Jack in the Box — Restaurant in Fort Worth

Let me tell you about a sultry little Wednesday afternoon tryst I had with a place known as Jack in the Box. Yeah, you've heard of it, we all have, but let me tell you something - it's got a charm that's as seductive as a femme fatale in a smoky, underground jazz bar.

Sauntered in around the prime time of lunch, and let me tell you, the atmosphere was poppin'. It was the kind of chaos you only see on the trading floor, or maybe during the playoffs when the ref's gone blind. Still, amidst the madness, there was a strange, siren-like allure.

Got my hands on their specialty - the Sourdough Jack combo. We're talkin' a juicy patty, slathered in their secret sauce, stacked with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato, all sandwiched between two slices of that golden, toasted sourdough. A sinful pleasure that would make even the most virtuous of us stray.

Accompanying this delectable morsel was the classic, ice-cold Coke. So cool, it could've been Sinatra in a bottle. Made me want to put on a pair of shades indoors and call everybody "baby." An irresistible duo they were, the burger and the Coke, just like Bonnie and Clyde, or perhaps even Ben and Jerry.

But let me tell you about the pièce de résistance: the fries. They were crispier than a winter morning in Boston and hotter than a Hollywood romance. Just the right kind of partner to this hedonistic combo.

Now, don't get me wrong, it's no five-star restaurant, it's no caviar and champagne. But it's Jack in the Box, man. It's like your favorite dive bar. It's not pretentious, it's not putting on airs. It's just good, honest food.

In the end, it was a lunch date that left me satisfied, content, and full. But also wanting more. Always wanting more. That's the magic of Jack in the Box, folks. It's a constant tease, always keeping you coming back for more.

So here's my advice: take a mid-week trip, order yourself the Sourdough Jack combo, and let yourself be wooed by the wiles of this fast-food siren. Trust me, it's a love affair that you won't regret.

And remember, it's only Wednesday. The week's only half done. If a fast-food joint can give you such a good time, imagine what the rest of the week has in store! Cheers to...

UPDATE: unfortunately, I've had to drop my favorable view of this particular establishment.

Why?

Well, I guess management must have changed recently, and the place has gone to mess in a handbasket. They have decided to move past being a responsible fast food establishment who keeps their Lobby open 24/7, and close the lobby late night and early morning, only keeping the drive-thru open, and not allowing people outside of cars to use the drive-thru. Shame on them for going the anti-poor, classist route.

In addition, my phone was recently stolen at this location, and they have been patently unhelpful in my investigation of the incident.

The food itself has gone downhill, too. I guess all good things must come to an end... 😑

For starters, this Jack in the Box location keeps their LOBBY open 24/7, not just the drive thru. This is a great thing - not everyone is fortunate enough, able, or willing to drive an auto and/or deal with the astronomical cost of doing so. This probably has something to do with its proximity to TCU.

Location staff tend to be friendly, including to classy, yet "street", types like me. Food is prepared well, and the place tends to be clean and organized, including...

(Breakfast served all day.) I was told that they weren't serving Breakfast at the moment. This was at 10PM at night. The signs through the drive-thru said Breakfast served all day. If things have change, the signs through the drive-thru need to come down. When I ask for a strawberry shake, the employee through the drive-thru laugh and said they don't sale shakes anymore at this location. That shakes were discontinued. I was a little speechless at that point. So, I finally order a bacon ultimate cheese burger, with a large order of fries, and a large sprite. I get home open up my bag, fries are cold, hamburger wasn't even cooked, no cheese on it, and bacon wasn't cooked either. This is why I'm writing this review. How can someone serve a customer uncooked food? My next step is to call corporate and...