Jalapeños - Schererville, IN

Driving to Chicago from Rose, there was always a point where Brett and I would feel like we were lost. However, whenever we saw the big jalapeño-shaped sign for Jalapeños we knew we were on the right path. We always talked about stopping here, but never did until recently. I ordered Jaime's Tacos Guadalajara. The tacos consisted of grilled chicken, an assortment of peppers, cheese, lime juice, and a slice of avocado. Sides included rice and a slice of watermelon.

200 Indianapolis Boulevard

Schererville, IN 46375

Taco Garage - San Antonio, Texas

After a full day at the river walk, we went to Taco Garage for dinner. As I was looking over the menu, the "voted world's best" puffy tacos caught my eye. The puffy tacos came in either chicken or beef, with a side of rice, and your choice of refried or borracho beans. The puffy taco shell was light and airy. However, the taco itself was very dry and bland.

Taco Garage

8403 Broadway

San Antonio, Texas 78209

Casa Rio - San Antonio, TX

It was a Sunday, and the plant I was working at in Houston was delayed. So, Brett and I decided to make a road trip to visit our friend Crystal in San Antonio. We had lunch on the river walk at Casa Rio. I ordered two chicken enchiladas and one taco. My meal also came with a side of rice and a small pot of borracho beans. The bean soup was a spicy combination of jalapeños, bacon, and various beans.

430 E. Commerce St.

Between Commerce St. & Market St.

On the San Antonio River Walk

BJ's Restaurant & Brewery - Pearland, TX

I was in Houston for work, and for dinner I met up with an old college friend (Brett) who now works in Houston. We went to BJ's Restaurant & Brewery which was near his apartment. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables. After eating half of the steak I was already full, but I decided to finish anyways. It's true what they say...everything is bigger in Texas.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewery

11200 West Broadway Street

Pearland, TX 77584

Hunt's Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar - Dothan, AL

At Hunt's I ordered raw oysters for an appetizer and the seafood platter for my main entree. The oysters were about 2 for $1. I remembered liking oysters the last time I had them so I decided to get a half order (6). After a couple, I realized that I don’t like them, and I wish had not ordered them. The seafood platter ($17.99) consisted of a catfish filet, shrimp (3), scallops, hushpuppies (2), crab cake, and your choice of side. I ordered the grilled version, however it also comes in a fried variety. The crab cake was prepared and baked in a crab shell. A trip to the salad bar was also included with the meal. All of the seafood tasted very fresh, and Hunt’s was a tasty dining experience.

Red's Backwoods BBQ - Klamath Falls, OR

For lunch I stopped by Red's Backwoods BBQ. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich lunch special with cole slaw for only $5. On the table was a bevy of BBQ sauces. These included: Memphis, North Carolina, Southern, Red's Hot, Texas, and "Betcha can't eat this" BBQ sauces. My pick was the Southern sauce which was a sweet mustard blend. The other sauces had too much of a tabasco sauce flavor for me. The service was friendly and quick.