Carl's/Hardee's El Diablo burger review

[QueBert]

Wanted a spicy burger, this looked to be the hottest thing I'd get at a fast food chain. I generally like Thickburgers so I decided to give it a try.

cheese stuffed battered and fried Jalapenos, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon and a Habenero sauce - Sounds hot but I know how chains always manage to totally fuck up spicy. Perfect example, Red Robins Ghost Pepper burger, holy shit this should be hooot! I ate it, and it was weak as shit. Anywho

The burger was pretty good, heat level to me was well below what it should have been. I ate the entire thing without having to drink anything. Maybe it would be too spicy for someone else, but for me it was a medium heat. I will say it was hot compared to all other fast food burgers that I've had. But that's really not saying much. Their new fresh baked buns are really really good. It had a lot of flavor and the Angus beef was fairly juicy. I knew going in the Habanero sauce wouldn't be much, it was like a Mayo with a very light dusting of Habanero spices. When I finished my mouth was slightly tingly, definitely not something that will make your brow sweat and sinuses hurt. When I Googled this I saw it had something like 3.5k of sodium, add in the medium fries and I'm probably good for another week or so on sodium.

Would I eat it again? Probably not, it wasn't spicy enough for me, and flavor wise I'd rather have the Mile High Bacon Burger. Overall it was decent and would probably be fire hot for someone who can barely stand spicy foods.

 

[chubbyfatazn]

I wanna hear a review, from your butthole's point of view, after you eat that burger from your other thread.

 

[Nograts]

What's the appeal of eating spicy shit? I never understood this. Why don't you just go spray mace in your mouth it's pretty much the same concept. That shit is spicy for a reason, it's no bueno. Or you could just chew on razor blades for awhile and then drink some lemon juice that'd be good too. Even if it doesn't 'hurt' you while eating it, that shit is just raping your insides. Then your butthole after a few hours. That's right. You just got your butthole raped.

 

[yhelothar]

What's the appeal of eating spicy shit? I never understood this. Why don't you just go spray mace in your mouth it's pretty much the same concept. That shit is spicy for a reason, it's no bueno. Or you could just chew on razor blades for awhile and then drink some lemon juice that'd be good too. Even if it doesn't 'hurt' you while eating it, that shit is just raping your insides. Then your butthole after a few hours. That's right. You just got your butthole raped.

It lets you post about it on online forums to show off your e-peen.

 

[Nograts]

It lets you post about it on online forums to show off your e-peen.

Bro I don't need to eat spicy shit and hurt my mouth for my epeen. Look at this photo, this is me earlier today right before I hooked up with this chick. This is right after I set the world record for pull ups. Earlier today in my spare time I wrote an ISS saving program that deflects solar radiation using pre-existing hardware. So no, I definately don't need to eat hot shit for a forum post.

 

[CZroe]

But... but... but it's not authentic Mexican made with Grade D taco meat. I can't believe you even tried it.

 

[SteveGrabowski]

What's the appeal of eating spicy shit? I never understood this. Why don't you just go spray mace in your mouth it's pretty much the same concept. That shit is spicy for a reason, it's no bueno. Or you could just chew on razor blades for awhile and then drink some lemon juice that'd be good too. Even if it doesn't 'hurt' you while eating it, that shit is just raping your insides. Then your butthole after a few hours. That's right. You just got your butthole raped.

That's like asking why do people like candy? Why not just go pour sugar in your mouth?

 

[SteveGrabowski]

Wanted a spicy burger, this looked to be the hottest thing I'd get at a fast food chain. I generally like Thickburgers so I decided to give it a try.

cheese stuffed battered and fried Jalapenos, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon and a Habenero sauce - Sounds hot but I know how chains always manage to totally fuck up spicy. Perfect example, Red Robins Ghost Pepper burger, holy shit this should be hooot! I ate it, and it was weak as shit. Anywho

The burger was pretty good, heat level to me was well below what it should have been. I ate the entire thing without having to drink anything. Maybe it would be too spicy for someone else, but for me it was a medium heat. I will say it was hot compared to all other fast food burgers that I've had. But that's really not saying much. Their new fresh baked buns are really really good. It had a lot of flavor and the Angus beef was fairly juicy. I knew going in the Habanero sauce wouldn't be much, it was like a Mayo with a very light dusting of Habanero spices. When I finished my mouth was slightly tingly, definitely not something that will make your brow sweat and sinuses hurt. When I Googled this I saw it had something like 3.5k of sodium, add in the medium fries and I'm probably good for another week or so on sodium.

Would I eat it again? Probably not, it wasn't spicy enough for me, and flavor wise I'd rather have the Mile High Bacon Burger. Overall it was decent and would probably be fire hot for someone who can barely stand spicy foods.

Doesn't sound hot at all. American farmers have dumbed the jalapeno down to where half the time I buy one it's about as hot as a bell pepper.

 

[CZroe]

Doesn't sound hot at all. American farmers have dumbed the jalapeno down to where half the time I buy one it's about as hot as a bell pepper.

That's just natural variability. Lemons are just as variable. Sometimes my tea only needs one slice and sometimes I can't taste the lemon after squeezing four slices.

The growth conditions are a huge factor. Farmed plants are mostly abandoned by the millions for months while they develop and are at nature's mercy. Expect variability.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

1) Find a good spicy meatball recipe
2) mix ingrediants
3) form into patties
4) pan fry

done

Crushed Red Pepper is some wonderful "good heat" for a burger pattie

Seriously:
Pound of beef.
1/2 up milk
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Spices such as crushed red pepper to taste.

