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Lonestar Texas Gril
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
410 /7 MallBrampton, ON L6W 2E1
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
2 reviews for Lonestar Texas Gril
2 reviews in English
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Review from Dave M.
5/27/2011
I hate to give such a high star rating to a chain restaurant, but 3 things to consider:
-I'm rating this with typical chain restaurants in mind
-I had a great experience here
-I'm a little ticked at the crappy rating the other review has, and the whack reasons behind it. New customers had to wait 45 minutes when the barely-open-a-month restaurant was too full to seat them? The nerve! Unprofessional! Surely additional tables could be set up in the Men's room. Chop chop!
Anyway, because I've noticed the massive lines since the place opened, I decided to wait a while until it died down to give it a shot. I'm glad I did.
The hostess was very nice, greeting me with an enthusiastic "Howdy!" and was sweet enough to ask if I was a new customer, and filled me in on what she likes from the menu.
Being new, the restaurant is obviously clean. Like, really clean. Eat off the floor clean. While I opted for a booth, it was refreshing to know that I had the floor as an option, in case the evil restaurant decided to something mind-bogglingly inconceivable, like have me wait for a table.
The style is VERY Texan: Country music playing, many references to steer, hardwood floors, even the uniforms. I especially loved the faux-candle-lit chandeliers. I just wanted to grab one and swing across the room. Then I realized I wasn't 12 or Zorro, so I left it alone.
To my surprise, a complimentary basket of tortillas and salsa was brought to the table. While the salsa seemed a little watered down, you can't argue with free.
My attractive waitress (affectionately named after a tasty beverage) was very sweet, gave her own opinions of the menu, and was very prompt with everything. The prices on the menu were also fairly reasonable. Certain items do appear to be pricey.
Those familiar with my Toronto adventures as of late know that I'm on the quest to achieve maximum burgasm, by locating and consuming the GTA's tastiest burgers. So, with that in mind, I decided to forego my desire to check out Lone Star's apparently famous fajitas, and opted for a bacon burger instead.
While waiting for my food, I also had another server pass by, said hi, asked what I'd ordered, and responded very positively to my choice. Very soon after, I had a different server from another section look over with goofy hand-gestures and a big smile. This level of friendly interaction is something I've never experienced in a restaurant. Ever. It especially blows me away that some of it is coming from servers having nothing to do with my table, so it can't be argued that they're looking for a big tip.
And as for the food, the side of chili I got was very tasty, not a single complaint with it. As for the burger...what can I say?
BURGASM ACHIEVED! We have a new front-runner! That's right, tastier, fresher, melter-in-your-mouther than everywhere else I've reviewed thus far. The buns were also by far, the freshest I've had. Who knew I would have found such an amazing burger in Brampton? I mean, Sonny's is great and all, but holy dead cow delight!
If you think this ends with me walking off into the sunset, spurs-a-jinglin', satisfied with my burgasm, you'd be hideously incorrect! While we have a new champion, my search isn't over. There very well could be a darkhorse burger-peddler just waiting to make me O.D. on burgasm-fix, we'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, I highly recommend this place!Listed in: B-Town!, Burgasm Tour 2011
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Review from joe b.
Brampton, ON
5/10/2011
After havving a bad experience two years ago at the Airport location (poor Service) I decided to give this location a try, considering it was down the street from my house, its was new(thing the service would be better) and I crave fajitas. But unfortunately it was the same deal, long wait to get in, inexperienced server (young girl) and average food. We went in waited 20 minutes for a table, we observed the greeters 4 of them kept turning people away saying it would be 45-1 hour wait, not good business for a new business. Overstaffed and undertrained, turning away business is a no,no, wonder what the owner would think????Anyways finally got seated the server was nice but not all there and you can tell she wasnt on the ball, the bill was 80$ overpriced for a small steak my wife had and some fajitas..might try again in two more years or NEVER AGAIN......Hire the right staff and organize it properly thats the best advice I could give the management.....
