Sides
Crispy French Fries
Check current menuGolden brown, hot and crispy shoestring fries seasoned lightly with sea salt.
CRISPY & SATISFYING SIDES
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The perfect companions to any meal: golden crispy french fries, loaded chili cheese fries, beer-battered onion rings, and fresh Mexican rice and beans.
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Chili Cheese Fries
Check current menuLocal favorite: Heaping basket of fries covered in homemade chili sauce and melted shredded cheddar cheese.
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Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Check current menuThick-cut sweet yellow onions in crispy golden batter, served with ranch dressing.
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Fried Zucchini Spears
Check current menuFresh zucchini spears breaded and fried golden, served with house ranch.
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Crispy Griddle Hash Browns
Check current menuFreshly shredded potatoes griddled crisp on both sides with buttery edges.
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Mexican Rice & Refried Beans
Check current menuAuthentic slow-simmered refried pinto beans with melted cotija and seasoned Spanish tomato rice.
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