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- Fireman's burrito
served w/ an apron - Carne Adovada
chunks of tender pork marinated in red chile (Albuqueque-style chili); top seller; looks good - Chicharron Burrito
a top seller; topped w/ red or green chile (Guy had red) - Stuffed Sopaipillas
Machaca (beef) burrito
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4.0 out of 5
291 ratings |
#45 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Northern Mexican food |
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- Cemitas
sandwich w/ choice of meat (Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Carne Enchilada, Milanesa), avocado spread, adobo (chipotle pepper), Queso Oaxaca (Mexican cheese) and papalo (a bitter herb); Guy had the Milanesa (breaded butterfly pork chop); Guy also got one w/ Milanesa, Carne Enchilada and ham - Taco Arabes
spit roasted pork and onions wrapped in a thick tortilla served with a chipotle salsa; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
306 ratings |
[CLOSED]; moved from original location at airing (3619 W North Ave); authentic Poblano food w/ homemade chipotles and salsas; 80% of menu is from Puebla; many of the ingredients are brought in from Mexico; Other Recipes: Cemitas Puebla Steak Tacos w/ Salsa Verde |
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- Los Siete Moles de Oaxaca
one of seven moles of Oaxaca (Negro, Coloradito, Verde, Rojo, Machamanteles Amarillo and Chichilo); a different mole served weekly over turkey w/ rice & vegetables - Tacos al Pastor de Pato
3 tacos of sauteed marinated duck in organic blue corn torillas, topped w/onion, cilantro, & pineapple; served w/ tropical salad of pineapple, mango, papaya, cucumber, cilantro, red onions & chile de arbol
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3.5 out of 5
277 ratings |
[CLOSED]; authentic Mexican cuisine; make 8 different moles (sauce); Other Recipes: Mole Poblano |
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- Sugar-Glazed Honey-Smoked Ham
brined for 4 days, smoked for 6 hrs & sugar-glazed (w/ blow torch); served as half or whole ham; 48-hr notice required - Fried Green Tomatoes
topped w/ homemade "yum yum" sauce, sour cream & chives - Pulled Pork Plate
smoked 18 hrs at 225-degrees in shagbark hickory wood; served pulled or minced & w/ corn bread patty & choice of 2 sides; Guy got it pulled; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
258 ratings |
since 1965; 3 smoke pits; multiple country celebrities have visited (w/ signed photos on the wall) including Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift & Sleepy LaBeef; Other Recipes: Buttermilk Fried Green Beans |
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- Corn Bread
- White Bean Chili
a specialty; w/ chicken; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
24 ratings |
Other Recipes: Meatloaf (Granny Faye's) |
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- Ropa Vieja
braised & shredded beef in a spicy pepper broth served w/ coconut rice & mixed vegetables; looks good - Sancocho
Panama's national dish; soup w/ chicken, sweet potato, yucca, plantains & corn in a spicy cilantro broth; served w/ a side of coconut rice
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4.5 out of 5
623 ratings |
"Inspired By My Upbringing In Panama, Central America - Fishing With My Dad In Both The Pacific And Atlantic Oceans, Picking Fresh Mangos At The Bus Stop For Breakfast & Epic Surfing Trips (I Vividly Remember My First Barrel). I Wanted To Bring That Feeling To Wrightsville Beach With A Staple In The Panamanian Diet, Ceviche, Tropical Fruit, Plantains, Etc.." - Hunter Tiblier, Owner. |
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- El Jefe Taco
short ribs, salsa verde, chipotle pepper slices, avocado, Cotija cheese on corn masa; on special menu - Spicy Pork Chimichanga
"like a sushi roll mixed w/ a burrito"; spicy pork, marinated rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, Sriracha rolled in a tortilla, battered, deep-fried & sliced like sushi rolls; looks good - Lomo Burrito
off-menu item; burrito w/ Korean marinated short ribs, stir-fried rice, veggie medley (red onion, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cilantro, french fries) & "Lomo" sauce
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4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; Korean-Mexican Fusion restaurant; Other Recipes: Mushroom Poppers |
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- "Shammi" Sliders
kebab w/ minced lamb, pickled onions, mint chutney & house slaw on a Portuguese bun; "so much flavor!" -Guy Fieri - Puchka
tamarind cumin water & potato moong daal semolina puffs topped w/ pomegranate seeds; "giving me goosebumps!" -Guy Fieri
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4.0 out of 5
298 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened by Food Network's chef Maneet Chauhan; known for authentic Indian food |
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- Blueberry Muffin French Toast
2 slices of from scratch blueberry bread, blueberry cream cheese & grilled potatoes and a side of bacon - Stuffed Pork Chop
