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[fintstone]

Originally Posted by mjohnson

Taco Cabana (eubank and central) is my go-to when I'm at Sandia Labs/Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. Good, fast, often has cabron and other interesting things - and if was just for a morning meeting - beer!

My wife's a Golden Pride girl, so whenever either of us go down there (often) we argue on what horrible choices the other made for lunch. GP does however make their own flour tortillas so I think that gets them a half point.

On the topic - Freddies > Whataburger > Culvers >>> everyone else. Blake's Lotaburger fits in there somewhere but I think that's only in a very limited area.

I could eat Golden Pride Breakfast Burritos every day (And their western has browns covered with green chili and cheese is wonderful for what is essentially a drive up/through.....but if you want to go to full diners and dives, try Grandma's K&I Diner at 2500 Broadway Blvd (just off Gibson) for breakfast or lunch..

[upsscott]

Originally Posted by fintstone

I could eat Golden Pride Breakfast Burritos every day (And their western has browns covered with green chili and cheese is wonderful for what is essentially a drive up/through.....but if you want to go to full diners and dives, try Grandma's K&I Diner at 2500 Broadway Blvd (just off Gibson) for breakfast or lunch..

Is this in San Antonio or NM Fint?

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[MMiller]

Originally Posted by upsscott

Is this in San Antonio or NM Fint?

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Albuquerque...

I had a Golden Pride breakfast burrito this am...pretty good stuff

As for K&I dinner... that place is what my grandfather would call a Greasy Spoon...

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by upsscott

Is this in San Antonio or NM Fint?

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Albuquerque NM...lots of good food if you look around.

FYI, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q is pretty good fare in San Antonio...or Albuquerque for a small chain restaurant. I wish we had one on the east coast to supplement all the great pork BBQ. Beef brisket and potato salad are tasty...but like everything, a little pricey since COVID.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by MMiller

Albuquerque...

I had a Golden Pride breakfast burrito this am...pretty good stuff

As for K&I dinner... that place is what my grandfather would call a Greasy Spoon...

Exactly! But a bit more authentic than the Taco Cabana. Cevantes New Mexican Restaurant in Albuquerque NM | Cervantes Restaurant and Lounge - New Mexican Restaurant Albuquerque NM right out the gate on Gibson is also pretty good. Traditional fare with very good sopapillas with honey. Hard core local fare (close to Kirtland) is the other side of the railroad track at El Modello on second El Modelo Mexican Foods "Since 1929" | Great Mexican Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico "Since 1929". Choose the pork tamales. We used to buy them by the dozen and bring them home (no indoor easting area, patio and outdoor tables. mmmm. I called first and they were waiting.



A little classier fare is The Range or El Patron on Wyoming.

[Les Paul]

With my Vance&Hines pro stock 1980

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by Les Paul

With my Vance&Hines pro stock 1980

Winner!

Grew up in SoCal and have eaten my share of burgers. Char West in Santa Barbara, DJ burger, of course IaO which were consistently ok, BK lounge, the original Habit in Goleta , now a franchise that is not associated with the original, 5 guys in San Diego which is pretty decadent, Rockies and of course Hodads for off the charts. I would guess any reasonable sized city has the best place for the area. It’s not rocket science, keep it simple, abundant, and fresh made. Winner!

[upsscott]

Originally Posted by fintstone

Albuquerque NM...lots of good food if you look around.

FYI, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q is pretty good fare in San Antonio...or Albuquerque for a small chain restaurant. I wish we had one on the east coast to supplement all the great pork BBQ. Beef brisket and potato salad are tasty...but like everything, a little pricey since COVID.

I’ve actually been there. I thought it was very good. The cream corn was awesome.

[Jolly Amaranto]

When I was in high school, I fancied myself as a photo artist. I liked to drive around and take photos of whatever caught my eye. I was struck by the macabre juxtaposition of this scene off of 61st street in Galveston. I wonder if they served soylent green burgers.

My dark room skills usually let me down.

[bivenator]

Great picture Jolly.

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by upsscott

I just got home from a week in San Antonio. I just realized I didn’t have BBQ once. I can’t believe I did that.

Originally Posted by upsscott

My daughter in law is an Army nurse at BAMC. They live on base. We were hoping that our first grandchild would have been born last week. Nope, she went into labor today. We'll be heading back this weekend.

