We're back and we're still obsessed except this time I have to shout out their burger of the month: the chorizo smash. IT IS SO GOOD! It's like a burger and a taco had a baby. We made it a triple and got the pickled onions on the side just cause and no regrets. Sidenote another special shout out to the beeriest beer cheese I've ever had (in the best way), like this cheese is almost hoppy and I love it sm. Final shout out to the service! Everyone's always so nice and hospitable. We usually sit at the bar and enjoy one of their rotational draft beers :) read more

Hammer Burger - Chorizo burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

was craving a smash burgers and stopped by here for the first time! got their original hammer smash ($10) and single portion fries ($3). you order first at the register and they brought it to our table which is very nice. love their own housemade sauce bar (free!!!) and ample clean seating. smash burger is good, exactly what i was craving. it's nothing too unique though, maybe since i got the original one, but nice to try if you're in the area read more

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This was my first time visiting this location after seeing it all over social media, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The burger was delicious. The patties are thin with a nice crispy edge, paired with soft potato rolls and topped with green onions--it all came together really well. The chili cheese fries were solid too. The fries themselves are pretty standard, nothing special, but the chili stands out. It's very meaty (seems like ground beef) and has a bit of a kick. If you're into hearty, meat-heavy chili cheese fries, I'd definitely recommend them. They also have a variety of sauces, and my favorite was the jalapeño ranch--it added a great flavor. We kept it simple and ordered just a classic burger and chili cheese fries, which came out to about $21. Honestly, the portion size is big enough to share between two people, especially with how loaded the fries are. Overall, I'd come back again whenever I'm craving a good smashburger in the area. read more

We hit up Hammer Burger to help celebrate their third anniversary. We love this place and have been coming since they opened so this review is long overdue. The location off 4th street in Santa Ana is perfect, walkable to so many other cool spots in the area like Mission Control and 4th Street market but the food, beer and service make Hammer Burger a must visit. The smash burgers are tops when it comes to smash burgers, with crispy lace around the edges, super soft buns and an amazing selection of delicious house made sauces. We love to get a burger, split a basket of fries and sample every sauce along the way. Our favs include the garlic sauce, hammer sauce and Chipotle mayo but they are all delicious and you can self serve as much as you want. This is definitely a place for craft beer lovers. They partner and collab with local breweries so you are always sure to find delicious, fun new beers. We tried a Dole Whip smoothie sour beer from Bottle Logic and it was insane - completely stretching the limits of craft beer and surprisingly amazing. We also got a hazy IPA that was great. If you love smash burgers, sauces and craft beer, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Sooooolid smash burger spot. The classic smash burger did not disappoint. Love that they have a big selection of self-service sauces to go with everything, including a house made hot sauce. It's a cool spot with a bar and plenty of seating. You order at the counter but servers come around and check on you to make sure you're enjoying the food. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you want a quick burger stop! read more

Hammer Burger - Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I was visiting OC and this is supposedly my friends favorite smash burger spot. I can see why! Love the vibe of this spot. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really cool and very helpful. I got a single patty and it was soo good! My friend said I should get a double but the single was plenty! We got some sides too, fried and onion rings. And the onion rings were perfect, perfect balance between onion and batter. Also they have all these different sauces, all are pretty good! Especially the garlic! Yummm Check them out! read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Another 5 star experience. This place keeps it simple and delicious. Great smash burger and excellent service. This time we went with the fried pickles and the sweet potato fries - both were a perfect pairing with the burger. I really enjoy all the fun dipping sauces to try. I will be back again. read more

Hammer Burger - Mexican Lager to enjoy with my burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Hammer Burger, or Hammer Burger. Where have you been??? I'm so lucky I came across this spot! Smash burgers that are consistent, delicious and have lots of sauce choices. Excellent customer services. A fun vibe to eat in or take out, they are amazing either way! I also get greeted by Pepper, and any questions are answered with confidence. To avoid long lines, I recommend placing an order online through their website. I ordered the Calibama and my partner got the Spicy Smash. We tend to switch it up every now and then. I also get my cravings satisfied by eating these burgers. Only downside is it's a longer drive than other places but most definitely worth it. The price point is very helpful too. Come to Hammer Burger! No gate keeping here for the best smash burger in Santa Ana. read more

