Checkers

Great food, great hours, and even better service, definitely one of the best managed fast food…read morerestaurants in the area. Grabbed a caniac combo sub coleslaw for toast and was out of the drive through in less than 5 minutes. The workers were clear, helpful, and intelligible over the drive through speaker, something that cannot be said for the surrounding restaurants...

Finally got a chance to try the highly anticipated Raising Canes chicken tenders. While I think the…read moretenders are definitely good (they were thick and juicy), the wait for them is outrageous. If the line is longer than 10 minutes, you're better off going somewhere else for food. Otherwise, great fast food tenders.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Inside / Interior of restaurant - not a big place inside- ordering counter can get gummed up if busy - which it can get esp weekends

Inside / Interior of restaurant - not a big place inside- ordering counter can get gummed up if busy - which it can get esp weekends

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Cheesesteak & Co

4.3(317 reviews)

24.4 mi

Elkridge spot taste better than Owings Mills. My bread was hard. Wait time about the same.read more

I live in Waldorf and drove the extra 13 minutes to get here while I was in the area because I kept…read morehearing about this place, and it lived up to the hype. Service: 5 stars. There were about 8 people ahead of me and the wait was still pretty quick. They took my order without any hassle and got my food out fast. Ambiance: 4 stars. It's a simple order, grab your food, and go spot, so there are no tables or seating. It was clean inside, though. Food: 5 stars. This is probably the best cheesesteak in this area of Maryland. The meat was actually seasoned and still juicy, and you can see that in my photos. It was piled onto a toasted roll with grilled onions, and the Cooper Sharp cheese brought up the rear and took the flavor to the next level. Every bite was flavorful. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm coming back.

Original cheesesteak w/ provolone

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Cheesesteak with cheese whiz

Taco Bar El Guero

4.4(1.3k reviews)

1.5 mi

Honestly, Taco Bar has been the best taqueria I've had in the east coast. I used to order it almost…read moreweekly, in college. Their ingredients are fresh, quantities are great, and service is pretty good--given that it's not the most upscale setting. I would've given it 5 stars but they accidentally dropped meat on some of my vegetarian bowls prior (however they've always reimbursed us for mistakes, which is great customer service). The ladies working in the back work very hard and their labor of love does shine in the food. This place actually rivals SoCal mexican food. If you're in the area, skip Chipotle and come here to try their burritos, tortas, nachos, bowls and horchata, and tres leches. Also if you're brave check out their spicy red sauce! It's literally one of the best hidden food gems of Moco.

They are back. Very close to the previous location. Just across the street. Same quality…read more Surprisingly same low prices. They have a salsa bar with Pico, cilantro, onions, etc. Plenty of seating, compared to before. Happy to be back.

Tacos

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Chicken Pocha

4.6(338 reviews)

6.3 mi

This place is so good for Korean chicken I would def recommend as we've frequented a few times now…read more We get the garlic chicken drumsticks which are flavored so well - and my cat agrees.

Looking for good Korean fried chicken here in MD. Just moved from SoCal. This place was recommended…read moreand we were in the area and gave it a try. A nice restaurant tucked in a plaza. Ambiance is okay but who goes to eat fried chicken for that. Tv screens showing Kpop and Korean shows. The wait staff was busy watching more than serving. And actual drink displays of what they offer for drinks were on the walls. We ordered the regular fried chicken and the super spicy one. The chicken comes hot ( temperature). The breading on the chicken is not as crispy as other places. More hard from more flour. Perhaps that's why it's crunchy thru ever bite. The spicy wings were indeed spicy. My wife who loves spicy thought it was spicy. So I knew I was going to die from them. The small amount of pickled daikon was quite small. 3.5 stars. We are still big fans of Bb.q chicken Prob won't be going back here.

Good package for party

Chicken fried rice

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Front door

Ixtapalapa Taqueria

4.3(877 reviews)

2.2 mi

MOLE F-ING TACOS…read more And they are fantastic. It's all great! We had several tacos during a Saturday lunch visit. It was crowded and service is very deliberate so don't be in a rush. The place was clean and comfortable. We had the mole, the Pollo, the Al Pastor, and the chorizo and I'd be hard to tell you that any one was my "favorite". I feel like I need to go back to try more of the menu.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Note: You order at the counter, they give you a Number &…read morewill bring out the food , sauces & utensils when ready. MENU: ** Guacamole = (4.25) Very tasty ** Red Sauce = (4.25) Very smokey ** Green Sauce = (4.15) Very good Cilantro ** Yellow Sauce = (4) sweet & spicy ** Nopales (cactus) = (4) very good ** Pozole Soup (sm) = (4) very tasty ** Tacos (corn) = (4) very good, although the tortillas are too small & so the food spills out...got Carne Asado (steak); Saudero (beef rib); Lengua (beef tongue); & Cacheta (beef cheek). *** Pancita (Tripe soup) = Not Available (Saturday @ 5pm)?... *** Tripa (Tripe) Taco = Next time...

