Get a 60¢ bean, rice and cheese burrito at Baker’s Drive-Thru today

Posted on July 11, 2012 by John Plessel

Another Wednesday, another Baker’s Drive-Thru 60th anniversary 60¢ deal!

Today’s (July 11) coupon deal is for a bean, rice and cheese burrito, which some of you may have gotten one (or two) for free a couple of weeks back.

We really like Baker’s BRC burritos, and think they’re made even better by substituting green sauce for the red.

You can find today’s coupon by clicking here.

As with all Baker’s coupons, you can either print the coupon or show it on your mobile device.

The usual restrictions apply: There’s a limit one 60 BRC burrito per coupon, one coupon per person or per car, and the offers are not valid with other coupons, discounts or coupons, although Baker’s often suggests on Facebook that you pair 60th anniversary deal with their other current offer, $1 iced tea. Go figure.

To catch all of Baker’s frequent deals, be sure to “Like” them on Facebook.

Baker’s Drive-Thru locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

Taco Bell goes highbrow, offers BOGO

Posted on July 5, 2012 by John Plessel

Taco Bell, known lately for its lowbrow items such as the Doritos Locos Tacos, has gone highbrow.

Today (July 5), the fast food chain launched its new “Cantina Bell” menu of fresh-Mex bowls and burritos.

The menu additions appear to be an attempt to take a bite out of sales from rivals Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba Mexican Grill.

The new entres sell for under $5, less than comparable items at either Chipotle or Qdoba.

Taco Bell is promoting the new entres with a buy-one-get-one-free coupon, valid today through Saturday (July 7). The coupon can be found on the chain’s Facebook page.

Taco Bell locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

Like hard-shell tacos? Thank Mitla Cafe!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by John Plessel

San Bernardino’s Mitla Cafe, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, made a bit of a splash yesterday in a New York Times interview with Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America.

The interview took place at Mitla.

Mentioned in the article is the fact that Glen Bell (of Taco Bell fame) used to operate a burger stand (currently home to Amapola Rico Taco) across Sixth Street from Mitla.

According to Arellano’s research, Bell would frequently eat at Mitla and would see the long line of customers at Mitla’s walk-up window. He persuaded the owners to show him how the tacos were made and came up with a tool that would streamline the tortilla-frying process.

The following year after opening his burger stand, Bell began selling tacos.

And the rest, they say, is history.

It’s a great read.

Click here to read it for yourself.

Longtime favorite La Costa closes

Posted on April 10, 2012 by John Plessel

This one hurts.

The San Bernardino La Costa Ostioneria, 464 S. Mount Vernon Ave., has closed.

In a city full of Mexican restaurants, La Costa, housed in a former Dairy Queen, was our top pick for authentic Mexican fare and delicious seafood.

Not sure exactly when it closed, but the most recent review on Yelp is from the end of January.

I realize there’s another location in Redlands and although I believe the two restaurants were connected at one time, they haven’t been for a long time.

I’m really going to miss La Costa. Somebody let us know if Lupe and crew surface somewhere else.

Sigh.

A 60 Baker’s bean burrito is a no-brainer…but do you go red or go green?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by John Plessel

Life is full of choices.

Today’s (March 14) choice involves Baker’s Drive-Thru, 60 bean burritos, red sauce and green sauce.

That’s right… today’s Baker’s Drive-Thru 60th anniversary deal is a 60 red or green burrito.

Regular
followers of this blog know that the Inland Empire-based Baker’s is
celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and has been frequently
offering coupons for 60 deals for its Facebook fans (and others).

Unlike yesterday’s 60 taco deal, you’ve gotta have a coupon, which you can find here and either print out or display on your mobile device. And there’s a limit of one per coupon and one deal per person or per car. The coupon is valid today only.

Baker’s Drive-Thru locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

The Doritos Locos taco: A review

Posted on March 12, 2012 by John Plessel

Intrepid reporter Andrew Edwards has taken on Taco Bell’s new Doritos Locos tacos, which launched nationwide on Friday (March 8).

You might have seen Andrew’s earlier video, wherein he proved the existence of Jack in the Box’s bacon shake by sampling and reviewing it.

Head over the jump to see what Andrew has to say about the culinary mashup.
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Go veggie on Fridays and save at Qdoba

Posted on March 2, 2012 by John Plessel

If you’re one of those who’s going meatless on Fridays, you’ll be glad to hear of this deal.

Fridays through April 6, you can pick up a vegetarian or grilled veggie burrito and a regular fountain drink for only $6 (plus tax) at any SoCal Qdoba Mexican Grill. No coupon required.

It’s a pretty good deal, since normally the burrito by itself is more than $6.

Inland Empire locations include Upland, Redlands, Ontario and Moreno Valley.

Linda McCartney would’ve been proud.

Who wants a free combo burrito?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by John Plessel

TGIF!

As expected, Baker’s Drive-Thru has posted its third coupon this week on its Facebook page.

Today’s coupon is for a free combination burrito.

As usual, you can print it out or display it on your mobile device. One coupon per person or per car per visit. The coupon is valid today (January 27) only.

There’s no Facebook event page created, so click here for the coupon.

Thanks again to Baker’s Drive-Thru for its generosity! Baker’s restaurants can be found throughout the Inland
Empire.

Baker’s on a roll with the freebies today

Posted on January 25, 2012 by John Plessel

Today Baker’s Drive-Thru has posted a coupon for its second giveaway of the week (the chain has announced a third freebie for Friday) for its Facebook fans (and other), this time for a spicy rolled quesadilla.

Dine 909 approves.

Click here for the Facebook event page for the giveaway. As usual, you can print it out or display it on your mobile device. One coupon per person or per car per visit. The coupon is valid today (January 25) only.

Thanks to Baker’s Drive-Thru for being an Inland Empire original and for its generosity! Baker’s restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

San Manuel’s Serrano Buffet mixes it up

Posted on December 29, 2011 by John Plessel

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino has mixed things up in its Serrano Buffet.

The Mexican buffet night has moved to Friday night, replacing the typical seafood buffet, which is now on Wednesday.

Also, barbecue night has been moved to Tuesday.

But that’s not the big news.

The big news is that they’ve also revamped the menu.

Dine 909 was one of a select group of media folks invited to a special tasting dinner hosted by Chef Joe Craighead and Food and Beverage Manager Bob Svonkin a few weeks back. I enjoyed pretty much everything I sampled that evening.

The changes are welcome, since while I’ve always thought that the Serrano Buffet was good, I’ve also thought that there was room for improvement.

Head over the jump to read on!

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