Matthew U.
Yelp
It's not fair that the internet and television shows overall have ruined things for us. Almost taunting us in a way. Showing us the things that we may never be able to enjoy in our lifetimes. Like a fast food restaurant that people from Texas might fight you over if you talk bad about it. How am I supposed to experience something that isn't nationwide? Yes, I'm aware that I could have planned a trip to somewhere within the companies footprint, but I don't do vacations or work trips like that...until now.
I knew I was coming to Vegas for a work trip and because of TikTok I knew that they just opened a Whataburger location. I'm not going to lie, when I come to Vegas I hit up the fast food options that I don't have access to. When I saw that this was now available, I put it on my itinerary. After landing, checking in, unpacking, it was time for lunch and to grab some food. I convince my colleague that flew in with me to venture here. It was a brisk Vegas walk, but we made it here. And it was glorious.
All y'all that have had Whataburger before, take pity on me. I had no idea what I was in for or how to order. Once I was able to take the menu in I approached the counter and placed my order. I felt confident in what I got and was given a number and cup. I got my drink and found a place at a communal table to wait for my food to arrive.
This was the only thing that wasn't great, but doesn't detract from my experience. The amount of time it took for my food to come out. There were people that had ordered after me that were getting there food, including my colleague. When it did come out, my number was clearly sitting in front of me, but the employee kept yelling the name 'Josh,' my name is 'Matt' :/ Of course I'm not going to answer her. But my food finally got to me.
I got the Whatameal and decided to add onion rings to my order as well. I think the onion rings is what might have kept my meal from arriving to me at a decent time. The burger looked like the size of a competitor, but this thing tasted so much better. It also felt fresher with the toppings. The lettuce, tomato and onions added a crispness to it that made it taste so good. That burger was huge and I don't think I have ever had a burger like that from a fast food chain ever. Pairing it with the shoestring fries, amazing. The onion rings, some of the best I have ever had at a fast food place. Think DQ onion rings, not BK onion rings, but a better crunch and overall taste.
I appreciated that they gave you two types of ketchup for dipping as well. The regular run of the mill ketchup and then their spicy ketchup. My colleague and I both decided that that was the better of the two.
I believe we were here during opening week for the spot, which meant that not everything was up and running in here. There should be ordering kiosks now available that should make it easier to get your order in.