ComputerGuy Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Been a long time since I was there, as over time the portions began to shrink, some of the sauces started tasting funny, and an overall lack of selection of proper eat-out meals (as opposed to subs and the like) stayed minimal. But, had occasion to go this past Saturday, and I will go back again. Had the fettucine Alfredo with chicken for $115, and it was very nice. Not gloppy, not too much butter, and lots of freshly-ground parmesan. A platter of grilled vegetables with portobello actually turned out to be a huge portobello burger, with no vegetables other than a thinly sliced tomato, and I guess 90p is what we are paying for this kind of thing now around here. (It did come with a huge side of average fries.) I also had a side of fries sort of as an appetizer. It was also huge and 50p. Agua frescas were served in large glasses. The menu is now very large. We saw a couple of tables wolfing down massive burgers and sandwiches. I'll go back to try some of their new items, and report if it becomes a place to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 We gave up going there in the summer when the number of flies exceed the dinners. I would rate the place very low on the eateries place to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I like their Hamburguesa Classica. imho, better than Trip's. They need either more floor fans or ceiling fans to move the air. I'm usually there once every couple of weeks and don't have a fly problem because I park myself in front of the fan. Ask and ye shall receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 When I complained about the flies, I was told that there were cows grazing nearby. In any case, their burgers need real cheddar cheese as oposed to the plastic sh*t they now use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, NLU said: When I complained about the flies, I was told that there were cows grazing nearby. In any case, their burgers need real cheddar cheese as oposed to the plastic sh*t they now use. You can ask for queso blanco. It is real cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I did. What I got was white plastic sh*t instead of yellow plastic sh*t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdawgs Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I have been going there since they opened and have never been disappointed with their food. The flies were a big problem during fly season. They did everything they could to keep them down and did move fans in order to keep them away. I have tried everyone of their sushi which have all been delicious. Their portions have always been large, their hamburger is huge and one does not have to take out a loan in order to pay for one. (Unlike Trip's which are highly overrated and over priced.) The staff is friendly and helpful and the Margaritas are good, what more can a person ask for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Have to disagree on the sushi, unless they've changed, and I doubt it because of the way Mexico likes its sushi. Plain white rice, overcooked instead of steamed, and not flavoured with cooking wine; cream cheese in everything, and oddly when you ask for no cream cheese, the flavour goes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, NLU said: I did. What I got was white plastic sh*t instead of yellow plastic sh*t! Well then they changed. The white cheese used to be real cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 The portobello had a huge slab of melted white Mexican cheese, similar to what you might find in a molcajete meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 I also have frequented The Container since they opened. I agree that the hanburgers are amongst the best Lakeside. We order delivery from them often. But, I maintain that I have yet to get a real piece of cheeses in all the times I have orderd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 I have ate their several times n the last 3 months and agree the burgers are good but it is very distracting to have to hover over your plate to keep the flies away. I don't understand why all the staff isn't issued fly swatters and several minutes be devoted to killing flies before they open. I understand in an open restaurant like this it is hard to control the flies but fliy traps can be put out and other means of control used. There are several other open air restaurants in the area and none of them have the problem like the Container does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyface Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 About the fly issue- I went to a zoo once that had hardly any flies or bees around their eating area. I asked what they were doing, and was told by a woman at their reception desk, after she checked with someone else, "Oscar Meyer". Huh?? They put a hole in the top of a jar and Oscar Meyer lunch meat in the bottom. The flies or bees went in and couldn't get back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdlngton Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I personally like their spring roll with their teriyaki sauce for dipping. Yes, I like the cream cheese in it. But the flies are a real problem. Why do they have such a problem when another outdoor restaurant like El Huerto not too far away doesn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Why not try hanging some water-filled clear plastic bags about? Works like a charm in Texas barbecue joints outside, and virtually free..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 5 hours ago, camillenparadise said: Why not try hanging some water-filled clear plastic bags about? Works like a charm in Texas barbecue joints outside, and virtually free..... Please expand on this. How does this work, exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Went once, flies so far over the top never went back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhereagain Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 We went there Thursday afternoon and had none, weird. Also went a week earlier and also had none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegarn Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, ronhereagain said: We went there Thursday afternoon and had none, weird. Also went a week earlier and also had none. It's not fly season now. The cooler weather keeps them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, suegarn said: It's not fly season now. The cooler weather keeps them away. You're right about the flies, but the cooler weather is making me want to dine indoors. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 3 hours ago, gringal said: Please expand on this. How does this work, exactly? Unproven by Snopes but an interesting idea. In Bisbee there were a few small restaurants who used water bags; some of the owners were of Mexican heritage. Bisbee's fly season was short and we never noticed a difference between water-bagged restaurants and the rest. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/fly-bye/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 The theory is that the fly perceives the water-filled bag is the eye of a truly humongous fly, and therefore a danger. Works in Texas like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I asked why they didn't use Eco-Mint spray that is natural and really repels the flies. They said the owner had a friend that made up some "stuff" that they used as fly spray. Smelled like some kind of cleaning solution to me and didn't work. I requested that the waiter speak to the owners about the problem but no change. Maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Maybe the rest of you, like me, should stop going there. (Though I still do delivery.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquipure Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 On 11/22/2018 at 10:24 AM, NLU said: When I complained about the flies, I was told that there were cows grazing nearby. In any case, their burgers need real cheddar cheese as oposed to the plastic sh*t they now use. And the buns are too soft and fall apart. Hard to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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