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Chummin

Apr 2 2008, 03:54 PM

QUOTE (MWBbanshee @ Apr 2 2008, 02:02 PM)

Best Hot Wings-----Native New Yorker no ......Long Wongs not any more -----------Try Teakwoods the Original location on Ray and Day. these are the people who used to own Long Wongs in Tempe the same place that Native ripped off but hasn't quite got right. Would not recomend anything hotter than hot your bunghollio will thank you.

And if you put any place in California as a better place you just don't know wings.

As much as I hate agreeing with you I cant this time. I am still a new yorker fan - but will try the teakwoods place next time I head into town. Problem is, Im always on the NW side.

CA doesnt have crap for hot wings. I've called and asked all the effs and they would swear they were the hottest wings and it was never anything more then BBQ sauce and tobasco.. UGH..

While in Alaska I asked the cook about the wings. he said if they werent hot enough I got them for free - I ended up paying double.. it was a hole place in the middle of no where - but Id give plenty to get those down here..

Thanks -

Shelvis

Apr 2 2008, 06:04 PM

QUOTE (MGM/FRP @ Apr 2 2008, 02:23 PM)

QUOTE (WLD-OTZ @ Apr 2 2008, 12:04 PM)

Sweet Tea... I understand that is not tea with sugar in it, so WTF is it really????

It's a southern thing, I had it in Texas, and I was hooked. I think it's corn surup or something like that.

I have vacationed in the south 5 times now and LOOOOOOOOVE the sweet tea! I try and make it at home and it just ain't the same!!!

Boiled peanuts are also off the hook too.....YUMMMMMMMY!!

cjs951

Apr 2 2008, 06:05 PM

Carnitas Express off of Newport Rd. in Menifee. Great little mexican restaurant, they have a wide variety of things, so far all them are good too. They have HUGE burritos that are delicious! We have been going there for 3 or more years. I give them an A++. There is another Carnitas Express in Murrieta also, but not sure where at.

berts-ltr450

Apr 2 2008, 06:16 PM

Wabi Sabi in Rancho Cucamonga. Had lunch there today, it was awesome and half the price of dinner

DesertChick

Apr 2 2008, 06:23 PM

Crackerbarrel in Yuma
They have good dinner and breakfast
You get a ton a food for the money
Not to bad of a drive from gordons wells…

Daddy's Girl

Apr 30 2008, 06:21 PM

King Taco! All over ELA and thereabouts. There's even one at the Speedway. Good stuff! Can't go to the big one off of the 60/710 in the middle of the night on weekends without waiting in line!

P.S. Hey, Crusty--they started off as a taco (actually a converted ice cream) truck!

JDMeister

May 9 2008, 07:43 AM

Eat at Joes, Redondo Beach.. "Mad Dog Omelet".

Daddy's Girl

May 15 2008, 12:41 PM

P.H. Woods, Moreno Valley. Killer BBQ, great happy hour! (late night, even!!)

TheWrenchWench

May 18 2008, 11:29 AM

Anyone else go to this site? Chowhound I love their bulletin board for advice on great places to eat. Give it a shot!

DURAMAXYFZ

May 19 2008, 04:06 PM

QUOTE (TheComputerGuy @ Apr 2 2008, 02:11 PM)

QUOTE (OCPUNK @ Apr 2 2008, 10:16 AM)

George's Hamburgers in Fullerton, CA

Best Pastrami's 3.75 compared to the hat 7 and 9 dollars. what a rip off.

If you like taquitos they have good spicy guacamole taquitos.

If order fries be prepared for a lot of fries. You get a big bag to begin with, then they Add another scoop to the bag.

Chili burgers are better than any I have ever had.

If you are ever in Fullerton you need to stop in and try them. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

George's is the BOMB DIGGITY

Rainforest cafe in Santa Ana- kinda neat to walk thru, but the food and service sucks, and is mucho expensive.
They if you go as a big group they charge you 17 percent gratuity even if the suck at there job...
Next time, I'll just go to the ZOO.

