I'm giving Athena Burger 4 stars. The food here is really good, and the customer service is always great--staff is friendly and welcoming every time I visit. The place itself does feel a bit older, but honestly that doesn't take away from the experience. Not everything has to be brand new, and it's clear they focus more on the food and service, which they do well. I've tried a few items, and the burritos are amazing. The tortillas are a different color, which threw me off at first, but once you try them, they're actually really good and flavorful. My only real complaint is the hot sauce. They only offer a green sauce, and it's not very spicy or memorable. If they improved their salsa options--especially adding something with more heat--this place could easily be a 5-star spot for me. read more

I called ahead since I was ordering for a work lunch. The lady on the phone was polite and got everything we ordered, which was a lot you guys. When we got to the restaurant, everything was ready and she let us pay in separate transactions too. Most of us got potato tacos (they had a special of 2 tacos with a drink for $10) and they were hefty! The only other order was fried zucchini, breaded mushrooms and a BLTA. I got to try the fried stuff and it was pretty good, not greasy at all. The tacos were really good too! I would recommend asking for salsa if you get any tacos or burritos, we did not get any for ours. Sad face. The place itself looks a bit broken down but I would give it a try. read more

Athenian III - Potato Tacos - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Drove by one evening and saw the sign for OC Beat Breakfast burrito which sparked my curiousity. Next day since i had to get an oil change decided to give it a try and it was on point. I had the the sausage as my protein but it included eggs, potatoes with thr right mix so I didn't feel like I paid for 1 or the other. It wasnt greasy and I left satisfied with a nice size portion. The staff was great and service was fast, even with people streaming in to pick up to go orders. The place is dated in a strip mall thats in need of a make over but doesn't discount the burrito taste vs others I've has which were greasy or or short on ingredients. I would be back and would recommend to friends for the burrito read more

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Thee best fried mushrooms I have ever had! The ranch was very flavorful and was a perfect combination with the fried mushrooms! I tried a breakfast burrito and it was very tasty too, I got the green bell peppers, onions, mushroom, and ham, also added bacon and sausage to it too. I want to try just their ham, bacon, and sausage next time. I give Athenian two thumbs up and I will definitely be back especially for the fried mushrooms with their ranch! They have orange bang too! read more

Machaca Breakfast Burrito is a 4/5 for sure!! Delicious. Favorite breakfast burrito in OC for sure. Service is a 4/5! Best you can expect from a small diner. Ambiance 4/5! Reminds me of an old mom and pop shop. Everyone enjoying their food. Good energy! read more

Athenian III - MACHACA burrito! - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

Perfection in every bite! This breakfast burrito was pure bliss I am so glad and thankful my brother showed me this spot years ago. I finally moved down here and I've tried breakfast burritos around but this one just hits home every time. I have to give this place some love and a review! Let's talk about that suicide breakfast burrito--hands down, the BEST I've ever had, and I'm a self-proclaimed burrito fanatic! The moment it arrived, I was struck by the vibrant orange tortilla (a total game-changer, and apparently, it's thanks to a touch of lard or butter for that extra flavor--genius!). Stuffed to the brim with fluffy scrambled eggs, perfectly crispy hashbrowns, melty cheese, ham, bacon and sausage, this burrito is a masterpiece. Every bite is a glorious mix of textures and flavors--savory, hearty, and just the right amount of indulgent. The salsa verde they serve on the side? It's fresh, zesty, and adds the perfect kick to elevate this already flawless creation. What makes this place even more special is the love and consistency they pour into their food. You can tell Athenian III has been perfecting this burrito for decades--it's no wonder OC Weekly crowned it the best in Orange County! The portion is massive (easily enough for two meals or one very happy, stuffed human), and at such a fair price, it feels like a steal for the quality. The service is lightning-fast yet so friendly, and the outdoor patio is a great spot to savor every bite while soaking in the Buena Park sunshine. I'm already counting down the days until I can come back and dive into another one of these life-changing breakfast burritos. Athenian III, you've stolen my heart (and my taste buds)! If you're anywhere near Buena Park and craving comfort food done RIGHT, run--don't walk--to this iconic spot. You'll thank me later! read more