Hammer Burger - Sauce choices - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Looking for delicious smash burgers in OC? Look no further! Super flavorful burgers grilled to perfection with crispy edges! You have to try the fried pickles which are amazing! The best part is that they have a sauce bar with tons of sauces to pair with your burger and fries. The workers are friendly and helpful. Tons of table seating with a bar as well if you wanted to drink some beers. Located in downtown Santa Ana so parking is a challenge. I would recommend finding a structure nearby. read more

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Came into this place with pretty high expectations as I saw they offer a garlic sauce, which my favorite burger establishment (The Friendly) has a garlic aioli and I feel that's what sets it apart from the competition. I ordered a 2 classic smashes, one with just their house sauce and 1 where I put the garlic sauce on it as well. I also ordered a flatty melt and fries. Right off the bat, the staff was super friendly during the whole process and I really appreciate their sauce bar that allows you to try different sauces in whatever quantity you feel fits best without having to worry about extra cost. The burger itself I'd say was a 4.5/5, super good! I didn't love the crispy edges on the smash burger that extended out of the bun because I felt the patty alone didn't have the most flavor, and I wasn't the biggest fan of the house sauce by itself, as it's essentially just mustard. It is worth mentioning that my wife did enjoy the crispy edges so different strokes for different folks, you might appreciate it. When you get into the bun and everything mixes (bun, sauce, cheese, onions, pickles and patty) is when the hype for Hammer Burger is lived up to. The smash burger with house and garlic sauce was by far my favorite so I recommend trying that combo out. The flatty melt was arguably better than the burger, and that's no diss to the burger, the flatty was just really really good. Overall, a great experience and would come back again. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger Flatty Melt Shoestring Fries - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I will start this review by foolishly sharing that I was somehow misrouted by my phone's GPS so I had one heck of a time trying to find this place! That being said, I snagged parking in a structure with the 1st hour of parking free. Otherwise the streets near Hammer Burger have metered parking. I am not familiar with the area so I don't know if there is any truly free parking nearby. My adventure is not factored into my rating at all. On to the good parts! Once I found the place, I walked in and found a pretty cozy place with a nice seating area. I was quickly greeted and ordered my single hammer burger and side of fries. It doesn't look like they have combos, so I did not get a drink (but if you are familiar with my reviews at all, you know I already had a matcha latte anyway!) I was pleasantly surprised by a normal sized burger that I can actually finish in one sitting. I don't like huge burgers! This one was a good size for me. The patty is very thin and crispy and cascades over the bun. It looks huge but it's just very wide. My burger had pickles, cheese, grilled onions, and sauce. I did not find the sauce to be overpowering at all, but I also enjoy mustard. If you don't like mustard or aren't sure, get the sauce on the side. The pickles were awesome! Thick, crunchy, and the perfect tanginess. The fries are unremarkable, but good. Thin and soft with a little crispy, and perfect for dipping. Speaking of dipping...they know people love their sauce. When I ordered to-go, I was handed a paper bag to put condiments in! I grabbed a few sauces to try; Chipotle, Alabama white sauce, Hammer sauce, and jalapeño ranch. The jalapeño ranch was my favorite! It has a tasty roasted jalapeño flavor with a mild heat. If you aren't a fan of spicy things, don't worry because I'm not either. This was the perfect heat for my liking. It is a little thin and runny so it had trouble clinging to the fries but it is very dunkable. If you want a beer with your burger, you're covered! They seem to have a pretty extensive drink menu. Lots of beer and other drink options. I don't drink alcohol so I didn't try anything, but they have some that sound good! Was it good? Yes, fun trendy place, friendly service, good food, and fun sauces. Was it outstanding? I can't complain, but when parking is hard to find or not free, I have to weigh the pros and cons. I need to come back for a milk shake though; it's hard to pass up! If you can excuse the parking, it's worth the trip! read more

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Great food! Happy people! Honestly you can go with here. I really liked my beef dip/smash sandwich. It was so good. I've been testing you try this place for a long time. If you like Cincinnati style chili, then this still is a NUST STOP to enjoy that your of chili. Spicy loaded fries are great. Just ask around a great place to do but have have what I think is the best smash burger in the oc I've had so far. Just great people, great dining room and fantastic food. Totally great place to have a smash burger and fries. Is you go tell them Frankie sent you. It won't get you anything but I love supporting great local businesses who fully do things right with a smile. read more

