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    Big Fat

    4.0 (213 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Diners
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Cheese burger with grilled onions
    Tatiana M.

    Came here for lunch while out running errands and I was very pleasantly surprised by this place I was very pleased with my meal and the service was great Javier took my order and he was very friendly and told me this place has been open since 1961 all I'm saying is open that long and survived Covid you know this place is good. There are many returning loyal customers is one of the first thing I've noticed while sitting waiting for my food all shaking hands or waving at each other.

    $7.99 special. Chesburger with fries and drink
    Leslie M.

    Came here on a whim as we were driving by and saw a big sign that said $7.99 special. Burger with cheese, fries and small soda. We pulled in and ordered two of the special and wow we were not disappointed. They offer a variety of foods from American to Mexican and we did not try that but we did see alot of people came in to order the Mexican so we'll have to try it later. The burger was on the smaller side but for the price you really can't ask for more. It was so good and the fries were super crispy. They have a seasoning salt to put on the fries that I highly recommend. For $18 with tax, not a bad day. Will be back

    Carne asada burrito with no meat
    Michael C.

    So my friend and I went here about 3pm yesterday, it wasn't busy at all. We just got out the gym and wanted to get a burrito with some carne asada for protein. We go here to try it and ordered 2 carne asada burritos which came out to $29. There was less than a teaspoon of meat in the burrito and I asked for sides of green salsa and the guy told me it was in the burrito,l. I love salsa so I got one extra side of it anyway. After eating the burrito it was less the a teaspooon of carne asada. Zero salsa inside. And Hardly any cheese. Mostly was just beans rice and tortilla. Horrible!!! What a waste. Will definitely not be back to this place. Either the guy at the counter straight up lied, or the chef was not following instruction. I am so disappointed and will never recommend this place to anyone.

    Agustin R.

    Stopped by to take my lunch since I'm not from the area and I needed to take my DOT lunch because I was working I gave them a shot and it was pretty good food . the service was fast and the prices were really good . Rarely do you find a place that sells a cheeseburger special for under $10 the place is not the best looking and neither is the location but it did the job

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    John L.

    UPDATE: My hubby wanted Big Fat tonight. I told him if he brings it home, I'll divorce him!! I had to use my husband's account because my Yelp isn't working, but I am throughly DISGUSTED by the way the owner treats his loyal customers. There are two brothers. Javier is very cool, but the other guy who used to be the cook with his son, now works the register and is sooo RUDE!! Every time I go there it's a crap shoot. Several times I've ordered a double bacon cheeseburger and NO bacon! Now they have a young kid grilling the burgers that has ZERO personality and NO clue. And these are the kids that want $20 an hour??? I told him NO dressing/mayo so the bun doesn't get soggy, so instead he decides to put 15 wet pickles on it! The bun was so wet it just fell apart, and I couldn't eat the bottom bun. I showed the rude owner (can't remember his name) a video of it, and he said "Well, that could have been caused by something else". Wait, WHAT??? Did I take a fire hose to my burger???? I told him I wasn't asking for any refund or anything but just wanted to show him what I DIDN'T want and to make sure he put the pickles on the side. Then he says, "Out of all my customers, you're the only one that has problems". I said, "So, it's my fault you don't put on what people order and pay for??" How is that MY fault?? What you're REALLY mad about is that I complained"! Then he handed me the burger just wrapped in yellow paper, NO bag, and of COURSE, no pickles on the side tells me to go! Been going there for years and feel bad now that I'vr referred so many people there. Even the lady at the liquor store next door said the place has gone downhill, and they rarely order there anymore. Sad, because I try to support small businesses, but I think I'll stick to In~n~Out. (In fact, I'm going there NOW!) At least they're consistent, less expensive, friendly, and APPRECIATE the business.

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    3 years ago

    Old school goodness! Burgers, fries, tacos....all good. We order to go and just pick it up.

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    I love the size of these burgers. I love how seasoned the patty is and it's a great bang for your buck.

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    Great family owned business, with great food! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu

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    Great food with decent pricing. The owner is a great guy to converse with while waiting. Easy to park.

