Maybe I am not Texas material after all

Well; I hit up Whataburger twice this month - the first time I was up way - way too early and decided what the heck. The second one was today for a 40 min wait...ok, I can live with the wait - but dang it was not as good in Colorado as I remember it in Texas. I will say, the ice tea was about perfect.

So I guess I need to start adding pork & beans in my chili, drink warm Coors beer, and go out and by a raven 25acp as a defense weapon.

If Lucy was still around, I be in Texas - shopping at Academy sports and drinking some of the best ice cold root beer money can buy.

My best guess is that when I had beer flu II it did more than keep in in the dark for a few days. So what little of my taste buds came back about 50% of those remaining left. At least Sanpellegrino Aranciata drinks still taste perfect - good taste but one heck of a bite. That drink is sparkling orange beverage (navel orange / tangerine? ) pretty much tastes like it always does.

So let me hoist a cold one and wish everyone a happy un-birthday to you all.

Huuurraaaahhh!

Oh wait... what?!

I tired what a burger twice. There won’t be trice…

I found the burgers in Texas to be good - not the best - but better than Mic'D or burger king.

The dead giveaway on taste buds is that pretty much all french fries taste burnt once again.

Today they put much way too much mustard on the burger. About 4x too much; zero taste on any of the other items, esp the jalapeno peppers.

Braum's is better

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Originally Posted by bradbn4

So I guess I need to start adding pork & beans in my chili, drink warm Coors beer, and go out and by a raven 25acp as a defense weapon.

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You can also get a Jennings or a High Point, if you'd rather.

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Originally Posted by Scanker19

I tired what a burger twice. There won’t be trice…

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I can say the same for in n out. But the 1st made sure it was the last.

Haven't been to Whataburger since M M M M Mel Tillis was the spokesman. Decent burger then.

In-N-Out was HoHum.

Looking forward to a local drive thru shack.. Good Chili dogs. Going to stop in for a burger soon.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

I can say the same for in n out. But the 1st made sure it was the last.

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Blasphemy….

I honestly didn’t think they were special the first time. I gave them another chance, and they had me at grilled onions and no tomatoes…

whatbirger for us New Mexican was always like a cut rate place. Our local claim to fame is lotaburger, which, Kazoo, I think they have a fee in AZ now. But they’re location dependent. Some are good and some are bad. For instance our local home town lotaburger is much like the hookers in ABQ: pretty good amount for the money, buns were warm, and it gave me herpes.

In & out had / has the best bun and the burger is not too bad. The fried onions were semi-burnt while the raw onions were just fine.

Hi-point is just too high end for my non-Texas taste buds.

We went to what a burger when we went to ft worth. Got food poisoning and ruined my vacation never again.

I will gladly help you pack for your relocation to Texas

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Originally Posted by beast556

We went to what a burger when we went to ft worth. Got food poisoning and ruined my vacation never again.

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If ya REALLY wanted a case of food poisoning, J. T. Garcias is/was the place. It is a Ft. Worth institution.

I prefer my food poisoning from Poncho?s. It?s kind of like Casa Bonita but without the entertainment.

If you want a great burger you have to start your own coals.

I wish Missouri had Good Times

My brother in law nearly rolled an SUV when we were visiting Oklahoma a couple years ago. He missed Whataburger and was so excited to see one that the near death experience was worth it to get it. I wasn't overly impressed with the burgher. I thought it was good, but not near-death good.

I always found them a bit dry. For chains, In-N-Out works for me, double double animal style. But growing up in OK I was spoiled by independant burger joints and bar burgers. One of the best I ever had was in a redneck dive, cooked in the back room on an electric skillet. And grilled onions are a MUST in Oklahoma!

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Originally Posted by ray1970

I prefer my food poisoning from Poncho?s. It?s kind of like Casa Bonita but without the entertainment.

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Poncho's = quantity, not quality. Their sopapillas were probably their only redeeming quality.

I have never understood the hoopla about a hamburger or the restaurant that makes it.

It seems to be yet another thing that falls under the, "Is it popular because people like it, or do people like it because it's popular?" conundrum.

Last time I went to a What-a-Burger, the only "good" item I remember was that they still deep-fried their apple pies, not sure if that is still the case though.

Burgers seemed to be bout normal for fast food fare

I hear like most things in life, What-a-Burger isn't what it used to be. They were my favorite fast food burger joint when I lived in TX almost 30 years ago.

https://youtu.be/JzwcOp5ne6o

I've had some AMAZING burgers at various times through the years, but never from a chain place. I don't recall the last time I bit into a burger and thought "Wow, that's fantastic".

