A grill / night club? What does that even mean? No comments on the night club side of the business here, but plenty to say about the grub side of things.
The Looks
Located in the building previously known as Joe's / Memories / others, it seems another local business man is willing to roll the dice on this off-the-beaten-path location. It looks pretty much the same on the outside, but the interior has been completely remodeled. There is a very modern, industrial sheet metal look. Similar to a Chipotle Mexican grill (but less corporate). As you walk in, you are greeted by a burrito/taco bar, with all fixings. The seating area is spacious and comfy. And they are quick with the service.
The Cost
Pretty standard for this type of place. All the main entire menu items run $6.00 (for you vegetarian and chicken eaters), to $6.55 (for you big spender beef and pork types). A soda will cost an additional $1.60, chips and salsa will cost another $2, and chips and guacamole will be another $3. Not the cheapest lunch in town, but pretty reasonable.
The Grub
If you're indecisive in high pressure restaurant situations, this menu is for you. Not too many many decisions to make before you've got chow in your hands. Choose between one of the 4 following options: Burrito, Tacos, Bowl, or Salad. Then pick Veggie, Chicken, Steak, Beef, or Pork. Then select toppings to your content. You've been to Pancheros or Chipotle right? Similar stuff. When this corpulent individual dinned here, the meat was of a good quality, and the toppings were plentiful. Chips and salsa were acceptable. Soda was well mixed (right amount of sugary syrup). You'd think the last thing Marshalltown needs is another Mexican place, but the Palm Beach Grill fills a needed Niche (if you ever remember to visit that part of town).
Palm Beach Grill and Night Club
1010 W. Lincoln Way
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 328-1043
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
KFC Taco Bell
This strange fast food love child, sired by Colonel Sanders and born in a pool of grease, somehow combines the standard KFC menu with a Taco Bell. The unholy result is the ultimate selection of bad-for-you awesomeness.
The Looks
Does anyone actually go inside this type of place? If so, you'll find a recently remodeled interior. Mostly clean, with a modern colorful look. There are big windows, which keep the dinning area well lit, which could be a plus or a minus. The booths are awfully tight for the horizontally gifted.
The Cost
About as cheap as you'll get for prepared food. The Taco Bell side has a value menu with several items at 89 cents, and incredibly, a few $2 meal deals. If fried chicken is more your forté, the KFC part of the menu also has a value menu starting at 99 cents going up to $2. Whatever you order, you'll most likely get more food then you can eat for $5 to $8 (and if you can eat more, you'll leave not respecting yourself).
The Grub
As noted above, there is a lot to choose from here. There is of course the legendary fried chicken with the closely guarded blend of 11 herbs and spices. And all the classic crack cocaine addictive sides such as potato wedges, mash potatoes and gravy, green beans and biscuits. Also snack wraps, snacker sandwiches, popcorn chicken, and hot wings. Anything that can be wrapped in a burrito is also for sale, although this gluten's preference for Mexican leans towards Taco Johns. The Taco Bell side also has the Big Value Box ($5 box, it rocks), the tasty new chicken flatbread sandwich, and a Hungry favorite, the spicy volcano taco/burrito/nachos.
KFC Taco Bell
3007 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4713
(641) 752-7766
The Looks
Does anyone actually go inside this type of place? If so, you'll find a recently remodeled interior. Mostly clean, with a modern colorful look. There are big windows, which keep the dinning area well lit, which could be a plus or a minus. The booths are awfully tight for the horizontally gifted.
The Cost
About as cheap as you'll get for prepared food. The Taco Bell side has a value menu with several items at 89 cents, and incredibly, a few $2 meal deals. If fried chicken is more your forté, the KFC part of the menu also has a value menu starting at 99 cents going up to $2. Whatever you order, you'll most likely get more food then you can eat for $5 to $8 (and if you can eat more, you'll leave not respecting yourself).
The Grub
As noted above, there is a lot to choose from here. There is of course the legendary fried chicken with the closely guarded blend of 11 herbs and spices. And all the classic crack cocaine addictive sides such as potato wedges, mash potatoes and gravy, green beans and biscuits. Also snack wraps, snacker sandwiches, popcorn chicken, and hot wings. Anything that can be wrapped in a burrito is also for sale, although this gluten's preference for Mexican leans towards Taco Johns. The Taco Bell side also has the Big Value Box ($5 box, it rocks), the tasty new chicken flatbread sandwich, and a Hungry favorite, the spicy volcano taco/burrito/nachos.
KFC Taco Bell
3007 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-4713
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Mexico Antiguo
Another fine main street establishment, Mexico Antiguo lures in customers with promises of cheap margaritas and tasty Mexican food. But it has a lot of competition in this town, can it deliver?
The Looks
Well decorated, lots of nice Mexican trinkets and scary paintings on the walls. The chairs seem to be made from wicker, which makes an obese, hungry man a little uneasy. But in general, a festive atmosphere throughout.
