Fried chicken topped with pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, house-made pickles, lettuce, garlic serrano cream gravy, garlic serrano mustard and salsa roja aioli on a toasted sesame seed bun.

toasted subs Quiznos is known for their toasted subs. The restaurant was created by company founder Jimmy Lambatos in 1982. The headquarters for Quiznos is in Denver, Colorado.

Denver, Colorado Early history The first Quiznos restaurant was opened in Denver, Colorado, in 1981, by founder Jimmy Lambatos and his partner, Todd Disner. Lambatos was an experienced chef, having worked as an executive chef for the Colorado Mine Co. Steakhouse and founded the Italian restaurant Footers in 1978.

In 1981, he officially launched Quiznos, an Italian-style deli that served submarine sandwiches, soups, salads, and a few pasta dishes. The name Quiznos was a faux-Italian name Lambatos invented using two of the most memorable letters of the alphabet: Q & Z.

Baja Chicken is marinated in orange, lime, garlic, jalapeño, spices and olive oil. It is then baked in such a way that emulates the smoky complex flavors that Baja cuisine is known for. This chicken is tender, juicy and flavorful. Such a family favorite that can served in many different ways.

The prototypical fish taco originated in Baja California, Mexico, and the preparation referred to in this country as “Baja-style” is similar to what you might find on the Mexican peninsula. It usually involves deep-fried white-fleshed fish, shredded cabbage, and a creamy white sauce.

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In my experience, Quiznos costs slightly more (offset by coupons where available) but uses higher quality ingredients. Subway sandwiches are sometimes greasy and some of their meats look old. However, both chains are franchises - so experiences may vary.

In 2003 the Spongmonkeys, a pair of potato-shaped, human-toothed, rodent(ish) critters became the unlikely faces of Quiznos. Now, the sandwich chain is plotting a comeback, and the Spongmonkeys are once again loving their subs.

Taste/Food Quality: Starting with the meat, Quiznos has long marketed itself as having higher quality ingredients than Subway. When it comes to the chicken, this is indeed the case. Quiznos chicken chunks have a nice texture, and are neither overly dry nor too chewy.

Historically, Baja food has been defined by what came from Tijuana, birthplace of the Caesar salad and their famous fried fish tacos. Because of the geography of the long, narrow peninsula just south of California, much of the cuisine is based on what comes from the sea.

Baja sauce is typically made with peppers, parmesan cheese and seasonings blended with mayonnaise to make it creamy (some recipes call for yogurt instead of mayonnaise). Mayo is the base for any chipotle sauce. Sour cream adds extra creaminess and a slight tanginess.