Tasty Chicken Box has become one of my go-tos when I'm working late at home and need something that…read morehits the spot. The lamb and chicken combo over rice is my move: flavorful meat, plenty of food, and exactly the kind of late-night comfort meal that's probably not great for the belly but absolutely amazing for the soul. One tip: pickup is the move. It can get pretty expensive ordering through Uber, but when I pick it up myself, the value is excellent. They're also open late, which makes this place dangerously convenient on those nights when dinner somehow turns into 9 or 10pm. The team is always friendly and makes you feel welcome, which is a big part of why I keep coming back. Great lamb, great chicken, solid portions, and one of my favorite late-night spots in Arlington.

After swimming for a couple hours, literally anything will taste good. I stopped by last week with…read morea few friends who are weekly regulars at Tasty Chicken Box after their swimming hang outs. I like that they open pretty late and there is some hot, but not too sweet tea offered while waiting in line to order. All of us got the rice platter, which is prepared in a fast-casual style where we told them which proteins, vegetables, toppings, and sauces we wanted. COMBO OVER RICE - 11.99 This comes with half lamb/half chicken, rice, choice of veggies, and sauce. I got it with lettuce and tomatoes and a light amount of sauce. The chicken was really dry and bland, which was disappointing. It helped eating it with the vegetables and sauce. I enjoyed the lamb as it was well-seasoned. The portion size was huge, and I was unable to finish the whole platter even after swimming. We also shared a plate of large fries, which were freshly heated. They were probably previously frozen, but they were delicious for what it was.

Hyde Social might become my local go-to for sporting events. It leans more toward an upscale sports…read morelounge than anything, with an abundance of TVs, lounge couches, and booth seating. I came to watch Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and I appreciated that it was the only game they showed and had the sound on. My waitress was courteous and accommodating all night, even helping me with some recommendations. The Havana Cider was a tasty spiked apple cider. Albeit small, the cheesesteak egg rolls had great flavor. The calamari was crispy, and the bang bang sauce added a kick and unique flavor to it.

Every time I come here I'm always walking out disappointed…read more I wanted to try this Jam Smashed Burger they have and every time I come in (at different times) it's always something. Whether it's they're too busy and the kitchen doesn't wanna make it or it being brunch despite me being told previously they serve the brunch menu with their normal menu all day. Also came in for a game once and my table ordered a hit dog tower and the hot dogs were shriveled and overcooked :/ My most recent time coming in was cloudy and daytime and it was extremely moggy and humid. Maybe someday I can come here and not walk out feeling like they played in my face.

Update: since my last review, I am very impressed and happy with the service received. This bb.q…read morelocation has been much more consistent with delivering on my order and special requests. The quality, flavour and taste of the food as well as customer service is still consistent and outstanding. The location has also remained clean and well kept and pick up is always a seamless and fast experience!

A variety of flavors for fried chicken, some of the sauces are a bit too sweet for me but some…read morefolks might like it. There are always available seatings and staff are quick with your request. It can get a bit messy when you eat so maybe dont wear white tops...cheesling flavor are pretty good and they complementary side dish like radish too you want some! Right across the street from Virginia Square metro so very convenient.

Chicken NorCal Burrito with bacon. YUMM!!!! First meal after having a baby. The hospital…read morephotographer recommended this & we were so grateful! My sister & I have been talking about these burritos ever since and I somehow couldn't find the business again. Fortunately, I ran across a screenshot today (almost 5 years later!!) like a hidden gem with "Man vs Fries -- NorCal burrito" written on it. 10/10! I will be back.

The food is really good I love their food…read more Although, there is a caveat. I order with delivery services and my order is wrong every time. I've ordered this more than 5 times in multiple months and it is ALWAYS wrong. I'll still order cause what I do get tastes great but it's like ordering a meal from a roulette wheel. Quite annoying. UPDATE: have ordered twice since. One time order was perfect. Second time order was very wrong again and came ice cold! Would now strongly recommend you don't order here.

