Taco Bell- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Today my husband and I went to Taco Bell on Sunset Blvd. 
The Address is 1418 West Sunset Blvd, St. George - (435) 674-2314


We went to lunch around noon or so and there was only one other couple in the restaurant... Chuck and I went over to the counter and ordered. I decided to order healthy and he ordered not so healthy... 


I decided to order off of the Fresco Menu... Which means there is no cheese or sauces on the items from this list. 


Healthy; 
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco- It was pretty good, but needed to have sauce added... So I toped mine with the fire sauce. Much better, otherwise it was kinda bland for my taste. 

• This choice was 170 calories of which 35 of those were fat calories. It had 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated and 680 mg of sodium and 22 grams of carbs and 3 grams of sugar...  

Fresco Crunchy Taco- I think Taco Bell has the better shells out of all the places in town. Other than that, my taco was lacking in substance. I took pictures of it and it was barely a 1.4 of a inch thick. Now granted, Taco Bell has pretty low allowances on the weights of each item they put into a taco or other items. I use to work for Taco Bell, and even according to their standards, mine was not close to those standards. 

• This choice has 150 calories of which 70 are fat calories. It has 7 grams of fat and 2.5 grams of saturated fats. It comes in at 350 mg of sodium and 13 carbs and 1 gram of sugar. 

Total Calories: 320 calories

Total Fat: 11 grams of fat

Fat Calories: 105 calories from fat

Total Carbs:  35 total carbs

Total Sodium: 1030 mg of sodium

Total Sugar: 4 grams of sugar

Not Healthy; 

I also ordered a not so healthy option... It was the specialty that was posted on their windows. I decided to add this option to my order. I thought it tasted good, but it looked nothing like the picture. It pretty much looked like someone threw up in my burrito... But then again, how many times does our food look like that when we get it in our grubby little hands. 

Beefy Crunch Burrito 

Beefy Crunch Burrito; Layers of seasoned ground beef, rice, warm nacho cheese sauce, reduced fat sour cream and Flamin’ Hot Fritos wrapped in a warm, flour tortilla. This is what the description was on their website...  I went to thier website and it doesn't show the nutritional guide for this item... I can only imagine how many calories and fat is in this item... Maybe it's a good thing I don't know... 

My husband Chuck ordered what he always orders. He ordered a Steak Quesedilla without sauce, Beef Enchirito minus the onions and a basic crunchy taco with a 32 ounce Mountain Dew.  So lets break down his meal. Chuck was pretty much happy with his order. This is one of a very few times they never messed up his order... Seems to happen alot at this location. 

• Steak Quesadilla W/O Sauce; This choice has 520 calories of which 250 of those calories are from fat. It has 28 grams of fat and 12 grams of saturated fat. It also comes in at a whopping 1250 mg of sodium, 41 carbs and 3 grams of sugar. 
• Beef Enchirito W/O Onions; This choice has 350 calories of fat and 150 fat calories. It comes in at 17 grams of fat and 7 grams of Saturated fat. It also offers 35 carbs, 1380 mg of sodium and 2 grams of sugar... 
• Crunchy Taco- This choice has 170 calories of which 90 calories are from fat. There is also 10 grams of fat and 3.5 grams of saturated fat. This option also has 330 mg of sodium and 12 carbs and 1 gram of sugar. 
• 32 oz Mountain Dew- Empty calories here... This choice has 420 calories, 109 carbs and 109 grams of sugar. YIKES and Double YIKES.... 

Total Calories: 1460 calories

Total Fat: 55 grams of fat

Fat Calories: 490 calories

Total Carbs: 197 total carbs

Total Sodium: 2960 mg of sodium

Total Sugar: 115 grams of sugar

For More Nutritional Information go to their website... 

Over all experience; The store was pretty clean for the most part, but there was only a couple guests in here... I did like the cashier. It seemed like there were a few hazards around the store... I would have thought they were because of the rain had it not been that I go to this location from time to time. The ceiling tiles were a mess, some were missing, water leaking and wires hanging out.... Things like this. You would think eventually they would come and fix these issues since they are ongoing.  There was wet floor signs up, which is a good thing. They serve Pepsi, which is a plus...  I must say that alot of times this location would smell really bad or would be smoky. Neither of those things existed today. 

If you are looking for half way decent food in my opinion, Taco Bell has some great prices and they have a decent Why Pay More menu... My husband thinks Taco Bell is The PLACE to eat... He loves it, and I tolerate it, lol... 

This is one of those reviews that is Good and Bad- Depends on who you talk to... If you talk to my husband who eats whatever is in front of him for the most part and Taco Bell can do no wrong, then you will love it... On the other hand, it is not up there on my list of must go places... 

Quizno's Sunset Corner

This location is now closed...  

Was sad to see this one go...  

It wasn't to the fault of the management, however they got caught up in the closing of the corporate store closings... It was nice having Quiznos for the 5 months that it was there...

Yes! St. George, Utah has a Quiznos once again. Quiznos strives to make bold, toasty, delicious sub sandwiches to fill your tummy and not break the bank.

Today I went to the Quizno's located at 1901 N Bluff, St. George Utah. You will find it nestled next to the Bajio's and not far from Stadium 8.

As I entered the restaurant, the first thing I noticed was the happy faces on each employees face. I entered the order here line and after looking over the menu board, I decided on the new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and had them add some sauce to it. That was because I like my Buffalo Chicken hot, I don't want a chicken that is going to threaten and not deliver. This sandwich was not a easy fight, but I won, when my eyes can water from a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, I can say it was AWESOME... It was not wimpy at all...



