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In reply to MsDoubleD81 • 1:24p, 10/1/25
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MsDoubleD81 said:
Don't remember, I was just happy they had Coke!

so does this guy....weirdest interview I've ever seen. He was hopped up on something.

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7:01a, 10/2/25
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De Baca has done away with the brunch buffet and came up with a new menu. Prices seem very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.


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In reply to JMac03 • 8:29a, 10/2/25
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Looks good.

In line with this thread, the wife and I come in for OPAS shows from Fulshear. We always want to try new places before the shows.

What's y'alls first recommendation for us next week for Mrs. Doubtfire?

Remember, we're not on a super time crunch BUT we need to leave so we can park in the garage and get into Rudder by 7:15 at the latest. We normally get into town around 5:30.
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In reply to OnlyForNow • 8:42a, 10/2/25
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Marfa's

Their kitchen gets the food out fast. Yummy entrees and a nice drink selection.
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In reply to dubi • 8:43a, 10/2/25
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But don't get the shrimp and grits.
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In reply to JMac03 • 9:08a, 10/2/25
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JMac03 said:
De Baca has done away with the brunch buffet and came up with a new menu. Prices seem very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.



OH heck ya that looks great! The buffet was amazing but costly and I just don't eat large enough portions to justify a buffet.

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In reply to MsDoubleD81 • 9:28a, 10/2/25
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MsDoubleD81 said:
Just FYI, Costco now has Coke products at the pizza/hotdog counter instead of Pepsi!

Great! Let me know when they start offering fresh brewed ice tea, too.
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In reply to trouble • 3:44p, 10/2/25
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Disapointing?
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In reply to OnlyForNow • 4:19p, 10/2/25
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Quite. I know I'm picky about shrimp (I prefer them just barely cooked) but these were tough and rubbery. The consistency of the grits was thick and it just want very flavorful. Luckily, Mr takes pity on me and traded his CFS. That was delicious.
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In reply to JMac03 • 4:28p, 10/2/25
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JMac03 said:
De Baca has done away with the brunch buffet and came up with a new menu. Prices seem very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.



Is that every day or only on certain days?
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In reply to AggiePhil • 5:10p, 10/2/25
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AggiePhil said:
JMac03 said:
De Baca has done away with the brunch buffet and came up with a new menu. Prices seem very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.



Is that every day or only on certain days?


Sundays is that it said on the FB post. I can't find the post - I thought it was in the BCS Meals group but not seeing it.
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In reply to trouble • 8:57p, 10/2/25
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I wouldn't do it.

Insert the you chose poorly gif.
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9:00p, 10/2/25
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The de Baca brunch menu looks great and very reasonably priced.
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In reply to MyNameIsJeff • 9:14p, 10/2/25
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MyNameIsJeff said:
The de Baca brunch menu looks great and very reasonably priced.

Agree. Looks like we will finally go.
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In reply to OnlyForNow • 9:28p, 10/2/25
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I disliked it enough that I would have sent it back otherwise.

Also, I'm spoiled as hell.
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10:14p, 10/2/25
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We have had the shrimp and grits and the shrimp were cooked properly. The grits were a bit thick but still had good flavor.

Keep in mind I love the cheddar grits at Stella, so there is your reference.

The CFS is my go to anyway.

Will also be trying out the brunch at DeBaca. Still need to go for dinner.
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11:05a, 10/3/25
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The new busboys for Chicken Oil...

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In reply to TyHolden • 12:26p, 10/3/25
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Entirely too tall
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10:06a, 10/5/25
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Debaca brunch is 11a-2pm on Sunday's. I had to call them as I could not find the hours online.
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1:41p, 10/5/25
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Damn, very limited.
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4:46p, 10/5/25
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Mr Dubi and I went to brunch at Debaca at 11:30.

  • Service was fantastic.
  • Dining room had very few customers and we hoped that would increase after church let out. Sadly we left at 12:30 and it was still mostly empty.
  • We ordered off the brunch menu; food was very slow but was extremely good.
  • Mr Dubi had the prime rib and mushroom egg Benedict minus the English muffin. They did not have any GF substitute bread choice.
  • I had the Philly Cheese breakfast bowl.
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8:54p, 10/7/25
Friend and I did Chef Cao's tonight for takeout. Ordered off the New Products menu. Wow they have gotten better. Maybe competition jumped them up a bit? Was never that impressed with them in the past but now that Wokamole has closed they'll be our go-to Chinese takeout for the foreseeable future.
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In reply to FlyRod • 8:57p, 10/7/25
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How is it compared to tjins?
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8:59p, 10/7/25
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Wife and I enjoyed our trip to Marfa.

