MacDonalds with Astronaut Sign on NASA Parkway in Houston Texas

[TusharSuradkar]

MacDonald’s on the NASA Parkway in Houston caught my attention for its impressive storefront especially the astronaut holding a packet of fries, which I found to be a great welcome sign.

This is a corner property and there is plenty of parking on two sides including reserved parking for the differently abled.

I walked in and found that it was a very clean and pleasant restaurant.

They had touch-screen ordering kiosks, and I used it to place the order.

There is also an in-person ordering kiosk with the menu displayed in the background though I am not sure what white meat chicken meant.

This was one of the best locations I’ve been to recently with a fast and friendly service.

This is the pickup counter that also displayed some awards and trophies won by this outlet.

The seating is plush and comfortable with a great view of the stroad outside.

I ordered a burger, fries and coke.

The only problem is no drink station inside, so I had to ask the staff whenever I wanted a refill.

Here is another great view that shows the amazing ambiance at this place.

The washroom is spacious and accessible.

The parking too is huge and is accessible from two directions making it easy to move in and out.

I noted that several slots were reserved for the differently abled.

Here’s another closeup view of the astronaut holding a packet of fries shining in all its glory during twilight on a cool Houston evening.

When I finished my meal, it was a bit dark outside, and I had a final glimpse of the MacDonald’s storefront before heading back to the Microtel Inn and Suites where I was staying.

This was the most delightful experience at any McDonalds ever so far in India or the US.

The wheelchair accessibility is seen everywhere starting from a leveled parking and reserved slots for the differently abled, right to the entrance and seating as also the washrooms.

The parking area, entrance, seating, ambiance, service, everything was super-perfect.

I especially liked the Spaceman outside the outlet.
It was a treat to the eyes just like the burgers served to me were a treat to the tastebuds.

[PrasadVR]

Thank you dear LG friend CM @TusharSuradkar for taking the time to share details of your visit to McDonalds. The Astronaut with Fries is wonderful, I like it and showed this photo to my daughter, and she too likes it so much. it’s interesting to know they have paid special attention to accessibility. It is so nice of you, you always cover accessibility details in your posts. All the important areas including areas related to accessibility are well captured and shared. It looks like there was not much rush when you visited. Can I ask you, if you took photos with a camera or your mobile?

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you dear @PrasadVR for reading the post so carefully I really appreciate.

Yes, I went in the afternoon when there were not many people around and the premises was peaceful.

I used a mobile camera that was very basic but with auto settings ON, so the pictures came out nicely.

[Rohan10]

Wow, this MacDonald’s on NASA Parkway in Houston, Texas sounds like an amazing place…! I love how they incorporated the astronaut theme into their storefront, it must be such a cool welcome sign. It’s great to hear that the restaurant is clean and pleasant, and I am impressed by their touch-screen ordering kiosks. The seating area looks plush and comfortable, and the view of the stroad outside must be lovely. The fact that they have an accessible washroom and reserved parking for the differently abled shows their commitment to inclusivity. Overall, it sounds like a delightful experience and I can’t wait to visit this MacDonald’s the next time I am in Houston…! Thanks @TusharSuradkar for sharing such a detailed and nice photographs.

[NareshDarji]

That sounds like a great McDonald’s! The astronaut statue is a really unique and cool touch, and it’s great that they have plenty of parking for everyone. @TusharSuradkar

[HeyitsNicho]

Absolutely! Your McDonald’s adventure on NASA Parkway in Houston, Texas sounds out of this world! The astronaut sign holding a packet of fries is a fun touch, and the reserved parking for differently abled individuals is a great inclusion.

[TusharSuradkar]

Definitely @Rohan10 - just make sure to check what kind of meat they put in the burger…

Since McDonald’s in the US do not have vegetarian menu

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @NareshDarji for the comments - this is a unique McDonald’s since nowhere else have I seen any kind of sign so far.

Perhaps the franchise owner does not allow this and the one in Houston is an exception.

[TusharSuradkar]

Haha…! nice pun @HeyitsNicho truly out of the world and surprisingly clean and tip top too.

[KashifMisidia]

As usual, you always surprise me by your enthusiasm to share each and every detail about any place where you visited. It’s a lovely post and again I will say a best article with so much guidance.

Thanks for sharing @TusharSuradkar

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @KashifMisidia Bhai - just a photo walk with narrations - my favorite style

[DENIT33]

Hello @TusharSuradkar

McDonald’s is not my favorite place to eat, but their style of being attractive is very creative and the price is cheaper than many other places.

When I travel it remains a point of reference.

Thank you for sharing these photos and information.
Best regardes

[Shrut19]

नमस्कार,

** @TusharSuradkar **

मला तो स्पेस मानव आवडला,

तूझी MacDonald भेट अनुभव वाचून छान वाटला,

माझे असे दोन ठिकाणचे फोटो आहेत स्पेस मानव मधले त्याची आठवण तुझी हि पोस्ट पाहून झाली…

पोस्ट आमच्या सोबत शेअर केेल्या बद्दल आभार…

[TusharSuradkar]

In complete resonance with you @DENIT33 in that MacDonald’s has the ability to attract people of all ages within the same setup and theme.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @Shrut19 tai for the encouraging comments

If I remember correctly, you have visited the planetariums in Mumbai to attend lectures by Shriharsh Tendulkar?

I too visited there in 1989 during high school and then again in 2012 with my kids.

[shaileno]

MacDonald’s fantastic Idea to attract kids @TusharSuradkar

[TusharSuradkar]

yes, both outside and inside they had the regular happy meal toys @ShailendraOjha that I did not mention in the post:

[Tandrima2]

Your post is very interesting @TusharSuradkar

I have enjoyed your post very much. Your description is very good. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[SoniaK]

The spaceman outside the restaurant indeed looks real and beautiful! McDonald and America’s fast food history has a very close relation. I remember many many years ago when one of my uncles, who was at his late 70’s back then, came to America for the first time, my cousin asked him where he would like to go first. He said, with a nervous smile, I want to go to McDonald’s. It was so cute. But McDonald’s in astronaut suit is something you don’t see everywhere. You probably have to go close to NASA to see that. Thank you @TusharSuradkar for this wonderful post. Next time I go to Houston, I will see if I can pay a visit to this restaurant.

By the way, white chicken usually refers to breast meat whereas dark chicken refers to leg and thigh.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the lovely comment @SoniaK and completely in agreement - MacD leaves no stone unturned to attract the kids and also the hidden kid in an adult.

As a mid-age person, I want to confess that I secretly admired the happy meal toys