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    I drove 30 minutes from home for them to be closed an half hour before their business hours stated. Very unprofessional

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    Great customer service awesome food. I highly recommend if your looking for fresh food off the grill

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    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    5.1 miSherman Oaks
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    This was my first time at Tipsy Cow, and I have mixed emotions. The atmosphere is casual and…read morefestive, with TV's playing sports and a varied crowd that includes daters, older couples, families and singles making the most of their weekend. There's music that's lively without being overbearing, and the staff is uniformly friendly. But... You have to order at the bar and, though they have runners to bring your food, you do have to hunt them down for anything after the delivery (extra ketchup, etc). While this isn't my favorite system at my age, to be fair, whatever the owners are saving on staff is reflected in the prices, which are absolutely below most places in the area for food that is good-quality and drinks that are generously poured. So yes, my wife's Espresso Martini was served in a deep-bellied Belgium beer glass, and my whiskey neat was a hefty pour. Yay!! For food, I ordered the Smash Burger, which is served with melted American, grilled onions and the house version of Russian dressing (as well as pickles, which I deleted). The burgers had a nice, smashed crust while remaining juicy, the cheese was properly melted, and the grilled onions had a terrific caramelized sweetness, while the house sauce was very well-balanced: ketchupy and creamy without being too mayonnaise-heavy. A very good smasher. My wife ordered the Big Texan Burger because she wanted cheddar and frizzled onions and BBQ sauce, though she deleted the bacon and pork belly that are normally included. This, too, was a very good burger: cooked to a proper and pleasing medium-rare and well-seasoned, with a good, fresh flavor to the beef. The onion rings were less successful, which are of the beer batter type, but seemed to be a commercial, frozen product. The coating was browned but not crisp, and the flavor was relatively nondescript. We didn't really eat them, and wouldn't order them again. And so, to me, The Tipsy Cow is a bit of a mixed bag: reasonably priced decent food and reasonably priced, generously-poured drinks -- but in a mostly self-serve environment that incrementally loses its appeal in relation to your age and your dining circumstances. Certainly worth a try, but you've gotta be in the right mood.

    I really try to like Tipsy Cow a lot more than I do. And, I have friends that love it here, so I…read moretry to really love it. That said, I think it's just meh. The food is just not that great. It's just "ok". For some reason I remember it being so much better but the food is just not good.

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    Get Smashed

    Get Smashed

    4.1(30 reviews)
    2.6 miVan Nuys

    The food wasn't that great. Kind of disappointed with are smash burgers. We had both double smash…read morewith cheese. One came with no cheese and other one had hardly any cheese. Bacon strips add on was very small. The service was good. What come out wasn't good. It wasn't busy only customers that came in. They did get the extra seasoning for fry's. The hamburgers would be better with more sauce felt dry. If you want to try. I would ask for extra sauce or put some hot sauce. Sweet potato fries dry not very tasty. Check your Oder be for you leave.

    Man I was really excited to try this place and as much as I wanted to like it, I just wasn't…read moreimpressed specially for the price. Ordered 3 triple smashed burgers with cheese and guess what!? They forgot to add cheese SMH. Ok so I guess I was lucky to have cheese at home. Next, I felt like the meat lacked seasoning, it tasted pretty bland like they just mashed ground beef and threw it on the flat iron grill. Also ordered some fries and saw they had onion rings so of course ima try them out...Annddd "drumroll" fries were soggy and onion rings tasted like they cooked in a few days old oil. It's a decent spot, very clean inside but parking can suck if you go during karate night their neighbors host. Ordered my food through the phone, and customer service was aiiight. Dude sounded half asleep taking my ordered, but whatevers! Will I try again? No Will I recommend this place? No

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    Shake Shack Encino Courtyard

    3.4(115 reviews)
    3.3 miEncino
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    Came here on a week night because I had the hankering only burgers could satisfy. The food was out…read morequick, and the kitchen was on it. The space was welcoming, even if it was pretty much empty (again, I was there on a weeknight). Honestly, Shake Shack does an awesome job with the smash burger, and I think they've got it down to a science. We tried the double burger, ordered some fries, and had some vanilla custard with it. All were really tasty, and the double burger in particular was juicy and crispy in the ways that you hope for in a smash burger. If I could offer a couple of just general notes...Shake Shack runs some offers for BOGO burgers from time to time, and that's why we came in. I really don't know why they're always limited to a single burger, which I don't think is substantial enough for me, and not the right balance of meat to toppings. When they run the BOGO specials, it'd be awesome to be able to do a double burger from time to time...I feel like we walked out of there spending way more than we needed to, just to feel full. Another minor suggestion - please offer some kind of combo with the fries...personally, I don't like the a la carte model. That said, big fan of the flavor, the burger, the fries, and the desserts! Just something to add to the mix!

