In-N-Out burger? (Dallas: clothing, retailer, retail)

[sdflyer]

Originally Posted by justme02

Ate there yesterday for the first time since leaving California. Said it before and Ill say it again, as far as quality goes its kind of the purgatory of hamburgers, but the value for the money is really good.

This article sums it up perfectly:

Does In-N-Out Beat Other Burgers? | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

In n Out is much better than Wendys, McDonalds, Burger King, Jack in the Crack, and Whataburger (I know thats blasphemy in Texas), but its no where near Burger Island, Fatburger, Kincaids, Dels, or many of the other many burger joints that are local and not fast food.

Id like to hear your definition of quality or specifically where In n Out falls short. There is absolutely no way anyone can say an In-n-Out burger is poor quality. Their quality is what has made them successful. Yes, I can understand it not meeting someone's taste preferences, but from a quality standpoint, the are right on.

For every article that rates In n Out low, there is another that rates them at the top. Its all about the preferences of the author and those participating in the taste test.

[kenshi]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bungle

You better be married to a cardiologist.

I have a high metabolism and I don't eat fast food all that often, maybe once a week. Last time I checked my blood pressure, it was 120 / 85, which isn't great but nothing to be too concerned about. It's just how my body works, which is great for being healthy but costly for buying food.

[Subzro]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bungle

I'm not sure the origins of the InO secret menu and not sure why it is so secret but it allows for some nice customization.

The "secret" menu is hardly secret, considering:
A) everybody knows about it
B) I&O advertises it on their own website.
It's funny as hell to see all the poseurs placing their "secret" orders at the counter as if they are in on some inside joke or something...

Also, people need to remember that a double-double is still only 1/4 lb of meat, exactly the same as a standard single-patty Whataburger. A double-double isn't really that big. I'm 6-1, 175 and put away a 3x3 the last time I was there with no problem at all. I also run alot and my nickname is "skinny b***h", so all the portion-control nazis can kiss my quadruple flying dutchman...

[pappy97]

Several people have asked about how busy INO's are around here now. I submit to you that Allen's location is still very busy.

Went there last Saturday night at 11:30pm. Drive-Thru had ten or more cars, but the dine-in was where it was busy. There was a line of about 5 people/parties and every table was filled up. We had to sit on one of the few stools available. We assumed that Sat at 11:30pm in Allen it would be a Ghosttown. Boy were we wrong!

[pappy97]

Originally Posted by kenshi

What is the reasoning behind this secret menu?

Here's the thing about the secret menu: it's all in fun. You don't need the "Secret menu" to know all of the customization options. Just order the burger as you want it. The only thing you'd need to know that you couldn't figure out yourself is "animal style" or simply wanting a "mustard fried patty" (one aspect of animal style). The other things are more or less patties, more or less cheese, lettuce bun, extra spread, how you want onions, toasting your bun longer, and other customization options.

The secret menu, besides animal style, is a system of nomenclature they have come up with for certain things. If you know the terms like "extra toast" or "3 x 1," it simply speeds up ordering, but it isn't a requirement. You can order a "double-double with 2 extra patties and toast the bun a bit longer," but if you know the secret menu you just say "4 x 2, extra toast." Hope that makes sense...

[kazyn]

I'm not going to make a new thread about this but I went to JC Burger in Addison and it was terrible.......so bland, ugh. I spent $17 on 2 burgers and some fries and a drink. Never again.

[Cowboys fan in Houston]

Originally Posted by sdflyer

Id like to hear your definition of quality or specifically where In n Out falls short. There is absolutely no way anyone can say an In-n-Out burger is poor quality. Their quality is what has made them successful. Yes, I can understand it not meeting someone's taste preferences, but from a quality standpoint, the are right on.

For every article that rates In n Out low, there is another that rates them at the top. Its all about the preferences of the author and those participating in the taste test.

The article didnt rank them low. It said (and I share the opinion) that In n Out is the best fast food burger. But there are many other options in the Metroplex that are not drive throughs that make better burgers. Burger Island, Dels, Kincaids, Twisted Root, etc.

[Mr.Bungle]

Originally Posted by Subzro

The "secret" menu is hardly secret, considering:
A) everybody knows about it
B) I&O advertises it on their own website.
It's funny as hell to see all the poseurs placing their "secret" orders at the counter as if they are in on some inside joke or something...

Also, people need to remember that a double-double is still only 1/4 lb of meat, exactly the same as a standard single-patty Whataburger. A double-double isn't really that big. I'm 6-1, 175 and put away a 3x3 the last time I was there with no problem at all. I also run alot and my nickname is "skinny b***h", so all the portion-control nazis can kiss my quadruple flying dutchman...

Well, Skinny *****... DUH! But you neglected to mention that there are some items that are not even on their published "secret" menu. I was implying, but failed to word it properly, that I wasn't sure why it was so "secret" when it is out there. I do recall the pre-internet days, and even some time when 56k was all the rage, that they did not have the "secret" menu published. It was a fun thing and allowed for some interaction between customers who would share their favorite customization with each other.

[Debsi]

I didn't know about the item on the secret menu pre-internet, other than the animal style burger my brother liked to order.

I always have and still do prefer the classic burger.

[Subzro]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bungle

Well, Skinny *****... DUH!

Yikes, sorry! No hard feelings! My post wasn't really directed at you, I just quoted it to make a general point about how some people go overboard thinking that they are part of a secret society because they know how to special-order a fast food burger when everyone else already knows the drill.

Cheers mate!