Let's talk about Naugles

[Morrigoon]

My dad used to talk fondly of Naugles. But I doubt I ate there.

Now, Cupid's on the other hand....

[JWBear]

Anybody remember Love's?

[RStar]

Originally Posted by blueerica

Actually, I like the Del Taco near me... I've had bad experience elsewhere. The Del Taco near me has had the same owner for at *least* 15 years, but I'm guessing longer...probably more like 20+. I remember going there as a kid when I came out during the summer, and seeing the guy and his wife working behind the counter.

For years, that was the only Del Taco I'd gone to. Over time, I'd ventured to other Del Tacos and they SUCKED! When I moved back to HB, I saw the owner at my wonderful Del Taco. I asked him why his Del Taco was so much better. Tacos, burritos, anything that requires meat all have lots of meat, quesadillas are loaded with cheese, they don't skimp on anything! He answered, "I'm not about to cut quality. This is how I've always run my store, and it's not gonna change." Judging by the regular customers and how busy it is on a regular basis, this guy don't need to worry about a thing. We'll keep coming back.

I just gotta remember to not drive up to any other Del Tacos. I've been spoiled.

Where in HB is that Del Taco?

[RStar]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Anybody remember Love's?

Yes, I do! Are they no longer around? There use to be one on Harbour Blvd. near the 22 frwy. I haven't been through there in a while. They had the best ribs!

How to build a Naugles Burger (by an ex employee):

The shredded lettuce goes directly on the bottom bun, and then generously sprinkling pepper on the lettuce, followed by the secret sauce, two thinly sliced tomatoes, and then cheese. This was followed with the cooked hamburger patty. The top of the bun was spread with mayo, a few dill pickle slices, and then a thin slice of onion completed the top. Turn the top bun onto the burger patty, and you have a "Naugles" burger.

Now to the burning question... what WAS the secret sauce? It was very simply...

2 parts Mayo
1 part Buttermilk
dash of lemon juice
and seasoned with pepper

...that's it! Whisk the ingredients well and refrigerate to blend the flavors.

Also, I remember a chain called "Pup n Taco". Don't think I ever had the pleasure of dining there, however. I grew up in the West Covina area and remember two hamburger joints myself. One was the "Volcano Burger" (HUGE orders of fries which were real cut potatos), and the other was "Horrible Harry's Burgers" (with a name like that, how can you forget). I was always afraid to eat there!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Anybody remember Love's?

When you're at Love's the whole world is delicious.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

The implication I was going for is that those things we remember as best tend to be those thing no longer available to us.

They're unsullied by the reality of over familiarity. It is kind of like my recollection that Thundercats was a wonderful show until I happened to watch a few episodes again last year. Nostalgia covers many sins.

Yeah, I got that. And I have no doubt that that's true in many cases. But in a world where I've seen Olive Garden put Italian restaurants that cost lest and have better food out of business I also have no doubt that I don't trust the tastes and restaurant decision making abilities of the majority of people.

[Babette]

I remember my family was going to Naugles with our cousins once when I was a kid. My Uncle called it Liver City so I thought they only put liver in their meat. I could not anything there because I had this mental barf going on. On the flip side, Del Taco was the only fast food I ate for years and years. Now they have gone totally down hill. As BE said, they are not all the same. I only like the one in Costa Mesa.

When you're in Loves the whole world's delicious... DPR beat me to it!

[blueerica]

Originally Posted by RStar

Where in HB is that Del Taco?

Springdale and Warner.

Only once was I disappointed, but that's because I got picky when my quesadilla had too much crap on it.

I don't know what was up with me that day.

[blueerica]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

The implication I was going for is that those things we remember as best tend to be those thing no longer available to us.

They're unsullied by the reality of over familiarity. It is kind of like my recollection that Thundercats was a wonderful show until I happened to watch a few episodes again last year. Nostalgia covers many sins.

I had the same experience watching The Last Unicorn. I was so pumped it was out on DVD, and so disappointed that... well, it was pretty much lame.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

When you're at Love's the whole world is delicious.

By Menen.