We need another civil war
You can always tell what region a fast food chain was founded by checking what their default condiments are.
Mustard and japalenos? Corpus Christi, Motherfucking Texas. Mayonnaise and pickles? Boardman, Ohio. It's not that their taste is gross, which it is. I ate at a White Castle once (Columbus, Ohio) and instantaneously regurgitated that nasty, onion water infused soggy bullshit they dared to call a hamburger. But White Castle stays where it's wanted. You don't see them down here. Texans know how they like their burgers. We sent that crap packing.
That's why Arby's has crossed a line. Not only do they unroll an unholy combination of bland chicken, mayo and pickles, but they call that abortion an "express train to Satisfactiontown," in the commercial. I know, right? How offensive is that commercial to any southern-bred gentleman? I nearly dropped my mint julep onto my seersucker jacket!
But do you know what it's called? Southern Style Chicken Sandwich. Southern style! They unveil an abomination unto mankind with a chicken version of the vile White Castle catastrophe and then they blame it on us!
I can't stand it any longer. We already have a reputation here as hick ranchers, and hell, that might even be mostly true, but dammit we know how to cook our meat consarnit, and we know damn well not to ruin it with lard and vinegarlogged cucumbers. Texas invented the grill, the jalapeno, the flat hamburger patty, and french fries, which we took from those Euro-pussies and made our own. To insult our burger is to insult the very manhood of every red blooded citizen of this state.
So consider this a call to arms. Aggies boycott, Longhorns take action. I am planning an enormous assault on all city Arby's locations (with mustard gas, naturally), and I urge any Texan with even an ounce of culinary pride to join me in violently contesting this jihad against our way of life.
Yeah, I'm gonna waterboard a VP of marketing.

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Couldn’t agree more. The fucking asshat who sits next to me at work loves Arby’s. He tried to laud it over Taco Bell. I wanted to set him on fire.
f Arby’s.
by BigSatan on Apr 22, 2008 8:12 AM CDT reply actions
As a Yankee who is now a proud Texan (but still doesn’t fall for all the propaganda, but most)…it is quite insulting seeing how backwards ass everyone else believes we are. I don’t consider myself a southerner by any means however. Those guys really are hick ranchers, in seersucker suits.
Whataburger is freaking legit. The one thing I’m glad we don’t need a culture war over is In-n-out burger. That could definitely give whataburger a run for its money. One of the few things I miss terribly from 3 years in Cali.
Also, having lived in North Dakota for 7 years, it is EXACTLY like the movie Fargo, no matter what people tell you, and it is basically the Corpus of the north, in that there are exactly 4 houses for every Arby’s in that city.
by Greg Davis Rides the Short(pass) Bus on Apr 22, 2008 8:32 AM CDT reply actions
pf Arby’s.
Just head over to Mighty Fine Burgers in Arbor Walk at Braker and MoPac. 100% beef ground and hand formed on site. Best damn crinklecut fries I have ever had.
by srr50 on Apr 22, 2008 8:32 AM CDT reply actions
He tried to laud it over Taco Bell.
What Taco Bell has done to Tex Mex will not soon be forgotten.
by HenryJames on Apr 22, 2008 8:53 AM CDT reply actions
Chris Applewhite is the George McClellan of fast food connoisseurs.
Arby’s is greatness if you go for what they do best, the Roast Beef Sandwich.
Taco Bell is liquid ass. I’m glad you all enjoy it.
If you want a good “fast food” burger as opposed to some place like Casino el Camino, go to Five Guys, faggots.
by mws on Apr 22, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions
srr50-
Mighty Fine is right down the street from my work. If I ate there as often as I’d like I would easily gain 300 lbs. Rudy’s BBQ is akin to a fast food version of BBQ, the sauce is the one redeeming quality (although I prefer Rudy’s over some crap, like Pok-e-jo’s)…but man, their owners can make some Mighty Fine Burgers.
I’m torn on the fries. I like mine more potato-ee. Or waffle-ee. For crinkle fries they are unbelievable though.
by Greg Davis Rides the Short(pass) Bus on Apr 22, 2008 9:13 AM CDT reply actions
I stopped trying to figure out fastfood places and their respect for my tastebuds after I tried the McRib.