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This place is one of my favorite local breakfast spots for a chorizo burrito. I like to get mine with beans over hash browns and they always pack in the cheese to make it nice and gooey. It gives mom and pops breakfast vibes which I really like. The service is good and quick every time I go. read more

We usually purchase from here, but umm at 6am lol they still at home asleep. Hopefully next time I can get my breakfast burrito!!! Open earlier please haha read more

*** $7 minimum to use credit otherwise there's a surcharge *** Athenian III or Don Carlos #5 is a classic Greek diner that serves gyros, burgers, and burritos. This is a family-owned restaurant and has been around since 1970's. There's a giant sign stating this spot was voted #1 Best Breakfast Burrito in O.C. and that's a pretty bold statement. [Parking]: Easy and free private parking lot and I had no issue finding an available spot to park in early morning on weekdays. [Service]: Friendly staff. In fact I walked to the counter with my 50% finished breakfast burrito at the end and the staff offered to re-wrapped & placed it in a takeout bag. [Menu]: The most popular and highlighted breakfast burrito is Suicide Breakfast Burrito. They also offer other non-breakfast burrito options like breakfast plates, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, classic American breakfast items like steak & eggs / pancake / french toast, burgers, sandwiches like gyro, and other endless items. *** Suicide breakfast burrito (bacon, sausage, and ham - $12.50): The staff asked hot salsa inside or outside & I said outside. The portion was huge and I could only finish half of it. Cheesy burrito packed with potatoes. While hot salsa didn't have the 'wow' factor, it did its job and made burrito taste better with the right amount of spiciness. Tortilla had a slightly orange-hue color and was slightly seasoned on the grill. *** Overall it was a good all-around breakfast burrito. I can't say it was the best breakfast burrito in Orange County, but it certainly tasted a lot better than I had expected. This is one of those local favorite go-to spots and I certainly see an appeal to it with surprisingly friendly service. read more

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Food was perfect, best breakfast we've ever had! Really flavorful, salsa paired well with the food. Portion size was decent as well. The staff was very friendly, great service overall. Chill ambiance, not many people and no line, we got our food pretty quick. We did go around 11am. Heres a breakdown of what we paid for: * 1 Suicide breakfast burrito (3 meats, egg, cheese, hash-browns) * 1 Sausage & bacon breakfast burrito (including egg, cheese & hash-browns) * 1 Large horchata Total of $32.80 Side note: I purchased Ranch separately, it costed $1 but I will say it was good size, not too small. read more

Athenian III - Final receipt (two breakfast burritos, large horchata) of $32.80 - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

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The highly recommended this place. Their food is delicious and it comes out quick and piping hot.. if there is a line they work together to get orders on paper that easy when u get to the register ur ready to go. read more

Athenian III - Cheeseburger basket - fries, onion rings & fried zucchini - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

So far I've come here 2 times and each time the food was so so so good, first time I got a machaca breakfast burrito. Delicious! So big and all the ingredients were so top notch. The second time I got a cheeseburger combo and wow great quality burger so good and the fries were great read more

I recently placed an order and paid $22.28, which included a large orange juice. However, the juice I received was very small -- more like a kids' size compared to what's typically considered a large at other restaurants. Additionally, I had requested two strips of bacon in my burrito, but there was none included. The burrito itself was mostly filled with hash browns, with very little of the other ingredients. read more

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I had a bacon breakfast burrito so good . This place is hidden pretty much - fast paced. Service was excellent read more

Athenian III - Delicious crispy bacon , egg, cheese, hash browns so nicely wrapped burrito . - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

Great service. I ordered something that was not up to my standards, or the standards of Mexican food in SoCal. (Fajita burrito) ... I spoke to whom I can only assume is the owner and she offered to make me something else. I went for tacos as they should be a staple in every Mexican spot. They were good, I enjoyed how much meat was in them and the salsa as well. I will come back and will definitely get hard shell tacos. Very good! read more

