Fast casual restaurants are all the rage nowadays.
The feeling of being able to sit down at a restaurant and eat quickly prepared, made-to-order meals is a commercial concept and privilege only perfected in the 21st century.
Recently, USA Today published a top 10 list of the best fast casual restaurants in the United States. The list was created using a selection process where a panel of voters narrowed down the options, and then the general public was allowed to the vote.
Here’s the top 10 best fast casual restaurants and whether or not they are in Massachusetts.
No. 10 Chipotle: Is Chipotle in Massachusetts?
Yes, there are multiple Chipotle Mexican Grills in Massachusetts.
Chipotle generous portion sizes that captured the hearts of fast casual diners nationwide. With staples like the barbacoa burrito and the slightly secret menu adult quesadilla, Chipotle is still popular.
No. 9 Portillo’s: Is Portillo’s in Massachusetts?
There are no Portillo’s locations in Massachusetts.
Portillo’s is a staple for their Italian beef, served dipped in gravy, splashed with gravy, or with the gravy on the side. No matter how you take your Italian beef, Portillo’s has become known as one of the best in Chicagoland, as well as around the country, with its original recipe served on freshly baked French bread.
One can only hope it travels across the Appalachians to land in the Bay State.
No. 8 Five Guys: Is Five Guys in Massachusetts?
Yes, there are Five Guys Burgers and Fries locations in Massachusetts.
Though a little more expensive than some other casual burger places (a bacon cheeseburger costs $11.39), this places is an institution in the burger-and-fry world for its burger quality and French fry generosity.
With a regular order of fries (which can be ordered either classic or spicy with a Cajun option), any Five Guys location worth its salt (literally) will give a brown bag overflowing with fries with a cup inside for sharing.
No. 7 Culver’s: Is Culver’s in Massachusetts?
No, unfortunately, there are no Culver’s locations in Massachusetts, much to the chagrin of the former Midwestern residents now living in Massachusetts.
It’s hard to say no to a crispy-edged ButterBurger at this Midwestern stalwart that’s now expanding south, west, and east. Throw in Wisconsin staples like gooey cheese curds and fresh frozen custard, and you’ve got yummy from start to finish. Their turtle sundae, with caramel, hot fudge, and roasted pecans is a sure winner.
No. 6 Mendocino Farms: Is Mendocino Farms in Massachusetts?
Mendocino Farms is available in Massachusetts.
There’s a massive array of options for guests to enjoy at Mendocino Farms, a polished restaurant chain that debuted in Southern California in 2005. Sandwiches span from all corners of the globe here, with choices ranging from the aji amarillo-marinated Peruvian Steak to the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon to the Mendo’s Original Pork Belly Banh Mi.
No. 5 Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Massachusetts?
Yes, there are multiple Tropical Smoothie Cafes in Massachusetts.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe boasts an impressive selection of varied flavors, vegetable and fruit alike, however there is so much more to the Tropical Smoothie experience.
A wide selection of wraps, flatbread sandwiches, and salads round out the menu for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, try the peanut butter banana crunch flatbread (which is sort of a smoothie sandwich).
No. 4 Halal Guys: Is the Halal Guys in Massachusetts?
Yes, there are Halal Guys locations in Massachusetts.
The Halal Guys began as a New York City food stand in 1990 by three Egyptian immigrants who moved to the U.S. And now, you no longer have to travel to the Big Apple to enjoy these American Halal favorites, like chicken, gyros, and fresh falafel. The Halal Guys now ranks among the fastest-growing chains in the United States.
No. 3 BurgerFi: Is BurgerFi in Massachusetts?
There are no BurgerFi locations in Massachusetts; however, there are a couple of locations in Connecticut.
BurgerFi makes their burgers and sandwiches with high-quality Angus beef, premium Wagyu beef, cage-free chicken, Beyond Meat, or their award-winning VegeFi patty. Burgers are served alongside made-to-order sides, like fries and beer-battered onion rings, and you can end your meal with their frozen custard desserts.
No. 2 Torchy’s Tacos: Is Torchy’s Tacos in Massachusetts?
Unfortunately, there are no Torchy’s Tacos locations in Massachusetts.
This chain exemplifies the Austin Tex-Mex. This Texan staple features the Hillbilly Queso, a yellow queso infused with chorizo and served with the crunchiest of chips.
It also features the taco literally named the Republican, a Jalapeño cheddar sausage taco with pico de gallo, cheddar jack cheese and poblano sauce, juxtaposed with the Democrat taco, which has tender barbacoa, sliced avocado, cotija cheese, onions and a lime wedge for citrus punch with tomatillo sauce on a corn tortilla.
No. 1 Qdoba: Is Qdoba in Massachusetts?
Yes, Qdoba Mexican Eats is in Massachusetts.
Just about everything on the menu at Qdoba, from the guacamole to the flame-grilled steak, is prepared in-house. Diners build their own Mexican masterpieces in the form of tacos, burritos, grilled quesadillas, bowls, salads, or nachos.
USA Today contributed to the reporting of this story.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
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