News So when do people stop going out to eat? - Page 18

**fan4ever** · 02-21-2023, 05:51 PM

I have a customer who owns 5 Mexican Food Cafes here in the Phoenix area. The past few years we've reprinted their menus 6 times...always to accommodate higher prices. Their typical cost now is about $18.00 per entree...Mexican food.

On a personal note I stopped by a McDonald's today and paid $4.96 for a large order of fries. There's got to be a breaking point for most folks.

**hometeam** · 02-22-2023, 07:38 PM

I routinely spend 200-300 dollars on like weekend dinners.

I am dumb.

Megatron96 · 02-22-2023, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

I routinely spend 200-300 dollars on like weekend dinners.

I am dumb.

"like weekend dinners"? What are those?

Chiefshrink · 02-22-2023, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

I eat out quite a bit but mainly its because I'm a single male. It's cheaper to eat at home but damn it sucks cooking for one. You have to eat a lot of the same shit for majority of the week when I do.

The shitty thing is when restaurants are putting 20% to 25% as suggested tips. That is the real bullshit IMO.

Don't know if this has been mentioned already but many restaurants out here in Denver are also adding a "service fee" to your meal. Check your receipt next time.

stevieray · 02-22-2023, 07:53 PM

Pork loin in the slow cooker with ginger and thyme, homemade mashed potatoes with gravy made from the pork broth, broccoli, and biscuits with honey.

burp.

George Liquor · 02-22-2023, 07:57 PM

I wanna party with BWillie

MarkDavis'Haircut · 02-22-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

Taco Bell today for lunch. I've got my cheap ass order down. Got a spicy potato soft taco(surprisingly good) and a cheesy bean and rice burrito. And a water.

It's not the best, but it's not the worst.

$2.15

$5 Cravings Box special on the Taco Bell App is fire. The Crunchwrap Supreme is $5 by itself.

**Rain Man** · 02-22-2023, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23

I wanna party with BWillie

Join me on 50 cent cashew night.

PurpleJesus28 · 02-22-2023, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkDavis'Haircut

$5 Cravings Box special on the Taco Bell App is fire. The Crunchwrap Supreme is $5 by itself.

I noticed you can now get that at the drive thru as well,which is nice cause i hate ****ing with the app haha. I spent $7 cause i also added a $2 burrito.

Pitt Gorilla · 02-22-2023, 08:12 PM

We'll hit Culver's, Cain's, local burrito place, and Panera. Outside of that, we don't really go anywhere.

MarkDavis'Haircut · 02-22-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleJesus28

I noticed you can now get that at the drive thru as well,which is nice cause i hate ****ing with the app haha. I spent $7 cause i also added a $2 burrito.

You can?

I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip, sir.

BWillie · 02-22-2023, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Join me on 50 cent cashew night.

November 23rd is National Cashew Day.

Join me where we feast on 75 cent cashews and dine like kings on that day

**lewdog** · 02-22-2023, 08:21 PM

We rarely eat out unless we're meeting friends or on vacation. We just spent 4 days in San Diego, eating out two meals a day and it was insane what we spent. About $150-200 per day at normal restaurants or even pizza joints. Most entrees in the $25-30 range.

Grocery bill runs about $800/month for two adults and a toddler. I do digital coupons and try buying a lot of what's on sale, but I'm not eating like shit either. I used to be able to keep it around $600.

Couch-Potato · 02-22-2023, 08:27 PM

A new place opened on the end of the block, supposed to be a local chain that does well in the college area of my city. Ordered a sandwhich, onion rings and a coke and was shocked that the tab was $36. I still think about how confusing that is to me that I used to fill my gas tank for less than the price of a modern sandwhich.

Pablo · 02-22-2023, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

A new place opened on the end of the block, supposed to be a local chain that does well in the college area of my city. Ordered a sandwhich, onion rings and a coke and was shocked that the tab was $36. I still think about how confusing that is to me that I used to fill my gas tank for less than the price of a modern sandwhich.

I think they charge more for the extra ‘h’ in your sandwich

**Bugeater** · 02-22-2023, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

I think they charge more for the extra ‘h’ in your sandwich

The 'h' stands for High Roller

02-21-2023, 05:51 PM
fan4ever Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $4234389	So when do people stop going out to eat? I have a customer who owns 5 Mexican Food Cafes here in the Phoenix area. The past few years we've reprinted their menus 6 times...always to accommodate higher prices. Their typical cost now is about $18.00 per entree...Mexican food. On a personal note I stopped by a McDonald's today and paid $4.96 for a large order of fries. There's got to be a breaking point for most folks.
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02-22-2023, 08:21 PM	#267
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $-1358100	We rarely eat out unless we're meeting friends or on vacation. We just spent 4 days in San Diego, eating out two meals a day and it was insane what we spent. About $150-200 per day at normal restaurants or even pizza joints. Most entrees in the $25-30 range. Grocery bill runs about $800/month for two adults and a toddler. I do digital coupons and try buying a lot of what's on sale, but I'm not eating like shit either. I used to be able to keep it around $600.
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02-22-2023, 08:27 PM	#268
Couch-Potato Simmons @ 32 > Fisher @ 1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Casino cash: $283065	A new place opened on the end of the block, supposed to be a local chain that does well in the college area of my city. Ordered a sandwhich, onion rings and a coke and was shocked that the tab was $36. I still think about how confusing that is to me that I used to fill my gas tank for less than the price of a modern sandwhich.
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