Food, service and prices here are far superior to those interlopers from Texas who have come into…read moreour region recently with a similar name. I suspect "Bryant" who left a one-star review complaining about the cost was actually reviewing those folks and not this old-school NC native burger joint.

Been coming here since I was a kid. The food is best if you sit down and it eat it fresh, but…read moreeither way it's always a wave of nostalgia. The staff make it feel like a family, and the star and non-updated look is familiar and iconic. It may not be the "best" place to eat in town, but it's a staple of the community and important to so many people here, including myself.

Lil papi has it going on! There's a large menu but the staff helped me decide what to choose based…read moreon what I like. The ambiance is a local spot, I noticed lots of people grabbing to go orders. I felt kind of "basic" when I ordered the grilled chicken club, because of all the "international" and unique options there were. But when my sandwich came out and I bit into it, it was far from basic. It was a top tier sandwich. The bread tasted freshly baked. Airy, crispy and soft. The marinated chicken was tender. What stood out the most though was the addition of the green sauce and honey chipotle sauce. It's a brilliant combo that worked so well with this sandwich. I didn't put the thing down once until I was finished it was so good. I also had the Dominican potato salad. While I'm not sure what made it Dominican, it's on par with all the other great potato salads I've had. Lil papi has gained itself a new loyal customer. I can't wait to try more!

I had Lil Papi for the 1st time tonight & it did not disappoint!!…read moreBoth sandwiches were so good! Tasty & fresh! Bread was so good too! Would recommend!

I love their food got a livermush and egg yesterday it was great!!! The owner and staff are very…read morefriendly

What a great little hidden gem! I say hidden because if you are not from China Grove, NC or close…read moreby, you've likely never heard of it. I drive in from CLT just for their food. 2 cheeseburgers, 2 hotdogs, a and local fav Cheerwine for under $20? And it's damn good! Same order at any chain restaurant would be $40 easily. It's worth the trip, and I'll keep making it.

DO NOT CONFUSE THIS PLACE WITH WHATABURGER... THEY ARE NOT THE SAME!!!…read more We saw a review of this place on YouTube and decided to try it out because it's "sorta" on our way through NC. "Sorta..." means the exit is off 85 but the restaurant is 8.5 miles off the exit. That said, we would do it again. And that should tell you mostly what you need to know because it's not super convenient to get to, but it is worth it. It also says a lot that this place was PACKED! Founded in 1955 in Kannapolis, NC, I see some similarities to what the big chain Whataburger USED to be. Which got me thinking that someone copy-catted someone. I had to know so I looked it up and saw Whataburger was founded in 1950, five years before this business.... I can only assume the founders of this restaurant visited Texas, tried that famous burger restaurant and brought the idea back to NC with them. And I'm not mad about that because, where the "famous" Whataburger has dropped the ball and failed, What-A-Burger has continued to succeed when it comes to quality. As a matter of fact, if I closed my eyes and took a bite of the What-A-Cheeseburger.... It instantly reminds me of my childhood days in Texas. The bread was fresh, the lettuce crispy, the tomato juicy, the cheese not old or congealed and the patty was fresh, juicy and had that amazing true grilled taste. We also tried the hotdog. Coming standard with chili, slaw, onions, we added mustard. And while I loved the What-A-Cheeseburger a lot, I was surprised to find (because I don't generally care for hotdogs) that the hotdog was my favorite item. The chili had a great flavor. The slaw was creamy and crisp, the onions were also crisp, and again the bun was very fresh. The hotdog itself had good flavor and snap to it. We did have a few minor negatives. The fries had no seasoning on them and the onion rings were just okay. Not bad by any means but not stellar. Neither of these are a dealbreaker for us, though. I saw after ordering that they have curly fries so maybe next time we'll give those a try. The drink selection is definitely quirky but I like quirky. While they serve some Pepsi products, they do not sell Mountain Dew. Their Pepsi lineup is limited to Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Starry. They also offer Patio Red Cherry (I don't know what that is) SunDrop, and Cheerwine; along with what they call, "The Witch Doctor." I got that and while I'm not sure what's all in it, I loved it! Definitely different and I'd get it again. Sweet and unsweetened tea are also offered. The staff were friendly and helpful and while waiting for our food, I struck up a conversation with an elderly man who said he's been coming here for as long as they've been here. Building is a bit dated, but I like that about it. It adds to the experience. They are both a drive in and a dine in place with the old carhop order stations, which again, I thought was pretty awesome. Overall, our experience here was great. This place has almost no social media presence, which while it makes finding an updated menu a challenge, I'd rather them keep putting the focus on their great food, rather than pandering to the masses. 8/10... would absolutely come back.

