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At last, after years of seeing them place in the local top places to eat, I finally paid them a…read morevisit. They're usually closed the days that I'm in the Upper Marlboro area, but not this time! It's in the same Plaza as the Amish market, so there's plenty of parking. I stepped inside and there were a couple of chairs for waiting along the window. Otherwise, it's a small open space and there are desserts on display, I'm in you to read, and very polite staff behind the counter. I decided to get the blackened salmon and shrimp entree with collard greens and mac and cheese. I got their salts at caramel banana pudding for dessert. I decided to use my insulated bag and wait until I got to my friend's house to eat. I love the shrimp and the salmon. They were seasoned well, but not to a point of tasting too salty, which can happen at a lot of soul food restaurants for me. Unfortunately, despite the good flavor, this was the case with the collard greens, whew. Also, there is turkey in there, so don't get it as a vegetarian option! The mac and cheese was good... Not sure where I would put it in my rankings, but I enjoyed it. That banana pudding.... Whoa. It was the perfect dessert, and I would happily get it again. The salted caramel and banana balance surprisingly well. Their top rankings are well deserved, and I am looking forward to trying their wings and other items next time!

Disclaimer: I didn't have an entrée this time--I had the sides and a mango lemonade. And let me…read moretell you, the sides were really tasty! The food looked delicious, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. My only disappointment was that they had run out of potato salad, which was the one thing I was craving! The mango lemonade was good too a little on the sweeter side so you definitely need some ice. The ambiance was okay, and while nothing really stood out about it, the prices were reasonable. I'd definitely go back and try a full platter next time. Overall, based on what I had, I'd say it's worth giving a try!

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Salted Caramel Banana Pudding

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Auntie’s Eats

5.0(4 reviews)

0.9 mi

I had the pleasure of stumbling across this business looking for Caribbean spots that were close…read more I'll try anything once! I'm so happy I did because if I could describe the overall taste and quality, it's "the cousin who cooks family dinner with the flavor of our Auntie's, but the technique and health-consciousness of a well trained chef" kind of deal lol. Everything was so delicious! I had the green beans , mashed potato, candied yams, and jerk lamb meatloaf. So you're aware, the food is made to order so it's perfect when you're planning ahead for lunch or dinner. They also deliver! (Ask for details dep. on your area). The chef was so, so nice! It's an honor to support her business! All of the vegetables tasted like they were farm-fresh--nothing was frozen! The green beans were expertly cooked with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. The best green beans ever! I would love to get these again! The mashed potatoes were so creamy and the yams were nice and sweet, but not too, too sweet. They were perfectly balanced and had the best texture! The meatloaf was made with all of the love in the world! Now, since it has lamb, the flavor is very, very prominent. I'm not really a big meat person but this was a cool touch, and I'll try anything once! If you're a huge fan of lamb, I recommend it. I loved how there was gravy at the bottom and the traditional tomato based topping on top! I shared with my brother when he came to visit, he tore it all up! Lol. I would definitely order from Auntie's again. I saw that a friend follows the chef on social media and she absolutely loves Auntie's, too! Shame on me for putting this delicious food on a paper plate, but last night I had come home from dance class and had to eat immediately lol.

Where do I start?! The oxtails were beyond delicious. The flavors were everything. I have also had…read morethe shrimp pasta!!! OMG! I was mad when I finished my plate. For the amount of food you receive it is worth penny spent. Auntie puts her whole foot in these dishes!

My Lord, my Lorddddd! Best green beans ever!

Jerk meatloaf (made of lamb and beef), mashed potatoes, yams, and green beans.

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken

3.4(8 reviews)

1.3 mi

It was ok shrimp was kinda sweet must be the honey ‍ chicken was ok nothing special but better than…read moreroyal farms lately they been horrible smh

I ordered 2 chicken sandwiches and a 2 piece meal from here through Uber eats. My brother had the…read moresandwich and realized it was raw on the inside. Not only that, there's hair in the sandwich!! I'm so disgusted, I can't even take a bite out of my meal. Unacceptable!

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Mrs. K's Motel and Restaurant

3.8(243 reviews)

0.2 mi

JT was an excellent server. The coffee was very good & so was the food. This is a hole in the wall…read morebut it was clean and cozy.