    My favorite burger place of all burger chains…read more Great Smashburgers. I always get the sauce on the side, and well done. These burgers never disappoint. The service is always good. After you order, they bring you your food. If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask, they will try to help. The inside is large, lots of seating, and it's clean and sanitized often.

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    Eureka!

    Eureka!

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    5.2 miWoodland Hills
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    Eureka is one of my favorite restaurants in the valley! I love their late night happy hour and…read moreappreciate how they always make the effort to switch it up once and awhile. I really enjoy their truffle fries and I've tried lots of different truffle fries. I really want to shout out Jesse! He is a great server and was very kind and attentive. We were sat down quickly and our food arrive hot and fresh. The restaurant itself is super chill and the wait is never too long. Love being able to stop by here whenever I need a late night snack. Thanks Jesse!

    Pains me to write this because Eureka is a long time favorite…read more Today, Mother's Day was not busy to my surprise. We decided to have an early lunch/late dinner. We were seated in the far back corner. Ignored so we asked for another table. I do wonder why we were placed in the very back because we had to walk by two empty tables of 4 on the way to the back. So great we have a new table. By this time there three empty tables for 4! Great right? But still forgotten. No acknowledgment from the non busy staff. How did I know they were not busy you ask? The pool if younger staff at the greeting stand were just talking and having a good time amongst themselves. The staff with black outfits and aprons at the back register area as well. The table next to us was served their appetizer while we sat beside them. They ate some and in time had their order taken (Korean male server). Meanwhile my table of 4? Nothing. No one ever brought water. No one said I'll be with you in a minute. Even the manager type (thin beige pants blue long sleeve linen like shirt)) outside tables and walked right by. Ok. So we left.

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    Lets Smash

    Lets Smash

    4.6(325 reviews)
    5.0 miWoodland Hills
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    I don't know how long this place has been here, but I'm happy that they are here! I love smash…read moreburgers so I stopped by to give them a try. They have combos too! I ordered a double cheese burger with fries and a Coke. And I was pleasantly surprised that it was really good. I love their street patio which is right on Ventura. The owner was really nice and the service was great. ai'll be back! Street meter parking.

    The Double Smash is a certified hitter. Two patties pressed thin like they had a deadline. Edges…read morelaced with that crispy, lacy beef skirt. The kind that snaps then melts. Cheese doing the glossy drip. Not cute. Not timid. Real melt that glues everything together like a group chat deciding brunch plans in 0.3 seconds. Bun soft and slightly squished. Exactly how a smash burger should sit. Low profile. High impact. First bite is chaos in the best way. Salt up front. Fat right after. That browned crust hitting like the opening bass on a club track. The center stays juicy so it doesn't read dry or "burger jerky." It tastes like someone actually understands heat control. Like they're not just smashing for the aesthetic. They're smashing with intention. Respect. Fries on the side are the perfect emotional support. Thin. Snackable. The kind you swear you're "just picking at" and suddenly they're gone. They soak up the little burger fallout like loyal side characters. If you get a dip situation involved it turns into a full-on heist. One fry becomes five. Don't fight it. Staff was hella chill. Warm eye contact. No attitude. Fast hands. They move like they actually like people. Props to their training on caring. It felt genuine. Like you could ask a question and not get punished for existing. Rare these days. Atmosphere is simple and to the point. People hovering over boxes like it's treasure. Lots of quiet nods mid-bite. Everyone locked in. Get the Double Smash. Don't overthink it. It's the kind of burger that makes you text somebody "pull up" with greasy fingers and zero shame. it's giving... Fortnite Victory Royale screen.

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