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| - I have been to 3rd Place twice now and have yet to be disappointed. The service is always great, never waiting for refills and always a smiling face. The food is fantastic and full of flavor. Since everytime I have gone it has been with a large party I have had the chance to taste many different items off their menu. In the realm of their burgers the French Onion Burger, the Black and Bleu Burger, and my husband had the AZ Foot Long Hot Dog, since I don't like hotdogs I will take my husband word for it that it was great. By far the black and Bleu Burger was my favorite the bread that they use was the perfect topping for this rich garlic and bleu cheese delight. I too had the Grilled Sonoran Chicken and felt that the pancakes were a little off but enjoyed the flavor of the chicken and red chile sauce. If I got it again I may ask for no pancakes. I was able to taste the Texas Grilled Ribeye and felt that the seasoning was perfect for the steak, which by the way melted in my mouth. Their signature Prickly Pear Glazed Pork Tenderloin was fantastic, I tried it even though I don't normally like pork in any form and found myself drooling over my mother-in-laws dish. It is always a little annoying when they over season meat that really should be allowed to shine on its own but here the Filet Mignon was seasoned just right to show off the beautiful cut of meat. My 11 year old daughter sat quietly not commenting on her meal as she ate the Southwestern Seared Salmon. Once she had cleared her plate, which she rarely does at any restaurant, she started telling everyone how great her meal was. I think she was afraid that if she said anything others would want to taste her meal too. Now to desert. The banana pudding was so rich and creamy that I had to take at least one bite, followed by benedryl stupid allergies. The cute little cookies and milk dish was a huge hit. But the sampler truly shined. The sampler comes with a slice of their Carrot Cake, Tres Leches Cake, and Texas Sheet Cake. I don't like carrot cake normally but tried it anyway and it was better than I remembered carrot cake, still not a fan. The Tres Leches Cake was so rich and creamy that I was sad to see it leave the plate so quickly. The Texas Sheet Cake showed how salt and chocolate should always stay great friends, I couldn't seem to get enough of this rich salty sweet delight.
For those of you worried about the fact that it is a church on Sundays, and for all of the sinners out there that should beware, you may want to rethink and try this place again. It is now football season and they do have hours on Sundays, though shortened.
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