Well, I'm from a different part of the USA, but I loved this. I'll probably get some hate for…read moresaying this, but for "foreigners" I'd say the Runza is the mixedgrass prairie version of WI/MI/Mn Cornish pasties, Midwest's bierocks, or even empanadas. Basically it is a scrumptious, hand held meat pie. Runzas are rectangular, unlike the meat pies found in some other places. Typically the crust is filled with ground meat (several kinds available), and almost all edition include cabbage as well, which sets it apart from some things like many versions of pasties (at least the ones that I've had). Some come with cheese, some with mushrooms, and they even offer a Southwest version that includes fried taco strips.
Personally I liked the original best, but on my second trip I got the Spicy Jack Runza. I won't say it was a disappointment because it tasted good, but it's not really spicy! However, I suspect that is because the cheese soothes any heat. And mine had plenty of cheese. Yes it was delicious, but I'd prefer it either be spicier or that they omit the cheese. I don't actually know if they will do either, but try it if you live near one (and like spicy foods); if I ever return to Nebraska, I'm going to try.
There were several of us on these visits, and we ordered both fries and onion rings to share, along with the French onion dip. Both were fine, actually quite good in some ways, but by no means the star of the show. Neither were "exceptional" and didn't outshine the Runza. The French onion dip really helped the onion rings, but not the fries. The fries were not as crisp as we generally like, but they were fine, fully cooked, and soft on the inside. By no means the best we've had, but we certainly ate them all. The onion rings were quite good. To be honest, I can only recall three or four places that I felt had better onion rings. Crispy outside and soft onion inside. But the batter has little flavor on its own, so I recommend the French onion dip.
Definitely returning. Even hoping they open a franchise near me.