Aggieland
Sponsored by

Las Palapas Site

8,542 Views | 83 Replies | Last: 2 days ago by woodiewood
Independence H-D
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to StinkyPinky • 10:07a, 2/24/25
StinkyPinky said:
woodiewood said:
StinkyPinky said:
Buford T. Justice said:
Did On The Border close? I just dtove past, and it looked as if that was the case.
Just heard that landlord locked doors due to payment dispute (lack of)
On the Border was a solid restaurant 10 to 15 years ago and has gone down since. Bad management, untrained staff, below aveage food, and pricy food will do you in.
Yes, bad beyond bad. No idea how it even stays open.



Plus,


It's really hard to find.....

Because it's off the map.....
Reply Quote
1
Captn_Ag05
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:08a, 2/24/25
AG
I do see that the La Quinta has totally stopped taking reservations. Hopefully it will be razed soon, too.
Reply Quote
4
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to woodiewood • 12:10p, 2/24/25
woodiewood said:
birdman said:
La Quinta is going to be a boutique style hotel.

Taco Cabana and Rice Garden site is going to be Portilla's.
I went to their website and no prices...That makes me wonder what the prices will be?
Reply Quote
1 edit
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Captn_Ag05 • 12:10p, 2/24/25
Captn_Ag05 said:
I do see that the La Quinta has totally stopped taking reservations. Hopefully it will be razed soon, too.
I have read that the La Quinta location is going to be a hotel owned by TRINITY HOTEL 5 LLC DBA RODEWAY INN which is a Choice Hotel brand.
Reply Quote
Captn_Ag05
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
12:22p, 2/24/25
AG
Rodeway Inn are usually cheap hotels. That would be lipstick on a pig.
Reply Quote
1
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Captn_Ag05 • 12:44p, 2/24/25
Captn_Ag05 said:
Rodeway Inn are usually cheap hotels. That would be lipstick on a pig.
The term Botique has been way overused in the lodging industry. The Roadway in Caldwell is call a Botique Hotel.
Reply Quote
1
1 edit
EliteElectric
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to woodiewood • 12:57p, 2/24/25
What if it has vibrating beds and is rented by the hour? Is that "Boutique"?
Reply Quote
3
thesleepstation
User Profile
Private Message
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to EliteElectric • 2:09p, 2/24/25
Sponsor
AG
EliteElectric said:
What if it has vibrating beds and is rented by the hour? Is that "Boutique"?
Tell me more!!!!
Aggie Owned and Operated by Jarrad and Elisha McLeod Class of 2003 and 2006! The Official Mattress Provider of TexAgs!
Reply Quote
2
EliteElectric
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to thesleepstation • 2:39p, 2/24/25
maroon barchetta
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to EliteElectric • 3:05p, 2/24/25
EliteElectric said:
What if it has vibrating beds and is rented by the hour? Is that "Boutique"?


A whole hour?

Seems excessive.
Reply Quote
3
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
4:25p, 2/24/25
Rodeway sign is already on the La Quinta sign and open for business.
Reply Quote
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to EliteElectric • 4:29p, 2/24/25
EliteElectric said:
What if it has vibrating beds and is rented by the hour? Is that "Boutique"?
Funny store that's real.

We used to drive down Hwy 59 from Lufkin when my son was around 7 or 8 and there was a motel on the right in Houston that had a large flashing sign that advertised "Rooms, $5 per hour."

Every time my son asked about it, which was about every time we drive by, I would say, Oh, it's for truckers that are tired and just want to sleep for an hour or two.

The parking lot was always near full in the evenings.

Reply Quote
2
1 edit
EliteElectric
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to maroon barchetta • 4:58p, 2/24/25
maroon barchetta said:
EliteElectric said:
What if it has vibrating beds and is rented by the hour? Is that "Boutique"?


A whole hour?

Seems excessive.
1 hour minimum
Reply Quote
1
maroon barchetta
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to EliteElectric • 5:42p, 2/24/25
IL-Ag 04
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to birdman • 8:41a, 2/25/25
AG
I am a diehard Portillo's fan.

Where are you hearing this is going to be a Portillo's? They just announced a San Antonio location yeserday.

I was thinking of driving just to one of the Houston locations to eat some hotdogs and then immediately go back to Bryan. This would be huge news if true.
Reply Quote
3
IL-Ag 04
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to AggiePhil • 8:46a, 2/25/25
AG
Overrated? Portillo's kicks ass. I just go for the dogs but my best friends back up north are all about the Italian beef.
Reply Quote
3
IL-Ag 04
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to australopithecus robustus • 8:51a, 2/25/25
AG
Portillo's just announced a San Antonio location yesterday. Waiting for that B/CS location announcement.
Reply Quote
1
EliteElectric
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to AggiePhil • 9:06a, 2/25/25
AggiePhil said:
Portillo's is quite overrated. Only thing worth getting are the Chicago dogs.
Dude....just dooooood!