And as long as Arby’s provides me with 5 tasty sandwiches for a cool $5, I have no issue with them.
by kchorn04 on Apr 22, 2008 9:54 AM CDT reply actions
Anytime I crave grade E ground beef in a cardboard tube I’ll go to Taco Bell. Deeeeelicious.
by ChrisApplewhite on Apr 22, 2008 9:54 AM CDT reply actions
You got the chicken sandwich at Arby’s? What do you do, go to Maudie’s and order the hot dog?
by Minnesotahorn on Apr 22, 2008 10:02 AM CDT reply actions
If you want a good "fast food" burger as opposed to some place like Casino el Camino, go to Five Guys, faggots.
Yeah, but your solution for everything is to throw yourself at the mercy of five dudes.
by HenryJames on Apr 22, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions
“You got the chicken sandwich at Arby’s? What do you do, go to Maudie’s and order the hot dog?”
Good lord no, I’m judging that franchise based on their extremely off target commercial. I wouldn’t eat one if they paid me to do it.
And I get the Hernandez enchiladas at Maudies. That alone is proof we have better food here.
by ChrisApplewhite on Apr 22, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions
“Anytime I crave grade E ground beef in a cardboard tube I’ll go to Taco Bell. Deeeeelicious.”
You forgot stumbling, can’t see straight drunk.
by BigSatan on Apr 22, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions
i often wonder who eats fast food. i dont envision the intelligentsia of this award winning blog when i do this wondering…
by huge on Apr 22, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions
Whataburger…you pussies! I wish I could have a Whataburger right now…cheese-ey, jalapeno-ey, yummy-ey! In ‘N Out is nice, and the Bible verses rock, but I miss me some Whataburger…but soon I’ll be back in Tejas!
Hook ’em!
by uthookem on Apr 22, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
Culver’s makes a fine cheeseburger.
A chain that has wound its way down from Wisconsin. Selective about where it opens and
who gets the franchises. Well-run, on the whole.
Wicked good frozen custard, too.
by Parlin Hall on Apr 22, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
Culver’s is excellent. A trip to Madison is a revelation. Lots of heavy folks eating fried fish, brats, Culver Burgers and Frozen Custards.
by Sailor Ripley on Apr 22, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
Austin has an In ‘N Out knockoff called P.Terry’s. Ate there once and was underwhelmed, but it’s possible I didn’t order off their secret menu.
by HenryJames on Apr 22, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
No, your impression of P. Terry’s was correct. It’s obvious they tried but it makes a poor substitute.
by Minnesotahorn on Apr 22, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
Zaxby’s, a chicken finger/buffalo wing fast food chain in the Southeast is slowly coming to TX .. http://www.zaxbys.com/. It’s some good stuff.
by Buddy Garrity on Apr 22, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
I pity you people that can’t drive 5 minutes to get a cheese runza
by coach Callahan on Apr 22, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
Whataburger is still the undisputed champ in these parts.
by Nordberg on Apr 22, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
I eat at Culvers every once in a while. It is okay. I would not put it in the same universe as Whataburger. The best fast food burger that I have eaten, other than WB, is probably Murf’s.
by kchorn04 on Apr 22, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
Zaxby’s is co-owned by former UGA coach Ray Goff.
The Wings and Chicken Strips are actually decent.
by mws on Apr 22, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions
Sometimes the offseason is kinda fun. Like this thread. We need to declare culture wars more often; everybody talks a lot of clueless shit about Texas already, so it’s not like we’ve got anything to lose.
by Adam on Apr 22, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
FYI there is a Culvers on Burnet near Braker if anyone has an itching for one and can’t seem to find it.
Or maybe it’s on Braker near Burnet, I forget. Either way, It was somewhat close to the post office over there.
And wing/chicken places? There is only one in this area, and Pluckers would be it. I need to send my family a gift basket with a bunch of wingsauce next time I fly up to MN.