Clubhouse in Santa Ana- The Lobster Bisque soup rocks with the sourdough bread... Yum Yum...

Taco Joe's in Norwalk, the best joint around even better then Georges, Chilli Cheese fries are awesome, Ground beef tacos, hot sauce, yum. To bad they redevoleped that area and closed it down

. - on a side note also why sand buggy supply had to move

Change isn't always good....

Paradise Burger in Bellflower - Good food Decent prices - fast food

Volcano Burger in Los Alamitos - Good Fries if asked crispy - Good Zuchinni - Good Greek Gyro Dinner

Paul's Place in Buena Park - Awesome Chicken Asada Burrito

White Castles in Many places but not in cali

, 20 sack is the shizzil

where at?mmm tacos

DJTHUNDER

May 20 2008, 08:13 AM

The Members have spoken:

LA/South Bay - I 4th or 5th the motions

As JD said - Eat at Joe's/Redondo Beach for Breakfast or Lunch is good grinds - you gotta try it.
To add to that and probably appropritate for JD is: Fat Face Fenner's Faloon - one of the best cheese burgers and cold beer you'll ever have.

Giulano's sandwiches are good, not great but good: Torrance/Gardena/Redondo Beach

Burnt Tortilla in Gardena on Artesia just before the 91 begins is great.

I saw a here here for LOMELI'S, I second that in a heart beat, Mr. Lomeli tears it up - very good pasta, pizza and antipasta - been going there for over 20 years and............never had a bad meal.

A little higher on the 405, if you have never been there: Tito's Tacos in Culver City -- LA Landmark, tacos, chips and guac, red meat burrito rock - FYI cash only, been going there for over 35 years and.......never had a bad meal. Taco shop style dining.

If your adventurous - make a run to the hood (Beverly and Rampart) --- recommend a "day run".....Tommy's Burgers!!
I don't have to tell you, you should know how good it is.

All the above are reasonable in price and I have never seen less than an "A" grade

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Outta LA

way down South to SD

I gotta try that Gus' place now for that Pastrami. My notable mentions:

Sombrero's Taco Shop - Mission Gorge, cheap, clean and good. Kick a$$ tacos, Carne Asada burritos, etc. -- it's all good.

Bully's East - Mission Valley, pricey (not Ruth Kris pricey), great steaks, prime rib, fish, great calmari and nice

--- drinks. They have a Del Mar and La Jolla location, I prefer the Mission Valley location, different ownership. The owners of Old Town Mexican Cafe also own Bully's East - they know how to treat the customer.

Old Town Mexican Cafe - awesome moderately priced, love the homemade tortillas right on the spot.

Hodad's (Ocean Beach) - they'll make you bacon cheeseburger that will shave 2 years off your life, but man is it good. "Old Guys" double your chlorestrol pills!!!!!

Filippi's Pizza Grotto - everything is really good - I am partial to the Pacific Beach location: antipasta, any pasta dish, pizza --- the italian subs with a side of italian dressing are unreal - these sandwiches make Giulano's sandwiches taste like you're eating Lunchables!

The Broken Yolk - a mirror of Eat at Joe's/Redondo Beach but a bit more polished - nice peeps, great breakfast joint, located in Pacific Beach, reasonably priced.

Hooter's (Mission Beach) - you know what they serve. I like this location, it is on the second floor and you have an awesome view of the ocean with a cool breeze flowing thru the joint and of course.... California Girls serving Tall Cool Ones!!!

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That's my two centavos for now.

I'll add some more areas later.

Enjoy...................................

POWDER

May 20 2008, 08:33 AM

jolly farms bbq in fontana all home made

Wheelie Bar

May 20 2008, 08:40 AM

Wings and Things 4 Life!!!

DURAMAXYFZ

May 20 2008, 08:57 AM

I drive past there every day (on Rosecrans?) I think they tore Taco Joe's down.