pork chop stuffed w/ ricotta, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes; served w/ mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
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4.0 out of 5
594 ratings |
neighborhood favorite w/ country home decor; originally a 1912-built farmhouse belonging to owner's grandparents that was moved to its current location and using recipes taken from the grandma's cookbook |
As Seen On: 101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Between Bread"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Bites"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavortown Medley"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "In the Family"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Super Sandwiches"Man v. Food, Episode: "Baltimore" |
- Pit Beef Sandwich
you can order medium rare to well done; w/ Tiger Sauce (horseradish & mayo mix) - 52Chaps Submarine
pit beef, corned beef, ham sandwich - Bull Dog (hot dog sandwich)
Beef-Sausage-Cheese; owner's favorite - Beef Rachel
like a Reuben, but w/ beef; beef, Swiss cheese, cole slaw, Thousand island; looks good - Guy's Triple D
created from last time Guy was on show; beef, corned beef, sausage; Guy adds sliced onion, Tiger sauce & mustard; looks good - Raven Sub
Beef, Turkey, Corned Beef; Beef, Turkey, Corned Beef
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4.5 out of 5
1452 ratings |
#63 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1987; local favorite; City Paper awarded "Baltimore's Best" from 1991-2005; "when I roll back into Baltimore, there's one joint I gotta check out...Chaps Pit Beef"-Guy Fieri (his second showcasing of Chaps) |
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- Horseshoe
2 slices of toast topped w/ hamburger, ham, bacon, sausage, turkey, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, walleye or buffalo chicken topped w/ cheese sauce & fries or tater tots; top lunchtime seller is hamburger w/ cheese sauce; looks good - Pancakes
16-inch pancake
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4.0 out of 5
393 ratings |
est. 1992; located in a Quonset hut (manufactured during World War II that was meant to house people & protect materials) |
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- Corned Beef Hash
- Turkey Pot Pie
only in colder seasons
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3.0 out of 5
141 ratings |
opened in 1947; family-owned 3 generations |
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- Mofongo Burger
cheeseburger w/ mofongo (mashed plantains) patty, Chazito's Sauce, avocado - Sloppy Jose Sandwich
shredded barbacoa in tomato & BBQ sauce, melted Provolone cheese, grilled onions; topped w/ Chazito sauce; "extra sloppy" -Iron Chef Stephanie Izard
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4.5 out of 5
237 ratings |
started as a food truck serving "authentic yet innovative Puerto Rican food" (from its website) that led to opening brick-and-mortar joint; guest appearance: Iron Chef Stephanie Izard |
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- Cevapi (Bosnian Style Sausages)
homemade Bosnian ground beef sausages served w/ fresh onions, tzatziki & homemade fresh Bosnian bread; looks good - Gulas (Bosnian-Style Goulash)
beef cut into squares, cooked in salt, pepper, red bell peppers, olive oil, parsley; served w/ homemade white butter rice, fresh homemade bread & cabbage salad; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
541 ratings |
serving authentic European & Bosnian cuisine |
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- "Bloody Best" Bloody Mary
double order of spicy Bloody Mary, your choice of a 16oz domestic beer, "Better Than Sex" fried chicken, a Nolan Ryan slider, waffle fries & much more...all skewered & placed on the Bloody Mary drink; looks crazy (fun!) - Bread Pudding
made fresh daily & smothered in housemade hot cognac sauce; looks good - Duck a l'Orange
called "Maple Leaf Duck" on menu; half duck slowly roasted, served over angel hair pasta & topped w/ housemade orange sauce; check for availability
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3.5 out of 5
1285 ratings |
[CLOSED]; fine dining restaurant located inside a gas station; tried to open restaurant, but bank wouldn't provide loan...so they got an easier-to-get loan for a gas station...and then opened the restaurant on the side; Other Recipes: Blackened Stuffed Pork Chops |
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- Brownie Batter Cheesecake
served in 8-ounce mason jar - The Barnyard (Burger)
100% angus beef patty, buttermilk battered fried chicken, bacon slices & melted cheddar, smothered in signature B.O.M.B. sauce; "multi-layered cluster of mayhem in your mouth!" (from its website); looks good
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4.5 out of 5
162 ratings |
since 2016; food truck located behind restaurant Barrel of Monks Brewing Company; known for burger & elevated bar foods |
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- "The Whole Hog" Sandwich
bacon, sausage & pork; everything including bun is made in-house; "this is high-level bbq" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Pineapple Express
