Twisted Taco

Twisted Taco
Fully loaded burger

***

I braved tornado warnings to meet some friends for margaritas and tacos. Once I read the description though, I couldn't resist trying the burger instead. An 8oz Angus beef patty, with Applewood-smoked bacon, mushrooms, American cheese, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. The fries were dusted with seasoning. It was tasty but it wasn't the best burger ever. It was a filling meal, more food than the tiny tacos.

Longhorns

Longhorns
Steakhouse burger

***

Half-pound burger with a  toasted bun, seasoned fries. I had another hard day of hiking before hand and we stumbled into Longhorns because it was the first place we passed. The burger was tasty but it could have just been because I was starving. I usually look down my nose at chain restaurants but they do know how to make something with some good flavor.

Fado's Irish Pub

Fado's Irish Pub
Smithwick's Mini Burger

***

I needed something in my stomach to fully recover from St Patrick's day celebrating. I met some friends for drinks & appetizers at Fado's since it was probably packed to the rafters the night before. Little miniature ale-flavored beef burgers topped with Guinness mayo, pickles, onions and melted cheese were irresistible to me. They turned out to be pretty tasty also. I now know that is a restaurant doesn't have a burger on the menu, I could be happy with their sliders appetizer. Maybe skip the giant bun and eat it like a tasty meatball.

Meehan's Public House

Meehan's Public House

101 Slider

***

A tasty little treat topped with Boursin cheese, tomato jam & pickles, I thought it tasted tangy but never having had Boursin cheese before maybe it was that adding the extra flavor. I would have preferred a real burger but this little mouthful was a good start. I don't get to Meehan's very often so I thought I'd better go for this while I was there. As you can see by the finger for comparison in the picture, it really is just a mouthful.

Cafe di Sol (round 5)

Cafe di Sol
Andy's Burger

*****

Since my mother & grandfather were visiting from out of state, I had to take them to my favorite place. Of course my grandfather thought it was too loud in there but it was just typical background music playing. My family did agree though that the food was super delicious. I was bummed out because they said they had a busy lunch and were out of fries for about an hour so I had macaroni and cheese. it was tasty but I like their little skinny fries better. The burger was, as usual, a work of art. Delicious aioli sliding out the sides while the burger itself is heaven in my mouth. I kept going on about how delicious everything there is, so we decided to split dessert, Grandpa couldn't believe how giant it was. The brownie sundae is another highly recommended item from Cafe di Sol.  I never leave there without rubbing my tummy full of delicious treats. 

Atlanta Aquarium Café Aquaria

Atlanta Aquarium Cafe Aquaria
Hamburger

**

Not the worst hamburger I have ever had, typical assembly line/cafeteria fare although slightly tastier. I was just happy to have options. I was even able to get some Sun Chips and a cookie to go with it. Also, though it was from a cafeteria line it was actually one of the few actually medium burgers I have received and I didn't even get t request that. I recommend packing your own food for the Aquarium but if you have to eat while you are there at least it won't be without flavor.