I’m A Size 35 After Lunch
That’s what happened after my lunch today.
Ain’t no shame in my game.
Chipotle made my belly shine.
What’s your Pop That Top Button mid day lunch spot?
Los
[Give your city and location so I know where to go when I come visit you]
RAIN IT DOWN
Down here in Sunnyside, GA (Just south of Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton) we have the phenomenal Southern Pit BBQ.
All you can eat pulled pork BBQ. Good gracious it is amazing.
Calhouns on the River…..Knoxville TN, the BEST Baby Back BBQ Ribs you have ever put in your mouth! Mmmmmm, that sounds good….I’ll have that.
Flying Burrito in Fayetteville, AR is where I THROW DOWN.
La Vargas Cafe – Cocoa Beach, Florida. Owner is 100% Cuban, and his wife is 100% Mexican. Que Sabroso! There ain’t no stoppin’ the button poppin’
I also like Chipotle, but for local fare… I’ve gotta go with Armandos Mexican Restaurant (Detroit, MI) on West Vernor. Tamales, burritos, a mountain of beans and rice, and some flan is perfect.
Tulsa, OK – I eat way too much at Taco Bueno everytime I go there…good fast food Mexican…
PoPo’s Mexican Restaurant in Phoenix, AZ. It’s so good you’ll need to bring along a pair of 36’s!
Is it pronounced CHI-POT-LAY or CHI-POLT-AYE or CHI-POLT-LAY? I’m from Panama CIty FL and I have heard it pronounced in all of those different ways.
Doner Kabob–Kaiserslautern, Germany
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Best lamb sandwiches on some strange kind of pita bread that you’ll ever eat. I ate there every day for 17 days straight when we first got here. Be sure to stop by next time you’re in town
Callahan’s Pub in Lenexa, KS. Best chicken fingers… EVER. and i would know.
Rusan’s Lunch Buffet
Shanghai Sushi in Nashville. They don’t use seaweed. It’s DELICIOUS. But I am stuffed.
my buttons popped today when i ate chicken kitchen. i had the mexican wrapito. it’s way bigger than a chipotle burrito and has more meat and rice. however, shortly after the button popping experience i got a stomach ache.
Chao De Boi when I lived in Roswell. A Brazilian steakhouse is guaranteed to break the top button.
Nuevo Laredo. Atlanta, GA.
oh man, where to begin.
Gordo’s Cuban Cafe here in Tallahassee, Florida. I love their burger. Don’t hate, I understand it’s a Cuban joint. I’m Puerto Rican, I get the food, but that burger is ridic.
“something good” restaurant.
very good food. very good prices. not so very creative name.
marion, oh. ya heard?
Va Beach, VA- D.W.’s Mongolian BBQ. It’s all you can eat and rocks my socks off.
The Den Chili Parlor – Springfield, IL…but Chipotle is a close second!
Oh yeah, when I lived in New Orleans, I used to constantly go to the Camellia Grill. I miss that place.
my favorite lunch place is just outside of Seattle at Yummy Teriyaki (that is the real name) On monday’s you gotta go with the special, Spicy Chicken and Gyoza, but if you are out on a Wednesday or Thursday the special Sweet and Sour chicken will make you punch your uncle right in the teeth. It’s that good.
I loooooooove Chipotle. Wish they had one here.
Come to Alma, AR for Sargent’s BBQ.
I’m buyin.
Madras Cafe in Ft. Lauderdale. It’s all about the all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet. Best Indian food in town.
Naples, FL (Southwest Florida)
Tijuana Flats.
Chicken Chimichanga with queso
Cookie Dough chimichanga for desert.
Well, my husband and I just moved to Wake Forest, NC. It’s a SMALL town…but the gem that brightens up my day is this little spot called The Well. The food is delicious and if you’re into coffee (I’m not, but maybe you are) they have alllll kinds of stuff…they could give Starbuck’s a run for their money.
The coolest thing about this friendly little restaurant is that it converts into a church on Sundays. Pretty cool.
Super Jumbo Buffet – Mattoon, IL
It used to be Francos in Old town Clovis (CA). But they closed, so maybe any Teppan Yaki place now! It’s so good I can’t stop eating it!
Liege
Scotty Brewhouse, on Ball State University’s campus.