It's never open and when you call, the number is disconnected. I heard a good things about it but…read moreevery time I try to go there it's closed and it's been like that for six months.

Dirty environment!! Nothing but flies around all the dirty tables

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Was told to sit down and there was no where to sit down

The Pit Stop

3.5(82 reviews)

1.4 mi

I came to the restaurant on a Wednesday morning around 11am. Order ribs , kale and Mac and cheese…read moreand was told my wait time was 30 min. I noticed the floor was very sticky, tables need to be wipe down, the front of the house needed to swept and mopped. They opened the door to the kitchen I saw a glimpse of the fryer. It was filthy! hood system, floor filthy.....But I must say I did receive my order and my ribs were ok, the Mac n cheese was ok but it was missing something, and the kales greens were good! I want to support this business in my area, but I would like to see a positive change of cleanliness in the restaurant a clean front of the house will speak volumes on what's going on in the back of the house. Thanks!

* Overall Experience: 8.5/10. (The biggest factor in this score was Wait Time. I was told the wait…read moreshould be roughly 25 mins but ended up waiting a grand total of 40 mins: for most ppl coming to this establishment on their lunch break that's almost their entirety of their 1-hr lunch break) * Establishment: Very clean, Nice selection of music, Spacious, with good amount of seating for guests. * Customer Service: Warmly greeted, Pleasant experience. No additional notes. * Menu Options: Good amount of options, for the food they specialize in. They offer a weekday lunch special which is very accommodating & a bang for your buck! * My Order: I ordered the lunch special, and I picked the Smoked wings (8 ct.). Which came with fries & I opt'ed for a water as my drink of choice & Spicy BBQ Sauce for a side of sauce. * Food Review: I wish the wings were a little bigger, they reminded me of party wings but the smoke on them were amazing! Some of the wings were a little heavy on the seasoning- good seasoning, just something I noticed. The Spicy BBQ Sauce had a great twang, & perfect amount of heat. Personally wish there was a hint of sweetness, but overall very good. Due to the wait, my wings were a little on the cooled side, my fries were luke warm, but still crispy. Would I visit Again/Recommend this place?: Yes, I'd visit again, But I'll make sure to call ahead to place my order if the waiting time will continue to be that amount of time. I let one of my coworkers try a smoked wing, and she really liked them. I would recommend this spot, & I have no problems letting people know about this place.

Pit Boss combo with smoked wings, brisket, candied sweet potatoes and macaroni and cheese

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America's Best Wings

2.5(41 reviews)

0.1 mi

This place is EXPENSIVE but delicious!!! The salads are amazing and so fresh! They give me enough…read morefor leftovers. I always get the grilled chicken and shrimp skewer and everything they put in the salads.

Not very happy. Fries were cold not even warm. Shrimp fried too hard. I ordered onion rings,…read morethey were not in my order. Also it says it comes with 20oz and I was given 12oz can of soda. Only pleasant thing was my delivery driver was pleasant and on time. I know it was a late order, but if you dont have what a customer ordered, a simple phone call would suffice.

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No onion rings and cold fries and 12oz can not 20oz

Ledo Pizza

2.4(139 reviews)

0.7 mi

This is a place where you'll probably only want to get takeout and go. The restaurant is a bit…read moredated and doesn't feel inviting. Most customers are coming in to pick up food and go. The setup doesn't provide for an atmosphere where you can converse freely because other customers will likely hear your conversation whether intentionally trying to listen or not. My Caesar salad was fairly easy meh. I generally love Ledo's pepperoni pizza but I'm striving to eat healthier, so I opted for a salad. Good news about the customer service -- The woman who took my order was friendly and had a great sense of humor. The food was ready in a reasonable amount of time.

This place is horrible. I have given them several chances and this is my last time! The pizza is…read morevery undercooked and wet omg Idk where to begin it just sucks! Im taking it back as soon as they open tomorrow I knew I should've went to the clinton ledos but I didn't feel like driving that far..

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Domino's Pizza

2.8(50 reviews)

0.7 mi

Pizza was way tastier than the Dominoes I usually order from. The staff here were very kind as…read morewell. They personally carried my pizzas out to my truck for me. It was unexpected and I appreciated it.

