A moment of silence
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:15 pm
Robertos burnt down last night 
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:23 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:26 pm
Fire Closes Roberto's Taco Shop
By Collin Sullivan. Published Monday, July 11th, 2011
Roberto's Taco Shop Fire
A kitchen fire inside of Roberto's Taco Shop in Kennewick has forced the restaurant to close down for the next couple of days.
Oil in the kitchen at the popular, 24-hour Mexican restaurant started to burn and flames poured out onto the walls and on the floor.
Nobody was injured during the fire, and all of the damage was contained in the kitchen.
Two customers were eaten during the fire, but were quickly evacuated once the fire spread to the walls.
The owner's daughter expects the restaurant to open back up on Wednesday, and was unsure how much the damage will cost.
Stay strong, I think we can survive this, but I'm concerned for the two customers there during the fire.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:33 pm
yeah but as long as the restraunt isnt at fault for them bein eaten 
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:35 pm
iaccocca wrote:Fire Closes Roberto's Taco Shop
Two customers were eaten during the fire, but were quickly evacuated once the fire spread to the walls.
Stay strong, I think we can survive this, but I'm concerned for the two customers there during the fire.
Eaten and burnt doesn't sound fun. Glad they were at least evacuated
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:43 pm
TJDave wrote:iaccocca wrote:Fire Closes Roberto's Taco Shop
Two customers were eaten during the fire, but were quickly evacuated once the fire spread to the walls.
Stay strong, I think we can survive this, but I'm concerned for the two customers there during the fire.
Eaten and burnt doesn't sound fun. Glad they were at least evacuated
Everything I eat there is always quickly evacuated. That is what makes the Hover runs so fun.
We'll have to show our support when they open back up.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:38 am
Robertos will rise from the ashes!!!!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:34 pm
Swung by this afternoon to see what the big pink sign in the window said . . .
Will be closed till Monday 7-18 due to remodeling! There goes a Roberto's run this weekend!!!
They will be back, they must!
Will be closed till Monday 7-18 due to remodeling! There goes a Roberto's run this weekend!!!
They will be back, they must!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:42 pm
The 18th???? I was gonna go on the 17th.
Maybe they could set up a truck in the parking lot????????
Maybe they could set up a truck in the parking lot????????
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:58 pm
Addiction is an ugly thing... 
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:59 pm
I'm not addicted. . .I'm in love.
I don't have to have a burrito. . .but I would sure love one.
I don't have to have a burrito. . .but I would sure love one.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:12 pm
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:00 pm
Roman wrote:
Will be closed till Monday 7-18 due to remodeling! There goes a Roberto's run this weekend!!!
We'll just go by Taco Bell, same difference right?
Sorry, sorry!!! It was a joke, really!!!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:28 pm
So does this mean all that overrated crap is now refried? 
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:06 pm
White trash wrote:So does this mean all that overrated crap is now refried?
Further justification of what a great place it is. . .WT thinks its over rated.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:46 pm
What can I say I'm a Chico's guy. Nothing can compare to them unless its got tires and the sides open up.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:50 pm
White trash wrote:What can I say I'm a Chico's guy. Nothing can compare to them unless its got tires and the sides open up.
Chico's vs. Roberto's? [insert acerbic quip here] I'm actually speechless!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:55 pm
I'll make it a point to try them out when they open back up. Believe it or don't but I can give it a go open minded and give an honest appraisal. If its better in my opinion you'll know it if not well you get the picture.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:58 pm
White trash wrote:I'll make it a point to try them out when they open back up. Believe it or don't but I can give it a go open minded and give an honest appraisal. If its better in my opinion you'll know it if not well you get the picture.
Just look for a run to be called. When it reopens, we will be there; we might even wheel.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:04 pm
If I go with you guys that runs the risk that you may attempt to taint my findings. 
I'll go in when I get home towards the end of next week.
I'll go in when I get home towards the end of next week.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:25 am
Chico's/Roberto's = Apples/Oranges
Both good for different reasons.
Chico's = Mahi Mahi Tacos. . . .oh yeah baby.
'berto's = street food with a cult following.
Trashy, you've probably seen a bunch of "berto" places in your travels: Roberto's, Rolberto's, Filiberto's. . .etc. Filiberto's in Phoenix is the best IMO, but they don't really put them in nice neighborhoods, if you catch my drift.
Both good for different reasons.
Chico's = Mahi Mahi Tacos. . . .oh yeah baby.
'berto's = street food with a cult following.
Trashy, you've probably seen a bunch of "berto" places in your travels: Roberto's, Rolberto's, Filiberto's. . .etc. Filiberto's in Phoenix is the best IMO, but they don't really put them in nice neighborhoods, if you catch my drift.
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:15 pm
Update: 7-27-11
Stopped by and talked to Roberto today The almighty house of chorizo, and other such delicacies of the "Taco Truck" type fair should be open some time next week. He was quit apologetic, but I reassured him we were just waiting to help support their glorious return from the flames!
Stopped by and talked to Roberto today
The almighty house of chorizo, and other such delicacies of the "Taco Truck" type fair should be open some time next week. He was quit apologetic, but I reassured him we were just waiting to help support their glorious return from the flames!Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:13 am
Whats with the extended closure. I thought they were suppose to open last week. Either way I'm not to let down. The food there is decent, but I'm not having any withdrawals. I have yet to find a place that compares to Senor Panchos down in Oceanside, CA. That place had amazing food.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:51 am
Roberto's charm isn't just about the food. . .
It has a cult following (puts on hat and practices secret handshake)
It has a cult following (puts on hat and practices secret handshake)
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:50 pm
SquirrelCrusher wrote:Whats with the extended closure. I thought they were suppose to open last week. Either way I'm not to let down. The food there is decent, but I'm not having any withdrawals. I have yet to find a place that compares to Senor Panchos down in Oceanside, CA. That place had amazing food.
Dude, I agree with you but we're not in SoCal, not in taco land up here. Roberto's is as close to authentic as it gets here and we're supporters.