Ended up getting a few drinks, Texas Caviar appetizer, roasted Brussels, and the CFS.

All was great. The CFS was good but couldn't tell that there were pistachios used for the breading/crust. Was pretty much a regular CFS. Potatoes were great though.
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In reply to aggies4life • 9:10p, 10/7/25
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How is it compared to tjins?


Haven't tried TJins.
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In reply to FlyRod • 9:48p, 10/7/25
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Friend and I did Chef Cao's tonight for takeout. Ordered off the New Products menu. Wow they have gotten better. Maybe competition jumped them up a bit? Was never that impressed with them in the past but now that Wokamole has closed they'll be our go-to Chinese takeout for the foreseeable future.

We used to get carryout from the Arrington Rd store every few weeks. I always ordered the same thing - and I'm not sure it was ever made the same way twice in a row. The last time we tried it - which was probably 6 months ago - mine was so bad (ingredients tasted old) we haven't been back.
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10:33p, 10/7/25
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We get takeout from Chef Caos regularly without issues.
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In reply to JMac03 • 8:25a, 10/8/25
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JMac03 said:
We get takeout from Chef Caos regularly without issues.

Same here. It is annoying that the Tower Point location charges a few bucks more than the University dr location but it isn't worth the gas money for me to drive down there and back for the savings.

I am usually a big fan of spicy but I don't add extra spice to Caos. I did it once and man it was crazy hot, it just took over the entire flavor.
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In reply to OnlyForNow • 8:02p, 10/8/25
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OnlyForNow said:
Wife and I enjoyed our trip to Marfa.

Ended up getting a few drinks, Texas Caviar appetizer, roasted Brussels, and the CFS.

All was great. The CFS was good but couldn't tell that there were pistachios used for the breading/crust. Was pretty much a regular CFS. Potatoes were great though.


I advocated for Marfa CFS as the best in town a while back after several superb visits but it backfired on me with the jinx. I've had it twice in the last few months and it was pretty good but nothing special. I hope they aren't going down the typical restaurant path of evolving excellent into mediocre with small incremental shortcuts they figure no one will notice.
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8:25p, 10/8/25
Tried Don Chente tonight.

Salsa was as others on this thread described. Very much a tomato taste.

The rice was…weird? I don't know what seasoning they are going for but it's not something I'll eat again.

I had a breakfast dish and it was good but it's hard to screw up breakfast. Tortillas were good. Chips were good. Refried beans were average.

Restaurant was clean. Price was reasonable. Full house tonight in the dining room.

Overall, it was just above average. I'll try a dinner or lunch entree in the future. Nothing tonight turned me away or made me think "this place is in my regular rotation".
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 8:56p, 10/8/25
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I went this week. My food was decent. Agree rice was odd - really no flavor. I didn't have any issues with the sauce but it wasn't great.

I got a marg (wine based). While it tasted fine, they just aren't my fave. I only drank half.
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In reply to ElephantRider • 9:03p, 10/8/25
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ElephantRider said:
TwoTimeAg said:
Has Whataburger just given up in College Station? Good and customer service is terrible, and no one seems to care. Wellborn has had issues forever, but now all locations have major quality issues


Rock Prairie is the only local one I'll go to, and even then it's not very often.

**** private equity (and I say that as an employee of a company currently being driven into the ground by it)


Well, looks like the RP location has gone down with all the others. Horrible experience tonight
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 11:03p, 10/8/25
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My favorite dish at Don Chente is the quesabirria tacos. I know other places have them but I think Don Chente has the best in town. For other dishes I prefer other places from what I have tried
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In reply to Boozer92 • 8:18a, 10/9/25
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I need to try these. My current favorite is Sargento;s in Franklin. Runner ups Tacobar and Casa Monarca.
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12:22p, 10/9/25
The best queso birria tacos I've had are from that kind of sketchy looking little joint on Main St Bryan…San Luis maybe? They were really good.
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