I get it. Fast Food places don't typically get the best reviews and people don't often review them…read morewhen things go well but this location does an above average job in my opinion. I typically order a pan pizza with the Carryout option that allows me to get it for around $10 and I try and get extra sauce. They don't always get the extra sauce part right but I almost never have any other issues. They do sometimes have younger ones working here, but that's fine as it gives them the sense of responsibility that they need as they continue to get older. All in all don't not order from a place because someone had a bad experience. You never know until you give it a try and I think this Dominos is worth that.

I placed an online order at 5:57pm and the order wasn't delivered until 9:10pm. This is what was finally delivered to me.

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Papa Johns Pizza

2.2(45 reviews)

1.5 mi

Order pizza for lunch, loved the lunch special a small pizza for $8.42 I ordered at the counter…read moreand order was done in 10 minutes, my pizza was made fast and it was hot and fresh out the oven at pickup, will definitely visit location again.

I have no complaints. Placed my order online and my pizza is ready when I arrived…read more The ingredients are fresh and they have an awesome lunch special. $7.99 personal pizza. Can't beat that! Clean store, friendly staff...what more could you want? Happy yelping!

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Arby's

3.1(30 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've been to this Arby's location for some time now, and for whatever reason had not done a review…read moretil more recently - when I tried their steak bites. For fast food, it was decent. I've of course had others items from Arby's and will be an advocate for their chicken sammiches. Not a bad spot, not in a bad area! Sometimes they're a little slow on service but, overall a decent pick to go to.

Friendly staff, no long wait time. Clean inside and drive through staff were friendly and…read morerespectful.

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John Z.

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45

2 years ago

I had an excellent experience at the KFC in Upper Marlboro today! I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, a 3-piece chicken tender combo with fries, and a couple of biscuits, and everything was spot on. The spicy chicken sandwich was incredible - crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The heat from the spicy sauce was just the right level, and it didn't overpower the other elements of the sandwich. The bun was soft and fresh, too. The 3-piece chicken tenders were perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fries were hot and seasoned just right, and paired perfectly with the tenders. The biscuits? Fluffy, buttery, and the ideal side dish to round out the meal. I also want to shout out the staff for being friendly and efficient. The restaurant was clean, and my order was ready super quickly, even though it was a busy lunch rush. Definitely coming back to this KFC whenever I need my fried chicken fix! Highly recommend it. read more

Conlon H.

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5 years ago

Worse chicken tenders ever. More breading than chicken which was probably a good thing as chicken was dry and gristly.

A C.

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18

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7 years ago

just close it down and be done with it! Drive the extra few miles to Popeyes

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I finally had a chance to try Zaxby's now that they are being built throughout Maryland - boy, was…read moreit good! Had a simple chicken tender combo with fries and cole slaw. Everything was tasty, I'd get the same meal today. The tenders were hot, fresh, and well seasoned - though they were a bit on the smaller side compared to other chicken spots. The fries were hot, crunchy, and had delicious seasoning on them. Service was quick and the spot was clean. I look forward to my next visit for some tenders.

Sounds like this place was off to a rough start when they first opened. But to an extent, this…read morecomes as no surprise being the first one to open in the entire state of Maryland (with more to come soon). Even before the fast food chicken wars that have exploded lately because of the epic surplus of similar fast food restaurants that have popped up around the burbs, I have always loved Zaxby's. I remember first discovering them on a road trip with a high school friend of mine, and I always look forward to the rare occasion that I would have them. Later on, it became annual when I knew I'll be within 10 minutes of them from Smash Con and could enjoy them. A few weekends ago, I went with a couple of friends and we all shared a tinder combo. Now, compared to other tenders in the area, theirs are relatively tiny. But the taste is unmatched. And that coleslaw and the fries that come with it... Whew! They're so flavorful! Now, the toast is fine, not as great as other places, but they make up for that with everything else. Many people have also complained about the service, but it was very fast for us. I'm looking forward to a Zaxby's opening closer to home, because that is one place I will have more often as my guilty pleasure meal. And they have a banana pudding milkshake that I'm excited about!

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