It is not often that l get inspired to write a review on a fast food restaurant chain. I mean…read moreyou've experienced one....you've experienced them all. And by far, to qualify this review, I am not a Chipotle fan. I only go to one out of convenience or if there's nothing else semi-healthy around that is quick to grab. It is a very infrequent choice because of my experience of observing the mishandling of food, skimpy portions/servings, or poor customer service. And, this location was no exception. I normally would avoid this location due to similar issues--the lack of customer service, skimpy portions, and overall taste of the food. Also, another issue encoutered more than once....STALE CHIPS!...that taste like they were made a week prior!! A HUGE....NO BEUNO!! But this time around, I must say this particular Chipotle location has stepped their game! As soon I walked in, I was greeted by members on the team. This is something I hadn't experience before. As I was deciding on what I want to order, I couldn't help but notice how fresh everything looked. The ingredients, toppings and meats were all calling me. If it wasn't for the glass wall, separating me and the food, I would have just started grabbed a fork and started eating directly from the serving bins because everything looked just that good! During this visit, I had a half steak and chicken salad bowl that was perfect. Perfect both in portions and flavor. The meats were so tender and juicy. The lettuce was crisp and crunchy. I can actually taste spices on the meats and more importantly, the main ingredient which is the name of this place....the "Chipotle" pepper, smoky flavah was all up in my bowl. In addition and to my surprise, as the my salad bowl was being prepped, I also couldn't help to notice how generous they were with the servings. There was enough for me and some to share for sure. I think this place has been listening to the complaints of the past, customer feedback and making corrections. I can see the difference since the last time I've been to this location. Kudos to the management and team members here at this location. My entire experience from beginning to end was nothing but fantastic! Not to mention, my food was delicious, so fresh and I devoured it all the minute I sat down back in my office. Glad to see this loction stepping things up a bit because it is the closest location near the J-O-B and was disappointing that I would often avoid it due to poor service/food. I have now been redeemed. Thanks for renewing my interest to start coming back here again. Great experience at this location and I will be back! Signed, -DesperatlySeekiingGoodEatsInArlington

Every time I order a salad, it is so spicy and hot. I fresh tomato salsa, supposed to be mild…read more What is causing it to be so hot it's edible. This is happening on my burritos now too.

Ordered from Grubhub. The food arrived cold and soggy, even the paper containers were falling…read moreapart. I ordered a Diet Pepsi and got a Coca-Cola classic instead. I'm a diabetic. Tots were borderline undercooked; had to put them in the oven to crisp. Bland wings. Would never order from here again. It's like they didn't even try. Please maybe try? Maybe you'll succeed and stay open?

Amazing burgers and the staff were friendly! It's a cute little burger joint. I would definitely…read morecome back again when I'm around the area.

Burger Billy's Joint: Our Daddy & Daughter Burger Journey Hits a Speed Bump…read more Takeaway: Great atmosphere, outstanding sweet potato waffle fries, and memories with my daughter and Mom. Unfortunately, the burgers and wings didn't live up to the gourmet price tag this time around. The burger hunt continued. My daughter and I have been on a serious mission to find the best burger spots in the area. This isn't a casual hobby. There are discussions, strategies, evaluations, and sometimes heated debates. We take our burger adventures seriously. For months, my daughter Joy had been talking about Burger Billy's Joint and how great the burger was during her previous visit. With that kind of recommendation, I was excited when we selected it as our next destination. This time, my mother joined us for the adventure. We arrived at Burger Billy's, and I dropped Joy and Mom off before finding parking. Thankfully, free street parking was easy to find nearby. When I entered the restaurant, Joy and Mom were already at the self-service kiosk. Unfortunately, there was no welcome, greeting, or acknowledgment from the male employee working. Looking around, I realized he was the only employee on duty and, at that moment, we were the only customers in the restaurant. I immediately noticed how much I liked the restaurant's design. It had the look and feel of a gourmet burger establishment. While I enjoy the convenience of self-service kiosks, they do eliminate that personal touch. I wasn't able to ask questions about the menu, learn about the restaurant, or get recommendations from the staff. Because my daughter and I approach burger hunting like professional scouts, we ordered multiple items and planned to split them. The goal is simple: taste as much as possible. Mom ordered: - Billy's Mushroom Swiss Burger with Fries My daughter and I ordered: - Billy's Smoked House Burger with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - The Naked Bird Chicken Sandwich - Honey Jerk Wings We grabbed a table and waited for our gourmet meal while hoping the food would justify the gourmet prices. As we waited, several other customers entered the restaurant. Just like us, they received no greeting or interaction from the employee. The only conversation seemed to be informing customers when a particular cheese was unavailable and then returning to silence. As a foodie, the complete dining experience matters to me. The atmosphere, the staff, and the food all work together to create a successful culinary adventure. That said, if the food is amazing, a lot can be forgiven. The food arrived and immediately passed the first test: the visual inspection. Everything looked fantastic. Mom enjoyed her Billy's Mushroom Swiss Burger, but she didn't find it particularly memorable. We all agreed, however, that the fries were very good. Then it was time for the official taste test. The Billy's Smoked House Burger was a wet mess. There was simply too much sauce on the burger, making it difficult to enjoy all of the flavors. It wasn't a bad burger, but it wasn't worth the gourmet burger price in our opinion. Now let's talk about the Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. Outstanding. All three of us agreed they were the best item we ordered. Crispy, flavorful, and exactly what we hoped they would be. The Naked Bird Chicken Sandwich was disappointing. It felt like a dry chicken breast with a few toppings added on. Nothing stood out, and it definitely didn't leave a lasting impression. Then came the Honey Jerk Wings. A great honey jerk wing finds the balance between sweet honey and bold jerk seasoning. These wings tasted like jerk wings only. We couldn't find the honey. There wasn't even a hint of it. They weren't terrible, but they were not what we expected or wanted. For us, the wings were a miss. We're hoping this was simply an off day because we know restaurants can have them. In fact, Joy was quick to remind us that her previous burger experience here was much better than what we received during this visit. So despite the disappointing food, we're willing to give Burger Billy's another opportunity down the road as our burger journey continues. Final Verdict Atmosphere: Very Good Staff Interaction: Minimal Billy's Smoked House Burger: Good, but too much sauce Mushroom Swiss Burger: Good, but not memorable Naked Bird Chicken Sandwich: Disappointing Honey Jerk Wings: Missing the honey Sweet Potato Waffle Fries: Outstanding We'll revisit Burger Billy's Joint in the future and see if this visit was simply an exception rather than the rule. Follow Me for More Creatiff Travel Reviews! https://creatifftravel.my.canva.site/ Until the next Daddy & Daughter food adventure...

