[Bodrum]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

We need a Whataburger, El Pollo Loco, and Cheddars!

DEFINITELY El Pollo Loco

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

So we now have a Portillo's to satisfy the Chicagoland folks, and an Abbot's 100-year old custard is coming to Middleton for the New York folks, and the Kilwin's Ice Cream and Chocolate for the Michigan crowds.

Where's the California offering for the many from there moving here? Tommy's chili burgers? The Hat pastrami sandwiches? In-N-Out will be here eventually but not anytime soon. How about Vince's Spaghetti? Or Del Taco? El Pollo Loco?

Pollo Loco would be a real improvement, but what we really need is Imo’s from St.Louis. Provel foever!

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Says the man who never had a hot pastrami at the original Hat, or chili cheese burger at the original Tommy's.
Hot damn! Just the thought of the gastronomic glory that is a Tommy burger is giving me gas. Oh! The JOY!

Phoot! 😒 sorry.

I have several times and I still say the same thing.... maybe in reverse? like why so many from California???? To be fair I say the same about NY....

[WharfRat]

Prefer independent eateries.

[jojoturf]

BELIEVE ME — Abbott’s custard is for everyone! Nothing better than homemade custard like raspberry, chocolate almond, mint chocolate chip — oh, my! Can’t wait for the grand opening.

[Felabor]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

So we now have a Portillo's to satisfy the Chicagoland folks, and an Abbot's 100-year old custard is coming to Middleton for the New York folks, and the Kilwin's Ice Cream and Chocolate for the Michigan crowds.

Where's the California offering for the many from there moving here? Tommy's chili burgers? The Hat pastrami sandwiches? In-N-Out will be here eventually but not anytime soon. How about Vince's Spaghetti? Or Del Taco? El Pollo Loco?

I'd love to see a Philly Pretzel Factory near Eastport or Middletown.

[mraines]

Originally Posted by Bodrum

DEFINITELY El Pollo Loco

I really miss them. Healthier fast food chicken. I love the smoky black beans. Would frequently stop there or La Salsa for dinner on my way home from work.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

There’s a Del Taco in Orlando. I went out of my way to go there one day. I’m waiting for in-n-out.

We are waiting for In-N-Out too, but we also miss Stonefire Grill ribs which was walking distance from our home in Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks. We definitely go to In-N-Out every trip home to see our kids and grandson, but none of them live near Stonefire sadly.

[Topspinmo]

Well, I would like to see Schlotzsky’s or Abuelo’s TexMex it this is wish list?

[PatMatt]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

I'd be eternally grateful if the opened a Broadway Pizza or Nankin Chinese restaurant.... See who gets this...

Nankin only in our dreams. Best was Asia in Columbia Heights, but both are long gone. The supposed recipes live on the internet. How about Old Dutch, Old Home, Western dressing, B&M or Captain Kens beans, No Name steak. Gotta take a road trip now.

[Joecooool418]

I have type 2 Diabetes, so there is nothing I can eat at Portillo's. Even their salad is off limits because it has pasta in it.

Between a quarter and a third of people living in the Villages have the same problem I do. There are usually only one or two things on a menu that I can eat.

The first restaurant that figures this out and offers more diabetic-friendly options is going to make a killing here.

[CarlaTesta]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

We need a Whataburger, El Pollo Loco, and Cheddars!

This Texan has been craving Whataburger ever since we moved here a year ago. I’m aware there’s one in St Augustine, but that’s a quite a drive for a burger.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by McClendons

One place I'd like to see from CA, and the only after living there for 3 years, is El Burrito Jr. Incredible food at inexpensive prices.

We have in and out now, they operate as Burger King.....no thanks, 5 Guys so much better.

Rubios Fish Taco would be a good add, but they do not seem to do well in Fl.

Where, exactly, do "We have in and out now," ? They're still building in TN, and the furthest In-&-Out so far to date is in Texas.

Rubio's was okay, but I preferred Baja Fresh. Even the fast food Mexican food in California is far better than any "restaurant" Mexican food I've found on the east coast so far - even though they think they're all that - they ain't. Give me some Avila's El Ranchito's chicken tamales with green sauce or Cielito Lindo (Olvera Street) taquitos with avocado sauce all day any day.

Originally Posted by MandoMan

Del Taco is lousy. Vince’s Spaghetti is my ex-wife’s family’s favorite place to eat, so I ate there dozens of times. They advertise how many MILES of spaghetti they’ve served. But it’s terrible spaghetti. We already have the most famous California restaurant born in California here in The Villages: McDonalds. I don’t eat there, either.

Didn't think anyone would be familiar with Vince's - it's VERY regional. It's a love-it or hate-it kind of place. Similar to your Ex's family, we loved it. Generous portions and good value pricing. the unique flavor, the amazing soup, the garlic and cheese bread! We went regularly, and on birthdays.

[zuidemab]

Nankin was a great Minneapolis restaurant!

[TalkTalk]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

So we now have a Portillo's to satisfy the Chicagoland folks, and an Abbot's 100-year old custard is coming to Middleton for the New York folks, and the Kilwin's Ice Cream and Chocolate for the Michigan crowds.

Where's the California offering for the many from there moving here? Tommy's chili burgers? The Hat pastrami sandwiches? In-N-Out will be here eventually but not anytime soon. How about Vince's Spaghetti? Or Del Taco? El Pollo Loco?

I second In-N-Out Burger coming to The Villages! (Cali girl almost three decades)