Week 41 ... Another Tex Mex Joint

It seems there is a lot of Tex Mex restaurants that have sprung up in the last 5 years. I enjoy the food so have no problem with it but they are all not equal. We previously went to Tijuana Flats and enjoyed ourselves. This week  we went to Salsaritas which bills itself as the "Fresh Cantina"

Salsaritas is located in the back of the Shops at Greenridge. It is kinda in a weird location considered it is surrounded by clothing stores. As you entered the restaurant you approach the counter to order your food with the preparer. It is similar method that you would find in Chiptole or Qdoba. The menu is also very similar to those types of restaurants. It's burritos, nachos, quesadillas,etc...

Maeve and I ordered a Quesorito, which is burrito stuffed with fillings covered with queso. Maeve ordered a small Chicken Quesorito. I had the normal size Steak Quesorito. Becky ordered a plate of homemade nachos with chicken. 

Maeve and I enjoyed the Quesoritos. The small Quesorito is plenty enough for a individual. I had to push thru to finish the normal size Quesorito. Also, I don't think the appearance of the Quesorito is that appealing. It is very weird looking at a all white food plate but that could just be me, Becky really enjoyed her nacho platter with her Coors Lite. She thought the chips were excellent because they were very lite. Overall we enjoyed our Friday night at Salsaritas.

Ratings           ( 0 to 5 stars)

Service          3 stars

Food              2.5 stars

Up Next is Panera Bread

Week 40... This Will be Quick

For the life of me I can't find the photos I took on my iPhone of our dinner at PF Changs. Therefore for those who enjoy my pictures of the establishment you will be disappointed.

(Stock Photo)

For those who aren't up to speed, PF Changs is a upscale Chinese restaurant chain. For the avid readers of the blog the group has been to multiple Chinese restaurants so the bar has been set. PF Changs would have it's work cut out to bump off some of these.

As we entered PF Changs we were seated by the hostess. The restaurant gives off the aura of a upscale eatery. The place was semi-crowded with patrons. As soon as we sat down the waitress came right over to answer our questions and take our drink orders.

We started off with a order of Pork Dumplings for the table. Maeve ordered the Chicken Lo Mein. Becky had the Spicy Chicken which is a favorite of PF Changs. I ordered the Mongolian Beef which is a tendered flank steak in a wok with garlic and scallions.

The food came out hot and the presentation looked great. We all found the food excellent. The portions however were much smaller then other Chinese establishments we visited. Also the price per entree was significantly higher as compared to other eateries. 

Overall PF Changs is a quality fine dining restaurant, however it's pricing is prohibitive compared to other local Chinese restaurants.

Ratings           (0 to 5 stars)

Service           3,5 stars

Food                3.5 stars

Up Next is Salsaritas

Week 39 .....  A Sandwich Joint

A apologies to those avid followers of the Woodruff Rd food blog. I haven't updated in awhile. However we have been going to restaurants so updates should come much faster.

We now have entered the shopping center called the Shops at Greenridge. There are multiple establishments in this shopping center. The first up is sandwich joint called Which Wich.

For those who never been there, I really enjoy their order methodology. You enter and on your left is a huge menu board on the wall. Underneath is brown bags that have all the sandwiches and toppings on the bag. You grab a pen and mark the bag with your order. You then hand it to the cashier and off it goes to the sandwich makers.

We went around dinner time so the place was fairly empty. I have been there at lunchtime and seen the place packed. Maeve ordered the Philly cheese steak. Becky had the Black Bean sandwich. I had the Meatball sandwich. 

Like I have said that I have been there before during lunch but for some reason the food was much better at lunch. Maybe I shouldn't order a Meatball sandwich from a non-Italian establishment might be better idea. Maeve thought her cheese steak was just average. Becky however enjoyed her black bean sandwich. With that said it still is a good go to place for lunch as the sandwiches are solid.

Ratings              (0 to 5 stars)

Service             3 stars

Food                 2.5 stars

Next Up  P.F. Changs