I have eaten at enough sushi restaurants to know the formula…read more Step 1: Install bamboo. Step 2: Add a dragon. Step 3: Play mysterious flute music. Step 4: Name every roll after either a volcano, a ninja, or an apocalypse. Komodo Loco apparently looked at that formula and said, "Nah." This place has actual character. The restaurant is dark and cool without feeling like you're being interrogated. There are cozy little nooks everywhere, and somehow it manages to feel both laid-back and upscale. Like if a speakeasy and a sushi restaurant had a child who grew up with excellent taste. Then the food arrived. Look, I've had plenty of sushi. I've had good sushi. I've had "my friend won't stop talking about this sushi" sushi. Komodo Loco belongs in the last category. The fish was incredibly fresh, but what really stood out was that the rolls didn't all taste like slight variations of spicy mayo negotiating with cream cheese. The flavors were genuinely original. We ordered the Crispy Rice Bites, the T-Dub Roll, and the Horacio Roll based on our server's recommendations. The Crispy Rice Bites were so good I briefly considered ordering a second round before I had finished the first. The T-Dub Roll disappeared from the plate so quickly that I suspect it may have violated several laws of physics. The Horacio Roll was one of those dishes that makes you stop talking mid-sentence and stare into the middle distance while reconsidering every life choice that led you to not order two of them. Which brings me to our server: Breann. Or Breanna. I apologize for not knowing which one. In my defense, I was busy entering a committed relationship with sushi. My daughter is moving to Denton, and since we don't live here, we asked what we should order. Breann/Breanna immediately became the Gandalf of menu navigation. There was no hesitation. No "everything is good." No vague server diplomacy. Just confident recommendations that absolutely delivered. She was kind, funny, helpful, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. More importantly, she made my daughter feel at home in a city she's about to call home. As a dad, that meant a lot. I also loved how Komodo Loco celebrated Pride Month. Not because restaurants have to weigh in on everything, but because the atmosphere simply communicated: "Hey, you're welcome here." And honestly, that's one of the best things a restaurant can do. Good food fills your stomach. A welcoming place fills the room. Komodo Loco managed to do both. So yes, I'll be back every time I'm in Denton. My daughter thinks she's moving here for school. I think she's moving here so I'll have an excuse to eat at Komodo Loco several times a year. One of us is probably right.

Food was great, but the service was slower than expected. My husband and I came with two…read morefriends--we were seated right away and ordered drinks quickly. It wasn't very busy at the time, but our drinks still took about ten minutes to arrive. We started with potstickers, which were delicious, and our little one's avocado came out quickly, which we appreciated. However, after placing our order, we noticed several tables seated after us receiving their food before we did. At one point, we were concerned our order may have been overlooked. When the food finally arrived, it was very good--no complaints there--but the wait was a bit disappointing, especially since most of what we ordered were appetizers. Overall, we'd still come back, just hoping for a smoother experience next time.

We used them for a rehearsal dinner and the food was delicious. We received many compliments about…read morethe food from our guests and would definitely recommend.

The best BBQ sandwich and beans I've had in a very long time! They frequently come to our school on…read moreFridays, and the food and service is always top notch!

On The University of North Texas Campus, on Avenue C, there is a bona-fide Chinese Restaurant that…read moreserves hot Cuisine, with panache. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

Was hesitant to try this place as it has such mixed reviews. I got the combo fried rice and an egg…read moreroll. Price was great compared to others in the area. Staff was very nice and gave recomendations. Service was fast and store was clean. I will be back innthe future. Its afforable and to me it was good.

The decor was better than the location in Dallas off of 35E and 121. It was also managed much…read morebetter. Definitely I can tell that things are improving for the chain. We liked our meal and our server was really nice. If you used to like Red Lobster in the past, I would give this location a try. If you've never been to one, I would recommend that you give it a try if you don't mind the super chain experience. In other words if you like chilies and Olive Garden, and don't mind that experience, give it a try. It's hard to find places with multiple seafood options. But if you prefer small family and restaurants and small local multi location types, then keep this in mind - it won't feel like that

Walked in. Sat down. Walked out. No A/C, no Dr. Pepper, no Coke, no draft beer, no Endless Shrimp…read more Happy Father's Day! My son was right, "Dad, I think you are making a mistake." Never again. RIP Red Lobster.

Hands down, they make the best pancakes I've ever had. I love the tiny little bottles they give you…read morefor syrup too! Their hashbrown casserole is delish, and I love that you can go shop while you wait for your table!!

We ate there yesterday and the food was horrible. The dumplings were doughy and undercooked The…read moremashed potatoes were instant potatoes. We have eaten there many times and the food use to be good. I will no longer be eating there. The service was ok.

Great rotisserie chicken w fried and salad This is a very…read moreclean quick place to eat plenty of seating Fried chicken strips are available It is a version of an el Pollo Loco but rotisserie Manly healthy options on the big screen Our 1st time and glad we came

I used to come to Cowboy Chicken almost weekly. My go-to was always the Three Piece Dark with Twice…read moreBaked Potatoes and Creamed Spinach. At some point in the past year, they dropped the creamed spinach from the menu, which was a huge bummer for me. I've since swapped it out for the fried okra, which is good, but it's just not the same. Because of that, I've probably only been back a couple of times this past year. That said, the chicken is still really solid. It's tender, juicy, and has that great smoked, fire-roasted flavor that originally hooked me. The place still feels like a reliable, casual spot to grab a meal, and the experience itself hasn't changed much. I just can't help but miss that creamed spinach every time I'm there.