Kitchen and menu board

Enchiladas verde

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Insta: @mmmashterchef taco medley

Jollibee

3.3(323 reviews)

8.7 mi

I have to admit that I stopped by Jollibee because I knew that my go-to fried chicken spot was…read moregoing to be super busy due to a holiday weekend. The self-serve kiosks made ordering a breeze. Overall, I thought the prices were fine. For my order I went with the family deal A (I'm not sure what it was actually called) which included six pieces of chicken with two sides for about $21. Although I thought the chicken was pretty good, I was expecting to be blown away based on reviews that I've seen regarding the Jollibee brand. While the breading did not have much seasoning (for my personal tastes), I thought the chicken excelled in its 'juiciness'. From my experience, it's very arre for friend chicken restaurants to have falling off the bone fried chicken. YUM Customer service was pretty direct in that I did not really have a significant interaction with the staff. I placed my order through the kiosk and waited about 10 minutes for my order number to be called. Although I ordered my food to go, I thought the restaurant was very clean and well-maintained with plenty of seating. Since the restaurant is located near the Westfield Mall, there was plenty of parking, which is rare in this area. While I would not go out of my way to grab fried chicken from here, it is decent option for quickly picking up something on my way home.

6/26/26: This visit was pretty average overall. The food was exactly what I'd expect from Jollibee,…read moreconsistent with other locations I've been to. If you're a fan of their menu, you'll likely enjoy it just as much here. I also tried the Ube Pie, which had a crispy exterior and a sweet, creamy filling that made for a nice dessert. The biggest downside was the cleanliness. The dining area could have been better maintained, and the bathrooms in particular were noticeably dirty. It took away from the overall experience and made the restaurant feel less inviting. The food delivered the familiar Jollibee experience, but the condition of the restaurant kept this visit from being anything more than average. I'd come back for the food, but I hope they put more attention into keeping the restaurant and restrooms clean.

Super clean

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The Big Greek Cafe

4.4(749 reviews)

5.5 mi

The food was delicious and the portion sizes are generous. If you like Greek food at reasonable…read moreprices, I would highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't be disappointed.

Great casual service and good quality for the price. And it's near Leisure World of Maryland off…read moreGeorgia Avenue.

Inside

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Z Burger & Maman Joon Kabob

3.9(110 reviews)

6.4 mi

Great place for burgers and fries, didn't get to try the kabobs on this visit but will definitely…read morebe back! Got the cheeseburger and loaded fries. The cheeseburger also came with fries, which were a huge portion. The loaded fries had steak, onions, and their special sauce. The portions were generous and a great place if you want some comfort food. My only regret is that I was too hungry and ate the food before I could take pictures.

I love the veg samosas here. They are a good size, stuffed with flavor. I get them unheated and…read moretake them home to heat fresh in the air fryer. The two sauces are good, but spicy. I like them and also the Trader Joe's mango chutney. Maman Joon's also has meat options. I've also had their butter chicken, which is very good. Their milkshakes are thick and homespun. The ice cream is so thick you have to work on getting the shake up the straw. I consider this a good thing as you know it isn't processed stuff coming out of a machine. I need to give their burgers another try. The fries and onion rings are good, too. This place is on the higher $ side but the food is fresh and the staff is pleasant. You won't go away hungry...you get a fair amount of food for the price. Even better, you get quality ingredients which is not cheap, especially now that food prices are so high.

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Kashk bademjan. Yum!

Backslash Burger

4.5(87 reviews)

