This is probably one of the best ballpark food you can find. Their burgers are amazing, and the fries are super hot. Things to keep in mind this is a snack shack so seating is outdoors and limited. You are welcome to bring your food to the park to watch the baseball and watch the game. This staff is delightful and amazingly fast. If in the Monterey area and they are open you should definitely grab a bite. read more

Best hometown cheeseburger on the planet! Service is fast and staff are polite and friendly!! Love this place when watching my grandsons ballgame and sometime when I drive by the park for a quick lunch.. Deborah Knowles read more

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

Went here instead of in and out to get my kids burgers and fries before we drove back home to the Bay Area. Unfortunately, the kids burgers were really bad. None of them ate it. I tried a bite too and confirmed. The meat was unappetizing and oily. Not sure how the regular burgers are but I wouldn't come back to find out. Prices are cheap though so if you're already here you can try it for yourself. read more

This was our first stop in Monterey before taking our toddler to Dennis the Menace Park (entrance is in that same parking lot). TOP TIER QUALITY and amazing prices l! Ordered the bacon cheeseburger (IT HAD SESAME BUNS YUMMMM), fries and some crunchy fresh tasting chicken nuggets. Enjoyed every last bite, even my toddler ate real good. read more

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

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 read more

El Estero Snack Bar - Cheeseburger and double cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

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I live in the area so I've had lunch here before. On my last visit I ordered my usual but this time I found the burger lacking in condiments! Barely any "fixins" to be seen. Burgers are not too big to begin with, which is fine, but comparing my burger to the 14.00 price for the combo, I was very disappointed. Service was still great and fries were still delicious. read more

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 read more

El Estero Snack Bar - Rainbow icey - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

What a great hidden gem in Monterey. My kids would go here while they went to Monterey High School but this was my first time. Great price, nice and juicy burger! read more

We came to the park that is next door. We finally decided to ride the rubber duck. It was $40 for half hour. I love that 4-5 people could get on the duck. It was definitely a fun summer activity. We had got some snacks from the snack bar. Definitely a 5 star fun activitie ! read more

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

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

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The El Estero Snack Bar never fails to delight and impress. Their burgers are some of the best on the Peninsula. Always freshly made and delicious to the last bite/ We always opt for a side of french fries! So delicious! And the staff is kind and thoughtful. Can't way enough wonderful things about this place. It's been a favorite since childhood (my own and my kids'). This place is a classic and I hope it never changes. read more

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. read more

El Estero Snack Bar - Snow Cup - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Woah, we were not expecting how good this place was. Had a bacon cheeseburger with fries and was very satisfied with the quality and taste of everything. Really yummy, we were pleased and enjoyed the food. read more

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

I never thought of grabbing a quick bite to eat here for lunch. Double cheese burger... tasted better than In-n-out! I would've taken a pic but I had already bitten into it! read more

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You'd never expect a burger from a spot like this, but it's so darn DELICIOUS! My coworker has been telling me about this place for years. We finally went last week and it was amazing. I never knew they had Burgers ... I thought it was snacks only so completely unexpected. They taste like 5 guys...that's the closest comparison. Great flavor and the gals that work there are super friendly. Cant beat the price either. We will be back. read more

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

Best little snack bar around!! They have the best burgers that taste homemade and not like a burger you'd get from a fast food joint! I will forever keep coming back! They also accept credit cards and it's not just cash. They offer a wide variety of things to get either before or after you play at the park. read more

Was on the hunt for corn dog and hot dogs when we finally stumbled upon this place. Score!!! Great prices and food. The fries were sooo yummy. Had room the indulged in some snow cones. Since they're located next to a baseball field, we were able to catch high school game. Which was fabulous. Definitely passing the word on this place. read more

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

I can't believe i haven't reviewed this one yet. I have been coming here since i was about 3. 1993/1994 i love the double cheese burgers! I could eat maybe 2 or 3. They are just that GREAT!!! Although.... the only flaw is they dont have their hours anywhere online! Its does suck when you drive here and find out that they are closed. read more

