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What to order at Winstead's Steakburger Plaza
- Must order
- Double steakburger with cheese, a side of onion rings and a Frosty malt.
- Signature dishes
- Steakburger, Frosty malt, Onion rings
- Editor tip
- Curb service still runs in the parking lot. The Plaza counter is open lunch through late dinner daily.
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Signature dishes: Steakburger, Frosty malt, Onion rings
Must order: Double steakburger with cheese, a side of onion rings and a Frosty malt.
Tip: Curb service still runs in the parking lot. The Plaza counter is open lunch through late dinner daily.
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