Who makes the best fast food?

[Generic Brad]

I am not putting up a poll because I know I'm going to miss something that is specific to the region you probably live in.

Back when I lived in California I could not get enough of Carl's Jr. Maybe it was the deep fried zucchini that hooked me. Now it's a toss up for me between KFC and Burger King.

I don't care a whit about healthy eating here. I'm talking strictly taste. Which place has the most delicious food, in your opinion?

[Poiuyt]

1. I like Culvers

Especially their French Fries

[Bennyboy]

2. The "Bertos"...Adalbertos, Humbertos etc...

Mexican food. Huge burritos with actual meat in them! Great fried tacos with all kinds of meats and stuff. Really fill up on five bucks.

[Generic Brad]

3. What region of the US does Bertos inhabit?

I've never seen them in the Twin Cities.

[Bennyboy]

7. California...they are...

all indivdually owned and similar places are all over the state.....

[begin_within]

33. It started with Roberto's which is the largest chain in San Diego, then

all these other ones started calling themselves Royberto's, Alberto's, Adalberto's and on and on... it seems like there are hundreds of variations on the name.

[bigwillq]

4. Duchess

I think they're only in CT.
Second choice is BK then Wendy's.

[Initech]

5. Here in L.A., we have a chain called "The Hat".

Their specialty is a pastrami sandwich the size of a football. And I'm not exaggerating either.

[Tektonik]

24. Ugh the Hat is not a safe place to eat

if you value your intestines.

I went there on a field trip during 11th and 12 grade AP lang/lit after our AP tests in May.

[Tektonik]

26. In N Out

is the best, hands down

[Initech]

37. True.

But they do have some tasty things on their menu.

[GirlinContempt]

44. wrong place

[Fox Mulder]

6. White Castle.

[opiate69]

8. Arby's or Taco Time

Although I like Wendy's burgers above the others

[Viva_La_Revolution]

9. Burgerville.

Pricey, but worth it.

[Arugula Latte]

11. Second. That's the only "burger" fast food I eat.

I always get the veggie burger with Tillamook cheese and all the trimmings. Love their seasonal, local food. Walla Walla onion rings in spring, strawberry shortcake in spring, Blackberry milkshakes in summer, hazelnuts in salads, etc...

[AlCzervik]

10. Sonic.

thats the only fast food i miss.

[Generic Brad]

12. I see their ads on cable and their food looks tasty

I have been half tempted to road trip down to Iowa just to try it.

[AlCzervik]

13. it's worth the trip. If i still ate FF thats the only place my car would be heading.

[Critters2]

43. There's one in Ft. Dodge.

God help me, I do miss it so. :cry:

[JCMach1]

22. Sonic is spotty... depending on management...

[cloudbase]

14. In 'n' Out and Baja Fresh

when I ever go to California. Popeye's for kickass chicken and red beans and rice. Whataburger is pretty decent here in Texas.

[NewWaveChick1981]

38. Baja Fresh is the best. But all of them around here closed.

:cry:

[Lyric]

15. Popeyes or Bojangles

I'd take either of those over ANY other fast food place. :9

[Mojambo]

16. I usually get damn fine burgers at Dairy Queen. n/t

[Kali]

17. Almost any hole in the wall family owned drive through Mexican joint

If you are talking chains - depends on what you (I?)are in the mood for, generally Jack in the Box has more variety. Taco Bell is ok sometimes, KFC is hard to beat for that original recipe chicken. (and the local KFC's are combined with Taco Bells now so you can order both at the same place! woopee)

[Kat45]

18. Chik fil-a (not sure if I spelled it right)

It's a mainly Southern chain, but we have a couple up here in Mass. Good chicken sandwiches.

[JCMach1]

23. Owned by RADICAL RWers...

[Akoto]

39. It may be owned by radical RWers, but ...

I must confess, I can't stay away. Best damn chicken I've ever had out of a fast food place.

[JCMach1]

42. I cannot support American Corporate Christian Wahabis

...Several of the religious organizations that Truett Cathy and Chick-fil-A have lent support to include groups such as Focus on the Family. Groups researching financial support of religious groups have noted that Truett Cathy is one of the largest corporate sponsors of politically active religious groups in the US, largely through grants from the Truett Cathy Foundation but occasionally through direct sponsorship as well or through partnership with other foundations that are major corporate sponsors of politically active religious groups
Their CEO has done incredible damage to this country over the years. I will not give one penny to their business.



...Chick-fil-A has promoted religious groups via toys and CDs included in children's meals, much as movie studios promote new movies via McDonald's Happy Meal toys. These have ranged from including toys from the Christian television series VeggieTales in children's meals to including Financial Peace for Kids children's books by Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey and CDs from the Christian radio program Adventures in Odyssey, as children's meal incentives. The latter show is produced by the radio division of Focus on the Family, and typically heard on Christian radio stations.
Chick-fil-A and Focus on the Family also have a history of cross-promotion. Chick-fil-A has also sponsored meetings by the group All Pro Dad; All Pro Dad is a group with affiliations with Focus on the Family via a group called Family First; Family First promotes a large number of conservative religious causes, including covenant marriage.