Portillos is awesome!!! the dogs, Chicago dogs, Italian beef etc. When we go to Chicago we (wife, daughter and I) literally order like one of everything then share.
Reply Quote
2
AggiePhil
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to EliteElectric • 9:11a, 2/25/25
AG
I've been to one (the one?) in Chicago and enjoyed it. But we went to the one in The Colony last year and were not impressed. Beef sandwich was bland and sopping wet. Like I said though, the Chicago dog was good. Maybe I'm just not an Italian beef sandwich guy.
Reply Quote
IL-Ag 04
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to AggiePhil • 9:18a, 2/25/25
AG
I have not tried a Portillo's in Texas yet. I eat at Portillo's every day for lunch when I am back in the Chicagoland area. I am not an Italian beef guy myself. I just hope the dogs taste the same down here as they do up there.
Reply Quote
1
Prophet00
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to IL-Ag 04 • 9:34a, 2/25/25
AG
I practically lived off Portillo's when I was up in Schaumburg every other month. Recently went to one in Phoenix a few months ago, and the hot dogs were just not the same. I need to grab an Italian beef next time out there and see how it fares. I'm a sucker for those.

I'd still have to go to Hot Dogs, Etc. for the chili dogs, though.
Reply Quote
IL-Ag 04
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Prophet00 • 9:49a, 2/25/25
AG
I dated a girl from Schaumburg years and years ago. I am from Batavia, western suburbs, if you've ever heard of it. Near Aurora/Naperville area.

That is discouraging about the hot dogs not being the same in AZ. I usually have Portillo's shipped to me once a year.
Reply Quote
Captn_Ag05
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:09a, 2/25/25
AG
Facebook posters say Bill Millers BBQ and Laguna Madre Seafood are going in this spot, Texags users say Portillos, and Oldham Goodwin is actively marketing the land as pad sites available. Glad we got that cleared up.
Reply Quote
8
Prophet00
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to IL-Ag 04 • 10:18a, 2/25/25
AG
I know Batavia, I've spent a lot of time all over the area when my company was doing a lot of business with Motorola.

I haven't shipped Portillo's in about 7 years. My wife ordered the hot dog kit for my 40th and it was great.
Reply Quote
1
EliteElectric
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Captn_Ag05 • 10:22a, 2/25/25
Owned by Bill Miller, no clue what is going there but it is currently owned by BMBBQ SATX

Reply Quote
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to EliteElectric • 10:40a, 2/25/25
EliteElectric said:
Owned by Bill Miller, no clue what is going there but it is currently owned by BMBBQ SATX

Maybe a Bill Miller BBQ, but Papas Restaurants owns the old Red Lobster site and also owns the former S/W clinic site and nothing here yet.
Reply Quote
2 edits
Captn_Ag05
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
10:44a, 2/25/25
AG
Yes, it is been known that Bill Miller owns the land, so why would they be marketing it if they planned to open one of their restaurant concepts on the property? That is why I am thinking it isn't going to be a Bill Miller.

I do hope with the La Quinta buildings south of Live Oak torn down and the empty lot behind it just being sold, there would be something more interesting and comprehensive than a couple of standalone restaurants built there.
Reply Quote
3
woodiewood
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Captn_Ag05 • 11:04a, 2/25/25
Captn_Ag05 said:
Yes, it is been known that Bill Miller owns the land, so why would they be marketing it if they planned to open one of their restaurant concepts on the property? That is why I am thinking it isn't going to be a Bill Miller.

I do hope with the La Quinta buildings south of Live Oak torn down and the empty lot behind it just being sold, there would be something more interesting and comprehensive than a couple of standalone restaurants built there.
the La Quinta north of Live Oak is now a Rodeway Inn. Not sure if they bought the other side of Live Oak. Will know later today.
Reply Quote
Captn_Ag05
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to woodiewood • 11:34a, 2/25/25
AG
They did not. Demolition permits were issued for those two buildings south of Live Oak in December to AgShacks.
Reply Quote
1 edit
Jetty
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
11:46a, 2/25/25
AG
I'm originally from San Antonio and I'd love to see a Bill Millers go in there. I wonder if we're too far from SA because they do all the cooking there still?
Reply Quote
EliteElectric
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to woodiewood • 12:13p, 2/25/25
woodiewood said:
EliteElectric said:
Owned by Bill Miller, no clue what is going there but it is currently owned by BMBBQ SATX

Maybe a Bill Miller BBQ, but Papas Restaurants owns the old Red Lobster site and also owns the former S/W clinic site and nothing here yet.
Last time I talked to Chris Pappas their was litigation ongoing at the S&W property over S&W failing to disclose some things, so that may be the reason no activity there
Reply Quote
woodiewood1
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:07p, 2/25/25
Pad in front inside chain fence is restaurant. Laquinta pad and vacant lot on back st will be apt buildings.
Reply Quote
AggiePhil
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:08p, 2/25/25
AG
In-N-Out Burger would be amazing!!
Reply Quote
Duffel Pud
User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to woodiewood • 1:17p, 2/25/25
woodiewood said:
EliteElectric said:
What if it has vibrating beds and is rented by the hour? Is that "Boutique"?
Funny store that's real.

We used to drive down Hwy 59 from Lufkin when my son was around 7 or 8 and there was a motel on the right in Houston that had a large flashing sign that advertised "Rooms, $5 per hour."

Every time my son asked about it, which was about every time we drive by, I would say, Oh, it's for truckers that are tired and just want to sleep for an hour or two.

The parking lot was always near full in the evenings.

I seem to recall a similar sign from the 70's driving into Dallas from the south on I35 just across the river.
Reply Quote
Captn_Ag05
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to woodiewood1 • 1:24p, 2/25/25
AG
More apartments, yay. did you get any indication of the expected size?
Reply Quote
Page 2 of 3 ▼
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.