24.2 mi

I saw this burger spot on my feed over a year ago!! I took note of it because they have some…read moredifferent kind of burgers there. Well...today was the day I finally pulled up!! LET'S GO!! (Pardon the pics, it's difficult to take nice pics of Smash Burgers). . Where I am: @backslashburger . Location Reviewed: 526 N Market St., Fredrick M.D. inside of @oldemotherbrewing . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Peter Piper Burger ($13.21 for 2 smash beef patties with roasted poblano cream cheese, hot pickled cherry peppers, & bourbon molasses in a potato roll). Crisp edges on these burgers, nice & meaty, juicy on the inside, sweet, smoky, & cheesy!! STAMP!! Their Backslash Burger ($13.21 for 2 onion infused, mustard seared smash patties with house made pickles, & Backslash sauce). Believe it or not, this burger wasn't too oniony!! The Backslash sauce is tangy, & creamy, & the burgers were tasty!! DELICIOUS. Their She's My Cherry Burger ($13.21 for 2 smashed beef patties, herb goat cheese, & a sour cherry jam). This was different, sweet, but savory, & you HAVE to like goat cheese with this one!! NAH! There I Can't Feel My Face Burger ($13.21 for 2 smashed beef patties, ghost pepper sauce, & candied jalapenos). Now for ME...one bite, & my face literally felt like it was ON FIRE!! But if you like that kind of heat then STAMP this burger...it's made for YOU! STAMP!! Their Old Bay Fries ($4.72 with Backslash sauce, & house made ranch). Their Ranch sauce is house made (STAMP...they are now selling bottles of it), & the fries stayed crispy!! STAMP!! Their Beer Battered Onion Rings (house cut, & battered $5.66). Nicely battered, crispy, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Sweet Potato Fries ($5.66 dusted in cinnamon sugar with blueberry ketchup). The blueberry ketchup stole the show here!! Finally...SWEET, sweet potato fries!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Get the burger that suits YOU!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly (depending upon where you are), & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

I CANT FEEL MY FACE! This burger is extremely hot! I have…read moreeaten 1.5 SHU wings and have yet to find something spicy to match it. This burger goes above and beyond! Hitting at 2.5-3.0 SHU! It is HOT Such a great burger! Must give this a try. Girlfriend got food and her burger was GREAT!

Order at the front

Fifty Fifty Burgers

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Old Bay Fries

Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

3.9(585 reviews)

2.3 mi

My family loves Sardis.. we tried a bunch of their menu items through the years and let me tell ya…read morethat Their Lomo Saltado is amazing Anticuchos is my favorite Yuca is only good when its crispy. Long ago they used to make their sauces but now its pre packaged and not the same. The consistency and the product tastes very artificial which ruins it for me when I put it on to my chicken or yuca. The rice is decent but all depends on when it was made. Chicken ; is hit or miss .. I prefer their steak entrees.. Hubs love honey glazed salmon. Service is always great but for chicken I prefer mom and pop places like Super Chicken or Pollo Rico.

What another great experience. Its always a good time at Sardis' The ambiance is great. We luckily…read moremissed the crowd so it was pretty quiet but the patrons were enjoying their food for sure. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the staff who were very friendly. The service was impeccable as always. The staff were very friendly and nice. They were very knowledgeable about the menu and were ready to answer any questions we had. We ordered the half quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans with a side of plantains. The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and very flavorful. The mambo sauce was a great addition. Overall, it was a great experience. I will be back again. Cheers!

World Famous Souvlaki

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Whole Chicken 2 sides not 3

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Kim A.

Elite 23

186

543

104

12 years ago

2 years ago I ordered a combo they forgot my fries so I called they told me I can come back and get a small fries I come back the day after some lady said sorry what was her name I was like dang I was suppose to ask the person yesterday for her name . So lady didn't give me the fries so I just went home I came back again to checkers with my friend I told the guy at the cashier they forgot my fries last time I came here he said really ? I ordered a combo and realized he gave me 50% discount off my order . I was. Very happy because I ordered a combo and they didn't complete my meal last time . he was nice to give me a discount off my meal .... I wish they was more checkers in this area sucks I barely come here since I live like more than 20 mins from there . read more

Bruce M.

7 years ago

Asked for a Mushroom burger meal, $8.09, got a double cheeseburger,.....told the lady at the window (who speaks VERY BAD SPANGLISH !!)..She gives me the correct sandwich and wants $9.00 more !!!!! I say no , that meal list for $7.59 (??), She says "that meal" is a SINGLE BURGER !! (THE PICTURE SHOWS A DOUBLE BURGER)and they don't sell a double burger for that meal....I'M LOOKING AT IT LADY !!!!! So, can I have my money (difference back?? NO !! I WANT $9.00 !! bear in mind if freakin freezing out side !!!! And this poor English speaking lady is wanting $9.00 more on top of the $8.00 I paid for the wrong meal !!!!! CHECKERS in GAITHERSBURG MD !! STORE #1157 NOT GOING BACK !!!!!!!!! read more

Sun H.

204

9 years ago

I love this place! I stop by for drive-thru or ordering a carry-out. Fries are one of the best if not the best of the other franchises (definitely beats McDonald's and Wendy's). Lot of menus are on sale or are less expensive compared to the ones of the other branches. The only negative is that since ordering is an open space, there are many smokers nearby and I have to smoke that pollutant even though I hate to. Order in set, not just a single burger or size fries so that way you enjoy everything in cheaper price. read more

S. L.

287

121

12 years ago

We came here after watching undercover boss at Checkers. The prices are affordable which allows us to try more items on the menu. We got the 2 for $4 deal-cheeseburger and the crispy fish sandwich. We also got the $3 fried shrimp and chicken and fries special. And finished the meal off with two apple pies for $.79 each (it's the best!). I'd probably skip out on the shrimp and chicken box next time. It was worth a try. I wish there were more locations! read more

Nichole L.

