Filed under: Utah: Life Elevated
There are some restaurants that I just can’t imagine not ever tasting again. I am convinced, and may or may not actually have proof of, one or more of these restaurants adding addictive substances to their food. (It is fairly well documented that Cafe Rio marinates their Super Fantastic Pork Barbacoa in Dr. Pepper. Seriously? It’s brilliant! And so so sooo delicious!) At any rate, I have made a short list of my favorite, budget-friendly restaurants…the fact that the list is exclusively burgers and burrito’s is not a coincidence whatsoever. (Does that sound at all convincing? Yeah, I didn’t think so.) But, without further ado, The List:
- Slider’s Diner, San Francisco: a-MAY-zing burgers.
- La Taqueria, San Francisco: the best burrito in the world.
- Cafe Rio, Utah, Arizona, Las Vegas: there’s just no comparison to their pulled pork barbacoa salad.
- In-N-Out Burger: California, Arizona, Nevada and NOW OPEN IN UTAH!!!
Ahem, so sorry, let me try and contain the excitement. Now, even though this Great Burger has moved to my home state, I still have a 4 and some-odd hour drive to get to said In-N-Out, and I’ll have to fight the thousands of college students in Utah’s Dixieland (that’s Southern Utah for those not familiar with Utahese), but it’s here! Now, if only I had a vehicle to drive the four-and-a-half hours south for the Super Fantastic Burger(s) that live at In-N-Out.
I don’t know what your view is on In-N-Out, but here’s the thing: if I cannot you cannot have it, I crave you crave it. And for someone that has to leave the state, drive through hundreds of miles of desert, and use at least an entire gallon of gas -each way- to acquire In-N-Out goodness (and then somehow get out of Vegas relatively unscathed), this is absolutely fantastic news. Anyone want a road-trip?
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Yay! I love that place too!
Comment by Hannah C. 2008 April 26 @ 12:00 pmI am so jealous. YUM!!!
Comment by Rhi 2008 April 26 @ 12:38 pmHaha, I have never been to In-n-Out Burger, but that may be because I lived in an In-n-Out Burger-less state.
Comment by Viviane 2008 April 26 @ 12:44 pmSo…I heard about this amazing addition to our state a few weeks ago and have had a really hard tmie containing the excitment! I have heard a few rumors of one possibly coming to Provo and possibly even Salt Lake within the next few years. I’m so down for a road trip…I LOVE In-N-Out!
Comment by Lisa 2008 April 26 @ 1:25 pmCongratulations on the new arrival of In-N-Out! When I moved to LA, I fell in love with their delicious burgers and milkshakes. And the lemonade…mmmmm!
Comment by Larissa 2008 April 26 @ 1:27 pmMMMMMMMM, I love In-N-Out. I love seeing my family most in Vegas, but a good cheeseburger and shake is the next best thing.
Comment by Janssen 2008 April 26 @ 1:58 pmWe would go to In N Out every single week when we lived in VEGAS. Last year we went to St George & we had heard rumors of an in & out close by. We finally found the place where it was supposed to be but they only had the twisted palm trees in the parking lot, but no restaurant. It sounds like it is finally built. They need to get one up in the sl valley!!
Comment by annie 2008 April 26 @ 2:24 pmI grew up on In n’ Out burgers and while I am glad that they are a bit closer, there is really something about going to one of the old, original In n’ Outs that just doesn’t compare with the new.
But don’t worry, I’ll be stopping on my way South.
Comment by Mona 2008 April 26 @ 2:34 pmIn N Out is always my first stop when I go home. I’m not sure though how I feel about it spreading to Utah. As much as I love my grilled cheese with grilled onions, mustard instead of spread, I kind of like the exclusivity of it being a California (and Vegas) thing. I guess I’m your typical SoCa snob.
Comment by Melanie 2008 April 26 @ 3:37 pmI’m with you! there is a knock off in AF called Chadders. It isn’t exactly the same, but pretty close, and a lot cheaper in gas. I love you Heidi and I hope you are feeling better! I completely forgot you were hurt when I saw you!
Comment by Mandi 2008 April 26 @ 5:08 pmmy parents are so stoked for the arrival of this great establishment!
Comment by Erica 2008 April 26 @ 8:38 pmI remember eating at In and Out when we were in LA when I was like 13? So it’ll be great to have it again when I get back there!
Comment by alyndabear 2008 April 27 @ 5:25 amHm, three out of the four places you listed are in California. I need to get my ass out there, stat.
Comment by Jess 2008 April 27 @ 8:02 amLOVE In and Out. I am so glad that it is in St George. I was bummed that it wasn’t open when we were there 2 weeks ago!
I want some though
Comment by Tiburon 2008 April 27 @ 9:05 amI was surprised when I moved here that several of my new friends have never had the divine goodness and religious experience that is a tasty In N Out burger and shake. Chadder’s down in American Fork is a good substitute. I’d rate it a solid 8 on the 1-10 In N Out scale, and it works very well for an In N Out craving if you’re in Utah. Beyond that, I believe that they can’t get here fast enough.
Comment by Sov 2008 April 27 @ 9:54 amNow that we’ve moved from Phoenix to Ohio, I have to say that I miss Cafe Rio the most. Although, I have discovered the beauty of City Barbeque, which can ony be had in Ohio. Bummer for all of you west-coast people! But, man, I sure do miss that pork…
Comment by Lonica 2008 April 27 @ 5:16 pmI freaking love In-N-Out. And love the fact that there is one literally 3 minutes from my house, it’s amazing.
Comment by katelin 2008 April 28 @ 2:30 pmI am dying of jealousy! I love myself some In-N-Out. The one good thing I got out of a year of long distance dating a guy in SoCal!
Comment by Laurel 2008 April 29 @ 1:20 pmDon’t you LOVE it when non-local favorites become more local?
If you ever come to Colorado, let me know, so I can direct you to the REAL best burrito in the world.
Comment by Audrey 2008 April 30 @ 1:23 pm