Scotty P's Hamburgers - Frisco, TX - Restaurant Review

Rating:  4 ½ out of 5 STARS!!!

Scotty P’s Hamburgers
4710 Preston Rd. #300
Frisco, Tx 75034
972-712-6556
http://www.scottyps.com/

I have never been to Scotty P’s and found it a nice touch being greeted by the heritage of this family as you observe pictures on the walls. You will also see the City of Frisco as it looked in its early days, which lends its history to you and future generations that will call Frisco home.

I ordered “The Original Scotty P’s Burger”. This is an old-fashioned burger piled high with thick-cut tomato and pickle nestled on shredded lettuce. I added cheese and bacon and substituted the mustard for the mayo version. They topped mine with shredded cheddar cheese that quickly melted on the bun. The adult burgers and frings served were large portions. The burger was juicy, fresh, and delicious and one of the best burgers I’ve had to date.

While the kid fry portions were large, the “Chris P. Chicken Strips” on the kids menu were not! They should think about changing the name to match what is actually served, which is chicken nuggets/large popcorn chicken. There were 4-5 chicken pieces served in their basket. I would say that this is fine for younger kids under 7 but not quite enough for 8 and up.

Since I could not decide between onion rings and french fries, they offer a great option called “Frings” which gives you both and is large enough to share. The fries here are good but not exceptional and the onion rings were okay but did not have much flavor. The chocolate chip cookies are huge, moist, and chewy goodness!

The prices are moderate to high for this sit-down. mostly burger, establishment. Offered on the menu are: Burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, hot dogs, salads, chili, and soups of the day like chicken tortilla, steak, and chicken noodle. If you are on the lookout for a burger that satisfies and has a wonderful taste, then I highly recommend Scotty P’s!!


FYI: Locations in Frisco, Allen, Plano, McKinney, Firewheel, Preston Forest, and West Frisco and all are family owned.

Celebration Market & Restaurant - Dallas, TX

Rating:  3 1/2 out of 5 STARS!!!

Celebration Market & Restaurant
4503 W Lovers Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75209
214-351-5681
http://www.celebrationrestaurant.com

I went to Celebration for lunch on this Thursday, just after 11am, with friends. Since the lunch rush had not arrived, it wasn't very busy at this hour. I was surprised with how slow the service was. Forty-five minutes had passed before we were served the food. After the meal, it took a long while to get our checks but the waiter was friendly and took good care of us. I had Sammy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich. It was a large portion and was served with chips and salsa, and a side dish. As it states, it was spicy, but delicious! It looked like it was of the buffalo variety, but it wasn't. Just spicy. Rolls and cornbread were served as complimentary appetizers. The restaurant was divided up oddly, probably because it used to be a house. There wasn't much for decor and the atmosphere was nothing more than average. The prices were close to $10 for lunch items and slightly more for the dinner menu. I would recommend Celebration on the food alone, but only if you have plenty of time to dine.

Submitted by:  Brad - Frisco, TX

Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse - Frisco, TX

Rating:  4 out of 5 STARS!!!

Texas Land & Cattle
3191 Preston Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034
972-668-2832
http://www.texaslandandcattle.com/

On this particular day, I wanted to feed my craving for fried mushrooms dipped in ranch dressing and remembered that Texas Land & Cattle makes the best ones. I was quite disappointed to find out that they no longer serve them. I don’t eat steak often but I will tell you that TL&C makes a mean steak! I dined on the 6 oz. Sirloin and it was cooked to perfection and served medium-well just like I ordered it. My steak was juicy and flavorful as were the other steaks ordered at our table.

I don’t recommend the grilled-cheese sandwich for your child unless they prefer it dry because the cheese is not completely melted and becomes cold quickly, which means they are not likely to eat it, at least this was our experience today. Also, if you order a loaded baked potato, you may want to ask for additional toppings on the side so every bite will be moist and delicious, since they are a little stingy with the toppings.

