The menu items in this post were provided by The Slidebar but the
opinions expressed here are my own.
The Slidebar has been a favorite of mine for years. Even with
changes to the menu and executive chefs, The Slidebar keeps the beat with its
rock-n-roll kitchen. The building itself has a bit of historic meaning to me.
When I attended Fullerton College, one of my art classes had an art opening in
this very building, once known as The Hub. The Slidebar revamped the space with
an upbeat, rocking vibe with indoor and outdoor seating and bartenders making
drinks until the wee hours of the morning. They also have a lot of concerts
here from cover bands to well-known OC bands.
If you didn’t know, The Slidebar is owned by Jeremy Popoff,
guitarist of Lit. They have joined forces
with Gringo Bandito owned by Dexter
Holland, lead vocalist of The Offspring,
for an new menu item called the Cali Bandito Tacos ($9.95). This deconstructed take
on the California Burrito starts with handmade tortillas loaded with marinated
carne asada kicked up with Gringo Bandito hot sauce folded into melted cheddar
cheese, crispy French fries, and finished off with sour cream and avocado. This
was a huge portion for lunch or dinner with three tacos, chips, salsa, and side
of beans. The tacos were meaty but the “cali” addition of French fries plateaus
the flavor the steak. But after adding a bit more Gringo Bandito red sauce to
the tacos, it punched up the flavor bringing the beefy flavor forward. Modern Times Beer’s Booming Rollers is a
hoppy citra IPA and paired well with the tacos. Even though it was a spring
ale, it had a lot of summer facets to it like citrus flavor, mellow hoppiness,
and floral aroma. Rating: 4/5
If you are not into meat, there is a vegetarian version made with Portobello
mushrooms. I am not a vegetarian, but these tacos are GOOD! I actually liked
them better than the carne asada. The mushrooms acted like sponges and absorbed
the marinade better. The flavor was locked in versus the carne asada where it
caramelized on the outside and lost some flavor in the cooking process. Modern
Times Beer’s Booming Rollers also paired well with this version. Rating: 4.8/5
Here are some other items to try:
Nachos ($13.95 for full order, $8.95 for half order) are a bed of
white corn tortilla chips topped with your choice of chicken breast or steak,
house-made refried beans, red salsa, queso fresco, Monterey jack and cheddar
cheeses, pico de gallo, and sour cream. I have to say, the full order was HUGE!
It is an item to share with friends while drinking or before dinner. The cheese
was perfectly melty and gooey. The steak was seasoned to perfection with a
meaty bite. I loved that the chips stayed crispy and stood up to all the
toppings without getting soggy. The salsa was a bit light in flavor but we
punched it up with some Gringo Bandito. Rating: 4.7/5
Cowboy From Hell ($13.95) is a half-pound burger topped with Velveeta
cheddar, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, and finished with BBQ sauce, habañero
aioli, and crispy onions. The guys in Pantera would say that this burger kicks
ass! Your taste buds will feel like they are in a fiery, spicy mosh pit. I love
spicy so this may be too hot for the novice. The burger was sloppy so get those
napkins ready and the heat lingers so have a cold, tasty beverage at hand. The
fries were excellent, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Rating: 4.8/5
If you are looking for some tasty eats, whether you like it hot or
not, get your taste buds rocking at The Slidebar!
Specials:
- Taco Tuesdays – Tacos starting at $1, $2 domestic draughts and $5 margaritas from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Kids Eat Free – Wednesday nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday Brunch – Mimosas & BBQ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ambiance: 5 out of 5
Décor: 5 out of 5 stars
Service: 5 out of 5 stars
Food: 5 out of 5 stars
For more information:
122 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
+1.714.871.7469
Reservations: First come, first serve
Hours: Monday – closed; Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 2
a.m., Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. 2 a.m.,
Sunday 10 a.m. 2 a.m.
Dog-friendly: Not sure, check with hostess
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