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BBQ ... Can't say I really have a place in SA that I frequent other than Rudy's, which is a chain but good. Brisket has gotten upwards of $12 per half pound there now. Rudy's was started by the same guy that founded Fudruckers, Macaroni Grill, and a bunch of others.

For BBQ I always make a short trip to Lockhart near COTA. BBQ capital of Texas. Give Kruez Market a try, one of the best!

In SA go to El Milagtrito on N St Mary's, which is pretty close to Ft Sam. They still do whole head barbacoa and it is amazing. Only open until 3 pm.

[fintstone]

When I lived in Texas (Austin)...and travelled to San Antonio now and then...I was too poor to eat out. The only time I remember eating out in Austin was at a Dairy Queen right outside Bergstrom Air Force Base (now closed) and once at Jack in the Box (It was horrible...never again). I did eat in the chow hall a lot when in San Antonio in Basic Training and then Officer's Training (now at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery AL)...but never downtown. Travelled to SA once later for work and went down to the River Walk...and that had some fairly nice restaurants there (but that was still many years ago).

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by fintstone

Bergstrom Air Force Base (now closed)

Travelled to SA once later for work and went down to the River Walk...and that had some fairly nice restaurants there (but that was still many years ago).

Bergstrom is now the Austin airport.

As for River Walk. It has changed a lot, most restaurants are chains or places that aren't very good. It is all still there but not like I even remember from 20 years ago. There is even a Ripley's Believe It or Not on the street above the main part of the Rive Walk if that is any indication.

The good stuff is now on South St Mary's near King William District. And the old Pearl Brewery is pretty trendy.

[GH85Carrera]

One of the places our local PCA group does for a super easy tour - drive is up Rt-66 to Stroud, OK to the Rock Cafe.

ROCK CAFE ON ROUTE 66 - ROCK CAFE

The folks that did the movie Cars 2 used the owner lady as the inspiration for Sally Carrera. They have a pretty good Onion burger. It is a small place and always crowded.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by matthewb0051

Bergstrom is now the Austin airport.

As for River Walk. It has changed a lot, most restaurants are chains or places that aren't very good. It is all still there but not like I even remember from 20 years ago. There is even a Ripley's Believe It or Not on the street above the main part of the Rive Walk if that is any indication.

The good stuff is now on South St Mary's near King William District. And the old Pearl Brewery is pretty trendy.

Yes, they have closed a lot of the bases I served at. The ones that I can talk about: Lowry in Denver, Bergstrom in Austin, Myrtle Beach SC, and Rhein Main in Frankfurt. They have totally changed the mission of others like Shaw AFB in Sumter SC and Medina Annex (to Lackland) in San Antonio. It is a pity as some were great assignments...and less great ones where I served (like Minot ND) never close.

[flipper35]

Stopped at a place in Newton IA and the boy had this. Yes, it is a grilled cheese around a burger topped with cheese curds.

[stevej37]

Anyone been to a Wahlburgers? The menu looks good...but pricey.
One just opened near me.

the lowest price burger is $11.25...but that includes fries (which I never eat)
The other burgers are $14.45 and up...but they come with fries!

[mjohnson]

Originally Posted by fintstone

A little classier fare is The Range or El Patron on Wyoming.

The range is too classy for me - but those others look awesome! I'm so boring, after 20 years in NM I finally "discovered" Mary and Tito's.

Now for a reason to back to ABQ. After a recent job change and WFH I don't go to the base any more. Then again, I don't usually wear pants during my workday...

[Rot 911]

One of my favorite lunchtime motorcycle rides is 30 miles to a little town of Sterling Nebraska. Only 500 people, but they have a great hole in the wall bar and grill. And the best bacon cheeseburger I’ve ever had! With a side of mozzarella sticks!

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by stevej37

Anyone been to a Wahlburgers? The menu looks good...but pricey.
One just opened near me.

the lowest price burger is $11.25...but that includes fries (which I never eat)
The other burgers are $14.45 and up...but they come with fries!

Haven't been there but used to frequent Good Stuff Eatery near Reagan Airport in Virginia. It filled a void.

I love hole in the wall joints that can't be matched by the fru fru chains with their expensive burgers on brioche buns with house made special sauces, duck fat grilled onions, and other specialty stuff.

Five Guys filled the void as well but has gotten pretty expensive. One of my kids went to school with one of the "Five Guy's" kids, it is actually 5 brothers IIRC. They used to bring in burgers for the kids fairly frequently and would set up a grill at Church Parish fairs. Nice folks.