Ironically enough, it takes me to a size 35 as well.
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Big Daves BBQ in Longview, TX – they have this thing called the “Big Dave” plate that weighs about 5 pounds. Imagine frito pie with chopped brisket, chopped smoked sausage, beans, bbq sauce, pickles, onions, and jalepenos. If that isn’t enough, they have “baked potato salad” that is complete with sour cream, chives, and bacon. You get two sides, so go with the homemade macaroni and cheese, and make sure the paramedics are on stand-by with a cart to carry your button-popped, zipper-ripped self out of there.
I could bust my belt anywhere, but if I was picky.
ATL. Maggianos-family style…find someone with a discount card of course…
Or Puerto Rico: Gaucho’s…amazing Argentinean food. They have some amazing Churrasco the flops off the sides of the plate…
-cD
My elastic is tight these days – all buttons to be popped have popped, but did walk 4 miles today so yeah me!
On another note, I heard this best upcoming artist this weekend… our church hosted Jason Gray… he was incredible (!!!)… he deals with a stuttering handicap, but sings better than anyone… if you link below & click on the left where it says “Launch Juke Box” you can hear one of my favorite songs he sang called, “Losers”… it’s whimsical and incredibly meaningful all at the same time… happy Monday!!!
Link: http://www.jasongraymusic.com/site.php
Roxx
http://www.sharingnotes.blogspot.com
My elastic is tight these days – all buttons to be popped have popped, but did walk 4 miles today so yeah me!
On another note, I heard this best upcoming artist this weekend… our church hosted Jason Gray… he was incredible (but of course not as incredible as your singing :0)… he deals with a stuttering handicap, but sings amazing… if you link below & click on the left where it says “Launch Juke Box” you can hear one of my favorite songs he sang called, “Losers”… it’s whimsical and incredibly meaningful all at the same time… happy Monday!!!
Link: http://www.jasongraymusic.com/site.php
Roxx
http://www.sharingnotes.blogspot.com
In Wichita, KS it’s Hog Wild Pit B-B-Q. I miss it Soooo much! We’re in Milwaukee now and they don’t know a thing about B-B-Q here. So, for now, I go to a local coffee house called “The Fixx”. Beef and Pepperjack panini. Yummy!
Oh! When we were in Ft. Worth it was Cousin’s BBQ baked potato loaded with brisket. Man! Do I miss that!
I went to Chipotle for lunch today too…and I feel EXACTLY the same way. And after Chipotle…a wonderful stop at Starbucks should always follow.
Mmm mmmm….
Well, Jason up there took mine….Yummy Terayaki outside Seattle. Dang.
For another one, try Il Fornaio in downtown Seattle. If I could handle super rich Italian carbohydrates everyday, I DEFINITELY would. =)
My favorite place back when I lived in Decatur, Ga was Melton’s, a little app and tap with the best sandwiches and chicken fingers.
Lets keep it simple, Carlos… Five Guys. And in Athens we have our choice of a couple. NOTHING fills me up lately like one of their burgers and some Cajun fries.
PS: Do I get any commission for peeps who eat there after they read this?
Pappasito’s Mexican in Dallas or Houston
in dallas it’s either freebirds or chuy’s.
Chicago, IL- Go Roma pizza. It is on State St when you come visit. (I’m the loft lady y’all are gonna stay at).
Fresh Food Company, Western Kentucky University. Best Pizza in town.
EricD: It’s pronounced Chi-POT-lay. Long O sound.
The favorite local burrito joint in San Antonio, Texas, is Habanero’s Grill, whose catchy but tacky slogan is Size Does Matter. I’m also a fan of the fish tacos at Beto’s. Mmmmm.
Smoothie King on Piedmont. It’s not the smoothie that gets me; it’s the really amazing chocolate chip bread!
DEREK
mmm… I’m so jealous. We don’t have Chipotles in Tennessee, but they’re my FAVORITE!
Here in Maryville, the best lunch in town is Subs ‘n Such.
Chipotle? Isn’t that big chain mex?
try: Tacos El Gordo’s tacos de adobado in Chula Vista, CA. Spiced pork sliced fresh off the spit and into your taco. Awesome.
or, Las Quatros Milpas in San Diego. Line out the door every day for lunch. Dirty, run down, ugly and fantastic!
