Baja Sports Grill

[LOVAQUE]

Chilis has become too big for their britches. 8 years ago the Pinhook location was the number 2 net profit store Chilis in the country. They were able to get the best managers and there was a waiting list to get on there as a server or bartender. Now they expanded to 6 restaurants in a 30 mile radius of each other, and have cut the talent pool was down.

Chilis does real well in La, Ms, and Florida because those are the only states that allow them to do 2 for 1 all day everyday.

Chilis menu was at the point where there were way too many items on the menu, thus making it hard to ecxecute in the kitchen, causing long wait times and high food cost and labor. Their menu now id realtively easy to execute.

Chili's had a great impact on Hops closing. They wanted to put a Macaroni Grill across the street and made them an offer they couldn't refuse. At that point in time Mac Grill was owned by Brinker International who owns Chili's.

[CajunT]

_ Hop's closed weeks after Chili's opened across the street, and it made money right up until they shut down. I know because I went there almost every day, and it was always packed. _

I knew the owner and the management, the books told a different story. You had two businesses in Hops, a restaurant and a micro-brewery. BTW, the former owner is selling real state here in Lafayette.

[CockyCajun]

Chef's, Mr. Cook and Burger Tyme all local and all went the way of Baja Sports Grill. I used to tear up a Cajun Blaze.

[BraveCajun]

_ Chef's, Mr. Cook and Burger Tyme all local and all went the way of Baja Sports Grill. I used to tear up a Cajun Blaze. _

I miss me some Burger Tyme

[CajunNation]

Double Cajun Blaze w/cheese.......BEST BURGER EVER!


My buddy and I would stock up on them. We would buy several and freeze them, then we could settle our cravings without leaving the house.

[CajunAmos]

Its kinda nice that some of the big chains fail in this market. Good. The chain places are the worst for service, sanitation, nutrition. Good riddance. Not that I'm saying Olde Tyme is spic an span. I once was in line at Olde Tyme waiting for my whole shrimp with cheddar no tomatoes, and watched a roach crawl right underneath the ledge they put everyones orders on after they are done preparing. Did I get disgusted and walk out? ____ no, this is Olde Tyme were taking about! I got my poboy and enjoyed it. I would have done the same at Judice Inn, or Bro's Penny Savers. They are dirty places but the food just trumps any sanitation worries. At the chain places, i'm sorry you're food isnt good enough.

If anyone wants to spend a pretty penny, Mazen's in the old Catfish Shack is pretty good. Had a great, great after tax season meal over there last thursday night. I definetly recommend. And another thing while Im talking about places to eat. How in the hell can Southside Bakery win best burger? Its not even a burger its a loaf of bread with a patty in the middle. Judice Inn is the best burger in town. It aint the biggest but its the best. Times get it right next year. Im ranting up a storm tonight.

I have to say that I know Judice Inn is good, but I still like the burgers at Morvants in Youngsville. They are not quite what they were years back as Bero's, but they are still pretty good.

[barisaxman]

Chef's, Mr. Cook and Burger Tyme all local and all went the way of Baja Sports Grill. I used to tear up a Cajun Blaze.

The "Cajun Blaze" was OUTSTANDING and you could top it off with a TJ Cinnamon roll for dessert!
Speaking of places shut down, does anyone remember Bonus Burger, which was where Popeye's (S.College@Pinhook) is now? Good burger and GREAT onion rings!

[Boomer]

_ I see Chilis on its way out. I went there with some friends after a concert we were in at UL, it took us probably 15 - 20 minutes to order because there's no variety! There also not much to choose from! The only reason we went was for the margaritas, they still have that goin' for them. They used to have a lot of things on their menu, but over the years they've slowly chipped away from their menu to the point that there's not much to choose from!

I think it was funny that Krispy Kreme thought that it could open a store in Lafayette. It's not smart to compete with Meche's. Prime example of a national chain getting kicked out! _

I think that initially KK was doing great and guess what happened??? (or so I am told) Sugar Busters and South Beach Diets kept the low carbers out---I was in that number!!!!!

[cajun1300]

_ Chef's, Mr. Cook and Burger Tyme all local and all went the way of Baja Sports Grill. I used to tear up a Cajun Blaze. _

Go have a Cajun Burger at P.J.'s Grill in Crowley - it's nearly the same, including the grilled onions. Peter worked for the Moodys and Burger Tyme.

I think he also has something similar to the Crawfish Tyme.

[BrudaCajun]

_ Go have a Cajun Burger at P.J.'s Grill in Crowley - it's nearly the same, including the grilled onions. Peter worked for the Moodys and Burger Tyme.

I think he also has something similar to the Crawfish Tyme. _

The quality of the food is just not there as it was 10 years ago. Now the beignets and the breakfast there are very good

[CajunSaint]

_ I miss me some Burger Tyme _

yeah, and way back when, you could write a personal check for your burgers and fries. that was some burger joint, what with their dollar burger specials.

[CajunSaint]

_ Its kinda nice that some of the big chains fail in this market. Good. The chain places are the worst for service, sanitation, nutrition. Good riddance. Not that I'm saying Olde Tyme is spic an span. I once was in line at Olde Tyme waiting for my whole shrimp with cheddar no tomatoes, and watched a roach crawl right underneath the ledge they put everyones orders on after they are done preparing. Did I get disgusted and walk out? ____ no, this is Olde Tyme were taking about! I got my poboy and enjoyed it. I would have done the same at Judice Inn, or Bro's Penny Savers. They are dirty places but the food just trumps any sanitation worries. At the chain places, i'm sorry you're food isnt good enough.

If anyone wants to spend a pretty penny, Mazen's in the old Catfish Shack is pretty good. Had a great, great after tax season meal over there last thursday night. I definetly recommend. And another thing while Im talking about places to eat. How in the hell can Southside Bakery win best burger? Its not even a burger its a loaf of bread with a patty in the middle. Judice Inn is the best burger in town. It aint the biggest but its the best. Times get it right next year. Im ranting up a storm tonight. _

hell, c-hawk, i saw that same roach in there a couple of weeks ago. told the fry cook to drop him in the hot grease and put it right in there with my tomatoes. extra crispy!! lol!