Model Bites: Fat Sal's

Woop-woop! Pull over that sandwich too fat. Do you see this? Remember when you were a kid and you piled all of your favorite ingredients on a sandwich and your mom told you were crazy. "Are you really going to eat that?" Yeah, well you're all grown up now and it's ok to put french fries on your sub. There's nothing skinny about any of the heros at Fat Sal's. If you're concerned about your calorie count, do not keep reading. I'm telling you, what you're about to see will make you want to trade in those hot summer bikini body plans for a buttery muffin top now.

This is what happens when a few New York boys decide to beef up the health-conscious California cuisine. Forget your tofu,quinoa and avocado vegan gluten free wraps. We're makin sandwiches over here. Fat Sal's menu is packed with signature heros, classic sandwiches, salads, and Fat sandwiches. The choices are overwhelming in a good way. You can choose to keep things simple or kick things up. Like why settle for regular fries when you get the Carne Asada Fries with grilled steak, onions, mozzarella, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalepenos, lettuce, garlic aioli and tapatio?! As if you really have to think twice about that. Come on! If you're wondering that's the Fat Ban Mi-ki above. Ridiculous!

This wasn't my first trip to Fat Sal's. On my previous visit I decided to go easy with the Glorious Grilled Chicken hero. But this time around I figured I was up for a challenge. The guys at the counter could tell I was baffled by the fat sandwiches, but I went for it anyway. Would it be the Fat Texas BBQ or the Fat Anthony, a colossal sandwich with ham, salami, pepperoni, peppers, and all the fixings along with chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks. Wait, how would I eat all of that and enjoy this Salted Caramel Oreo Shake too? If only my stomach were bigger.

After much consideration, I went for the Fat Texas BBQ. This is not your ordinary hero. It's got layers upon layers of deliciousness. Barbecue pastrami brisket, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, bacon, grilled onions, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, fries, mayo, honey bbq sauce on a garlic hero. Daaaaaaaang! Am I some 6'2 240 lbs. linebacker about to throw down on a sandwich? From the looks of this you would think so.

Ok, I'm going in. You can't be a punk about it when you're eating a fat sandwich. I strongly suggest using two hands and opening your mouth as wide as possible. In every bite you'll be able to taste all the yummy ingredients. The chicken, the cheese, the barbecue, those french fries! Don't be all prissy either, because this can get messy. You will not look cute while eating this. Mmm mmm. Keep napkins handy. Make sure you keep a refreshing beverage close by for hydration. Remember to graze so you don't get a tummy ache.

Just when I thought I'd made some headway, I remembered there's was a whole other half I still had to eat. And there's still that Salted Caramel Oreo shake! Geez Louise! Yo, I just can't do it. I can admit when I've met my match. I've officially been defeated. The good thing is, I can save this other half for a late night snack that I'll probably regret in the morning. Definitely take the challenge and try Fat Sal's. Your waistline won't thank you later.


P.S. If you're ballsy go for the Big Fat Fatty. Eat it in 40 minutes or less you get it for free and have the honor of creating and naming your own fat sandwich. Trust me, you won't survive.