Fast food: April 2011 Archives

I've professed my love for Carl's Jr's Guacamole Bacon Six Dollar burgers before - for a fast food burger, the patty is juicy, the guacamole tastes fresh complete with little chunks of tomato and cilantro, the chipotle spread instead of mayo and red onion, my favorite - it's delicious!
As much as I love that burger, I admit it can be much. I either can't finish the whole thing at once or can't move after I'm done and that does not include fries and a drink.

So when I saw the chain's new turkey burgers had a guacamole version, I gave in and needed to try it. I don't believe I ever had a turkey burger before. Actually, having turkey any time other than Thanksgiving is pretty rare for me - I'm all about the pork and beef.
But I was drawn by the fact that Carl's version is supposed to be under 500 calories and I can still enjoy the guacamole.

When I unwrapped my Turkey Guacamole burger ($3.99), it was already smaller than the six dollar burger. There was plenty of guacamole that for a second, I couldn't see the turkey patty. With the first bite, I was impressed with the texture of the patty, it wasn't too weird and it didn't have a strong taste, letting the guacamole and chipotle spread take care of that part.

I finished the burger pretty quick, for me that is, and happily I was not in a food coma. It was satisfying and a feeling of food guilt didn't follow.
I do have a few suggestions though for Carl's Jr store #7393 in Covina - I'm all for not wasting produce, including lettuce, but I would like some green in my lettuce and please don't be so stingy on the tomato or onion.