Waco: Business Is Booming At Fat Ho Burgers
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Waco: Business Is Booming At Fat Ho Burgers
Business was almost too good Wednesday at a new Waco restaurant that’s getting more attention for its name than for its food.
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Fat Ho Burgers drew a crowd Wednesday.
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WACO (March 23, 2011)—Business was so good Wednesday at Waco’s Fat Ho Burgers that the cash-only business first ran out of cash and then used up its supply of beef.

Lunch-hour diners waited in line for 30 minutes or longer Wednesday and for most the attraction was the new restaurant’s provocative name.

"I just wanted to see what all the talk was about,” one diner said.

The restaurant on South 11th Street near Interstate 35 started serving burgers on Tuesday, but it got plenty of press ahead of the opening thanks to its name, which owner Lakita Evans, 23, said was inspired by the movie “Phat Girlz.”

"I was watching “Phat Girlz”…and they had like a fat ass burger and skinny ass fries,” she said.

The Fat Ho menu includes such choices as a “Supa Fly Ho,” which is a single-patty burger, and a “Supa Dupa Fly Ho,” which is a double.

Because of its name, the restaurant is sparking some buzz nationally, and not all of it’s positive.

One former Waco resident has created a Facebook group asking Evans to come up with a different name for the business.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Donice Location: New Jersey on Jun 7, 2011 at 06:57 PM

Please send a Phat Ho over here. I'm old enough for your mother and I'm rooting for you. You are an inspiration. Don't worry about the naysayers - they will always be there. You go girl!!! And get rid of family members who have the nerve to steal from you. Don't take their keys - just change your locks.
Posted by: L.A. Location: Bellmead on Apr 12, 2011 at 09:49 PM

I went into this place today to try out the burgers and support the place but ended up leaving. The lady behind the counter was very rude and at that rate I don't think this place is going to succeed and it wouldn't hurt my feelings any if it failed.
Posted by: Angela Location: Marlin on Apr 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

I will be there this weekend!!! I can't make up my mind what I want. I want all the Ho I can get for the little money that I have!!! Congrats to you and your family. Bad Mamajama
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