The Quest for the Ultimate Fajita
The Ryan's Experience

If there is a chicken fajita heaven, it is somewhere close to Ryan's. Not for the meat, heavens, it is chopped into oblivion and left to baste in marinade. (Extremely moist is close to what I'm saying, but drowned is more accurate.) No, Ryans offers what none of the others (at least those I've reviewed so far) does. Easy access to condiments. Need a tortilla? No waiting! Sour Cream low, fill 'er up, Gus, and don't forget to check the tires. Fajita meat in scarce supply, ease on down the road... a new batch is a-waitin'!
If this is such a wonderful place for fajitas, why the two and a half stars? Reason one: Variety. It's chicken or nothing. True fajita lovers sail the seas of diversity into a world of chicken AND beef. We are the world, we eat the chicken? No, we are a melting pot, where beef and chicken join ...appendages... to form a better meal for all.
Reason two: The chicken is not in strips, it's almost shredded... This is really inconsistent with what, as fajita eaters, we have come to expect. We're really spoiled brats, but, let's face it. We spend enough on one fajita meal to feed two children. Not small kids, either... We're talking about kids with tater tot and hot dog tastes. This is (mind you, I'm just guessing here) because the meat is not all chicken breast...gasp.
Why would it make any difference? Well, to me, it's a moot point. The true questor is open to new ideas and prospects as long as the flavor is enhanced, not hindered. The key thing to remember here, though, is that not all questors are on the adventurous side, and like their chicken lean and mean. Like Colonel Sanders' worst nightmare... chicken with an attitude. Me personally, I take the role of the little chicken hawk asking the neighborhood dog for assistance nailing the overstuffed rooster.
Third issue: The fajitas do not come to you... you have to go to the fajitas. This may not be such a big issue to some people. If you're looking for a fine intimate dining experience, you might not want to give this a fair shake. For those of you who are into dodging patrons, much like myself, this is a Raiders of the Lost Ark experience. (Cue theme music.) Imagine close encounters with the kid with greasy fingers! Thrill to the pulse quickening birthday song! Picture close calls when food almost spills off the sides of the plate! A non stop thrill ride available now at Ryan's!
Void where prohibited, thrill level is in direct proportion to actual excitement potential, some limits may apply.

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