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REVIEW – Panda Express: Shanghai Angus Steak

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April 18, 2012 | Post a Comment
Shanghai Angus Steak from Panda Express

I tried the Shanghai Angus Steak from Panda Express and didn't really like it. It had nice, large pieces of beef that were fairly tender, but it tasted like a slightly tangy beef stew and some of the pieces were a little too chewy. You had to pay an extra dollar since the Shanghai Angus steak is considered a "premium item", and it wasn't really worth it. For an extra dollar, I'd much rather get their Honey Walnut Shrimp.

Overall Rating:
OK
Food: Shanghai Angus Steak
Source: Panda Express, Tucson, AZ
Price: $6.29 per 2-item plate + $1 for Shanghai Angus Steak (premium item)
Rating: OK
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REVIEW – La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill: Nachos with Steak

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February 18, 2012 | Post a Comment
Nachos with Steak from La Salsa Mexican Grill
Range of Salsas at La Salsa

We ate some nachos with steak from La Salsa Mexican Grill for dinner.

I always get the nachos with only cheese and meat and with guacamole on the side because I don't like the beans, roja sauce, and sour cream with my nachos. I also prefer scooping the guacamole with my nachos, rather than eating them mixed in with the cheese.

Sometimes when I go to La Salsa they burn the nachos a little bit, but this time the nachos were perfect. The nachos were crunchy and tasty. They were thin nachos, but not super thin. The cheese was just standard melted jack and cheddar shredded cheeses, which I liked.

The steak was a little dry, but they still had a nice seasoning and tasted pretty good. I would have preferred more steak with the nachos.

The guacamole I asked for on the side was delicious. It tasted fresh, and I liked the avocado and tomato chunks that were in it.

I tried six of the different salsas from the salsa bar with the nachos. I tend to like sweeter salsas over saltier ones. Of the ones I tried, this is a list in order of my favorite to least favorite:

  • 1. Mango Salsa - A little spicy, had the sweet taste of mango with mango chunks (my favorite).

  • 2. Buena Salsa - Dark red salsa, tomato-y, a little watery, similar to salsas from grocery stores

  • 3. Avocado Salsa - Tastes like a creamier and saltier guacamole

  • 4. Deliciosa Salsa - A little sweet, but not very sweet. It was a little watery and onion-y.

  • 5. Roasted Tomato Salsa - Spicy and salty with a tomato-y and cilantro-y taste.

  • 6. Mexicana Salsa - Just tastes like a bunch of chopped tomatoes with salt added.
    • Overall Rating:
    Good
    Food: Nachos with Steak (only nachos, cheese, and steak, with guacamole on the side)
    Source: La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill, Tucson, AZ
    Price: $7.35 ($5.85 for nachos, $1.50 for steak)

    Rating (Nachos + Cheese): Delicious
    Rating (Steak): Good
    Rating (Guacamole): Delicious

    Salsa Ratings:
    Mango Salsa: Delicious
    Buena Salsa: Good
    Avocada Salsa: Good
    Deliciosa Salsa: OK
    Roasted Tomato Salsa: OK
    Mexicana Salsa: OK

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    REVIEW – Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Uncured Bacon from Trader Joe’s

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    February 9, 2012 | Post a Comment
    Box of Trader Joe's Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon
    Trader Joe's Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon

    I tried some of Trader Joe's bacon wrapped beef tenderloin, and it was delicious.

    I cooked it up in a toaster oven, rather than a conventional oven. I still followed the directions on the box, cooking it for approx 15 minutes on 475 degrees. This did result in the sticks getting a little burnt, but the steak was fine.

    The bacon on the outside was a little chewy and stringy (which I didn't mind), and the bacon taste mixed with the peppery, salty seasoning on the steak was very nice, especially when you're in the mood for eating something salty.

    Update (2013): Unfortunately, I don't see these any more.. I think they were discontinued. :(

    Overall Rating:
    Delicious
    Food: Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Uncured Bacon with Steak Seasoning
    Source: Trader Joe's, Tucson, AZ
    Rating: Delicious
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