Came here and (like many others) thought it was the Whataburger franchise. I personally think it's…read morebetter! I ordered the double what-a-burger and my girlfriend ordered the ranch burger and they both came out delicious. It reminds me of a very retro 70's burger joint which I love. Needless to say we were not disappointed by the surprise of this establishment.

First time buyer. Very salty food. Not good for people with high blood pressure. Eat at your risk.read more

From the owner: Come experience The Patty Wagon!! We are one of South Charlotte’s newest food trucks. We offer…read moresmash burgers, fries, hot fish, hot dog, smoked sausage, and some of the best pineapple lemonade in the South. We also offer breakfast all day with our signature shrimp and grits and seafood loaded fries.

Charlotte burger box located at the encore South Park Apartments today was definitely the worst…read moreburger experience I have had, ordered burger with ketchup and mayo and received ketchup and mayo with a side of burger. This burger had so much sauce on it was a sloppy mess! Will never eat here again and when I go back to have them remake it they're out of burger patties and proceed to change the bun on my burger and put more sauce on it to make it even worse. Absolutely disgusting!

Went to an event at Mint Museum and this spot was on the Food Truck lineup!…read more Y'all.....everything......everything we ordered was soooo good!!! My niece was so happy with her hot dog. I know what you're probably thinking "hot dog?".. Yes, hot dog, lol. Grilled to perfection with a little bit of the burnt/charred pieces with her desired topping. I had the cheeseburger and we ordered a few Cajun fries too! Everything was fresh, hot and they pushed it out in 5-7 minutes! I don't eat many burgers, and I'm typically not the one to go looking for one. This burger though....it found me and I left not one crumb :) Service was awesome, and the woman who served us was sweet! Ohhhhh and a 100 health score!!!! Babyyy!! Will definitely order here anytime I see them out!

Did not know there was a location in Gibson Mills!!! Had lunch here with my daughter, food just as…read moregood as the other location. I believe the only burger and bbq spot in the food court. Although my daughter had their chicken tenders which were fried crispy and delicious. Service fantastic of course. Food piping hot. Check them out next time you're at Gibson Mills or just check them out!

Went to Johnny Rogers in Gibson mill and got the goat cheese burger and sweet potato fries. They…read morehad everything out and it was a pretty good burger. I love all things goat cheese so I knew what I was getting right when I saw the burger description. They had bbq on the menu as well.

Great breakfast & lunch spot in KTown. Breakfast bowl & Big Breakfast Plate top favs Burgers &…read morehot dogs are delicious. FISH SANDWICH 10/10 with hot freshly fried CRISPY French fries !!!

Came into the drive thru and literally saw an employee outside hitting a crack pipe. By the time I…read moregot to the window she was running the window and she was so high she couldn't even keep her eyes open. I didn't catch her name but she had black/dark brown hair, and big fake looking horse teeth. She was wearing a lot of make up but had a big mole on her mouth. You could still smell it on her. She was slurring her words, I had to repeat myself multiple times. I even asked her if she was good and she said she was "out of this world right now". Absolutely ridiculous. Rambled about her coworkers while I waited for my food and everything. I will NOT be back! I prefer my food without crack, thanks

the sign advertising 2 biscuits for $5. pull up at drive thru order 2 biscuits was told my balance…read morewas over $10. drove off didn't get the order. very poor service

I was staying in the area and found this restaurant for Friday dinner. Had never heard of the…read morechain, but I decided to give it a try. The decor featured sports montages on the walls for the Charlotte Motor Speedway and college (ACC) sports teams. I noticed that the rivalry of UNC/Duke had its own special montage. I was immediately seated and greeted by my server. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta with a side salad. The salad was a more than ample portion, but I was a bit disappointed with the one tomato wedge instead of easier-to-mix pieces for the salad. I am always a bit concerned when ordering anything labeled "Cajun" as I'm unsure of what level of spice and heat that might mean. Fortunately, this dish had a nice level of spice. The chicken was a smaller bite sizes than I expected, but that and the pasta made an ample and enjoyable dish.

The dining room has been nicely renovated. The atmosphere is pleasant. The place is clean. This…read morewas our first time eating here. We will be back. The menu is pretty diverse. They have anything from wings to steaks. I ordered an All American burger. They also offer a nice variety of sides. I got mac & cheese. My burger was pretty good and the mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and delicious. My date ordered a mushroom Swiss burger. It was good. Her side of sweet potato fries were good and came with a tasty dipping sauce. We didn't order from the bar but the drinks coming out looked really good. I'll give this place a second try really soon!