Chick-fil-A has also directly sponsored other religious campaigns. One of the groups sponsored by Chick-fil-A is Athletes In Action which is a sports missionary arm of the Campus Crusade for Christ.
Another link between Chick-fil-A and religious groups includes promotion of National Bible Week. Truett Cathy is the chair of the National Bible Week Committee.
Truett Cathy is also heavily involved in the WinShape Foundation, a non-profit organization which was started in 1984 with its goal to "shape winners" by offering summer camps, retreats, foster care, and other services.
Amidst the company's push to the southwest, gambling mecca Las Vegas remains the southernmost large city without a Chick-fil-A location... http://www.missbehavemag.com/index.php?itemid=494

[MilesColtrane]

19. Whataburger, Taco Bueno, Burger Street...

...and if I'm in a jam Wendy's.

I know. Wendy's supports Republicans, but sometimes the biological imperative intercedes.

I don't eat any Taco Bell or Jack in the Box products unless I'm in the mood for explosive diarrhea the next day.

[IndianaJones]

20. Schoops. nt.

[krispos42]

21. Hmmmm....

Wendy's and Culver's both have good burgers and fries. KFC, I love the popcorn chicken and potato wedges. Dutchess, in Connecticut, I try to hit when I go visit the family for a veal parm sandwich and onion rings. Taco John's for 59-cent tacos on Tuesdays and grilled chicken burritos with potato olés the other six days of the week. Arby's for a chicken sandwich and curly fries, and the occasional beef-and-cheddar.

[RushIsRot]

25. I have some favorites. They might not be the best by other's

standards, but I love 'em. Krystal makes nice little belly-bomber burgers like White Castle. I also enjoy Backyard Burgers when I'm in a location that they operate. I have nothing here in NW Arkansas but the usual fare: KFC, McD's and Burger King. We DO have a Hardee's. They make a pretty good burger too. I DO appreciate KFC's buffet on occasion.

[Frank Cannon]

27. BK for me, baby

Love their ads and their Whoppers, and I understand that among fast-food companies, Burger King is relatively "blue".

[pokerfan]

28. Panda Express

http://www.pandaexpress.com

[SoxFan]

29. Popeyes

Nothing like a spicy white meat three piece with the biscuit. Oh, the biscuit!

Unfortunately, the only one around here seems to be the outrageously overpriced one across the street from Fenway Park.

[Mutley]

30. Sonic

:9

[BluePatriot]

31. Yeah, I'd go with Sonic, or Whataburger

[carly denise pt deux]

36. Sonic burger rules

burger king comes in a close second
Carly

[begin_within]

32. Togo's

But they're not in every state. The best salads, soups and sandwiches of any fast food chain. togos.com

[philosophie_en_rose]

34. Sonic has the best french fries and shakes.

I think Carl's Jr. has better burgers.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

35. I know I'm going to have to avoid all the brickbats for lack of taste and orginality...

But Mickey D's has always satisfied my cravings. A Big Mac is a huge guilty pleasure of mine, and I love the fries.

I liked Hardees growing up, but there aren't any around here.

Checker's has great seasoned fries, as does Arby's.

[Inchworm]

40. Subway - Quiznos

Yums!

:hi:

[NewWaveChick1981]

41. Most fast food SUCKS these days.

There are some local non-chain fast food places around here that are pretty OK. :)

I stay away from most of them, especially the local barbecue places that are owned by fundies, though. :yoiks:

[GirlinContempt]

45. For big name chains, I love wendys

but Daly Burger is amazing. However it has only one location in one city in Canada, so I doubt it counts.

[mwooldri]

46. Lately I'm hooked on Hardees or Steak n Shake.

Cos I just love a good mushroom swiss cheeseburger and that's my favourite kind. When I was younger though back in UK, there was this burger joint that made the absolute best burgers - my favourite was a Pineburger (hamburger with pineapple on top) - and we got our burgers from there and our soft drinks at Wimpy (that location became Burger King when BK bought Wimpy and the Wimpy brand got relaunched as something more resembling Steak n Shake) - got some strange looks when eating bought in food... couldn't complain as we were buying their drinks.

Hardees have been advertising this Hawaiian chichen sandwich (it's got pineapple on it).. Haven't tasted it yet - anyone tried that one out?

Mark.

[momophile]

47. I don't know how I lived before Chipotle nt

[Lil Missy]

48. Wendy's has the best burgers. Or KFC for chicken.

:hide:

[FloridaJudy]

49. El Indio

It seems to be a local chain. Owned and staffed by real Mexicans, and offering real Mexican food. They offer vegetarian and dairy-free fare, as well as chicken and beef - wonderful stuff.

And my local supermarket - Publix - makes the tastiest subs.

[cuke]

50. Rachel Ray

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