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    McAlister's Deli

    3.4 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Delis
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Channa T.

    This was my first time at this location and I wasn't a fan. I ordered for pick up. My sandwich was ok, not alot to it, my salad was missing the dressing (HOW, I don't know) & the cheese cake was the best thing to me.

    Peach Mango Tea
    Jorge D.

    This is a casual place, with very efficient service. My salad was crisp, and in has a generous portion of protein. But the start of the meal was the Peach Cobbler Cheesecake... 10/10.

    Digital menu out of date.
    Tony M.

    While waiting to order I notice the digital display screen scrolling through specials. The chicken flatbread caught my eye. Time to order and that's I said I wanted. "Oh that's seasonal we no longer offer it". It is on a digital display board...the whole point is you can change it easy. We were assured they could not change it locally. That's a pretty bush league mistake. My companion ordered club sandwich "and I want like a pickle too" stated clear as a bell. Food delivered and no pickle. "I didn't get a pickle" to which same person that took the order 5 minutes ago said "oh you have to ask for that". Then she remembered and brought a pickle. Does that mean if you don't specifically ask when you order, too late? No pickle for you? Downhill.

    Chef Salad
    Roseanne B.

    Ordered half beef and cheddar sandwich and chef sandwich. Salad was good. Sandwich was terrible. Bread was not fresh and there was very little meat and cheese. McAlister's did reach out and we gave them another chance. This time was much better. Baked potato was great and so was the Chef salad.

    Jalapeño Turkey Crunch
    D'Monte B.

    It's my first time trying this location. Unfortunately, my debit card was declining although I just deposited money on it. Caroline was nice enough to let me order my food, eat it, and pay afterwards once I spoke to my bank. That was such a kind gesture and I wasn't expecting that type of generosity. That gives me more incentive to return because they actually care about customer service!

    McAlister's Club with mac n cheese

    The food was delicious while not being too expensive. They have a variety of options to chose from so you can't go wrong with coming here. The service was impeccable! They even gave us free dessert and were very attentive and kind throughout the whole time dining in. Highly recommend stopping by if by the area!

    Jacob T.

    This was my first visit to this location, hopefully I'll be able to give it 5 stars in the future. Almost everything from this location was perfect! I pulled up after placing my order online, I didn't even have to call and they brought my order out, so that was perfect! Everything in the order was correct! We weren't missing any items and everything was made correctly. That's even better! I ordered a couple of new lemonades. And they were really good! My 2 issues come from the bread on both of my sandwiches. It was really stale and I've never had this issue before. Overall, it was fine, but stale bread is never good. The second issue was with my apple sauce. Online the portion was bigger, but this is just apple sauce you can buy at the store. Kinda disappointing. Overall, the experience was a good one. Service was on point, food was correct, just a couple of things I wish were better. I'll give them another chance!

    Carrot cake was awesome!
    Shawnte J.

    I made an order online for pick up at lunch. I ordered the choose two; Savannah Salad and the Pepper Jack Turkey sandwich. My food was ready on time and there was not a long wait to pick up my food. The Savannah Salad is my absolute favorite salad at McAllister's. The vinaigrette dressing is also amazing on this salad. You can't go wrong with this choice. The Pepper Jack Turkey is also another one of my favorite sandwiches. I literally ate it in less than 5 minutes. It only has mustard which is great because I don't really care for mayo. I enjoyed a large piece of carrot cake for my dessert. I usually get the million dollar brownie which is also a great dessert option. I love carrot cake and this one was moist and delish. Will definitely pick it again in the future.

    Sweet Chipotle Chicken. More gravy than mashed potatoes.
    Albert T.

    I LOVE McAlister's Deli. My girlfriend and I were craving a good light meal & sweet tea but were shocked to find out my local/frequented McAlister's in Arlington, TX is currently under renovations for the week. No need to panic, pull up the map and go-on to the another location in Irving, it should be the same experience, right? Unfortunately, it was not. Although we did anticipate the usual Sunday after church crowd, this location was not prepared at all to handle the capacity. It was very unorganized. The BAD: 1. We walked in to a large line, although expected, it took us about 20-25 minutes from the doorway to the cashier. I tried to analyze what was taking forever, as I have never waited this long in a McAlister line before (even during peak hours). I found out later it seemed like the cashiers were also food runners and bus-boys at the same time. Also, cashiers were not audible to call for the next person in-line. 2. While waiting in-line, I noticed there were plenty of tables with dirty plates and cups. It looks like they have been sitting there for a while. Finally after 20 minutes or so, I saw one-sole employee cleaning 1 table. I later find out this same employee was the person bringing out our food! I hope they washed their hands. This could explain why ALOT of tables were not bussed. 3. There was not a constant food-runner/tea re-filler circulating at all-times. If a customer wants a re-fill on tea, they would have to interrupt the cashier taking care of new customer orders---thus holding up the line. 4. My go-to Sweet Chipotle Chicken w/mashed potatoes with gravy was not on point. The sandwich was lukewarm; the bread was more soggy than toasty. I barely got any mashed potatoes, might as well have called it gravy w/mashed potatoes. Why did I not complain? Easy, I did not want to wait in that line again. The OK: 5. My girlfriend did enjoy her Chef Salad. We did notice the plate might have been cleaned more thoroughly as there was a dry-cheese morsel one corner. A little bit of elbow grease could have taken that right off. The GOOD: 6. The Sweet Tea - tasted like everywhere else. Overall, I believe the employees did what they can do. It looks like Management needs to work to get more organized, more staffing for peak hours, and more training for employees at the register.

