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Rick M.

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Buena Park, CA

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My family and I are passionate about discovering new places to eat and love exploring different cuisines and flavors, making every meal an adventure. As a Local City Host, I also enjoy helping others find opportunities to earn extra income. With a free Rate$bates account, anyone can start saving and earning, and those who want to take it further can become a Local City Host like me. It’s a great way to support your community, share your favorite places, and build something rewarding.

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Jersey Mike's Subs

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This is a new location that opened recently and is closer to our house so we decided to stop in and try it today. The store is kind of small compared to other locations. It is a little weird when ordering since you need to go towards the back of the store. It was fine for us since it wasn't busy when we arrived but other people that came in after us got a little confused where they needed to go. We ordered a Roast Beef and Provolone and an Original Italian. Both were made to order and tasted great. The Vickie's Salt and Vinegar chips we added were also delicious. We'll be back here for sure in the future.

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For some really great burgers and food that doesn't taste like your typical fast food place, you need to stop at Paul's Place. Fresh cooked food that blows the competition away. We ordered 2 - hamburger combos and 1 - tuna sandwich. Normally, we go inside but went through the drive-thru this time. Inside, you have the feel of a classic diner. They also play music from the 50's and 60's you don't hear on the radio anymore. Great place for great food!

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If you want the best cakes and pastries, Porto's has to be at the top of your list. There aren't many places that have the same high quality as Porto's. We ordered a Mango Mouse cake, 4 - chicken croquettes, a fresh fruit tart, a blueberry muffin and a chocolate chip muffin. It didn't take long for most of the items to disappear when I got home. The store is normally pretty busy but I was able to go a little later in the afternoon and it actually wasn't that busy. Porto's also have food items, beverages and bread you can purchase. Everything we've had has been great! Once you go, you'll be a regular customer.

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My son was hungry after school so stopped by here since it is close to our house. The line was really long so it did take just a bit to get our food. My son got steamed rice and chow mein with double mushroom chicken and a drink. He always enjoys the food from this location. It is right across the street from the Buena Park Mall so a very convenient location.

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We got hungry waiting to pick our son up from school so we stopped by El Pollo Loco. We nornally use the drive thru but went inside since we had time. This restaurant is very clean and the staff friendly. I ordered a 2 piece breast and wing combo while my wife got a Salsa Verde Quesadilla. It didn't take very long for our food to be ready. It was cooked fresh and hot. If you want chicken, this is a great place to stop by.

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Julian's is famous for their tamales although I didn't order any on this trip. Instead, we got 2 carne asada tacos and a 2 chicken enchiladas plate to go. The food was great as always! It was later in the evening when we arrived so it didn't take long for us to get our food. They make their own masa and tortillas onsite, and people will come just for these. They also have a great selection of baked goods. NOTE: the food can be a little spicy so if you're not sure, definitely ask. They will let you know how spicy some of the foods are so you don't burn your mouth or stomach but everything is good on the menu.

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We were at the Long Beach Exchange doing some shopping and wondered if a Movita was nearby. Fortunately, this location was. We found it quickly and ordered a Green Blend, Energy Strawberry Limeade and a Berry Antioxidant. Even though it is a smaller store, the service was excellent and our drinks were prepared quickly. Another great experience at Movita and you'll have one too when you stop by!

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Pizza Hut

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This Pizza Hut is a small drive but they always have the best service from the manager to the staff so we don't mind coming here. Since we arrived later in the afternoon, it wasn't busy and we were hungry. A large pepperoni pizza, french fries, mozzarella sticks, bread sticks and a side salad did the trick. They have a bunch of TV's playing different sports so it is a nice place to come watch a game. You'll want to stop by and relax for a while.

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I have to admit I'm normally not a huge fan of In-N-Out but the food was great at this location. We ordered one hamburger combo and 2 cheeseburger combos with grilled onions. It came out delicious. The fries we pretty good too. It was a little busy when we got there but it didn't take very long for our order to come up. In-N-Out is a Southern California classic that most people will enjoy.

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Ciro's has been at this location for decades. I knew the previous and current owners. My son has a tradition of having pizza on Friday so we usually order or eat here since it isn't far from Knott's Berry Farm and is also close to our house. We had a large pepperoni pizza and a side of french fries. It doesn't take long for the food to disappear. They also have gigantic party size pizzas that we've ordered in the past to help feed a lot of people or kids. You won't go wrong by ordering from here and you'll become a regular!

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