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    The Hornets Nest

    4.2 (11 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Burgers, American
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    2 months ago

    I especially like their hamburgers! I think they're delicious! Also, the taco salad is really good!

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    9 years ago

    Great memories of this place. Local favorite with hot food, great atmosphere and really great prices. Glad to hear you're still open

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    pistol pat's

    pistol pat's

    4.2(32 reviews)
    36.8 mi

    Food is very good; from home cooking, to BBQ, to burgers fries and shakes. This place has all you…read morecould ask for. I have finicky eaters and all who want different things. Son ordered a BBQ basket, dtr ordered a burger baskets. I had chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes and green beans. Granddaughter had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, other granddaughter had a hot beef sandwich. Drinks were from Shakes, to Pepsi, to Sweet Iced Tea. . Service was prompt and the food was served piping hot. Couldn't have asked for better taste, quantity of food, and price. 5 stars

    Returning to Pistol Pats's diner to try the dinner menu. On a recent call in order, we went with…read morethe chk frd stk. dinner, I suggest everyone try the whatever else till they decide to buy a better cut of meat , it was like chewing small, long, stringy, round, rubber bands and in between the rubber bands was a severely leather cooked, fried to perfection, can't cut through with a knife steak. Everything else was pretty good, mashed potatoes w/ wht grvy, corn, mozzarella sticks but there's something seriously wrong with the steak when you start looking forward to eating the fried concoction surrounding the steak during the meal.... you know what I'm sayin, I'd still be chewing that steak this very day ‍‍. Then... (clearing throat) let's talk about the catfish dinner w/ fries and slaw, I'm trying to be generous by saying it was a complete disappointment. The fries were wet, cold and undercooked and the coleslaw was warm and limp, completely disgusting even our cat debated eating the fish that wasn't eaten. It will be a minute before we order dinner again from Pistols I'm giving 2 stars, one star for each dinner, it was just sad. For the positive, the dinner roll was soft and warm, the mozzarella sticks were knocked outta the park, never tasted better If you are reading this review... we suggest to sticking to just breakfast at night hire a better cook, change the meat you are currently serving because there's no value in chasing away customers over bad cooks, lazy food checkers and crappy choices in food sourcing. The chicken fried steak was a nightmare past the awesome fried covering you dip it in, just down right inedible. The fish is awful and overcooked and your fries are undercooked, seriously what's going on there at night ??? cause it isn't cooking food correctly or even being checked before leaving, does anyone there try tasting what you're serving before you serve it??? EPIC IDEA

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    Fred & Red's - Grilled cheese

    Fred & Red's

    4.3(90 reviews)
    32.3 mi
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    Fred & Red's, since 1923, is always a walk down memory lane when I walk through the door. This was…read moremy mom's favorite spot in Joplin, Mo! We know we're there when we see their iconic neon sign crowning the entrance! Still a favorite with many, there was a steady stream of customers coming in and sitting around the counter-dining-only restaurant. Service, as in the past, was speedy and served with a smile. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Our go to is always the tamales - mom's favorite. On this day I enjoyed a bundle, 3 @ $3.55, and a light splattering chili. Their tamales are more comparable to a Mississippi Delta tamale than the tamale you would eat at a Mexican restaurant. They always ask if you want dill pickles and sliced onions on the side - for an additional charge. Their griddle cooked burgers are good, too. Spaghetti Red is a signature dish that many swear by, has been on the menu forever, and is a Fred & Red's Classic. This dish is a layered plate of spaghetti noodles, topped with tamales and covered with chili. I've never been brave enough to try this favorite but make sure you're hungry! It's a plate full! They serve fries and tater tots, as well as, desserts. Also, the have frozen tamale bundles (of three), chili and other options to go! Check out their Carry Out menu!

    Been a customer of Fred & Red's since 1984, when I moved to Joplin. I missed them when they were…read moreclosed for a long time. Normally I do the drive thru but today I made a mistake by going in, Saturday August 28 about 3:30p.m. Most confusing terrible service I have ever experienced. To top it off when I got the order home two items were missing. Next time I will use the place on E. 7th like I did when F&R's was closed.

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