Hahaha... someone said old timey. Dead on. It is just what would feel right. Yes they still serve sno cones. Not as good as the ones on the playa as I cling to life.... but pretty great after grifting a free ride from the paddle boats. read more

The Paddle Boat Kiosk next to Dennis the Menace park in Monterey, CA: So my wife was worried and the lady behind the counter said the perfect words to allow my wife to lower her gaurd a little, and i thank her for saying those words. 3 adults and my little 3 year old terror had an awesome time. We all lived and everyone was friendly. Nice lady at the counter who didn't push us to buy anything at all, was just friendly. The guy tending the boats was very respectful and friendly. 1/2 hour= 16$ at least that was when I was here with my family on 15july11 4 sizes of life presever, FOUR! A Forbidden and secret Island, FORBIDDEN! comfortable seating for 5. FIVE! Power Stearing and a big sun roof. ROOF! Okay not really a sun roof, its a paddle boat...but there is actually a ....FORBIDDEN ISLAND!!!...legend has it that a group of weary paddlers once stopped at the Forbbiden Island and never brought their paddle boat back. Paddle boat number #122 !!! but otherwise good time. Thanks Guys. read more

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

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

Been here many times. The prices are great, the food is usually good, and it's a convenient location. However, today the two hot dogs I ordered came out nearly uncooked. I ate half of one and then threw the rest away. It should have been obvious to the cook that the hot dogs were not cooked since there were absolutely zero grill or char marks on the hot dogs. They looked exactly like they do when you pull them out of the refrigerator. You can't see the cook at the snack shop, but I could hear her voice, and it was a woman or a girl. There was a line by the the time I took my first bite, and I did not want to embarrass her, plus I was in a hurry. But if there was no one in line, and I had plenty of time, she would have gotten an earful. read more

You'd never think it was a snack bar! Great burgers, fries and corn dogs! And can't forget the yummy snow cones! Been enjoying those since I was a kid! read more

EL ESTERO SNACK BAR! I'm so excited...this place rocks, based solely on the fact that it is an old timey snack bar. You know the ones. At little league games or after playing in the park, you'd find a way to scam $1.00 out of your mom or dad to buy some crazy-ass junk food like Bottlecaps or Pop Rocks. Last time I checked, they still had all the candy, and hot dogs to boot, if I'm not mistaken. You can't give a snack bar anything less that a great review, in my opinion. I miss childhood! read more

Would have never found this gem without yelp. Burgers were sooooo ono (Hawaiian for delicious)! Had that old time feel. Secret sauce was great! read more

Sno cones, yes they have them.... But believe or not the main attraction is the cheese burgers!! Just the way I like them a single thin patty cooked on the griddle... The end result is a jucy burger, finished off with shredded lettuce, pickle and a great special sauce. If you like a beefier burger go for the dbble, I've been going since childhood & trust me you won't be disappointed.... Enjoy read more

Has anyone noticed the change in "the burger"? My husband and I would make a special trip just for the burger, but we went last week and were very disappointed. Am I wrong? What changed? Less meat? More bun? Different sauce?? I'm so sad!!! read more

Been coming here since the high school days!! Staff is very friendly, and local. They have everything you need-sno cones and tons of candy for the kids, AWESOME BURGERS!!!!! (Some of the best in town), hot dogs, nachos, soda, ice cream, more candy.... EVERYTHING!!! It has always been and always will be a treat to go here!! Conveniently located near Monterey's best park for kids !-Dennis the Menace Park... Check em out!!! read more

This is were we get our burgers everytime!! $18- 2 cheeseburgers 1 fries 1 corn dog 1 hot dog 1 lg drink :D & a full satisfied belly everytime read more

Best burgers in town, greasy little shacknext to baseball field,A little expensive but well worth it, better than In out if you can believe that! PS don't tell anybody read more

Good spot for fast and not too bad burger and fries...prices are reasonable ..just be careful your not attacked by all the birds standing around... read more

Great snack bar I have gone to since I was a kid. Nothing like grabbing a snow cone on a nice day. And believe it or not, one the the best, if not the best, burgers on the peninsula. read more

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