Lunch on the Texas Eagle

[saturn04]

I am looking at taking the TE from CHI to LAX, and I was wondering with a 1:45 pm departure is there lunch in the dinning car after departure?

 

[SarahZ]

I am looking at taking the TE from CHI to LAX, and I was wondering with a 1:45 pm departure is there lunch in the dinning car after departure?

No. The first meal they serve is dinner. I recommend eating at the station. I really like Metro Deli (near the Great Hall).

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

No. First meal will be Dinner starting about 5:30.

 

[saturn04]

Thanks! I know the Metro very well!

 

[the_traveler]

The 1st meal for any LD train departing CHI (except for the LSL) is dinner.

 

[CoachSlumber]

I am looking at taking the TE from CHI to LAX, and I was wondering with a 1:45 pm departure is there lunch in the dinning car after departure?

No. The first meal they serve is dinner. I recommend eating at the station. I really like Metro Deli (near the Great Hall).

Yes, in the station, Metro Deli is the most pleasant and has a bar. If you did McDonalds, the station one is crowded but very efficient, with nice train photos on the walls. There is a Pot Belly two blocks awa.

 

[saturn04]

I might do my normal LD lunch...a beer at the bar haha

 

[June the Coach Rider]

I also enjoy the ribs from the food court, don't remember the name of the location, but they have great ribs, they are just to the right of the up esculator near the Burrito place. Sorry, I really should learn names.

 

[SarahZ]

I also enjoy the ribs from the food court, don't remember the name of the location, but they have great ribs, they are just to the right of the up esculator near the Burrito place. Sorry, I really should learn names.

Is it Robinson's Ribs? They're next to Burrito Beach.

 

[June the Coach Rider]

I also enjoy the ribs from the food court, don't remember the name of the location, but they have great ribs, they are just to the right of the up esculator near the Burrito place. Sorry, I really should learn names.

Is it Robinson's Ribs? They're next to Burrito Beach.

Yes, thank you. I have a disability that makes it hard to remember things, but I usually remember restaurant names. Not sure why these two are not in my long turn memory bank. I try and visit both while in Chicago, usually Robinson's for the current meal and Burrito Beach for a future meal on the train, unless of course I am heading home on the LSL, which does not work for carrying meals unless they don't need to be refrigerated or heated.

 

[Ryan]

I am looking at taking the TE from CHI to LAX, and I was wondering with a 1:45 pm departure is there lunch in the dinning car after departure?

No. The first meal they serve is dinner. I recommend eating at the station. I really like Metro Deli (near the Great Hall).

Forget the Metro Deli, what's the name of the awesome Chinese place we kept in business during the Gathering?

 

[jebr]

I am looking at taking the TE from CHI to LAX, and I was wondering with a 1:45 pm departure is there lunch in the dinning car after departure?

No. The first meal they serve is dinner. I recommend eating at the station. I really like Metro Deli (near the Great Hall).

Forget the Metro Deli, what's the name of the awesome Chinese place we kept in business during the Gathering?

The CUS website says it's changed to Kelly's Cajun Grill. :unsure:

 

[saturn04]

Haha I am at the Metro Deli now!! Billy Goat Tavern is not too bad or that far away either. Good hamburgers!

 

[Ryan]

Now that you say that, I think that's what the sign said.

I remember discussing how the Chinese food didn't seem to be very cajun.

 

[the_traveler]

Yeah. Even though the name is "Cajun", it is good Chinese food. My place to eat at CUS!

 

[SarahZ]

Yeah, they have a couple Cajun dishes, and then it's mostly Chinese.

That lemon chicken. OMG. *love*

 

[Bob Dylan]

I agree about the "Cajun" Chinese Joint! ^_^ And don't forget Gold Coast Dogs, their Brats and Dogs make for a really Tasty, Inexpensive Lunch while waiting on your Train!