Regular Joe's Guide

Keller is now closed. Not sure there's a location I've been to that's still open. Latest visit: Jun 2014 (Keller, TX - closed) First visit: 1979 (Dallas - N. Inwood Rd. - closed) Locations (as of May 2022): According to Wikipedia as of 2019 there are 150 restaurants in 6 southern states, and I'm sure the majority of them reside in Texas. They made a go at the Colorado market, but pulled out just before we moved back. In fact there were signs up for two northern Colorado Springs locations when we first moved here in 2018. --- You just knew I was going to cover Taco Bueno didn't ya? I feel somewhat obligated to, even though it may seem to folks here in DFW that the chain is as ubiquitous as McDonalds. In reality, it's actually a localized regional chain that continues to outwardly expand. In that way, it's somewhat like Whataburger - a place you might take for granted because it's always there. Leave the Southwest part of the United States however, a...

As of 11/29/24, Texadelphia has 7 locations (6 in TX + 1 in OK). Las Colinas is closed. Latest visit: Jun 2014 (Las Colinas - closed) First visit: Aug 2004 (Las Colinas - closed) Everything you need to know about Texadelphia can be derived from the name itself. As a base, they put forth the Philly cheesesteak concept, but with a Texas infused twist. They start with the soft hoagie roll and finely chopped and seasoned beef, just as in Philadelphia, but you also get chips and salsa on the side. And a host of toppings like BBQ sauce and Mustard Blend. No cheeze whiz or even provolone, but rather mozzarella is used. The salsa reminds me of Pace, so nothing special, but a nice accompaniment all the same. So as you can see, it's not "authentic", and that's just the point. That's why they refer to themselves as a "Texas Cheesesteak". And the RJG will always reward a new fast food concept. We first started going to Texadelphia when the RJG started to work ...