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    El Estero Snack Bar

    4.7 (40 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Cheeseburger and double cheeseburger

    Fast service, unassuming snack shop next to little league field. After seeing many glowing reviews I had to give it a shot. The food is cheaper than fast food and the quality is far superior. Locals say it hasn't changed or gone down in quality. Cheese fries are a must

    Rainbow icey
    Gabrielle A.

    The lady at the front was very nice , the food came out in a blink of the eye my kids will definitely be coming back

    1/3 lb. Double Cheeseburger
    Esther C.

    Fries are crunchy, and the chicken burger is fried and tasty. I was surprised to have tasty food here! Perfect location too

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    Sheri M.

    After an afternoon of hard playing at the park my daughter wanted something cold and refreshing so I figured since we've never ordered from here we'll try a snow cup. Oh my gosh....the syrup and course ice DO NOT make a good pair. My daughter didnt like it, she said the syrup tasted like medicine and the ice was way too hard and not enjoyable and handed the cup to me. We'll save our snow cone aka shave ice cravings for when we're back home. The four stars is for the customer service only!! Since the gentleman also suggested the burgers are good, then we'll be back to try it.

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    Old school burger and fries. Only thing missing was a little league baseball game in the adjacent field.

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    10 months ago

    Best burgers in town, near Dennis the Menace Park at El Estero. Snacks for all ages as well. You'll love it!

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    Best burgers in town, friendly service. Come hungry because the meal will fill you up

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    3 years ago

    Best deal in town and the fries are always hot and crispy, the burger juicy...YUM hot dogs great too

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    Best burger and fries in town. Straight forward burger and straight forward fries but always cooked well and served hot at a great price.

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    great burger and fries, throwback to being at the park and enjoying melted american cheese goodness .

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    Best burgers and fries in a very unknown unassuming little snack bar at Dennis the Menace park. been coming here for over 30 years.

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    Just a local hidden Jewel, next to Dennis the Menace park. burgers and Fries Are the bomb diggity!!

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    it is the best place to go I love their burgers and there hotdogs are really good also.!!!\

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    Best burgers and fries in a very unknown unassuming little snack bar at Dennis the Menace park.

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    Came here because my friends love the fish and chips - which were good, but not my go to…read more We started with the fried calamari and truffle fries. Calamari was very lightly breaded and maybe it was timing but not as crisp of breading as I prefer. That said, it tasted good- I just prefer more crunch. The truffle fries were GREAT. Extra crispy, perfectly salted and seasoned w truffle. I shared the nicoise salad and roast beef sliders - the salad was good, the meat of the sliders was good and the crispy onions were a nice touch. The actual sliders were a tad dry. I think an au jus would've paired perfectly with this and resolved any dryness problem. My boyfriend got the Brophy's burger - extremely cheesy and loved the mushrooms. I'm not often in Carmel, but if I am and need a solid, casual bite, I will definitely be back!!

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    Visiting my mom in Monterey, who lives up the street from Duffys and Duffys has always been our…read morego-to for a quick bite when we're in town. Its hidden in a residential area Which makes it feel like a secret location. I don't know why I haven't written a review before. This time our waitress was a little rough around the edges something I haven't seen here before, but it wasn't a big deal. Burgers: Always great at Duffys. Star of the show! Juicy, flavorful and a solid go-to. And I forgot to take a photo! Onion rings: Perfect not oily, light, and crispy. Chicken wings: Came out dark and really oily this visit. Not quite right but hey, it happens. Chicken tenders: Everyone's favorite kid-friendly. A solid, safe bet for the table. Chili cheese fries: First time trying and they were pretty decent. Mozzarella sticks: Had zero cheese pull. Zero. Zip. Nada. Jalapeño poppers: Forgettable. Atmosphere: Cool and comfy. We comfortably played a family game at our table. The beers kept coming, and football was on a Sunday afternoon. Verdict: We'll be back! The good moments (burgers, rings, tenders, vibe) outweigh the little humor from a rough-around-the-edges waitress just reminds me that dining out is a human experience

    We were coming through town and saw this place highly rated for burgers. It did not disappoint! We…read morecame in right at open and the bartender/waitress was very attentive. We immediately got our drinks and our food didn't take long either. The food was really good but perhaps even better was the $4/beer! We couldn't believe it when we saw the bill, we never see it that cheap anywhere! The inside was nicely decorated and it felt very homey! We stayed and watched the hockey game for a bit and then continued on our journey. But this place is a gem!

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