Roxie’s in Downtown Memphis.
Half-pound Cheeseburger, Large Fries, and a Drink
$5.25 tax included
Check out Roxie’s
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/6/74003095_85f254a6ff.jpg?v=0
I live 4 blocks from here, I will buy anyone on here their first Roxie Special!
Chris J,
My best friend lives in Cocoa Beach. She wants to know where La Vargas is. She Google and Whitepaged it – nada. Help a hungry girl out. Where is it?
Thanks!
Pappadeaux (cajun seafood) gets me every time. The only problem is that it’s in the “hood” off of JC Boulevard. But the bloat and induced nap time is SO worth it!
Caleb stole my other one…Maggiano’s. One serving is enough to feed a prison. But it’s really, really good. Don’t tell her I said this, but their pasta is better than my Mom’s — and we’re Italian! …..
Dude,
Its a “Moe’s” Monday in Mt Pleasant, SC
my home cookin’ is the best i’ve had here in texas so far!
You know there are more than 1500 calories in a chipotle burrito, right? Just sayin’…
Love Chipotle! So funny to see your post today after the “ragamuffintop tip” I shared yesterday.
http://vanebrown.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/ragamuffintop-tip/
Ok I have to agree with the other Texans.
Taco Beuno is cheap and good but can’t forget Taco Cabana. Chipolte and Moe’s are ok but they just aren’t Freebirds. I’ve been to the ones in Ft. Worth & the original in College Station.
Cousins is Ft. Worth is pretty good but not as good as Spring Creek. Also, Goode Company in Houston Amazing.
Charley’s Burgers in Ft. Worth are amazing. The Great Burger is huge.
One of my favorite places is Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studio (Walt Disney World). It is an all you can eat place. I know it is an at a theme park but it isn’t your normal park food.
Chipotle for me too. Still waiting for one here in Lynchburg though.
I live in Cape Town, South Africa. The best burgers in SA can be found at Royale Eatery, in Long Street. Button popping good.
5 Guys Burgers in Huntersville, North Carolina. While you are eating-it’s amazing (although I could do without the enormous bag they call “small fries”).Then you suddenly feel like a truck hit ya–
Tip: never eat there if you have to move more than a houseplant.
Fat Buddies BBQ in Franklin, NC. Their atomic chicken strips are so good.
Baja Burrito – Nashville
Dude… keep that chipotle nonsense… Moe’s is where it’s at…
And by the way… it seems to me that a long time ago, you responded to one of my comments saying that you aren’t down with this southern tex-mex stuff… only real mexican is good enough for you…
Did something change? :0)
Las Margaritas
Best Missouri-Mexican you can eat.
EASY! PENN Station’s Philly Cheese Steak Sub moves me to another belt hole! Fort Fun (Wayne), IN
Chuy’s…only it’s not here (the boro in TN) it’s in TX…so I only get to eat there when I am visiting family or friends…but DEFINITELY Chuy’s! Houston, Austin…yummm
Little 5 Pizza in ATL’s little 5 points.
I threaten to explode every time I eat there!!
Best pizza in the world!!
I don’t know commenter Kyle but I agree. Scotty’s Brewhouse has awesome food. My favorite is the BBQ chicken salad, with a side of cheese fries or course.
You can also visit a Scotty’s near I.U. in Bloomington, IN and in the Noblesville/Carmel area near Indianapolis.
Two Atlanta spots:
Sushi Kiku on Lenox Rd next to Roasters, they actually have a real quality sushi buffet, let SoCal and give it a try $9.99
Pig N Chik – Roswell Rd across from the “Grocery Store” church this is my neighborhood BBQ joint and I think its the best in ATL, certainly the best pulled pork
Happy to introduce you to either.
“Penguin” Charlotte, NC
when you come to Charlotte I’ll buy
Bro’s in Nashville, TN. Cajun food cooked by a gen-you-wine Cajun.
Cali N’ Titos fish tacos and papas fritas (Lumpkin St., Athens, GA) and I could Johnny Carino’s spicy shrimp & chicken romano until I burst.
Thon Khao – an amazing and nicely priced thai restaurant in Nashua, NH.