"Fine" Dining

Michael Ornelas

Comedian Michael Ornelas dives deep into the stories behind your favorite chain restaurants like Domino's, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, and Long John Silver's before determining if they are better or worse than Chili's: the most mediocre restaurant in America.

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"Fine" Dining

Episodes (159)

Yesterday On the Border: Mark Wahlberg, Bankruptcy, and the "Worst Mexican Chain in America"
Wed Feb 11th Is Papa Murphy's Worth a 4 Hour Drive?
Wed Feb 4th Papa Murphy's Pizza: A Spiteful Dough Recipe, Food Stamps, and DIY

"Fine" Dining

Feb 18, 2026
36 minutes
39 MB

🌮🔥🍹 On the Border: Bankruptcy, Bottomless Calories, and Marky Marg Madness 🍹🔥🌮 This week, Trent Tucker (@thegotspod) from the Geek Off the Street podcast joins me to break down the chaotic history of On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, a chain that once lived under the Chili's corporate umbrella at Brinker International before getting unceremoniously left behind. On the Border has had a rollercoaster run. We unpack the Mark Wahlberg-backed Marky Marg (where he didn't even show up for the toast), and celebrate the undeniable appeal of Guacamole Live prepared tableside. Plus, Trent pitches a zero-gravity ramen restaurant, and we read Yelp revie...

"Fine" Dining

On the Border: Mark Wahlberg, Bankruptcy, and the "Worst Mexican Chain in America"

Michael Ornelas

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