Hero

May 20 2008, 09:03 AM

QUOTE (DURAMAXYFZ @ May 19 2008, 05:06 PM)

QUOTE (TheComputerGuy @ Apr 2 2008, 02:11 PM)

QUOTE (OCPUNK @ Apr 2 2008, 10:16 AM)

George's Hamburgers in Fullerton, CA

Best Pastrami's 3.75 compared to the hat 7 and 9 dollars. what a rip off.

If you like taquitos they have good spicy guacamole taquitos.

If order fries be prepared for a lot of fries. You get a big bag to begin with, then they Add another scoop to the bag.

Chili burgers are better than any I have ever had.

If you are ever in Fullerton you need to stop in and try them. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

George's is the BOMB DIGGITY

Rainforest cafe in Santa Ana- kinda neat to walk thru, but the food and service sucks, and is mucho expensive.
They if you go as a big group they charge you 17 percent gratuity even if the suck at there job...
Next time, I'll just go to the ZOO.

Clubhouse in Santa Ana- The Lobster Bisque soup rocks with the sourdough bread... Yum Yum...

Taco Joe's in Norwalk, the best joint around even better then Georges, Chilli Cheese fries are awesome, Ground beef tacos, hot sauce, yum. To bad they redevoleped that area and closed it down . - on a side note also why sand buggy supply had to move Change isn't always good....
Paradise Burger in Bellflower - Good food Decent prices - fast food

Volcano Burger in Los Alamitos - Good Fries if asked crispy - Good Zuchinni - Good Greek Gyro Dinner

Paul's Place in Buena Park - Awesome Chicken Asada Burrito

White Castles in Many places but not in cali

, 20 sack is the shizzil

where at?mmm tacos

Your a day late and a dollar short, best ground beef taco's I have ever had.
I would pay 100.00 bucks to have a large order of their chilli cheese fries and three 99 cent tacos.....

Mrs. Bear Down

May 20 2008, 09:46 AM

Shogun Teppan Steak in Pasadena/La Verne/Corona!!
Best Teppan hands down!
Been to them alll trust me!!!

2nd vote for Boca Del Rio in La Puente!!

Outback's "outback style prime rib"

Red Lobsters- Cajun Chicken pasta and thier buscuits!! YUMM!!

Marios Tacos in Whittier!! TO DIE FOR!!!

ED's Deli for sammiches in Lake Havasu!!

DJTHUNDER

May 20 2008, 10:38 AM

Mrs. BD

Does "Mudsharks" still make a great pizza and salad in Havasu???

We use to hit that place up and Max and Ma's, we heard Max and Ma's closed their doors.

Also, we use to stop by "Juicy's" for breakfast in Havasu.

Good times ---

cjs951

Jun 13 2008, 09:22 PM

Thought i would add, Portillos in Moreno Valley. im not sure if its called Portillos or Portillos Hot Dogs. Either way, everything is great! It just opened up not to long ago. They have lots of different things from hot dogs to hamburgers to sandwichs and more. Awesome chili too. Its over by the new Winco.

ONE-A-DAY

Jun 13 2008, 11:42 PM

Christines (i think) in Westmoreland........amazing mexican food for your trip home or call ahead and order a buttload of tamales to take out to G.

Derwud

Jun 15 2008, 06:35 PM

QUOTE (cjs951 @ Jun 13 2008, 10:22 PM)

Thought i would add, Portillos in Moreno Valley. im not sure if its called Portillos or Portillos Hot Dogs. Either way, everything is great! It just opened up not to long ago. They have lots of different things from hot dogs to hamburgers to sandwichs and more. Awesome chili too. Its over by the new Winco.

Portillo's is the shit!!!! I use to eat there all the time when I was in Chicago. Now, I go to the one in B.P. every 3 months or so....

Crusty

Jun 16 2008, 07:45 AM

QUOTE (MYLF @ Apr 30 2008, 07:21 PM)

King Taco! All over ELA and thereabouts. There's even one at the Speedway. Good stuff! Can't go to the big one off of the 60/710 in the middle of the night on weekends without waiting in line!

P.S. Hey, Crusty--they started off as a taco (actually a converted ice cream) truck!

