Casa Rod was the bomb. Kind of like Jesse's before there was a Jesse's. Great service and a very loyal customer base. Sounds like all that is gone now.
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I miss Los Norteños…
Hermanos Marquez (formerly Mi Pueblito) is my go-to in Bryan/College Station now.Hornbeck said:
I miss Los Norteños…
And shoutout to Robertson County, but Sargento's in Franklin is a very solid establishment with consistently good food and service.
Ours too. Closest cheese enchiladas to norte
Now now, that's a bit unfair. We are also saturated with burger places!BucketofBalls99 said:tinybutmighty said:
Taco Crave in Downtown Bryan is always consistent and fresh. They get my vote!
We LOVE Taco Crave!!
Unfortunately the way the economy is going, it's tough for people to get out and pay these prices regularly. As a results, it has to be getting tougher for these places to keep lights on.
Also, couple that with the fact we are saturated with chicken and Mexican food places, it gets a bit boring after a while. I'm sure the Bubba's 33 will probably do just fine since it is something different and offers more variety, but it is an interesting location. But only time will tell.
RIP Gina's
We will never visit this restaurant at that price point. Nor do I want to dress up for dinner.Hornbeck said:
De Baca Steakhouse:
$250 for a dinner with the wife is going to be pricey.
We might go once, but I'm going to wait until they get all the kinks worked out. If I'm dropping that kind of coin, I want a perfect experience. Anything less will drop them out of contention permanently.
Another vote for the Boudin kolache at Karma!
And thanks for the info on Blu Fin. I really liked that place, but honestly, I want a glass of wine when I eat sushi. That was keeping me from going cause I know the new owners apparently stopped serving alcohol
And thanks for the info on Blu Fin. I really liked that place, but honestly, I want a glass of wine when I eat sushi. That was keeping me from going cause I know the new owners apparently stopped serving alcohol
I'll have to try the boudin kolache at Karma. I love the one at Stella donuts on WJB.
trouble said:
I'll have to try the boudin kolache at Karma. I love the one at Stella donuts on WJB.
+1 from me.
The sausage gravy, brisket, and butter chicken (yes, Indian) ones are also good.
I probably wouldn't get the butter chicken one again, BUT I did have it reheated the next day. I do like their sausage ones as well. I had the sausage gravy but don't really remember. I tried the hamburger one - I would have preferred it more be like taco meat and cheese rather than actual hamburger pieces cut up, but it was still decent. Boudin is still where its at.Hornbeck said:trouble said:
I'll have to try the boudin kolache at Karma. I love the one at Stella donuts on WJB.
+1 from me.
The sausage gravy, brisket, and butter chicken (yes, Indian) ones are also good.
Is Bubbie's still open?
JMac03 said:
Another vote for the Boudin kolache at Karma!
And thanks for the info on Blu Fin. I really liked that place, but honestly, I want a glass of wine when I eat sushi. That was keeping me from going cause I know the new owners apparently stopped serving alcohol
Sushi Masa (Texas Ave where Luby's used to be) has wine, in case you have not tried it. Food was ok but it's been so long since I was there, I can't comment on the prices.
NoOnlyForNow said:
Is Bubbie's still open?
Go by on a Saturday afternoon and Sushi Masa is slammed to the point that Jacob's Well and Curious Collections have to put out signs reserving the parking in front of their stores for their own customers.
Must be some kind of magical happy hour at the sushi place.
Must be some kind of magical happy hour at the sushi place.
OnlyForNow said:
Is Bubbie's still open?
Owners closed to help take care of family I believe.
Thanks! We have been a few times. I do like their food. I actually loved the ambience of Blu Fin and it was much closer to where I live (South CS). But yes I do go to SM!BlueMiles said:JMac03 said:
Another vote for the Boudin kolache at Karma!
And thanks for the info on Blu Fin. I really liked that place, but honestly, I want a glass of wine when I eat sushi. That was keeping me from going cause I know the new owners apparently stopped serving alcohol
Sushi Masa (Texas Ave where Luby's used to be) has wine, in case you have not tried it. Food was ok but it's been so long since I was there, I can't comment on the prices.
Yes, you could easily spend $250, but you could easily spend half that for two people, as well.dubi said:We will never visit this restaurant at that price point. Nor do I want to dress up for dinner.Hornbeck said:
De Baca Steakhouse:
$250 for a dinner with the wife is going to be pricey.
How much for just 1 rib?!!?Average Joe said:Yes, you could easily spend $250, but you could easily spend half that for two people, as well.dubi said:We will never visit this restaurant at that price point. Nor do I want to dress up for dinner.Hornbeck said:
De Baca Steakhouse:
$250 for a dinner with the wife is going to be pricey.
91_Aggie said:
How much for just 1 rib?!!?
Can you break a hundred?
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How 'bout for a dime you just pour some in my hand?