I'm "meh" on In-&-Out. I've had them in Santa Barbara, L.A., Utah and now in CO and every time they were "meh". Never had Whataburger but now that they're in the Springs, one day I'll try 'em.

I also miss a really good pizza. Tried many places here in CO and they're "meh" too. Hell, even pizza in/around Boston and in Brooklyn were okay, but nothing to rave about. I miss Godfathers pizza back in MO (I think they closed all of their MO locations too though; so sad).

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Originally Posted by theGinsue

I've had some AMAZING burgers at various times through the years...

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Describe them. What makes a burger earn capital letters amazing? I was in the restaurant business for many years. I still have an interest in what makes food stand out.

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Originally Posted by Gman

Poncho's = quantity, not quality. Their sopapillas were probably their only redeeming quality.

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Ate there as a kid. We liked El Chicos better.

Found "good" pizza right before I left CO. There is a great Italian restaurant on S. Broadway and W. Hampden Ave., north of Hwy 285. The Gallo Super Club is my goto for pizza in Denver.

My new hometown of Anna Tx has 4 fast-food burger chains. We've got McDs, Whataburger, Sonic, and Carls Jr. (The Carls is connected with a truck stop and open 24/7.)

Today I had my first Whataburger since moving down here. Thought it was ok, nothing too special. Better than McD's, BK, Wendys, etc. But not as good as Braums, which is my new go-to for a burger, but I have to drive one town north or south to get to one.

Way back when I was in my early twenties, I lived in Dana Point CA, and really loved In-and-Out. But of course I'd get take out, and eat on the beach, so I'm guessing that made anything better.

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Originally Posted by DenverGP

My new hometown of Anna Tx has 4 fast-food burger chains. We've got McDs, Whataburger, Sonic, and Carls Jr. (The Carls is connected with a truck stop and open 24/7.)

Today I had my first Whataburger since moving down here. Thought it was ok, nothing too special. Better than McD's, BK, Wendys, etc. But not as good as Braums, which is my new go-to for a burger, but I have to drive one town north or south to get to one.

Way back when I was in my early twenties, I lived in Dana Point CA, and really loved In-and-Out. But of course I'd get take out, and eat on the beach, so I'm guessing that made anything better.

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If I lived there, I'd go broke in the Melissa Buc-ees.

The whataburger patty melt is my go-to.

I'll be down the road from you next week, chowing down on decent food. My brother-in-law is a pastor in Gordonville

I liked hitting the drive through at Braum's. Could pick up some cookies and a gallon of milk while I was at it. [Coffee]

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Originally Posted by 00tec

If I lived there, I'd go broke in the Melissa Buc-ees.

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Was running late tonight getting home, wife out of town so I needed a quick and easy dinner. A couple pulled pork sandwiches and a banana pudding from that Buc-ees did the job nicely.

Wha-wha-wha....banana pudding??? Say it ain't so!

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Originally Posted by rondog

Wha-wha-wha....banana pudding??? Say it ain't so!

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Buc-ees doesn't seem to have it every time I go in, but I manage to catch it at least once a week. Real chunks of banana and nilla wafers in there. I'm up about 5lbs since moving down here. Hopefully the hot summers will sweat the weight off.

So far my favorite BBQ joint down here is Hutchins... absolutely the best sliced brisket I've had any where / any time. And just to top things off, you get all you can eat banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert.

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Originally Posted by DenverGP

Buc-ees doesn't seem to have it every time I go in, but I manage to catch it at least once a week. Real chunks of banana and nilla wafers in there. I'm up about 5lbs since moving down here. Hopefully the hot summers will sweat the weight off.

So far my favorite BBQ joint down here is Hutchins... absolutely the best sliced brisket I've had any where / any time. And just to top things off, you get all you can eat banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert.

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Tha hell?

On the menu in the next 4 days then.
My belt thanks you

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Originally Posted by DenverGP

Buc-ees doesn't seem to have it every time I go in, but I manage to catch it at least once a week. Real chunks of banana and nilla wafers in there. I'm up about 5lbs since moving down here. Hopefully the hot summers will sweat the weight off.

So far my favorite BBQ joint down here is Hutchins... absolutely the best sliced brisket I've had any where / any time. And just to top things off, you get all you can eat banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert.

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Naw - naw - - - Hell naw! I cain't within' a 100 miles of the place.....

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Originally Posted by rondog

Naw - naw - - - Hell naw! I cain't within' a 100 miles of the place.....

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Give it a year or 2. One going up near scheels north