Its unbelievable how poor the food is in Minnesota, and how people have no taste. Its kinda exaggerating and kinda true when I’ve met some relatives up north who believe ketchup is spicy. Fuckers.
For those of you horns in the Twin Cities area…check out Broders Pasta Bar. It was a revelation.
by Greg Davis Rides the Short(pass) Bus on Apr 22, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
The Culver’s is on the corner of Braker and Kramer. Really weird location. There’s another one down on William Cannon (I think).
by HenryJames on Apr 22, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
Northeast corner of William Cannon and Brodie.
by MilkmanDan on Apr 22, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Fighting for supremacy at the north end of San Jacinto: Crown & Anchor and Posse East! Go back to your roots, folks.
by WildWillie on Apr 22, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions
Minnesota does have Timber Lodge Steakhouse. It is a regional chain but has great steaks and great wild rice soup. I always eat there when I am in the Twin Cities.
by BurntO on Apr 22, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry about blocking the drive-through with the missile battery. I couldn’t find anywhere else to park it, and it’s usually faster to go in anyhow.
by MilkmanDan on Apr 22, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve been in Cali for 10+ years and In ‘N Out is massively overrated. It gets most of its cred from the fact it’s main competition is McDonald’s and Burger King.
by Black Scholes on Apr 22, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
Can I point out that Bill Callahan is no longer able to procure cheese runzas at any price?
Rusticated from Lincoln to New York.
Pity the bastard.
by Parlin Hall on Apr 22, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions
Culvers in Austin is at the corner of Braker and Kramer. Good but not great burgers. Very good frozen custard, for cheap too.
by Orange90 on Apr 22, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions
No wonder we’re losing the war, Americans can’t focus for shit.
Anyway, since this has turned into a discussion about food, everyone should go to Hog Island Deli on Lavaca near 17th/18th. Their reuben or philly cheesesteak will send you to an early grave but it’s completely worth it. Not a big deli meats guy but I go there all the time anyway.
Also, what every happened to Dairy Queen? Are they even in Austin anymore? I see commercials still but I haven’t actually seen a store in years.
by ChrisApplewhite on Apr 22, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions
Theres a DQ somewhere on Burnet before 183. Is nobody going to mention Dan’s or Hilberts? Hell, for a cheap burger, I still love Short Stop.
by MattB on Apr 23, 2008 12:37 AM CDT reply actions
There’s a DQ at Burnet and Steck. They have become surbuban fast food stops, like Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, Buda Georgetown, etc.
Hilbert’s is great, and they took over an old Taco Bell across from the Randall’s on 35th.
Dirty’s is still the best greasy burger around, and love their fries as well.
by srr50 on Apr 23, 2008 7:23 AM CDT reply actions
The fast food cuisine of Texas continues its slide toward mediocrity (or at least uniform nationalism). During a recent trip to North Texas I stopped at a DQ for lunch. My steak sandwich was a precooked/preformed, piece of crap. At a Dairy Queen, in Texas! Oh the Horror.
by PokeFan on Apr 23, 2008 8:54 AM CDT reply actions
“Its unbelievable how poor the food is in Minnesota, and how people have no taste. Its kinda exaggerating and kinda true when I’ve met some relatives up north who believe ketchup is spicy. Fuckers.”
I won’t argue with you for a second. It’s just sad. It does make it fun to have friends and family visit here in Austin to demonstrate the difference.
by Minnesotahorn on Apr 23, 2008 9:42 AM CDT reply actions
You Minnesotans get Taco John’s, not to enjoy but to realize that Taco Bell isn’t the lowest of the Mex fast food chains. I would argue Del Taco is the absolute worst. I’d still take all of those over McD’s though.
by Buddy Garrity on Apr 23, 2008 10:59 AM CDT reply actions
Austin also has Taco Deli, which is about the best food I’ve ever put in my face.