Athenian III - Decent taco hard shell - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Who doesn't love breakfast burritos? A friend of a friend recommended this place so I had to try it out. I arrived this morning around 9:45 AM and there was a line out the door. I honestly don't mind waiting if you're going to advertise your joint for having the best breakfast burrito in Orange County. Had the Suicide Breakfast Burrito and I was left unimpressed. First off, the ratio of egg/potatoes to meat was absurd. The whole burrito was so mushy from the overload of potatoes. The green salsa was very runny and flavorless. For just under $13, it was one of the worst breakfast burritos I've ever had. Long line but it goes by pretty fast. Once you order, you'll receive your food within the next 5 to 10 minutes which is not bad for a full house. read more

We dined here on Sunday 1/11 and ordered breakfast burritos. The burritos are fantastic and this is why I am not giving this establishment a 1 star. Now, the reason for my poor review is how the staff responded to my concern of the jalepeno and carrot condiments having a white sticky residue on them. I sniffed and even bit into a few bites just to make sure it was okay to eat. However, it was not. Clearly spoiled and rotten and so I brought my concern up to the employees and asked to a replacement. The person in the front counter said "they're all the same" and did not seem bothered at all. This is a bit concerning because if 3 of the 5 bags of jalepenos had this sticky residue implying spoilage - I would be very concerned of the remaining stock at hand. I will not dine here ever again based on this clear lack of concern for food safety. read more

I ordered the chilaquiles plate with mild red sauce. I decided to dine in since I did not want them to get soggy on the way home. The place was not busy and service was quick. The lady at the register was very sweet and attentive. The food did not disappoint. I'll probably order it spicier next time to give it more flavor but other than that, it was good! Plenty of seating inside or outside in the patio. read more

Athenian III - Chilaquiles with mild red sauce. Not on the menu but you can order it with either red or green sauce. - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

The food is good pricy but good. The service however the lady that has been working for years always has a resting bitch face and she doesn't have the best customer service. I called one evening and order a half order of chili fries w pastrami no problem. Then an entirely different day I go in and order same thing and she said we can't do that I said I just did it last week. I placed a phone order and the guy did it for me no problem. She was rude about it so I will be calling again in the evening to see if I'm able to place order and I will keep my receipt so prove to her it happens. Your in the wrong business if you have a problem accommodating customers read more

Loved the food. First time trying it. Did not disappoint. I definitely recommend coming here.

Places like this are something that I just miss soo much about living in Cali as eateries like this pretty much don't exist anywhere else outside of California! So this is a small little DIY burger spot that also serves Mexican food and breakfast like it really has everything one could want to munch on! So coming here with my friend ment that all the employees already knew him as he's totally a regular here so I got that extra warm welcome upon arrival for that reason alone! On this given day I didn't want Mexican food it was all about those delicious Cali burgers that you can't find anywhere else like they have just this taste to them that just hit the spot like sure there are a ton of places that make burgers but there's just something special about small diy places like this as they do it right in just soo many ways! My bacon cheeseburger was delicious it was perfectly cooked it had the flavor I was totally looking for and just hit the spot on soo many levels! With my burger I totally went with the fried zucchini something else that I've had trouble finding outside of Cali, while these were just your standard ones they were totally delicious served super hot with ranch and were just delicious with every bite! Overall this place was mellow and delicious as they had just about everything I could have asked for at this given moment which was awesome as you can't ever go wrong with a bacon cheeseburger and fried zucchini as long as the place is doing it right just like they are right here! Who knows when and if I'll get here again but if I do I know it will be totally worth it! read more

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Stick with a burger and fries or the tacos. Fried zucchini came out undercooked and hard. The onion rings were old dehydrated and not tasty at all. Expensive for what you get. Charging an extra fee for anything with egg rn too. Paul's place is better. IMO read more

