King’s Teriyaki Burgers & Tacos - Placentia
King’s Teriyaki Burgers & Tacos? That just about covers the whole gamut, doesn’t it? This place is around the corner from my work, so I’ve visited it more then once and I’ve tried all three types of their food fare that they have. I think the biggest compliment I can say is that they are consistently average with all three types of food. On my latest visit I had a bacon cheese burger with grilled onions and it was pretty much what I expected. They use the typical pound preformed patties that most burger joints use, and their bacon is just normal cut bacon. Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying there is anything wrong with this, it’s just average. One thing I don’t like as much as most places with burgers is that they use ketchup and mayonnaise instead of just a all in one sauce (thousand island), and I don’t like that as much. I also ordered a small side of onion rings, which of course was more then a normal person could finish on their own. I always feel bad when I toss so much wasted food. Sometimes I wish I could order by number of rings I want to eat. The onion rings were standard fare, but I am disappointed they don’t have BBQ Sauce, I’m all about sauces…
On previous occasions I have ordered their teriyaki chicken and beef, which are both good but not the best I’ve had. I also have got a couple different tacos, the chicken and beef sort of tasted like the same meat from the teriyaki meal, but they were alright, the tacos are stuffed to the brim with meat and toppings. One plus I will give them is with their fish tacos, they are above average and I could order those anytime and not be disappointed.
The wait staff is always courteous and always makes sure you get everything you need to enjoy you meal. The place can get really busy during the lunch crowd because of it’s proximity to numerous offices and industrial complexes, but I’ve never had to wait too long to get my order.
Overall King’s is a good bet to please a crowd because of the choices you have to fill your stomach. It’s the place you go to when everyone wants something different but you still all want to eat lunch together.
04/04/2008
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King’s Teriyaki Burgers & Tacos
1208 E Orangethorpe Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-5572
El Faralito - Placentia
I’m still recovering from my terrific meal I had for lunch today at El Farolito. It was delicious! The place was packed like most places are on Fridays during the lunch hour, but fortunately when I eat lunch during the week I normally roll alone, so I didn’t have to wait for table to open up for my party. I walked in and they sat me right down. As I sat down a bowl of chips and salsa were put down in front of me and I started looking over the menu. I really wanted to try the Arroz Con Pollo but didn’t want to pay full price (less then 8 bucks, but I only have a 10 with me). So I ended up getting the Friday special which was Chile Con Carne (not beef but pork) and an iced tea.
As I starting scarfing down the tasty chips and salsa (not too hot, not too mild) I people watched, and hoped my stomach would forgive me for eating my lunch (I’m coming down with a cold). But I just had to get a my mexican fix! I gave up fried stuff for lent, and now I can have chips and salsa again at a mexican restaurant, this was my first time back on the saddle, and it was well worth it. Not that long after I ordered my plate of Mexican goodness was delivered. the plate consisted of about 5-6 nice sized chunks of meat drowning in sauce, along with beans an rice. I soaked in the warmth from the food I thanked the waiter and he handed me flour tortillas. the food was full of flavor and every bite hit the spot.
All that and it only cost me $8 bucks (not including tip)!
I was actually pretty surprised at how busy the place was considering it’s location (it isn’t the easiest place to locate). But I’m definitely coming back, and next time I’m bring my wife with me for dinner!
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El Farolito
201 S Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-7880
El Taco Sabroso Grill - Placentia
I’m a huge fan of El Faralito that is down the street from this place, so a couple Friday’s ago I took some coworkers to El Faralito for lunch, but we go there too late and they were packed. So we started looking for somewhere else to eat and saw El Taco Sabroso Grill, and discovered a hidden gem in Old Town Placentia. El Faralito may have the reviews, but El Taco Sabroso is just as good at what they do when it comes to just plain ol good Mexican Food.
In my two visits I’ve got a combo plate both times, and for the price of 7.95 it’s a huge meal. The carne asada quesadilla is delicious and the taco dorado’s have just the perfect amount of crunch. Now I usually only go back to a Mexican restaurant if I their chips and salsa are good, I’m going to tell you they are some of the best. The salsa has a nice spicy kick but I love the flavor. It’s a little runny, but it coats the chips perfectly.
If you are looking for a huge meal, try the torta, the thing is bigger them most peoples head!
I’m not going to tell you either Sabroso or Faralito is better then one another, but I’m going to tell you that you need to go to them both. They compliment each other perfectly.
This place deserves to be considered when you are in the vicinity!
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El Taco Sabroso Grill
214 W Santa Fe Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6716
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