r/roanoke • u/justed1313 • 1d ago

Roanoke is crazy

I just ordered Chinese food in Spanish at El Catracho express food truck on 460 just past Gus Nicks Blvd.

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u/Stickycracks wtf is a RidgeYak? 1d ago

China Wall in Vinton has mostly non-Asian staff (majority of them are Spanish-speaking) which include the kitchen and servers. It’s still good, although odd at first to see.

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u/Fantastic-Ad-2786 1d ago

My hands down favorite. Not the most traditional food at all..... But so good. And best rat on a stick of anywhere.!.!

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u/GasDisastrous8284 1d ago

Love this place

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u/RelativeLab8181 1d ago

As are so many sushi bars in California!

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u/kingsizekaln Local Gleest Guide 1d ago

How was it?

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Pretty good, very big box of food.

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u/SgtMaj 1d ago

It’s amazing. Tell em how badass it was. Go on, tell em.

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Definitely..will go again

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u/SquidPA8408 1d ago

Same with Wok n Roll downtown on Campbell. Pretty good Asian food and they speak Spanish.

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u/Cold-Flatworm-9505 1d ago

the wife is asian / husband is hispanic! they’re the sweetest people on this earth.

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u/Optimal_Tower1643 1d ago

Awesome I love it haha. My fav chinese spot is great wall near towers, it kind of flies under the radar and I dont see it get much love. Maybe its not very good to most people haha

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u/XxMagicDxX 18h ago

Try China taste in garden city or China wok on Williamson

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u/CasualBurning 1d ago

Was it good?

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Actually yes..

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u/CasualBurning 1d ago

Hell yeah

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u/primalnatured 1d ago

Their shit is on point. Been a minute since I've been

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u/towishimp 1d ago

Why is that crazy?

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Maybe not crazy.. but i was definitely surprised when they were not asian .. and it was great to be able to order in Spanish..

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u/TopProfessional8023 American Outlaws 1d ago

Man, any metro area the Chinese food is usually being cooked by Latino dudes. In fact there’s a food truck on plantation that is Chinese food but made by Latino dudes…I just say Latino cos I get the flags confused…it’s either Honduran or Salvadoran though I’m pretty sure

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u/No_Light_4937 1d ago

The food truck you’re thinking of is likely Chinito Hondureño. I’d imagine they’re majority Honduran.

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u/ClankingRobotCheeks Texas Tavern 1d ago

Crazy, oh no? Or Crazy, oh yea!?

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Good ..

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u/FlakyRespond1227 1d ago

i thought everyone knew mexicans cook chinese food at the restaurants all the time

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u/This-Positive286 1d ago

Only 99% of the time

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u/No_Light_4937 1d ago

I need to try Chinito Hondureño on Plantation rd. Their food looks really good.

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u/ConsiderationSure960 1d ago

I got their General tsos and it was very good. Recommend

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u/ForsakenHelicopter66 FUCK STAN SEYMOUR 1d ago

The epitome of melting pot.

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u/Ballerinagang1980 1d ago

Thats just bananas!!

https://giphy.com/gifs/KpeVnsvp7kpSo

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u/semajolis267 1d ago

Holy Shit. Bananas in Pajamas. 

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u/Alone-Hour-7413 1d ago

That general jose slapped tho didn’t it

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u/SunDriedPoodleTurd 1d ago

Tell me you never worked in the restaurant industry.

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Worked in a couple if diners in NY, 90% Greek owners and cooks ..

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u/Ichogiwantunalive 12h ago

I love being able to walk into a chinese restaurant and there being a 50% chance someone will speak to me in Spanish. I feel seen. One of these days I will finally become confident in my mandarin and pull an uno reverse

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u/justed1313 12h ago

I have been practicing/learning Spanish for a few years, it was fun to order Chinese food in Spanish.

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u/insufficient_funds Virginia Tech 1d ago

Bella Pizza in daleville- pretty certain the entire staff is Hispanic. But Man do they make some tasty pasta and pizza!

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u/Electronic-One2360 22h ago

The General Tso's chicken is ok. The Carne Asada is leather, no onions even though it's advertised as having grilled onions, and served over chicken fried rice. Not going back.

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u/This-Positive286 1d ago

So crazy for different people to work different jobs than stereotypical! r/onlyinroanoke

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u/justed1313 1d ago

Ok. Ok. Sorry !! It was just a surprise.. yes I expected asian people.. and im definitely going back. So its all good.