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Stopped by here for an early dinner. There is a good amount of parking around, including a nearby lot or meter parking right in front of the the store. Walking in, it looks pretty small since it looks like its combined with another store, but there's actually spacious seating on the farther right side. The environment is very welcoming and friendly here! I'm sure people come here to get a burger and have beer. I ordered the classic smash burger and a small size of fries. Which actually the small size of fries is pretty generous and can feed even for two! It didn't take too long for my order to be prepared, so service was quick and efficient. One thing I really enjoyed was how well their sauce bar is so STACKED. I loved trying all the new sauces here. I think the one I enjoyed the most was one of the bbq flavor ones.I also enjoyed how stacked their utensil area was, they are very well prepared. It's also all very clean too for a burger joint. Going in on the burger, it looked very messy to hold at first cause the patty and all was sticking out lol thank goodness for the knife and forks that they provide. The smashed patty was very flavorful, the hamburger bun was extremely soft, the melted cheese really brings out a lot of flavor, and their burger sauce all complements each other very well. Having to try all the sauces on the burger were all very nice too. The fries are on the slimmer side, but they're pretty solid and quite crispy. Enjoyable! Overall, experience was great here. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the burger. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Smash Burger & Fries (Small) - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I arrived with a buddy at 7:30pm Sunday 5/17 and made our way to the bar. The "bartender" redirected us to order at the counter and return to the bar for drinks. We ordered for a number and got back to the bar, we were then told in a rude way that she would not take our order as it's very busy and we have to order food AND BEER at the counter. Keep in mind, they are only four tables of guests eating and 2 couples in line to order. The girl kept complaining to us and other guests that it had been a busy day and she seemed annoyed and flustered. I also work in the industry so Im wishing every shift was a busy shift as that what makes us money, never complain about business, especially to your guests. The lack of customer service continued when the girl began to stack chairs on tables in their main dining room at 8pm, AN HOUR BEFORE THEY CLOSE. They were really rushing to leave. I'd advise to stay away from this place as the customer service needs a lot of work and to the girl working last night with glasses, you need to find a new job because this industry isn't for you! read more

Always looking for a good burger and this place didn't disappoint. Went in early on a Saturday and it was not too busy. It was clean and comfy. No frills but a few tv with all the sports playing. The counter server was very helpful and made great recommendations. The burger has a lot of meat and toppings so the bun was a little too small and doesn't really hold up but it is delicious! I will definitely go back when I am craving a good smash burger! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy smash - grilled jalapeño are irresistible - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The crew does a great job here. Excellent food. I'll be back for more. Fried pickles chill cheese burger read more

Hammer Burger - Chili Cheeseburger & Classic Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Solid smash burger. The classic hammer burger was everything you want out of a smash burger and did not disappoint. They have a big selection of sauces which was a nice addition to the meal. Cool spot near 4th street in downtown Santa Ana. And the service was great. Will be back again. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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First time visiting Hammer's Burgers and it did not disappoint! While we were standing in line, another guest asked if it was our first time and started raving about how great the food was, which was already a good sign. Juju the waitress/cashier, explained everything in full detail! I had the vegetarian smash burger and my daughter had the smashed fatty melt both were seasoned so well and absolutely scrumptious. The burgers were fire! As we were leaving, the manager Sireen took the time to talk with us and provided excellent customer service. Great food Great MUSIC and great experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Hammer Burger - Flatty Melt - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Unfortunately this time around my experience wasn't so great. I've been here a few times and it's alway been awesome! So I really hyped it up for my friends that we should definitely check it out. But this time we were very disappointed with the service during the visit. We ordered 2 veggie burgers, it felt like but the order was forgotten and we ended up waiting an hour for our food. When we asked the staff they couldn't figure out what happened to our order. They did offer us fries and a drink, which we appreciated, but the long wait and lack of communication was still very frustrating. I'm not going to deny that when we finally got our Veggie Burger it was amazingly delicious. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

One of the best smash burgers, I've tasted. Flavor was there and the different unique sauces were all great! Service was great for first timers, the layout was confusing as I did not see the Tap menu when i was ordering food. read more

