Say it ain't Bueno
This morning, when I woke up, there were three primary things that keep me returning to my homestate of Oklahoma; my family and friends, Braum's milkshakes and Taco Bueno. My friends and family continue to disperse across the country, but Oklahoma is still our most common rendezvous point. Braums, well, they have a stupid company policy that they will not establish stores more than 300 miles from their dairy located just outside OKC - something about freshness. This is to ensure that their products are always fresh. KC is 355 miles away. Oh, the humanity.
But I am ecstatic that as of this morning at 10:00, the number of reasons for me to go to Oklahoma has been reduced to 2. The discovery was made while taking Courtney to the airport. I saw it. There, just off I-29, next to McDonalds. Could it really be true?
A Taco Bueno!?!
I was in shock (so was Courtney as she had no idea what to think of my excessive display of emotion). I never thought I would see anything so joyous north of the Missouri River. But there it was. And even more amazing was that today was the grand opening. You have no idea how awesome this is.
But wait, it gets even better.
Apparently, there are more locations opening in town, including one up by the KS speedway - just 12 minutes from work.
Of course, for those of you from the midwest, east coast or west coast, you are probably thinking, what is the big deal about a Taco Bueno? Isn't it just another fast food Mexican restaurant?
Hell no.
Those with roots in the Oklahoma and Texas understand. I know you do. Taco Bueno and I go back a long way. My junior year in high school, I went there for lunch practically every day. A Buenochilada got me through many of my Friday hangovers during my college years. Even post-graduation, I ate there every Friday, just because I could.
But then I moved to KC and had to find a new favorite Mexican joint. And that began my lovefest with Chipotle. But look out, Chipotle, you have competition!
That being said, I am three days into my new years resolution. Still committed. $19 saved to date.
And no mom, just because they now have Taco Buenos in KC, it doesn't mean I will come home less often.
But I am ecstatic that as of this morning at 10:00, the number of reasons for me to go to Oklahoma has been reduced to 2. The discovery was made while taking Courtney to the airport. I saw it. There, just off I-29, next to McDonalds. Could it really be true?
A Taco Bueno!?!
I was in shock (so was Courtney as she had no idea what to think of my excessive display of emotion). I never thought I would see anything so joyous north of the Missouri River. But there it was. And even more amazing was that today was the grand opening. You have no idea how awesome this is.
But wait, it gets even better.
Apparently, there are more locations opening in town, including one up by the KS speedway - just 12 minutes from work.
Of course, for those of you from the midwest, east coast or west coast, you are probably thinking, what is the big deal about a Taco Bueno? Isn't it just another fast food Mexican restaurant?
Hell no.
Those with roots in the Oklahoma and Texas understand. I know you do. Taco Bueno and I go back a long way. My junior year in high school, I went there for lunch practically every day. A Buenochilada got me through many of my Friday hangovers during my college years. Even post-graduation, I ate there every Friday, just because I could.
But then I moved to KC and had to find a new favorite Mexican joint. And that began my lovefest with Chipotle. But look out, Chipotle, you have competition!
That being said, I am three days into my new years resolution. Still committed. $19 saved to date.
And no mom, just because they now have Taco Buenos in KC, it doesn't mean I will come home less often.
posted by Kevin at 3:23 PM
2 Comments:
I'm sorry, but this is all I can think to say -- es bueno.
What -- a Bueno in KC. Justin will be so sad. He looks forward to the eat-a-thon every time you come to OKC. I guess I will inform him we are down to Ted's, Hideaway, and Eischen's Fried Chicken. On the running front -- long runs are up to 7.5. Yesterday atttemted to run into a 25 hour headwind, not much diffenent that a treadmill but I got a bunch of crap in my contacts. Hope phoenix went well.
JS
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