Location
San Diego, California
School
San Diego State University
Expertise
Fast food, Mexican cuisine, Grocery store deals
- Despite traveling far and wide, Fred still thinks that torta de tamal from an Oaxaca street vendor is the best thing he's ever eaten.
- He has a habit of scanning Grocery Outlet Bargain Market shelves for sleeper hits.
- He regularly tests new meals on the toughest food critic in the house: his toddler.
Experience
Fred Hernandez is a freelance food writer based in San Diego, California. His work has appeared in Tasting Table, Men's Journal, Parade, and Luxe Beat Magazine, where he covers restaurant trends, grocery finds, and the best fast food and chain restaurant items to order. As a seasoned journalist with a specialization in food culture and consumption, he regularly researches and reports on fast food hacks, fan-favorite menu items, and underrated menu picks.
Education
Fred holds a bachelor's degree in English from San Diego State University.
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Fast Food
By Fred Hernandez
California is home to a wealth of fast food history, partly thanks to the founder of this chain. Unfortunately, his legacy has tarnished over the years.
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Fast Food
By Fred Hernandez
The West Coast has no shortage of great fast food joints, and this family-owned chain has a strong reputation with customer reviews to back it up.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
These barbecue chains are fan-favorites for meat lovers. In the case of ribs, there's one clear winner for better prices, taste, and overall experience.
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Starbucks
By Fred Hernandez
Starbucks has undergone a huge policy shift, affecting every level of the company. One rule has got employees groaning all day, costing some of them their jobs.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
This policy looks plain and simple from a corporate perspective, but a lot of authority is given to individual locations. Here's how OG practically handles it.
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Costco is offering the ultimate home grill for $4,000, and while some customers are head over heels for the product, others aren't so sure.
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Grocery chain bakery items can be hit or miss, but these two are well-regarded. Still, when it comes to croissants, there's an obvious winner.
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Fast Food
By Fred Hernandez
Employees see the behind-the-scenes hidden to customers, and their opinions can tell you a lot about a restaurant. This is the sandwich many take issue with.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
While whole steaks are the go-to order for many, a lot of your favorite cuts are repurposed in other meal items, and this one is a fan-favorite.
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In order to streamline your next shopping experience at Costco, you might want to rethink this risky move as you make your way through the checkout lane.
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Exclusives
By Fred Hernandez
If you find yourself often overspending at the grocery store, here is how one expert recommends saving money the next time you shop.
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Chicago, Illinois
By Fred Hernandez
For a Michelin-awarded brewery that defies all odds, you simply must visit this one-of-a-kind Chicago-based establishment.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
This underrated chain is a holy grail for those in the know. It's seen slow but steady growth over the last decade, but its quality and service are unmatched.
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Fast Food
By Fred Hernandez
If you want to stretch a $25 take-out budget as far as possible, look to In-N-Out. We came up with three orders to fill you up without draining your wallet.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
Texas Roadhouse is one of the fastest growing chains in the nation, and that may be due, in part, to this entrée that it does better than most chains.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
Barbecue chains get mixed reputations, but these are two of the most popular in their areas. But when it comes down to it, which one provides the better time?
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Cooking Tips
By Fred Hernandez
Getting the texture just right can be tricky when scrambling eggs. Once you try this hack from Ree Drummond, you'll never go back.
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Shopping Tips
By Fred Hernandez
Trader Joe's are both among some of the best, and most affordable, grocery stores for plant-based eaters — but is one better than the other?
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Cooking Tips
By Fred Hernandez
Soups aren't always satiating. To bulk up your next bowlful, listen to the pros and stir in this nutty and chewy grain.
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Casual Dining
By Fred Hernandez
This combo lends itself well to meal hacks with so many items mixing and matching well. This is how to make a deluxe cheeseburger with many texture layers.
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After a long shopping trip, you want the checkout to be as quick and painless as possible. Which of these grocery giants makes that experience possible?
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Entertain
By Fred Hernandez
This network has given viewers around the world inspiration and entertainment for decades, but what do the celeb chefs and crew make of it? Find out here.
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Stores And Chains
By Fred Hernandez
Shopper experience is all about convenience, especially in an increasingly busier world. Sam's Club takes this seriously and offers a unique perk over Costco.
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Interviews
By Fred Hernandez
Used coffee grounds are surprisingly useful, and according to an expert that spoke to Tasting Table, they can even make your roasted veggies tastier.
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Shopping Tips
By Fred Hernandez
This fierce debate rages as both grocery giants have so much to offer, and at great prices. Each side has a devoted following, but which takes the crown?
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Trader Joe's
By Fred Hernandez
Aldi and Trader Joe's have long gone head-to-head. While there are some things Aldi does better than Trader Joe's, there are other areas where TJ's shines.
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Cleaning Tips
By Fred Hernandez
Fried food creates smelly grease droplets that spread through the air and linger in your home. These expert tips will get rid of them.
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