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That's the thing. It has gotten to the point where you're just better of going to a genuine restaurant. Not in NYC now but I imagine its worse there. :manny:

Aside from “convenience” fast food here is a joke on the strength of these prices. Pull up to McDonald’s for a quarter pounder meal and that shít running you 10-12 bucks easily. It’s the same deal at other fast food spots
 

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Aside from “convenience” fast food here is a joke on the strength of these prices. Pull up to McDonald’s for a quarter pounder meal and that shít running you 10-12 bucks easily. It’s the same deal at other fast food spots
You might as well go to a halal cart or to a bodega and order a chopped cheese instead.
 

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You might as well go to a halal cart or to a bodega and order a chopped cheese instead.

Far more value if you go to the right halal cart. Get that lamb over rice + some chopped up pita bread and if the dude rock with you he’ll toss in a falafel or two.

And you get a drink with it for like $7-9. I used to go to one on 48th and 6th and that shít was crack. Meanwhile folks (i.e., CACs) were lining up for wack ass Halal Guys like they were selling Jordans for $5
 

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Far more value if you go to the right halal cart. Get that lamb over rice + some chopped up pita bread and if the dude rock with you he’ll toss in a falafel or two.

And you get a drink with it for like $7-9. I used to go to one on 48th and 6th and that shít was crack. Meanwhile folks (i.e., CACs) were lining up for wack ass Halal Guys like they were selling Jordans for $5
If you live near a Costco the 5 dollar rotisserie chicken is worth the price of the membership alone :ohlawd: Costco food is :ohlawd:
 

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Far more value if you go to the right halal cart. Get that lamb over rice + some chopped up pita bread and if the dude rock with you he’ll toss in a falafel or two.

And you get a drink with it for like $7-9. I used to go to one on 48th and 6th and that shít was crack. Meanwhile folks (i.e., CACs) were lining up for wack ass Halal Guys like they were selling Jordans for $5

My favorite gyros are at Atlantic Ave station right next to the Apple Store. There's these halal gyros. The Lamb is incredible. I miss it. I tend to prefer bodegas over carts but carts can pack a punch if legit.
 

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If you live near a Costco the 5 dollar rotisserie chicken is worth the price of the membership alone :ohlawd: Costco food is :ohlawd:
Speaking of which @Michael's Black Son what are the food prices for groceries at stores like Key Food charging for a tray with baked chicken? It's usually 5 or so bucks for a couple of thigh and maybe a leg with some corn on the side. What's current inflation price?
 

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not really, those are just ingredients i keep in stock. and i had just went shopping so i usually food prep after that, that's why the beef was thawed and the cheese got shredded

but before then i didn't have food in the house for a few days and got used to eating out so the drive through was calling me still... yall know how that goes :skip:
You could've done best of both worlds, went and picked up the tacos plain, then fancied them up with your own stuff. :ehh:
 

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Speaking of which @Michael's Black Son what are the food prices for groceries at stores like Key Food charging for a tray with baked chicken? It's usually 5 or so bucks for a couple of thigh and maybe a leg with some corn on the side. What's current inflation price?

You prolly paying $5-6 now and then whole rotisserie chickens are like $7-9. I remember you used get the whole chicken for $6 and would just eat that as a meal
 

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Went to one the other day for the first time in months. Just say I'm going to take a break from their burritos :lupe:

Chalupas still slap though

Oh, and they're getting cheap with their combo drink sizes . :skip:

Still hits for a late night craving. Otherwise, I'm better off making my own for less .
 

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i was doing mushrooms the other day and taco bell came in clutch when i needed smth to mask the taste... the spicy potato soft tacos hit and they're still $1, same as when i was a lil breh :wow:
 

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i mean everywhere is price gouging, but no meat is the key to the lower costs. rice and beans and a flower tortilla the cheapest ingredients on earth.

even stuff with meat at TB has like 90% soy, i say this as a former employee who used to pull the "beef" out the freezer :sas2:
I was bout to say, Taco Bell ain’t hardly real food 🤣
It will make you sick! But sure if you’re riding around at like 2am and you’re starving it will hit the spot
 
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