Everything on this menu is good, however, they do have some items that are more Caucasian friendly than others. I've seen some people saying certain things are flavorless, that's on purpose. My favorite thing here is the chilaquiles with green sauce, they're amazing! But pretty much everything that you order is great, unless you are like "wow, this looks like a very Caucasian food" then you will get a very Caucasian tasting food. Meaning bland. There are a lot of older WASPs in the area that don't like flavor, so you do need to order selectively as they do cater to their clientele. The service is always amazing, the waitresses are so sweet! If anyone is complaining about them, very likely they were also bad to them. I've seen a lot of people treat the staff here like crap, I guess because it's kind of a cheap place. But either way, there's no reason to treat people badly. The staff has also been the same for over a decade, I've been coming here since I was a kid. So it's not like it's a new person, they are the same people who are a really solid team and will treat you really well IF YOU TREAT THEM WELL. But if you don't, honestly you don't deserve good service read more

Food is way overpriced and they always take forever to make the food and honestly I'm not even sure how this place is still in business they practically throw the food at you read more

Outside they have a banner claiming they have one of the best breakfast burritos. So we decided to give it a try. We ordered 2 suicide burritos which has a little bit of everything with bacon, sausage, and ham. We also ordered chili cheese fries with pastrami. The prices are fair for how much you get. The breakfast burrito is meaty and has ample filling that you won't be disappointed. Here's where it starts to slip in ratings for me. We ordered to-go and their packing was sloppy. When we were ordering they weren't the friendliest that we felt rushed or they had no patience to answer our questions about the breakfast burrito. The box of chili cheese fries and pastrami had chili spilled all over the outside. Inside the plastic bag basically had spilled food. The chili cheese fries with pastrami had soggy undercooked fries with chili that tasted like spaghetti sauce with how sweet it was The worst for me was when I found hair in my breakfast burrito. It was short and wavy. Definitely not my hair. After I saw the hair in my food. Unfortunately I loss my appetite and threw away my burrito. read more

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I don't know why Yelp is guilt tripping me to write a good review because of COVID. Last I checked, COVID doesn't affect a person's ability to season food. Tried the breakfast burrito as it's advertised as "Voted best breakfast burrito in OC". It wasn't bad but if it's considered the besy, then I feel kind of bad for OC. Pros: burrito was served scorching hot so it was FRESH. Cashier was friendly, and brought our food to the table which I thought was considerate. Cons: Price, bland food Paid $26 for 2 burritos and a drink and I just don't think it's worth it. If you're in the immediate area, this might not be a bad spot for some lunch. I drove around 20 or so minutes just to try the burrito and it wasn't the biggest letdown of my life but it just wasn't all that great either. Would have preferred everything to be a little more seasoned. Nothing was terrible, just very bland. If I were to come here again, (which is unlikely), I would add pico de gallo to the burrito. read more

Athenian III - Breakfast burrito with bacon. Comes with cheese, potatoes, choice of meat & eggs. Mid. - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

Awesome nachos! Nice portion size and shareable too! We called ahead to pick up and the order was ready. It's a neighborhood favorite.

This review is strictly for the breakfast burrito. I ordered bacon & added sour cream. I wouldn't call myself a breakfast burrito expert, but it's one of my favorite food items to eat lol. They have a sign hanging up bragging about theirs, so I had to try it. If I didn't add the sour cream, or use the provided salsa, this would have been one of the most bland breakfast burritos ever. Sure, the base ingredients are mostly the same place to place, but there was literally nothing special about this. With that being said, with salsa and sour cream, it's worth eating, but not at the $12 price tag. I give it 6/10. read more

I have been coming here occasionally for the past 38 years and today was the first bad experience I've ever had. The food was tasty as usual. I ordered huevos rancheros and a coffee. The problem was the coffee. Normally, the coffee is fine, not too strong with a taste comparable to Denny's or McDonald's. They used to have a warm pot on the counter and allow customers to serve their own refills. My complaint is not about refills but about the liquid they served me today when I ordered a regular coffee. It tasted like it was a watered-down instant coffee. It was so weak, and the flavor so strange and unfamiliar that I asked the server if she added a flavored creamer. When she replied the creamer was not flavored, I explained how the coffee tasted weird. She said it was freshly made and added it was Folger's. My advice: more coffee grounds and LESS water results in satisfied customers and more return business. You might think you are saving money by using less coffee grounds per pot, when in reality you are just losing customers like me. Also, I would not mention the brand Folger's unless asked. No wonder the restaurant was almost empty at 9:30 am on Sunday morning. Sad... read more

fantastic breakfast burrito. amazingly wrapped great ingredients. wonderful habanero salsa. amazing staff. highly recommended. read more

