It didn't take much to convince Ed to eat at Lil' Ole Caboose. He's from New York and the thought of a good slider cemented the deal. I've driven past here a few times and wanted to stop just because it stands out. It is after all a train caboose converted into a food place. The one thing that caught our eye as we were walking towards Lil' Ole Caboose was the "If You Like White Castle You'll Love Boxcar Burgers"(including the use of the White Castle font). My thoughts on that later. I like the look of the place inside but it could do with some cleaning.
There is a mini train track running all the top the area we were sitting in but again, it was caked in dust. There's also a sign about Boxcar Burgers claiming "Take Home & Simply Microwave!"
Ed and I looked at each other (not in a loving way) and thought "Oh no". Also, for those of you searching for that elusive Birch Beer (and Diet) they have it on tap here.
Ed ordered 3 Boxcar Cheeseburgers and 1 Chicago dog.
I ordered 1 Double Boxcar Cheeseburger and a Chili Cheese Dog. 
We also ordered some Chili Cheese Fries. We both go for the hot dog and we both thought the exact same thing (whoa! we are one) . There's no way this is a Sabrett hot dog but that's surely Hormel chili. The Chili Cheese Fries were also a disappointment. The fries taste as if they have been fried a second time to warm them. They were bad, Ed only ate one fry.
It's a shame because they were the Nathan's style thick cut fries. "If You Like White Castle You'll Love Boxcar Burgers", now that would be untrue. The sign about "Take Home & Simply Microwave!" said it all. There is no doubt in our minds that these Boxcar Burgers were microwaved. The bread was soggy just like the microwaved White Castle Slyders get. They were very bland and this caboose should never have left the station (I know, that was a bad one).Lil' Ole Caboose
204 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, FL
954-428-1597
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I went in there and it was real dirty. The burgers even tasted weird.
As many times as I've tried to like this place, I only think of them as mediocre at best. Fortunately the Krystal on Sunrise helps with the slider cravings...
At least we were close enough to Charm City to get some real food.
A little over a year ago, this place had some serious health code violations. I mean nasty stuff that an inspector with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation witnessed on a visit in September of 08.
(via Jeff Weinsier's Dirty Dining Blog)
observed rodent activity as evidenced by partially eaten buns with observable “gnaw marks” under stove”
“rodent activity as evidenced by strong odor of rodent feces & urine”
“food debris with “gnaw marks” observed under hamburger stove”
“hundreds of droppings observed under stove in kitchen. these droppings are fresh, shiny and large”
observed fresh droppings, approx. 2 dozen, under hand wash sink in kitchen”
5 fresh droppings on counter and under griddle by french fry boats”
fanguards in walk in cooler encrusted with black “mold like” residue”
So appparently the place cleaned it up and passed inspection the following afternoon, but the damage had been done in my book. The owner even admitted on TV that the inspector had found rodent droppings.
Beast and Ed, you are a kings among men for trying this place out.
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