My grandson had the free, did you hear me "FREE" Kidz Meal... Just that alone made it all worthwhile and he enjoyed his ham and cheese sub with a chocolate chip cookie that had him licking his fingers. When you purchase one regularly priced meal, you get a Kidz Meal for FREE... Yep, I said FREE... I love that word... It just rolls off your tongue so well...

Quiznos is good, but this location is GREAT! Good food combined with terrific service makes this Quiznos exceptional! The store is very clean, and is extremely welcoming. When you walk through the door, they make sure to know that they want you there and you are family.

They do offer the $5.00 large subs and that is pretty nice... I only thought Subway did that, but I learned something new while sitting there. And anyone who has read my reviews also knows that I am not a coke drinker... So this is a major touch down for me... They have Pepsi products... OH YEAH!

Some of the things you will find on their menu is delicious soups. I would recommend the Broccoli Cheddar. They also have Sammies, Bullets, Torpedo's, Salads and various sizes of gourmet subs and menu items that are under 500 calories... You will also find many variety of chips, cookies and other drinks available in their cooler. If you like cookies, you should try them heated up... They taste like they came right out of the oven, delicious.

On Mondays it will be family night and they will be offering family friendly movies and activities... It will begin at 6:00pm...

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality: Very Good
Price- Low-Moderate
Location: 1091 N Bluff #101
Hours: Monday through Thursday 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm and Sundays 11am-8pm
Contact: 435-688-8292
Service: Very good and personal
Speed: Considering they are new, I was very surprised by how fast they are.
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- I really liked it there. It was laid back and casual. Not fast paced and stressed out.

Overall Experience: I am happy to see that there is another choice for subs in St. George. They offer catering and they are willing to go out of their way to make their customers happy. I will personally be going back again, and since kids eat free, it will be a cost effective choice for me and serving Pepsi is a major plus.

Made in Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse- St. George, Utah

My brother in law and I were thinking about going out to dinner last night. Since we had the Dixie Direct Card we decided it was a good time to try something different. Since a number of people have asked me to do a review on the Brazilian Steakhouse, we decided the time was now… So off we go wondering what to expect. We have never had Brazilian food before and this was something different for sure.

The Made in Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse located in the Phoenix Plaza on Bluff and Sunset. The exact address is 929 West Sunset Blvd. The Brazilian Steakhouse is not your ordinary steak house. At some restaurants, by the time you get to eat your cut of meat, the meat has a tendency to fail to deliver the right amount of flavor and may not be hot. That is not the case here.

The giant skewers of meat are rotisserie-cooked meat The giant skewers of meat are rotisserie-cooked meat; all cooked over a mesquite charcoal pit. they are carved and served directly from fire to your plate.; they are carved and served directly from fire to your plate.

We started out with the salad bar, which I loved. They had a good variety to choose from. You will find some interesting and tasty choices. I really enjoyed the black beans with beef. It had a very pleasing flavor to them.
Guests of Made in Brazil, Brazilian Steakhouse will use a wooden cue to let the servers know when they are ready for the next skewer of meat. Place the green side up, and the servers will continue to bring skewers to you. Place the cue on the red side when you are too full to eat another bite! This makes it nice to set your own pace and relax.

When you are finished eating and had your fill, turn the cue to the flat side to let the waiter/waitress staff will then bring your check.

A bit of advice -- Try a little at a time or you will run out of room before you have gotten a chance to try all the varieties of meat. I was so full, I didn't get to try them all. And don’t forget to turn the wooden cue over of they will keep feeding you and you will need to loosen that belt.

Some of the Meats Offered Are:


* Prime Rib
* Ham- My Favorite
* Chicken wrapped in bacon
* Tenderloin w/garlic
* Top Sirloin
* Lamb
* Chicken
* Pork Sausage
* Pork Loin
* Chicken hearts upon request (Dinner Only)
* Pineapples


More Information: Lunches are priced at $11.99 , kids 5-11 are $5.99 and Dinner is $18.99, kids 5-11 are 9.99 .... If you have the Dixie Direct Card, they offer a buy one get one free. But if you go for dinner, they will discount your bill for the $11.99. They also offer more meats on the dinner menu, its is a meat lovers delight, lol. They serve Pepsi products and have a variety of other choices as well like limeades and alcoholic drinks. We didn't have any dessert, but they looked yummy.I was too full after we ate to get desserts.

There are many, many options, check out The Phone Book for more information and menu items. You can find it on page 788.


Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Moderate - You pay for what you get
Location- 929 West Sunset Blvd, St. George, Utah
Service- Excellent
Speed– Pretty Fast- Sometimes too fast :)
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- Fun and Inviting, Something Different

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Looking For A Great Breakfast and A Good Cause

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast


Usually I do food reviews on this blog. But this time I am gonna tell you about an awesome deal before it happens. At Lin's Marketplace on Saturday, February 21st from 8am-12 pm. Lin's will be sponsoring an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Lin's is located at 1930 West Sunset Blvd in St. George. Offer is good only at the Sunset Location...

Cost:

$20.00 per family or $5.00 per person

All of the proceeds are being donatated to Lin's Bakery Employee Char Barton and Family in memory of her loving husband and father William Barton.

I work at Lin's and have gotten to know Char and she has two young daughters and she is very kind and loving. Char is the kind of person that will do anything for anyone, even though she has nothing. The loss of her husband was and is devastating to her family. he ws uninsured and was on disability due to his medical problems. He will be deeply missed by his daughters and Char. My thoughts and prayers go out to her. She has a long road ahead of her. I know that God will be looking out for them and she will be ok. But if you don't have any plans for Saturday, February 21st, come over to Lins and have a great breakfast and at the same time, you can help out a family in need.

P.S. If you have kids under the age of 13 or so. There is a Kids Club Activity that day from 10 am-2pm. It's free and you are never asked to buy anything. Just look for the table that has Kids Club Balloons...