sandwich w/ homemade pastrami, coleslaw, smoked golden pineapple ring, sriracha mayo on homemade bun; "it's outstanding" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
33 ratings |
since 2003; BBQ truck; "passion-based cooking" (from its website); classically trained chef w/ over 40 yrs experience; opened only 2 days per week |
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- Rindsroulade
beef rouladen -- thin sliced sirloin of beef rolled w/ mustard, bacon, onions & pickle, slowly braised served w/ spaetzle (German noodle) or potato dumplings and red cabbage - Sauerbraten
braised, 6-day-marinated beef, topped w/ gravy & served w/ spaetzle or potato dumplings & red cabbage; Guy got spaetzle (German noodle); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
574 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 1964; named a street & a park after the chef, Harry Kempf; "a friendly Bavarian atmosphere where friends and family of all ages can enjoy a good meal, a stein of cold beer and dance along to the sounds of the world famous Brauhaus Trio. It is always Oktoberfest at the Chicago Brauhaus." (from its website)...looks like fun |
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- Longaniza Asada
house made chorizo smoked over mesquite embers; served w/ sliced avocado, roasted tomato sauce, roasted onions & tortillas - Panuchos
crispy fried corn tortilla split & filled w/ black bean puree topped w/ lettuce, shredded turkey, pickled red onions & a slice of avocado; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1415 ratings |
opened in 2001; family owned & operated restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food, maintaining the authentic flavor of this original Southeast Mexican Cuisine |
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- Bourbon Teriyaki Wings
classic wings coated w/ bourbon soy sauce glaze & topped w/ white sesame seeds - Buffalo Sriracha Chicken Wings
mild or hot; gluten-free double-fried, house Buffalo Sriracha sauce-infused chicken wings; looks good - Szechuan Garlic Parmesan Wings
double-fried wings topped w/ garlic Thai-chili oil & spicy Asian rub
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4.0 out of 5
487 ratings |
est. 2017; known for bold Asian-influenced double-fried wings & local draft beers |
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- Beef Fillet Soltani Kabob
combination of one skewer of Beef filet mignon "Barg" kabob & one skewer of beef Koobideh kabob (ground beef) served w/ Basmati Rice, a grilled tomato and salad - Tandoori Chicken
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4.0 out of 5
549 ratings |
since 2015; serving unique street food flavors of Mediterranean & Middle eastern cuisines |
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- Corn Masa Memelas
fried mini crusts topped w/ black beans, aged goat cheese, arbol salsa and dressed shoots - Flautas
flautas (small rolled-up tortilla) stuffed with chicken thigh and rajas, chipotle sauce, pickled cabbage, carrots and crema; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
834 ratings |
"a sustainably minded BYOB restaurant serving Mexican shared plates with a farm fresh twist" (from its website); all dishes designed to share at the table; "dive w/ refined food"; recognized in multiple publications (Time Out-Chicago, Chicago Sun Times) |
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- Texas Style Chili
choice of beef, chicken or veggie; served plain or on any mix of beans, spaghetti, tamales or chili dog; Guy got beef chili w/ beans, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, onions & oyster crackers; looks good - Chili Over Spaghetti
Ross has his w/ beans, (lots of) cheese, onions & oyster crackers
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4.0 out of 5
886 ratings |
since 1946; 1950's diner setting |
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- Beef Noodle Soup
braised beef shoulder, handmade egg noodles, ginger onion broth w/ herbs, spices & baby bok choy, topped w/ cilantro; looks good - Seafood Pork Dumplings
pork, shrimp & Chinese leek, wrapped in handmade noodle & boiled; served w/ garlic soy sauce; "Outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
323 ratings |
est. 1949; iconic restaurant serving traditional Northeastern Chinese cuisine; under new ownership since 2017 |
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- Jade Red Chicken
fried chicken strips, deep-fried & covered in red sauce; can be served on rice or as a quesadilla; looks good - Machaca
shredded beef w/ garlic, onion, tomato & cilantro; can be served in quesadilla, burrito or in fried rice - Pollo Diablo
lightly coated, deep-fried chicken w/ garlic, onions & red hot peppers; "If you're from Iowa, you probably can't handle it!" - Emerald Chicken
teriyaki marinated grilled chicken breast served w/ ginger/green onion sauce
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4.0 out of 5
2313 ratings |
#41 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1990; combo/fusion of Chinese & Mexican; started as a 1000-sq-ft, 16-seat "hole-in-the-wall" that expanded to 5000-sq-ft w/ 150 seats; another location in Chandler, AZ |
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