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    Bill's Take Out

    4.4 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Michael H.

    At Bills Take Out In Santa Maria,CA Haven't Been Here In Awhile..!! Gonna Get Our Grub On...!!! I Ordered The 1/2 Lb. Double Cheeseburger With Fries And A Drink, My Fiancée Ordered The 1/4 Lb Cheeseburger With Fries And A Drink As Well And A Deep Fried Burrito..!! And Of Course SANCHITO Eats Whatever We Are...!!!

    10/20/24
    Dre R.

    Nice to have this place back! Service was fast since there was only 2 other parties waiting for their food. Only outdoor sitting. We went in for lots of Billy Burgers, shakes, fries and burritos! Next time we will get bigger burgers since the patties are so thin for our liking! First time coming back since they reopened, but will be back to try other items. Tuesday special! There will be tri tip sandwhich coming soon!

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    Bryan A.

    What can I say... Bill's Take Out is such a hidden gem. I refer all of my friends to this spot who might be travel through SM on their way up north or south. Why stop at In n Out when you can grab Bills? Their exterior seems untouched and straight from the 1950's. I find their vintage details quite romantic. It really makes for a classic burger joint experience. I can just imagine young couples pulling up late afternoon for a quick bite. Staff is always direct and friendly. No fluff or funny business here! It's a true "in & out" experience. The food is great! Always consistent and fresh. I always get their billy burger w/ fries and a deep fried burrito. Oh.. and a large Coke! They serve their drinks over crushed ice... It's my fav! I really hope this spot moves forward for many generations. Bill's Take Out is truly ICONIC!

    Kimberly C.

    If I could give half stars, I would give this place 3.5 stars. This place has good, extremely large shakes. I have only gone here for the milkshakes, but my dad got their burger and said it was good. This is one of the few places that carry malt milkshakes (it's so hard to find places that serve malt milkshakes nowadays I feel like). The shake is huge. It is tall (maybe the length of your forearm) and about as thick as both your hands making a circle with the thumb and middle finger. The milkshake is good and delicious. It is not super thick where it is a lung workout to suck up the milkshake. The price of the milkshake is only $5 for the large, which is pretty cheap and affordable, which I like. This place gets dinged because of Covid safety. The employees wear masks, but social distancing isn't exactly enforced. Masks are not exactly enforced as well. During my last experience here, I witnessed one of the cooks pouring water over their hand over the hamburger, which is quite disgusting when you think about it. I also witnessed two people going to order, and one of them was not wearing a mask while ordering, which unfortunately my milkshakes were in the waiting to be handed to me, so it was within breathing distance of those customers. This I did not like. Also, this place closes at 6PM, which is early if you ask me. Overall, this place has good food and milkshakes, but it is not exactly the most covid-friendly place to go to.

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    Eric F.

    Actually 4.66, but I gave the lean to 5 because we both enjoyed the food and the transaction was smooth and easy. Came by to satisfy a junk food craving. Ordered the 4 Billy Burgers with cheese for $5.98+tax special ($1.79 if buy one at a time). I asked what made up the Billy Burger with cheese and she said it comes with pickles, onions, and their special sauce. I asked if the onions could be grilled and she said yes. Take note that they only accept cash. After a reasonable wait, my hot food was ready. For a simple cheeseburger, this was very good Sometimes you just want a simple burger with no lettuce, tomato, egg, bacon, chili, mushrooms, etc This burger puts my usual McDonalds cheeseburgers or double cheeseburger to shame. Service was efficient and friendly. As their name states, this is a takeout restaurant. Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambiance: N/R Value: 5

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    Old time hamburgers at great prices! Service was great! The milkshakes are really good too.

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    3 months ago

    Best burgers in town hands down . Always satisfying when ordered. Great all American burgers

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    Got a bomb chocolate dipped soft serve. Really good! Just like McDonald's but bigger!

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    My husband and sons absolutely in love with their Bill Burgers! Their fries and onion rings are worth having

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    incredibly good burgers, fries and shakes!!! Had the sliders and big beto cheeseburger. Already planning our return visit!

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    It was my first time here. We ordered a Billy burger and fries. It was the best we've had in a very long time. We will be back!

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    Went to bill's today had the best service and meal!! we have been waiting for the crowds to die. They didn't fail to.Deliver ! So good!!

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    Their deep fried burritos are the absolute best! Highly recommend! Their burgers are really delicious too!

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