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I've always been tempted to try these burritos since they promote that they're one of the best in OC. We happened to be in the area so we stopped to finally try. To be honest the burrito does its job but it's nothing special. It definitely needs salsa or something because the burrito on its own is a bit bland. Not sure if they had any but we weren't offered any. Suicide Burrito: the sausage and bacon was good. Comparable to other 3 meat burritos. Not life changing but it's a good burrito! 8/10 No meat burrito: a bit expensive at 10.25 for the most basic burrito but it was okay. This burrito definitely needs something because it's just kind of mush. 7/10 The service was quick, our food was brought out to our table since we were dining in. Lots of parking and in an easy location read more

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I've been coming here since they opened in the 70's. Hasn't changed much. To me this is comfort food. This will always be my go to burger joint. read more

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I went to go get a burger I wanted it with just lettuce tomato and cheese. They gave me it with everything which I didn't want. I was on my way home when I noticed this had to give it away to someone as I didn't want it I wanted mine plain with just lettuce tomato and cheese. Please be better. I ordered in person to. read more

I loved the Taquitos but very expensive 3 for 19.38+19.37 To go only 3 Taquitos each per plate???? My nephew pick them up 36.75

Service is great, lots of chairs, new to the area and this place has been the best. And if you spend $50 or more you get wine or beer like ummm yes please. read more

Had to try this place because of the huge "O.C. Voted #1 Best Breakfast Burrito" sign. We just ordered the bacon breakfast burrito, which was $11 plus tax. It wasn't the best, but it was still very good overall. The potato was surprisingly a major factor that made the burrito amazing. It had a very soft and smooth texture rather than maybe having a dry and powdery texture. One of the downsides is the size of the burrito for the price. I've had bigger breakfast burritos from other places that tasted equally as good as this one, but it costs less than this place, and other places might not charge extra for ranch while the small ranch is 75 cents here. Another downside was the portion of the ingredients. The bacon breakfast burrito had a lot of potato and bacon and an appropriate amount of cheese, but it had very little egg. Overall, maybe not the "best" breakfast burrito, but still satisfying and worth a try read more

Athenian III - Bacon breakfast burrito - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

Best breakfast burritos hands down. They are clean and well prepped. Other places I find the burritos to be greasy filled with poor ingredients. read more

Very nice service. I had a breakfast burrito. Sausage, egg, hashbrowns, cheese just what I like. I would order this again. Had a medium Diet Coke. I like the patio which is where I ate. Would definitely come here again. read more

Athenian III - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

Pretty good stuff. The orange-colored tortilla looks interesting, but I couldn't tell if it had a different flavor. I tried an egg breakfast burrito. I drenched it in homemade sauce I had leftover from yesterday's dinner. That was amazing! The fries are seasoned perfectly and those onion rings are pretty good. Thank you to the amazing staff for having our order ready when they said they would and for being so friendly. read more

Athenian III - Breakfast burritos in the box ready to be tore up. - Burgers Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Yay or nay? 1/2 Been to several of these spots that claim to have the best breakfast burrito, and this is just another average spot with exaggerated signs. This spot is far from serving a good breakfast burrito, let alone having the best breakfast burrito in town. It's big, but bland. It wasn't all eggs or potatoes like some spots, but the ingredients they used were not well seasoned. It was served piping hot so at least it was fresh, but the ingredients themselves lacked any sort of flavor and were thrown together without much care. Not good, nor bad. Just very average. Expensive? Worth it? 0/1 Prices aren't bad, but the food isn't good. Not worth it in the end. Location 1/1 Location was fine and clean enough. Free, easy parking and debit/credit cards are accepted. Staff was friendly. Plan to return? 0/1 Na, they lost my trust with the best burrito signs and then serving that disappointing thing. read more