Grew up on that place.

Duneroller

Jun 16 2008, 09:00 AM

QUOTE (cjs951 @ Apr 2 2008, 07:05 PM)

Carnitas Express off of Newport Rd. in Menifee. Great little mexican restaurant, they have a wide variety of things, so far all them are good too. They have HUGE burritos that are delicious! We have been going there for 3 or more years. I give them an A++. There is another Carnitas Express in Murrieta also, but not sure where at.

That place is grub. We live right down the street from it.

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ May 20 2008, 10:46 AM)

Shogun Teppan Steak in Pasadena/La Verne/Corona!!
Best Teppan hands down!
Been to them alll trust me!!!
...

Shogun is grub too.

Lucille's BBQ - Rancho Cucamonga

Very good Southern BBQ, though a little on the spendy side. All meat is smoked in a smoker in the middle of the restaurant. Excellent mashed sweet potatoes, and great biscuits. Live blues on Friday and Saturday nights.

Caddyman

Jun 16 2008, 10:10 AM

QUOTE (Wheelie Bar @ May 20 2008, 09:40 AM)

Wings and Things 4 Life!!!

Ageed, the best wings I have ever had!!!

POWDER

Jun 16 2008, 10:18 AM

ok is it lunch time yet

Caddyman

Jun 16 2008, 10:43 AM

QUOTE (POWDER @ Jun 16 2008, 11:18 AM)

ok is it lunch time yet

I know and I'm starving too, have no idea where I'm going either

Bouncertime

Sep 10 2008, 08:47 PM

QUOTE (caddyman @ Jun 16 2008, 11:10 AM)

QUOTE (Wheelie Bar @ May 20 2008, 09:40 AM)

Wings and Things 4 Life!!!

Ageed, the best wings I have ever had!!!

I used to agree, until I had wings in at Native New Yorker in Mesa, AZ. Now Wings and Things sucks.

Dunesurfer

Nov 10 2008, 09:19 PM

Carmela's italian food in san marcos
Franks for philly cheesesteak sandwiches also in san marcos
Rock and Jenny's for killer sandwiches in escondido

sand4fun

Jan 21 2009, 04:43 PM

QUOTE (WLD-OTZ @ Apr 2 2008, 09:50 AM)

Macaroni Grill- get their 'Simply Salmon' entree, it is a grilled salmon steak, no nonsense, and aspergrass that is grilled with some kind of oil on it, best meal on the menu in my opinion.. their ministroni soup used to be good, but it has been removed from the menu. their taramisu (sp) is bleeechhh!

The Mentone steak house- Great food, decent portions, smartypants waitresses, loved the place!

Slim Piggins Bbq(redlands)- Best corn bread I have had. BBQ is pretty tasty, but on the whole, an average place, not as good as they think they are.

Marie Calenders(Redlands)- Gordon Ramsey needs to go in there and light them up.. not every sauce or gravy needs wine in it. Honestly, it isn't always better that way.

Magik Wok- (redlands, by the 10/30 interchange) Some of the best hot and sour soup I have had.

Daves BBQ(Redlands)- cute place, average food, nice staff, forgettable, haven't been back since the first visit

The Jade Inn- Highland- Asian food, pretty good, the pine nut chicken is a very unusual dish, one of the more complex flavors I have ever experienced. All the food I have had there has been very fresh.

On The Border- Best beef Empanadas, ribs are great, just don't go on one if the times they have all-you-can-eat ribs, they cook them differently, no where near as good as when you oder them off the menu.

Olive Garden Ontario Mills- good food, I enjoyed it.

Hooters Ontario Mills- Any man that says he goes there for the food is a big fat liarspants! I had no idea you could screw up chicken wings as badly as they did!

Elephant Bar San Bernardino- Great place! interesting food, service not bad, unusual menu. Go early.

Just a start...

Any good or unusual restaurants you can recommend?

John

Rosa Marias or El Burrito both in Redlands.. Absolutely the best burritos around.. Hit one or the other up every other week and for sure after we get home from a G trip..