Overall, the hostess and waiter were friendly and quick to attend to us with drink refills, bread refills, and sauce requests. We sat by the fireplace and enjoyed the ambience that this restaurant provides. Everything is clean and the booths are large enough to seat 3-4 people on each side which makes it nice for smaller groups to have more room or to accommodate extra family or friends. The prices are moderate to high.

If you’re on the prowl for a great steak and one that won’t cost you all your cattle, then I highly recommend Texas Land & Cattle. Happy Dining!!

Corner Bakery Cafe - Plano, TX

Rating:  5 out of 5 STARS!!!

Corner Bakery Café
941 N. Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75075
469-366-3639
http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/

Today I got a sneak peak at Corner Bakery Café. After lunch, we decided to get dessert from this fine café. I had the Maple Pecan Bar and found it to be a slice of heaven. My lunch date enjoyed the chocolate baby bundt. If the meals here are as good as the sweet treats served, you will have an amazing dining experience.

Breakfast, various salad choices, sandwiches, panini’s, soups, and pastas are on the menu and all look scrumptious. This corner bakery offers a dining style that invites you to enjoy food while reading a good book or enjoying free WiFi. The atmosphere and lighting make for a great conversation area. I highly recommend you bring a friend here and enjoy the afternoon.

Strikz Bowling/Entertainment Center - Frisco, TX

                                                     
Rating:  5 out of 5 STARS!!!

Strikz Entertainment Center
8789 Lebanon Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034
972-668-5263
http://www.strikz.com/

I have been to Strikz many times since moving to the area and have even thrown a birthday party here before that everyone enjoyed, so I had no reservations about having another birthday party at this location. Upon calling to set things up, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they had recently renovated and now have more party rooms available, a new food area, and many new features throughout that offer a sleeker and more inviting look and function for various occasions.  The hostesses are friendly, detailed, and handle everything with ease.  The birthday package prices are far more affordable and give you more for your money than most other venues in the same area. Now available to you is online lane booking. (4 hrs prior)

Strikz Entertainment Center has glow-in-the-dark cosmic bowling, laser tag, arcade, pool tables, snack shop, and prize redemption making for a great place for a fun group outing! During the cosmic bowling, they will play music and put up music video screens to enjoy as you bowl. For the younger kids, they have special ramps they can use to roll the ball down and will put up the bumpers to help them stay competitive and hopefully gutter-free. There are certain times for leagues and parties so you might want to call ahead to make sure if you'll be able to get a lane(s). The snack bar has good food compared to many other places. We had an awesome time here and I highly recommend Strikz for your party and entertainment needs.  Have fun!!

Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant - Prosper, TX

                                                                         
Rating:  4 out of 5 STARS!!!

Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant
120 N Preston Rd, #40
Prosper, TX 75078
972-347-2280

I have been hearing about Ernesto’s for a while now so I thought I’d check it out today when I was in the area. The waitstaff were friendly and the food is as good as I’ve been told, except for the guacamole. This particular batch was lacking an ingredient or two…hopefully it will be much better in the near future. The chips and salsa were up to par and I found the beef and chicken enchiladas topped with queso and sour cream to be exceptional, and the rice served was delicious. Ernesto’s is authentic mexican cuisine not Tex-Mex and is a gem in this small town. I highly recommend you dine here when in the Prosper or Celina area.  Happy Dining!!

Express Pest Control - McKinney, TX

Rating:  5 out of 5 STARS!!!

Express Pest Control
323 Industrial Blvd. Ste. C
McKinney, TX 75069
http://www.expresspest.com/

Express Pest Control has friendly and knowledgeable technicians that give you proper service in a timely manner while being less expensive than their competition. If you have needs beyond your quarterly treatments then they happily return between visits without extra charges and they do not continually try to sell you products or upgrade services that you do not need to invest in. I am completely satisfied with EPC and recommend them for your ant, spiders, and general pest control needs.

FYI: EPC has an office in Sherman as well.