11 years ago

dear general manager your establishment just validated every single word i posted on yelp. i'm sure you reviewed my review yet no one has reached out to apologize .. or try to right my experience!!! this is inexcusable and appalling, i'm so disgusted i'm reaching out to your cooperate office which in sure will listen to what i have to say read more

Avi L.

13 years ago

Huge fan of checkers. For some reason I just love a decent fast food burger. I dont need anything fancy just something that'll thrill my taste buds while stopping my heart and clogging my arteries. Looking forward to the next time me and the baconzilla meet. read more

Tom W.

16 years ago

Everytime I come here, my order is never right! I spoke with the manager the last time I ate there and He explained to me that there was nothing he could do about the situation even though I had my receipt! read more

Kevin K.

13 years ago

Everything here is fantastic. One of my favorite fast food places. I love the baconzilla with a large side of fries and 2 apple pies. If I were to have a last meal i'm pretty sure this would be my choice. read more

Karen S.

11 years ago

It's what you would expect for a fast food restaurant. Burgers were okay, the cheese tasted a little funny like they poured nacho cheese on a burger. Fries were very good though. read more

David A.

11 years ago

Second or third favor fast food burger joints. Kids love it. Good deals that won't break the bank. Always feel guilty after.

Sonia R.

12 years ago

I absolutely love this place the food was great

Justin A.

13 years ago

It'll kill me but its worth it

Karen R.

12 years ago

great food ok service

Roger G.

12 years ago

I love it here

Jennifer F.

12 years ago

yummy

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Ok, so the promos work! Hubby wanted to try the Chicken Club and my promotion was try it free with…read more$10 purchase. Had nothing in fridge, so we came to eat-in. First time doing dinner inside & it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice, especially after I couldn't figure out the kiosk, my promo coupon, so quit & had cashier do our order, which i prefer one-on-one. She was very nice after i couldn't make up my mind & then had some preferences to change on our sandwiches. We all just laughed. The food came out pretty quickly after getting a beeper and selecting our table. Food was nice & hot, tasted great and hubby really enjoyed & I think he was pleasantly surprised how good his chicken club was. Adding picture of it. I thoroughly enjoyed dining in for a change, restaurant was clean, comfortable and has nice atmosphere. Best thing is eating your food freshly made & hot vs getting home to not as hot.

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: The have self-Kiosks to customize orders…read more MENU: ** Santa Barbara Char (customized) = (4) very good, on sourdough toast. Would be cool if you could add a fried egg;) *** Fries = Would be better if they used non-seed oils, i.e. tallow, lard, coconut, avocado, etc.

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Twice the person working the register tried to overcharge us. When I brought the overcharge to his…read moreattention, he tried horribly to justify it until finally conceding he was wrong. Then, he followed up by recharging and adding an upcharge. The menu board clearly stated the cost of the item. And no, this was not associated with any type of value meal pricing or special order. Even if the food is decent, integrity is a big deal and we won't be back.

The burger was absolutely delicious. The patty was juicy and perfectly seasoned, the bun was fresh,…read moreand all the toppings balanced really well. Definitely one of the better burgers I've had--would come back again!

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Would recommend (general). Stopped by for a really quick lunch-to-go. You can order online or…read morein-person, no drive-thru. They have a pretty extensive menu of different burgers, whether you want one or two patties, and many options for the sides. I ordered the All-American Double Burger, with Regular Smash Fries loaded with cheese & bacon. During the time I went, wasn't barely any line but it took a little minute to make my order, had me wondering a little bit. But I finally got my order, and honestly, I think it was worth the wait. The burger was constructed well, tender patties, soft bread buns, and not too much ketchup as well. The fries had nice thick cuts of bacon along with the cheese, which I think they may have overdid if I am being honest (the cheese I mean). But they were good imo, just might warn that it may overwhelm if you don't like too much cheese (Rating: 8.3/10) They have so many specialty burgers to try ranging from the Avocado Bacon Ranch to the BBQ Bacon Double and more, but for the sake of the review I wanted to get the standard burger choice (rather than let a bad specialty choice ruin the holistic review of the establishment). Their burgers are on-par and have good standards to build off of. Would recommend rather than other fast food chains if you are in the mood for a burger.

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