The cowboy taco is ambrosia in a tortilla. Anyone who eats at any taco place above taco deli should be subject to a firing squad.
by ChrisApplewhite on Apr 23, 2008 11:45 AM CDT reply actions
You haven’t lived until you’ve run the pay bridge between Juarez and El Paso because you were saving your money for a double order of rolled tacos from Chico’s. You bitches talk to me when you’ve risked an indeterminate stay in a Mexican prison for your shitty fast food.
by Trips Right on Apr 23, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions
Throw in a two dollar bucket of Dos Equis and the donkey show my brother.
by Trips Right on Apr 23, 2008 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
I’m on a ration of oh about 5-7 cowboy tacos a week.
Taco Deli pwns.
by Vasherized on Apr 23, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
My office is within walking distance from Taco Deli. ChrisApplewhite is 100% correct, there is very limited reason to ever eat anything but the Cowboy Taco when given the opportunity. The Tacolomo (Thursday Special?) is pretty wicked too. TacoDeli really isn’t that fast of food however.
Taco John’s is pretty low. I can’t believe anyone eats there, ever.
Minnesotahorn, you really need to check out Broders Pasta Bar in Edina however. Its definitely not fast food (although they serve you fairly quickly)…but was a total dining revelation.
While we are on the discussion of food, I need some Coopers BBQ, soon.
by Greg Davis Rides the Short(pass) Bus on Apr 23, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
PSA: there is a place on Lamar near 10th called Chuco’s that is VERY similar to Chico’s (as in, trade infringement similar)
by Al Hambra, Hombre on Apr 23, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks GDRTSB. I’ll have to check it out next time I’m up there.
Chico’s is greatness.
by Minnesotahorn on Apr 23, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Count me in… i’m buying eggs and visiting any Arby’s establishment in a 10 mile radius of my home in Oklahoma City.
by Scipio's Step Brother on Apr 23, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
Taco Deli Adobados > Al Pastor > All.
Oh and stop talking about it in general, because unless the ratio of scantily clad sun-tanned greenbelt chicas to obnoxious frat boys changes drastically it’s crowded enough there as it is.
by Doperbo on Apr 23, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
CA, Apparently Arby’s caught wind of your war plans and decided to consolidate power by buying Wendy’s. This article may be the equivalent of South Carolina’s succession when Wikipedia writes about it.
by kchorn04 on Apr 24, 2008 9:49 AM CDT reply actions
To folks in austin craving chico’s, have you checked out Chuco’s here in austin? 10th and lamar ish.
transplants trying to bring the flavor of shitty rolled tacos swimming in something redish covered in cheap cheese.
Big ups to Hog Island, Small town DQ’s, Taco Deli (needs a central location), and dirty’s even though they aren’t fast food and are charging like a hundred dollars for an OT special these days.
by DrkBgrk on Apr 24, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions
I Favor DQ over whataburger for the ice cream and blizzards alone. But if it’s burgers….WB hands down!! But when you compare chicken strips…hmmm DQ would take that one. PLUCKERS TRUMPS ALL, except for the fact that they are a little over priced. Since we are talking about diamond in the rough burger joints..I can’t believe nobody has talked about Players!!! C’mon MLK and the Drag. Open till very late!! Great burgers(Cheap too!)…and then of course the Milkshakes!! (insert Homer simpson drooling noise here)
by Bacon on Apr 24, 2008 10:20 AM CDT reply actions
Oddest place to have a great burger: The Zilker Park snack shop.
by Nordberg on Apr 24, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
since this has turned into a lot about nothing this is a poll about trucks that universities use to haul equipment to games with. I thought some of you would enjoy the picture of the aggies’ truck:

by coach Callahan on Apr 24, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
I’m bummed that Tech’s isn’t shaped like a Brigantine or a Barbary Corsair.
by Sailor Ripley on Apr 24, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
I’m bummed that OU’s doesn’t look like the one Mel Gibson drove in ‘The Road Warrior.’
by HenryJames on Apr 24, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
OU pimping the swoosh.
LSU with the homage to ’70s pop art.
Aggy with the hood up. Priceless.
by Black Scholes on Apr 25, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Whatever happened to the GM Steakhouse on Guadalupe? Now that was a gut bomb cheese burger, served with a heaping side of insults and abuse. Only thing is, if you didn’t happen to be of the Caucasian persuasion, you might not be allowed in the door…
by John Spirro on Apr 25, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions

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