The Cost
Very reasonable prices. You can get lunch specials for under 5 bucks, and just about any combination of Mexican food for 6-7 bucks. And there are a lot of combinations.
The Grub
They bring a basket of tortialla chips and salsa out to your table while you decide what to order from the menu. The food is what one would expect, combine a tortilla with meat, cheese, and some sauce in various combinations, and get various types of Mexican food. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chili rellenos etc. I had the lunch enchiladas, which while not as good as those at El Portal or La Caretta, where still very satisfying.
Mexico Antiguo
25 West Main Street, 641-752-6666
The Looks
Well decorated, lots of nice Mexican trinkets and scary paintings on the walls. The chairs seem to be made from wicker, which makes an obese, hungry man a little uneasy. But in general, a festive atmosphere throughout.
The Cost
Very reasonable prices. You can get lunch specials for under 5 bucks, and just about any combination of Mexican food for 6-7 bucks. And there are a lot of combinations.
The Grub
They bring a basket of tortialla chips and salsa out to your table while you decide what to order from the menu. The food is what one would expect, combine a tortilla with meat, cheese, and some sauce in various combinations, and get various types of Mexican food. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chili rellenos etc. I had the lunch enchiladas, which while not as good as those at El Portal or La Caretta, where still very satisfying.
Mexico Antiguo
25 West Main Street, 641-752-6666
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
El Portal
Tucked in next to Kmart in a weird pseudo-mall is the Mexican restaurant El Portal. It seems this place is always busy during lunch. Let's see if the food justifies the crowds.
The Looks
Typical lame Mexican decorations. Tables and chairs are simple, and the booths are uncomfortably small. And they pack people in. Not an obese-friendly atmosphere. But the service is fast. And if they can bring me food fast, all else is forgiven.
The Cost
They have lunch specials around $5 and any possible combination of burritos, enchiladas, quesadilla, fajitas, etc. for 6 or 7 American pesos. They have some expensive items on the menu, but in general, most selections seem to be an excellent value.
The Grub
Exact same menu and food as wonderful, La Carreta, on old highway 30. That means excellent all you can eat chips and salsa. I had the lunch chalupa. What's the difference between a chalupa and a soft shell taco or an enchiladas? Don't know, Don't care. It was delicious.
El Portal
1716 South Center Street, 641-752-0011
The Looks
Typical lame Mexican decorations. Tables and chairs are simple, and the booths are uncomfortably small. And they pack people in. Not an obese-friendly atmosphere. But the service is fast. And if they can bring me food fast, all else is forgiven.
The Cost
They have lunch specials around $5 and any possible combination of burritos, enchiladas, quesadilla, fajitas, etc. for 6 or 7 American pesos. They have some expensive items on the menu, but in general, most selections seem to be an excellent value.
The Grub
Exact same menu and food as wonderful, La Carreta, on old highway 30. That means excellent all you can eat chips and salsa. I had the lunch chalupa. What's the difference between a chalupa and a soft shell taco or an enchiladas? Don't know, Don't care. It was delicious.
El Portal
1716 South Center Street, 641-752-0011
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
La Carreta
Hidden away on Iowa Ave. (old highway 30) is a gem of a Mexican restaurant known as La Carrara (or "The Cart" for you gringos). A Mexican Restaurant in Marshalltown you say? I know! I'm as surprised as you. But more hungry.
The Looks:
Holy crap, is this place a pizza hut?! It seems it used to be. They've done a good job of Mexicanizing it however. Nothing too fancy, just cheap decorations on the well. The service is fast and friendly.
The Cost:
They've got a lunch menu with several meals as low as $5. Everything else is very reasonable. There's nothing on the menu much more then $10. There are additional specials every day.
The Grub:
First the chips and salsa. Best. Chips. Ever. Same with the salsa. I had the lunch enchiladas and they were divine. I think the ranchero sauce does the trick. The beans and rice are average. And all the usual Mexican selections exist of course such as fajitas, combination platters, desserts, and margaritas.
La Carreta
308 East Iowa Avenue, 641-754-1700
Lunch, Dinner - 7 days a week
The Looks:
Holy crap, is this place a pizza hut?! It seems it used to be. They've done a good job of Mexicanizing it however. Nothing too fancy, just cheap decorations on the well. The service is fast and friendly.
The Cost:
They've got a lunch menu with several meals as low as $5. Everything else is very reasonable. There's nothing on the menu much more then $10. There are additional specials every day.
The Grub:
First the chips and salsa. Best. Chips. Ever. Same with the salsa. I had the lunch enchiladas and they were divine. I think the ranchero sauce does the trick. The beans and rice are average. And all the usual Mexican selections exist of course such as fajitas, combination platters, desserts, and margaritas.
La Carreta
308 East Iowa Avenue, 641-754-1700
Lunch, Dinner - 7 days a week
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