D.O.N.E.

Mar 31 2009, 03:16 PM

I'll throw in a few from Yuma

Kneaders - Right off the 8 in the Palms.....ooooh yummy. I once stared so hard at the dessert case I ended up bumping my face into the glass

Then laughed hysterically at myself whilst Tony pretended he didn't know me. ~$10 if you get a combo and dessert

Mustards - in Old Town - so cute, locally owned, food is fantastic. Tiramisu is the best I've ever had. Italian food but they don't have a liqour license yet. However Wine Cellar is down the street and you can BYOB ~$15-20 a plate if you go for the good stuff

Garden Cafe - also in Old Town. RaptorWild can attest to their yummy breakfast menu! ~$10-15

D.O.N.E.

Apr 9 2009, 12:57 PM

Alright - I got to share the love

Red Lobster has some freaking sweet lunch deals right now. I stopped going there because it's way overpriced for the quality of food - but they tempted me in with their $6.99 lunch deals. And it was good my friends.

Most of the 6.99 specials are shrimp - few dollars more and you can get about 1/2 of the fresh fish selection (lunch portion) and some other fish/shrimp plates. 1.99 gets you a side salad.

I went in and had 2 grilled shrimp skewers, salad, rice, veggies, and all those yummy cheese biscuits for about $9

RAPTOR PJ

Apr 9 2009, 01:04 PM

What about Mr. Gs??? Has some good home made tortillas in Yuma,az

Mrs. Bear Down

Apr 9 2009, 01:09 PM

QUOTE (D.O.N.E. @ Mar 31 2009, 04:16 PM)

I'll throw in a few from Yuma

Kneaders - Right off the 8 in the Palms.....ooooh yummy. I once stared so hard at the dessert case I ended up bumping my face into the glass Then laughed hysterically at myself whilst Tony pretended he didn't know me. ~$10 if you get a combo and dessert

I am literally crying laughing so hard!! I can totally picture that one!!!

Mrs. Bear Down

Apr 9 2009, 01:16 PM

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ May 20 2008, 10:46 AM)

Shogun Teppan Steak in Pasadena/La Verne/Corona!!
Best Teppan hands down!
Been to them alll trust me!!!

2nd vote for Boca Del Rio in La Puente!!

Outback's "outback style prime rib"

Red Lobsters- Cajun Chicken pasta and thier buscuits!! YUMM!!

Marios Tacos in Whittier!! TO DIE FOR!!!

ED's Deli for sammiches in Lake Havasu!!

One more!! PASADENA!! Wolf Burgers!!!

during the week your looking at an hour wait for the lunch crowd!!!!

D.O.N.E.

Apr 9 2009, 01:20 PM

QUOTE (RAPTOR PJ @ Apr 9 2009, 02:04 PM)

What about Mr. Gs??? Has some good home made tortillas in Yuma,az

Aaah - yes. Yummy breakfast burritos too! Not in love with their salsa though, way to watery.

La Fonda's is good but jacked up hours - I can never eat there unless it's the middle of a weekday

Mrs. Bear Down

Apr 9 2009, 01:21 PM

QUOTE (DJTHUNDER @ May 20 2008, 11:38 AM)

Mrs. BD

Does "Mudsharks" still make a great pizza and salad in Havasu???

We use to hit that place up and Max and Ma's, we heard Max and Ma's closed their doors.

Also, we use to stop by "Juicy's" for breakfast in Havasu.

Good times ---

OOPS a whole year later!!

but YES Mudsharks Brewery is still sooo verry good Pizza... I never go to the mudsharks just pizza parlor... I usually go to the brewery...

Yeah no more Max & Ma's...

Juicy's has moved like 3 times now...

Infidel Defiler

Apr 9 2009, 01:42 PM

just had luch at Don Jose in Riverside. Great Chili Colorado. The suace is fantastic

Mrs. Bear Down

Apr 9 2009, 01:51 PM

Infidel Don Jose's has the BEST brunch!! No food bar... order off the menu, and all you can drink champagne!!