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    The food was fresh and very good, and the employees were very courteous and helpful. Overall a great visit!

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    Typical McCallisters. Good food, fast, reasonable prices and a happy staff. Clean restaurant and clean bathroom as well.

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    Club sandwich is great. Chili is very tasty. Broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl is delicious. Customer service is outstanding.

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    Zaky Zayn

    Zaky Zayn

    4.5
    (61 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I know the page says it's closed, but I just went here for the first time and wow it was delicious!…read moreIt's located in a very unassuming strip of stores, next to a market. We ate pretty early around 5pm, and it was very empty, which was nice because it meant our food came fast. We tried the chicken shawarma bowl and the beef shawarma bowls. The food tasted delicious, but did seem a little less fresh, like maybe it had been sitting for a while, which would make sense because it wasn't exactly prime dinner hour yet, so maybe perhaps left from lunch? Either way, the portions were great, enough to take home leftovers. And the flavor of the meat was superb. They were so warm and kind to our family, especially our two year old. I appreciated the thoughtful touches the staff added to make our dining experience special. It definitely gave the cozy feeling of a mom and pop diner but mediterranean style! I loved it. We will definitely be coming back.

    I hate writing this because this used to be one of my favorite places. I've been coming here for a…read morewhile, and today honestly felt like losing a local gem. I came in for the soft opening after weeks of renovations, and while the name and menu are the same, everything else is not. This is not the same restaurant. If you knew the original owner, you would know he created something special. It felt like you were being welcomed into his home. He took pride in the food and in making sure every customer felt well cared for. Appetizers always came out first with some friendly conversation, and you could feel the care he put into every detail. That experience is gone. First, I waited 30+ minutes for a dish that normally takes 15, even on a busy night. When I left, a couple who had ordered before me were still waiting for their wraps! Second, the food has changed. The chicken shawarma and gyro recipes are different, and the gyro was actually cold. The sauces, which used to be the highlight, are not the same. The red sauce is gone, and the garlic sauce tastes different. The rice is different. The salad is now a small pile of romaine, onion, cucumber, black olives, and corn with no dressing. Overall, the new recipes feel like a massive downgrade from the original recipes. Lastly, I told the host I would be dining inside, but my food was served in plastic containers. Meanwhile, a nearby group that appeared to be staff or family was served plated food that looked noticeably fresher and better prepared. It honestly felt like their food was prioritized over paying customers, which may have explained the delays. The menu photos have not changed, but they no longer reflect what is actually being served. That feels misleading, especially for customers like me who were excited for the reopening. Very disappointing.

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    I think this is the beef and chicken combo. I've had several different dishes - all delicious!
    I think this is the beef and chicken combo. I've had several different dishes - all delicious!
    Zaky Zayn
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    Whiskey Cake

    Whiskey Cake

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    I had a great Sunday eating here with my family for brunch. Cameron was our server, and he was one…read moreof the best. His positive energy just made the experience even better. He would always come back and check on us just to make sure everything was going well. His customer service skills were top notch! Especially now of days it's hard to find good customer service now of days. I ordered the steak and egg hash, and we also shared an order of fried green tomatoes. Everything came out fast and didn't take long at all. On my entree there was a lot of the salad dressing and potatoes that was overpowering, but the steak and eggs were pretty delicious. Wish there was a location closer to where I live!

    My boyfriend and I had an amazing dining experience at Whiskey Cake in Irving, Texas, and it's safe…read moreto say we'll definitely be back! From the start, our waitress, Sheba, made the experience exceptional. She was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. We loved chatting with her, and her honest recommendations helped us choose some incredible dishes. We decided to share the Surf & Turf special, featuring shrimp and a perfectly cooked ribeye, and it did not disappoint. Everything was cooked beautifully, flavorful, and well-portioned. We also ordered the Candied Bacon and the Crab Cakes, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The candied bacon was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, while the crab cakes were packed with flavor and tasted fresh. To drink, we had the Strawberry Hibiscus Margarita, and it was hands down one of the best summer cocktails I've had. It was refreshing, beautifully balanced, and the perfect pairing with our meal. Between the outstanding food, welcoming atmosphere, and Sheba's top-notch service, this was a five-star experience from beginning to end. If you're visiting Whiskey Cake, do yourself a favor and ask for Sheba if you can. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to our next visit!

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    Whiskey Cake: 
sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream
    Whiskey Cake: sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream
    TAVERN BURGER:
brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun
    TAVERN BURGER: brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun
    Wood Grilled Salmon:
marble potatoes, charred leeks, smoked mushrooms, chowder broth (gluten free)

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    Wood Grilled Salmon: marble potatoes, charred leeks, smoked mushrooms, chowder broth (gluten free)

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