Form into 3 patties for what is approximately 1/3 pound patties which are the perfect size.

WIN!

EDIT:
Or make this:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-burgers/

Use a Kaiser bun.

Done!

You will not get a better tasting burger anywhere other than at home. If you don't want spicy .... the secret ingredient to a burger is .... "worcester sauce"

 

[QueBert]

But... but... but it's not authentic Mexican made with Grade D taco meat. I can't believe you even tried it.

I'm not too picky, just as long as it's not Chipotle or McDonalds.

 

[CZroe]

I'm not too picky, just as long as it's not Chipotle or McDonalds.

Your complaint about Chipotle specifically was that it wasn't "hole in the wall" authentic because the ingredients were too good and not authentic.
"Cilantro? LOL!"
"Never-frozen all-natural, grain-fed, non-GMO, happy cow/pig/chicken? LOL!"

 

[JM Aggie08]

I'm not too picky, just as long as it's not Chipotle or McDonalds.

Fast food is fast food.

Except Whataburger. MMmm...

 

[feralkid]

What's the appeal of eating spicy shit? I never understood this. Why don't you just go spray mace in your mouth it's pretty much the same concept. That shit is spicy for a reason, it's no bueno. Or you could just chew on razor blades for awhile and then drink some lemon juice that'd be good too. Even if it doesn't 'hurt' you while eating it, that shit is just raping your insides. Then your butthole after a few hours. That's right. You just got your butthole raped.

O.K. we'll get off your lawn now.


Seriously, what you don't seem to understand is that may cuisines in the world use spices (some hot, some not) without it being some kind of contest.

What is hot for some is not for others.

If all you can see spice for is some kind of macho contest, well you're really just ignorant of the rest of the culinary world.




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[QueBert]

Your complaint about Chipotle specifically was that it wasn't "hole in the wall" authentic because the ingredients were too good and not authentic.
"Cilantro? LOL!"
"Never-frozen all-natural, grain-fed, non-GMO, happy cow/pig/chicken? LOL!"

incorrect, I dislike them because it's bland as fuck and way overpriced. The ingredients being good means nothing if the flavor suck. The place I eat at normally, I've seen the meat delivered a few times. It was in a pick up truck with no refrigeration. Brought in inside random cardboard boxes. I'm guessing it's not "good quality" meat like they use at Chipotle. But it's infinitely tastier and the food is on another planet better, and much cheaper. In the end, the best ingredients in the world means jack shit if you can't prepare them. I can only imagine the food at the spot I eat at could produce if they had what Chipotle has.

I would never shit on a place because they use good quality meats and veggies, I will however shit all day on a place that turns out horribly bland food.

 

[Chocu1a]

Where I am Chef, I make one called the "Spicy beloved patriot". It is fresh Mexican chorizo, ground bacon, & black angus beef. Served on a cornmeal bun, with homemade jalapeno ketchup, chipotle mayo, fried onions & shredded lettuce.
Layers of well balanced flavor & heat.

 

[AMCRambler]

Where I am Chef, I make one called the "Spicy beloved patriot". It is fresh Mexican chorizo, ground bacon, & black angus beef. Served on a cornmeal bun, with homemade jalapeno ketchup, chipotle mayo, fried onions & shredded lettuce.
Layers of well balanced flavor & heat.

Damn that looks good!

 

[Grooveriding]

 

[IronWing]

"Cilantro? LOL!"

What was the complaint about cilantro?

 

[Captante]

Where I am Chef, I make one called the "Spicy beloved patriot". It is fresh Mexican chorizo, ground bacon, & black angus beef. Served on a cornmeal bun, with homemade jalapeno ketchup, chipotle mayo, fried onions & shredded lettuce.
Layers of well balanced flavor & heat.

OMG now I'm hungry!

 

[Paratus]

Bro I don't need to eat spicy shit and hurt my mouth for my epeen. Look at this photo, this is me earlier today right before I hooked up with this chick. This is right after I set the world record for pull ups. Earlier today in my spare time I wrote an ISS saving program that deflects solar radiation using pre-existing hardware. So no, I definately don't need to eat hot shit for a forum post.

Good job. You forgot longeron shadowing and buckled all 8 arrays. Your fired.

 

[CZroe]

What was the complaint about cilantro?

...that anything calling itself "Mexican" would have it.

 

[CZroe]

Where I am Chef, I make one called the "Spicy beloved patriot". It is fresh Mexican chorizo, ground bacon, & black angus beef. Served on a cornmeal bun, with homemade jalapeno ketchup, chipotle mayo, fried onions & shredded lettuce.
Layers of well balanced flavor & heat.

I'll take two. Here's my address...

 

[IronWing]

...that anything calling itself "Mexican" would have it.

QueBert said that? What a retard.

 

[CZroe]

QueBert said that? What a retard.

Yep.

It's called Chipotle MEXICAN Grill... I've eaten at oh, I dunno, 500 Mexican places over the course of my life. Every single one had pretty much the same rice. Chipotle's the only place I've ever eaten at that serves some WTF rice that has no semblance to Mexican rice. You want to offer some fucked up "original" rice creation? Fine, people love it yadda yadda yadda whatever. But if I'm going to eat a Burrito I want MEXICAN rice in it. The least they could do is offer some semi authentic rice, for people who don't want some lime cilantro bullshit.

He has also said he'd rather pay for Taco Bell than eat Chipotle.