JasonDFW Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 We have On the Brder her in College Station.We just go a new Mexican Resturant called Abuello's, Which I here has the best Mexican food anywhere.I didn't know about that OTB in College Station.I've been to most of the Abuellos around the Metroplex and I remember them being good but I haven't been in a while because Mi Cocinas are about the same quality and they seem to be more conveniently located around here anyway.jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 What about BEB?"Big Easy Burger"... It was in the Old Long John Silvers location on Kuykendahl @ 1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_Sharpstown Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 What about BEB?"Big Easy Burger"... It was in the Old Long John Silvers location on Kuykendahl @ 1960I guess I get the "best of both worlds" in Arizona. We have In N Out burger, Whataburger, Pappadeaux, Virgin Records, Trader Joe's.....I wish we had GOOD barbeque (Pappas?) and maybe GOOD Tex-Mex (Pappasitos).Yes...Houston needs to get:Room and Board (furniture) closest to Texas in the one in DenverBaja Fresh (owned by Wendy's corp. and is sort of a Calif-Mex) It is fresh and good though.Rubio's - we'll EVERYONE in Houston has fish tacos so maybe this is not that big a dealBig Boy - closet to me is one in Lake Havasua, AZGordon Biersh (?) decent food and brewery - based out of the Bay Area ??Niketown would be good as well ........Houston has TONS of quality places actually...we are not needing much.....In and Out burger is family owned and is based out of Irvine, CA. They are conservative, religious based organization. They are only in CA, AZ, NV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam128 Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 My list:Trader Joe'sH&MVirgin MegastoreESPN ZoneIn N OutBaja FreshIslands (CA Burger Restaurant)Nobu SushiMr. Chow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I remember reading an article a year or two ago that said that Houston is not a good city for "chain" restaurants. The article compared Houston and Dallas, and Chili's/Appleby's/TGIFriday's, etc. don't do nearly as well in Houston as they do in Dallas. As far as restaurants go, apparently Houstonians prefer a locally-owned, non-franchise experience to that of the mega-corporate-conglomerate restaurants.I don't really see that spilling over to the retail industry, but as far as food goes, Houston is independent-minded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I remember reading an article a year or two ago that said that Houston is not a good city for "chain" restaurants. The article compared Houston and Dallas, and Chili's/Appleby's/TGIFriday's, etc. don't do nearly as well in Houston as they do in Dallas. As far as restaurants go, apparently Houstonians prefer a locally-owned, non-franchise experience to that of the mega-corporate-conglomerate restaurants.I don't really see that spilling over to the retail industry, but as far as food goes, Houston is independent-minded. Well I take that as a compliment for Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new major on the block Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 When my family lived in Abilene I was 3 years old or so and remember a Hamburger joint called Mr. G's Hamburgers. From what I can remember at the age of 0-3 their food was good. I seriously doubt that they are a chain, but if they were thinking of becoming one I would like to see them come here. Also when we moved to S.A. from Abilene there was another hamburger place up the street from my grandparents called either Puffen Bellies or Puff and Billies Hamburgers. What ever their name was I never tasted a fastfood burger quite like that after they closed down. I think they closed it down in the early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 There aren't many chains I'd like to see here. I'm not a big national chain restaurant person -- I'd much rather eat at something that's more unique. But, based on suggestions already given, there are some chain restaurants and retail I wouldn't mind having closer to home:Wegman'sTrader Joe'sPret A MangerVirgin MegastoreH&M (even though I'm too tall to wear anything they sell... but I still like the store and they'd do well here)Room & Board (love their catalog)Krispy KremeAs for In and Out Burger, I've had it a few times, but didn't think it was anything too special. But I'm also not a big fast food person. And when I want a burger, I tend to like the ones served in nicer, full service restaurants better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 There's a new On The Border being built right now at 290 and Cypress North Houston over by the new Cinemark Theatre.The article compared Houston and Dallas, and Chili's/Appleby's/TGIFriday's, etc. don't do nearly as well in Houston as they do in Dallas. As far as restaurants go, apparently Houstonians prefer a locally-owned, non-franchise experience to that of the mega-corporate-conglomerate restaurants.This is why Houston is one of the best restaurant towns in the country. Dallas is full of corporate chain (Brinker-esque) restaurants with 'flair' laden wait people. I really like Houston originals and local chains like Ruggles, Churrasco's, Lupe's, Escalante's, etc.Do you by chance have a link to that article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 There aren't many chains I'd like to see here. I'm not a big national chain restaurant person -- I'd much rather eat at something that's more unique. But, based on suggestions already given, there are some chain restaurants and retail I wouldn't mind having closer to home:Wegman'sTrader Joe'sPret A MangerVirgin MegastoreH&M (even though I'm too tall to wear anything they sell... but I still like the store and they'd do well here)Room & Board (love their catalog)Krispy KremeAgree with Room & Board. What is Wegman's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirzania Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Agree with Room & Board. What is Wegman's?Wegmans is the ONLY grocery store, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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