Burger Mojo has kind of lost me. In addition to being much more difficult to access, it's gotten even more expensive--outpacing inflation (it was always a premium option) but it's not open 24 hours anymore, which I initially loved because I worked late nights, I guess everyone will have to go to that excuse of a Whataburger there on Southwest Parkway.
Oishi in Jones Crossing has a full bar and really fresh good sushiJMac03 said:Thanks! We have been a few times. I do like their food. I actually loved the ambience of Blu Fin and it was much closer to where I live (South CS). But yes I do go to SM!BlueMiles said:JMac03 said:
Another vote for the Boudin kolache at Karma!
And thanks for the info on Blu Fin. I really liked that place, but honestly, I want a glass of wine when I eat sushi. That was keeping me from going cause I know the new owners apparently stopped serving alcohol
Sushi Masa (Texas Ave where Luby's used to be) has wine, in case you have not tried it. Food was ok but it's been so long since I was there, I can't comment on the prices.
maroon barchetta said:
How 'bout for a dime you just pour some in my hand?
I thought it was a nickel?
Inflation.
Yeah we wanted the 24 hr to work but the economics dictated that we switch to 10:30am-3:30am and it ended up being a good move for us. 3:30am-10am didn't support it.
Since we have bigger patties and higher quality ingredients we will always be priced a little higher than whataburger, but we are a much better value. Martins roll, CAB beef, 6 oz patty on a four inch bun vs a thin 4oz patty on a 5 inch at Whataburger. It's just not apples to apples.
I actually wish we kept up with inflation lol. We'd make more margin.
Since we have bigger patties and higher quality ingredients we will always be priced a little higher than whataburger, but we are a much better value. Martins roll, CAB beef, 6 oz patty on a four inch bun vs a thin 4oz patty on a 5 inch at Whataburger. It's just not apples to apples.
I actually wish we kept up with inflation lol. We'd make more margin.
Hornbeck said:maroon barchetta said:
How 'bout for a dime you just pour some in my hand?
I thought it was a nickel?
Inflation.
I just looked it up to be sure but won't post the link since humor is not appreciated here.
"**** the cup, how you pour it in my hand for a dime?"
FlyRod said:
I miss the accuracy of his predictions:
"Fowl Digits is going to dramatically change the face of dining in BCS!"
I remember how hard Fowl Digits advertised and they clearly wanted to be a chain of some sort but they were markedly more expensive than their competitors they wedged themselves between, weren't that good, and had nothing really good, interesting, or unique going for them. Maybe if they came up with some good sauces, or had saucy waitresses, then maybe things would've been better; at the end of the day it was just a mediocre sports bar.
I think their biggest mistake (and other local places succumbed to this too) was that they glommed all over him as if he was legit PR (vs a warning sign to stay away).
His endorsements likely played a role in doing in some otherwise perfectly fine places.
His endorsements likely played a role in doing in some otherwise perfectly fine places.
Lotss of people, including me, didn't want to go back to the counter and wait in line to get another beer. Table service may have really helped them.PS3D said:FlyRod said:
I miss the accuracy of his predictions:
"Fowl Digits is going to dramatically change the face of dining in BCS!"
I remember how hard Fowl Digits advertised and they clearly wanted to be a chain of some sort but they were markedly more expensive than their competitors they wedged themselves between, weren't that good, and had nothing really good, interesting, or unique going for them. Maybe if they came up with some good sauces, or had saucy waitresses, then maybe things would've been better; at the end of the day it was just a mediocre sports bar.
The name was unique, but i don't think it really didn't help their marketing. I would read the sign on the building and sniff a little to see if there was any foul smell.
Went back to Fish Daddy's for the first time in years. Had a really good mahi topped with Atchafalaya mix ($19 + 6 for the topping). The fish and the red beans and rice were great, spicier than I expected which is a good thing. The corn side was meh, needed some spice on it or something. The Rev's marg was good as well.
Overall a good seafood option that won't break the bank.
Overall a good seafood option that won't break the bank.
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Did they change their recipes? last time we went it definitely felt like it was an "old person" restaurant. Everything was so bland. but that was a year ago.KidDoc said:
Went back to Fish Daddy's for the first time in years. Had a really good mahi topped with Atchafalaya mix ($19 + 6 for the topping). The fish and the red beans and rice were great, spicier than I expected which is a good thing. The corn side was meh, needed some spice on it or something. The Rev's marg was good as well.
Overall a good seafood option that won't break the bank.
We've had several good experiences there recently as well.
No idea but I had some face sweats going with the sauce + red beans and rice! The side veggies were very bland but the protein was great.
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FlyRod said:
I think their biggest mistake (and other local places succumbed to this too) was that they glommed all over him as if he was legit PR (vs a warning sign to stay away).
His endorsements likely played a role in doing in some otherwise perfectly fine places.
Maybe, but Jimmy John's still lives on...(I'm sure you know why that's important in the Greg D saga)...and Fowl Digits didn't need Greg's "help" to stay in business or not. Heck, I'm pretty sure they sponsored a TexAgs board at one time.