So there we were, sitting in front of a wide-screen High-Def TV eating the perfect nachos. Jalapeno, sour cream, a little ground beef—but no time to crunch on it now, New England Patriot Tony Eason stepped to the line for the first snap of the game, the young quarterback's eyes were as big as saucers looking at the Bear defense. This game was going to be a breeze for the Bears, on to Super Bowl Victory, and everyone in the place knew it!
Then my alarm went off and I woke up. It was almost time for the 10 a.m. kick-off, it was not 1985 and my hand gripped our dog’s ear, not a delicious crunchy nacho. No time for wishful thinking, on to try out our new establishment, RT O’Sullivans!
This popular Mesa sportsbar and hotspot was already packed as we drove into the parking lot. Great sign! We entered just post-kickoff and were crammed into a table with thirty-something odd fans to watch on a big-screen. We immediately ordered the nachos and were told that we would get no nacho until 11 AM. We’d have to take in our calories in the form of beer until then.
Then the room watched with silent horror as the Lions trounced the Bears 37 to 27. (boo.)
We agreed it was a good game despite the loss. Lot of nail biting turn-overs. The best part of the game was watching Hester “the Molester” return the kick for a touchdown! It was a rare occasion where the silence was broken and everyone was on their feet high-fiving strangers and shouting “Go! Go!”
Then my alarm went off and I woke up. It was almost time for the 10 a.m. kick-off, it was not 1985 and my hand gripped our dog’s ear, not a delicious crunchy nacho. No time for wishful thinking, on to try out our new establishment, RT O’Sullivans!
This popular Mesa sportsbar and hotspot was already packed as we drove into the parking lot. Great sign! We entered just post-kickoff and were crammed into a table with thirty-something odd fans to watch on a big-screen. We immediately ordered the nachos and were told that we would get no nacho until 11 AM. We’d have to take in our calories in the form of beer until then.
Then the room watched with silent horror as the Lions trounced the Bears 37 to 27. (boo.)We agreed it was a good game despite the loss. Lot of nail biting turn-overs. The best part of the game was watching Hester “the Molester” return the kick for a touchdown! It was a rare occasion where the silence was broken and everyone was on their feet high-fiving strangers and shouting “Go! Go!”
Looking around the room, we realized how packed in we were. We were seated in the middle of a long table bumping elbows with other fans. We felt like we were blocking the other fan’s view of the game. There was nowhere else to sit, though.
11 finally rolled around and mercifully we received our nachos, which turned out to be pretty good! The toppings were the best we’ve tested so far. They included cheese (the kind that comes from some soft of dairy product, not a lab), refried beans, onions, tomatoes and finally jalapenos!! The chips fell short though. They were very thin and didn’t hold the toppings very well. We did end up finishing the whole plate of nachos which I think bodes well.
If you like to be with Bears fans, RTOs is worth the price. You REALLY have to like being close to other Bears fans, though.
Chips: 2.0 Too thin to support the toppings.
Toppings: 4.0 FINALLY somewhere that thinks about what should go on a nacho, and how it will taste! Actual cheese, for example.
Wait Staff: 3.0 But only because they were too busy, almost literally running around. Understaffed! Our waitress was friendly. She just had no time.
Beer: 3.5 Just a tad flat, but in a frosty mug. Mmmm, beer.
Price: 2.5 When we got the bill, we were a little shocked. Come to think of it, I should start saving the reciepts, scanning them and posting them so you can judge for yourself. Although you will also get to see how many beers we drank... I'll think about it.
Bears Viewing: 3.0 Bears are meant to be watched while relaxing, I hate having to worry about the people behind me all the time, and the airline-style seating was terrible. Also, since it was so jammed, I was forced to either block the aisle or become too familiar with the guy sitting to my right. (I chose to block the aisle.)
Overall rating: 3.0 moderate to good.
Toppings: 4.0 FINALLY somewhere that thinks about what should go on a nacho, and how it will taste! Actual cheese, for example.
Wait Staff: 3.0 But only because they were too busy, almost literally running around. Understaffed! Our waitress was friendly. She just had no time.
Beer: 3.5 Just a tad flat, but in a frosty mug. Mmmm, beer.
Price: 2.5 When we got the bill, we were a little shocked. Come to think of it, I should start saving the reciepts, scanning them and posting them so you can judge for yourself. Although you will also get to see how many beers we drank... I'll think about it.
Bears Viewing: 3.0 Bears are meant to be watched while relaxing, I hate having to worry about the people behind me all the time, and the airline-style seating was terrible. Also, since it was so jammed, I was forced to either block the aisle or become too familiar with the guy sitting to my right. (I chose to block the aisle.)
Overall rating: 3.0 moderate to good.
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