includes tax

Yes, that place is great ate there for lunch as I have been turned off last couple of trips to Touch of Asia in OP.

This will give you an idea what to expect.
Chicken Shawarma is a good way to try it at home but it's basically a Indian wrap. Very tasty.

2lb /1 kg chicken thigh fillets , skinless and boneless
Marinade
1 large garlic clove , minced (or 2 small cloves)
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamon
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy)
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil

prep marinade and soak chicken in fridge for 24 hours then grill.

serve sliced on warm flatbread with yogurt sauce and typical salad stuff for filling,

For under $10, the early bird special at Texas Roadhouse from 4-6 for 7.99 I think... The chicken fried chicken and order two sides. Mashed potatoes and corn. have them put the mash potatoes on top of the chicken fried chicken, then the corn on top of that, and then chicken gravy over it all.... It taste great and is more than you can usuallly eat...

So, a fancy KFC Bowl. . . ;)

BTW - Today was Wed, which should have meant Wild West Wednesday, with the 9.99 11oz Cowboy Cut Sirloin w/2 sides.

Even better deal!!

Had to look this up. Found this. Still a decent deal if it comes with sides. I cannot tell if it comes with sides, though?

EARLY DINE $9.99
Monday-Friday until 5:30 PM
Come in on Monday-Friday until 5:30 PM and enjoy one of these hearty entrées for only $9.99.


6 oz. USDA Choice Sirloin Steak
10 oz. Road Kill Chop Steak
Country Fried Sirloin
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Country Fried Chicken
Chicken Critters® Dinner
Pulled Pork Dinner
Grilled Pork Chop (Single)
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
or Chicken Critter® Salad

Choice of 2, upcharge for premium sides ['loaded' potato choices], and of course bread.

Sides listed

https://www.texasroadhouse.com/menu/...ive-menu/sides

Thanks

Not bad. I'll have to remember that.

As a chain restaurant, I can dig Texas Roadhouse actually.

Yes, but way better than the KFC bowl...I don't go there often, but I love the chicken fried chicken. That's a good deal on the sirloin...

I agree, we like it for being a chain, and we don't do chains much. I love the Country Fried Chicken.

Chicken Critters? That sounds kind of scary.

Yeah...I've been meaning to apologize to you guys for dropping the ball on this one. Between work, college, and family vacations, summer really got hectic for my this year.

This should just be in kc

I pho tower steak pho bowl. 9 bucks