Mediterranean comfort food…read more We wanted to grab dinner after a movie at the Courthouse AMC, and played Yelp roulette to find a highly rated spot close to where we were that we hadn't tried yet. So, here we were. The space was open, clean, and inviting. It reminded me of a number of restaurants I've visited in the Middle East, and particularly Dubai. Not fancy, so much as down-to-earth and inviting. My wife and I shared a Chicken shawarma platter and a plate of fries. Simple things first, the fries were perfection. Crispy on the outside, hot and tender on the inside, and tasty through and through. The shawarma had plenty of chicken over a bed of soft white rice and was accompanied by some salad. It was a perfect meal for a weirdly cold May afternoon. On our way out, I mentioned to the owner that the food was really good, because it was, and mentioned that the shawarma wasn't quite as tasty as some that I've had in my travels. His face brightened, and he said that next time I should ask for it a bit spicier. Next time I'm back, and there will be a next time, I'll ask for spicier. When you go, and you should, ask for "spicier" too.

Wow! This food is fresh. I was ready for lunch but so tired of fried, wraps or sandwiches…read more There's Astor right in the corner. Big enough to bring friends and so clean. I was warmly greeted and surprised at the number of vegetarian offerings and Mediterranean standards like swarma. I picked lamb and added a rice pudding for a treat. The lamb was so fresh and tender. Vegetables and rice were fresh and flavorful. Oh! The rice pudding was creamy and flavorful what a nice finish. But wait. They also carry Divont chocolates and date desserts. Those chocolates are heaven. Take a break and discover Astor, you'll be glad you did.

Dear reader, Taco…read moreBell Cantina in Arlington was exactly the sort of late-night salvation one hopes for after enjoying many libations. Ordering at the kiosks was wonderfully easy, which felt especially appreciated in our slightly celebratory state. The staff was nice, friendly, and moved quickly, keeping everything running with admirable efficiency. Our food was made to order and came out promptly, which only added to the triumph of the evening. I am also a big fan of the Classic Luxe Box, which offers a very respectable amount of food for the price and feels like a proper bargain. It was nice and clean and not too busy inside. Overall, a dependable and thoroughly satisfying stop and open 24/7!

We enjoy Taco Bell. The cantina's are allowed to sell alcohol. This location is handy when I'm in…read morethe area. Sometimes hubby will try a special. I'm pretty locked into getting a bean burrito. I still miss the tostadas (RIP). You can still order them if you split a taco shell and then order each topping ala carte, which makes it not price effective.

After living down the street for two years I had a craving for some orange chicken and decided to…read moreget carryout from Eastern for the first time. The chicken was fresh off the stove, crispy, and flavorful. The broccoli had the perfect level of crunch you would want. My order was ready in less than 15 minutes and I could hear it being cooked right before they brought it to the counter. I'm glad I didn't trust the negative reviews because this quaint spot will be a go-to when I need an easy and quick dinner!

Nice people, really bland and simple food, lacking the complexity that makes Chinese food my…read morefavorite cuisine. I know a quick mostly carryout place can't be held to the same standards as sit-down, higher-priced Chinese restaurants, but there are much better Chinese carryout places in Arlington. And it's pretty slapdash too. The soup for an eat-in meal was served in a deep carryout container with a spoon too short to reach the bottom and the restroom was closed to customers.