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    2.0 (33 reviews)

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    Art D.

    Wow!!! I will start with. I have been flying out terminal C for many years but I guess missed this section of C. I flew out of gate 12 in terminal C and I tell you I was shocked! It was very nice. Nice new stores, nice new look and a new touch of being modern. I-pads everywhere you can order from. New trendy restaurant. It has a very open and easy to navigate, From what I'm seeing so far with the improvements that are being made to the airport, I like them and they are welcomed improvements.

    Brisket plate. Not very exciting for 15 bucks.
    Isaac T.

    This place looks fancy but the food tastes like college cafeteria food, and not the good kind either. It's also not cheap. No bueno.

    1/2 BBQ CHICKEN W/ side salad
    GiGi D.

    As I was walking to my gate, all I could think about were two things: what I was going to do to fill the 2-hour layover I had and... HOW FEROCIOUSLY HUNGRY I was... And then I saw an Oasis. This restaurant caught my eye, and caught stud muffin's (lol) eye for he saw a huge juicy cheeseburger photo on the wall of the restaurant. Before even asking me if there was anything on the menu I could eat, he was already sitting down at a vacant table, ordering the cheeseburger, without tomato and extra avocado! I wound up ordering the 1/2 BBQ chicken, and hot damn it was good. Super juicy, yes the skin and bones were super crispy, I could basically eat the bones because they were crunchy like chips after how long it had been roasting... Maybe it was thrown in the fryer as well? So good and a hefty portion that wasn't too big, the perfect amount to keep my full on my flight without making me feel uncomfortably bloated while my seatbelt securely fastened. If I weren't flying right after this meal, I totally could have ordered another... However the thought of feeling sick on the plane motivated me to calm my tastebuds! The burger, I was told, was tasty as well. Over all, we had zero problems, except I really don't like places where it's a "seat yourself" situation because I don't feel like the waitstaff realize you even walked in, and initially I don't think they did... But we ordered, ate, paid and left with a little time to spare, so it was perfect! I'd fly back to Houston just for that chicken again, I have to say, for the crappy ratings this restaurant has gotten, the chicken I devoured may well be the best chicken I've ever eaten in my life!

    The Bacon Cheeseburger...
    Mike R.

    Food was good and presentation was very nice on all of our plates. Service on the other hand was a bit lacking. I'm sure the long holiday weekend took its toll on the serving staff. However, a smile and a kind word can carry any situation and neither were present this evening...ready to get home...

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    Stephan G.

    Looking at the website this restaurant is suppose to be opened from 6 AM - 9 PM. We got there at 6 PM on a Saturday night and they were closing (see attached picture). I guess they are not interested in having business. We went to the Subway right next door instead.

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    Scott M.

    Not worth a try. If you're looking for microwaved food and not fresh- this is your spot. My Steakburger and French fries were delivered to me in the matter of seconds. Fries were cold and so was the burger. I asked for new fries and they tried "refrying" them when I requested new fries. They were soggy and rubbery. When I gave my discontent to the bar tender he mentioned he would get me some chips. (If I wanted chips I would have ordered chips) So I would not recommend this place to anyone else. They just opened and already headed in the wrong direction. If they're taking these shortcuts and jeopardizing food quality, then they clearly don't have processes down to offer fresh food. They're cooking in bulk and not to order. Therefore- I don't recommend it.

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    Their big blind spot is the lack of healthy dining options. If you're looking for BBQ, plenty of menu items.

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    If they look busy just keep walking, took 15 minutes just to get menus. And the attitudes are less than welcoming

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    Sebastian and Yani were super sweet and helpful, they were also working on tasks and quick to…read moreattend us making us feel welcomed and seen. The food was really good aswell and we loved the vibe of the building!

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    Goggles enjoys a good smash burger.
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    Front of store. Dia de Los Muertos
    Champ burger w/ cheese and extra pickles
    Champ burger w/ cheese and extra pickles
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