I vote for the Carnitas Hash...

Bohica

Apr 9 2009, 01:56 PM

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ Apr 9 2009, 02:16 PM)

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ May 20 2008, 10:46 AM)

Shogun Teppan Steak in Pasadena/La Verne/Corona!!
Best Teppan hands down!
Been to them alll trust me!!!

2nd vote for Boca Del Rio in La Puente!!

Outback's "outback style prime rib"

Red Lobsters- Cajun Chicken pasta and thier buscuits!! YUMM!!

Marios Tacos in Whittier!! TO DIE FOR!!!

ED's Deli for sammiches in Lake Havasu!!

One more!! PASADENA!! Wolf Burgers!!!

during the week your looking at an hour wait for the lunch crowd!!!!

You'll be happy to know that they opended a Shoguns in Havasu. It's where Grillbillies used to be.

Infidel Defiler

Apr 9 2009, 01:59 PM

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ Apr 9 2009, 02:51 PM)

Infidel Don Jose's has the BEST brunch!! No food bar... order off the menu, and all you can drink champagne!!

I vote for the Carnitas Hash...

yep...........love the champagne brunches. problem for me is I love champagne.............And i can drink a shizz load of it. blows your whole sunday. you wake up in the late afternoon and say to yourself, what the hell happened ??

CGHitman

Apr 9 2009, 02:29 PM

QUOTE (Robbie @ Apr 2 2008, 09:44 AM)

Itallian Chain Restaurants:

Olive garden sucks, allmost entirely premade food that is microwaved.

Johnny Carinos is much better.
Buca de beppo and Macaroni grill are good too.

Johnny Carinos is out of business in Az for the most part.... Was better than OG.....

Derwud

Apr 9 2009, 06:57 PM

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ Apr 9 2009, 02:16 PM)

QUOTE (MRS. BEAR DOWN @ May 20 2008, 10:46 AM)

Shogun Teppan Steak in Pasadena/La Verne/Corona!!
Best Teppan hands down!
Been to them alll trust me!!!

2nd vote for Boca Del Rio in La Puente!!

Outback's "outback style prime rib"

Red Lobsters- Cajun Chicken pasta and thier buscuits!! YUMM!!

Marios Tacos in Whittier!! TO DIE FOR!!!

ED's Deli for sammiches in Lake Havasu!!

One more!! PASADENA!! Wolf Burgers!!!

during the week your looking at an hour wait for the lunch crowd!!!!

YUMMY!!!!!

charred1

Apr 9 2009, 07:04 PM

Las Cautras Milpas in Barrio Logan. Been around for about 60 years.

Antonelli's sandwich shop in the East County.

Hero

Jun 20 2009, 08:57 PM

Thai Nakorn - Best Thai food west of Bankok....

Esco

Jul 26 2010, 04:53 PM

http://www.jalapenogrillandcantina.com/menus/cantina.html

D.O.N.E.

Apr 13 2011, 11:15 AM

Oh I got some to add

last time I was in San Diego we ate at Tioli's Crazee Burger (I think it was in North Park?) Ok DON'T order the Santorini (it was a lamb/beef mix, didn't love it), but the Brie cheeseburger, and Crab burgers were stupendous!

Joe's BBQ in Gilbert, AZ YUM

Yuma - Jersey Burger, little truck S of the freeway on Fortuna behind the Fry's HOLY smokes this place is good. So yummy, and the owner is a real cool dude too. He gets all revved up about his latest changes in the recipes and I end up getting fed bits and pieces while I wait for him to finish my order

I love people that are that excited about food!
I also love his neighbor's taco truck - Tacos Durango. Delicious, I need to get back over there.
La Fonda's has got some yummy albondigas too.
Asian Star - real asian food in Yuma! I mean the kind of stuff you'd find over at your asian friend's mom's house (I miss her!). Not the stuff Jeannie Wah's and other places try to pass as asian food that is about as akin to asian food as Taco Bell is to real mexican food.