Hammer Burger - Tap - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Such a yummy mom and pop shop in DT Santa Ana. They have a good variety on the menu from hot dogs to burgers, sides, and drinks. I really enjoyed the spicy hammer burger. It was super spicy and had nearly a full patty size equivalent of thinly chopped jalapeños. Super tasty and a well balanced burger! The sauces were delicious and I especially loved the spicy ranch and aioli. Excited to come again! read more

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Lived up to the hype! Lots of sauces to choose from but the jalapeño ranch was the best! Parking is tricky here though so heads up! read more

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Never been here before but I've heard the name a few times, so I figured I'd finally check it out. I ordered the classic burger to keep it simple and see what they're about. The burger comes with 2 small crispy-edge patties, American cheese, house pickles, and a mustard-style sauce on top. Bun was soft and buttery, and the meat had that seared crust all around the edge. It actually had flavor on its own, not just relying on the toppings. The pickles were fresh and cut thick, not those paper-thin ones, and the sauce had a little tang to it. Everything held together clean when you bite into it. They've also got a self-serve sauce bar with all kinds of homemade sauces. Garlic, spicy, mustard blends, and even something like a thousand island, so you can customize however you want. The inside is clean and modern, kind of a narrow layout with wood ceilings and black-and-white finishes. They've got a bar area on the other side too, so you could come here just to chill and grab a beer. Overall, good experience, cool staff and good food. I will be back for sure. read more

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Great quality smash burgers for a fair price. We got the classic and the spicy smash (which does have a bit of a kick) but you can't really go wrong with either. In terms of parking, street parking would probably be the cheapest but there are also some lots/garages around. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

A very yummy smash burger indeed!!! I got the spicy smash and I was really impressed. The meat was flavorful and juicy and the jalapeños and sauce created the perfect balance. I do wish my burger had more veggies though. I know smash style don't often add veggies, but just burger and bun makes me feel a little silly. Ecspecially when you also didn't love the bun and felt it was too heavy for the patty. I love that they had home made sauces! We tried all of them and only ended up liking 2 of them (chipotle mayo and garlic) the rest barely had any flavor. The sweet potato and string fries were DELICIOUS!!! The service was friendly and even asked us if this was our first time and made recommendations. I def felt taken care of it! And ambiance wise, this place was def more hip. Open area and lots of seating! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Smash, Shoestring Fries - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Excited to find a flattop specific burger place in the Oc. Ordered the classic, calibama, shoestring fries and sweet potato fries. The flattop crust on each burger was/is crack! The classic mustard sauce was a little too overpowering, the burger would taste better without it in my opinion. Happy to see white bbq sauce on the calibama, which is hard to find on the West coast. The standout for me was the free sauce station, which makes me so happy. The jalapeño ranch was amazing. Definitely want to try other versions of Hammer's flattops and heard they had seasonal burgers which is always fun. read more

Hammer Burger - Calibama flattop - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Food****// I really like the food quality and portion they offer. Good amount for the price and also lots of sauces available for diff taste buds. Service***// standard order over the counter and they bring it up for you. Self serve drinks and sauce station Ambiance****// good chill vibe with television available. Nice place to hang out in the Friday afternoon read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Stopped by Hammer Burger with a couple of friends on a Friday afternoon. They offer a variety of smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes, and fries! They also have a delicious array of house-made sauces. We ordered three classic burgers, sweet potato fries, shoestring fries, and a caesar salad. The smash burger was absolutely delicious, with the crispiest edges ever. We must've gotten a salty batch, though, because they were very salty. The salad was needed but lacked that classic caesar dressing kick. We are sauce monsters™, so we were excited to try them all. We each found a favorite. The garlic and jalapeño sauces were the top picks. The sweet potato and shoestring fries were perfect vessels for the sauces! Oh, and the happy hour pricing was pretty good! read more

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Came in during lunch rush so i had to wait a bit but there's plenty around to explore so it seemed pretty quick. Their fries are very well seasoned and their original burger is pretty good as well. I love their sauce bar, garlic is my fave. Overall a yummy spot and busy. Always love trying new smash burgers and this is a great one. Staff is very nice and offered recommendations. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Love these hole in the wall burger joints. Located in downtown santa ana, i stopped by to get takeout. It was a sunday so it wasnt too busy and i was able to find street parking. I got the fried pickles, onion rings, protein style Calibama q burger and the spicy burger. The fried pickles were alright...i wish it was crispier. The onion rings were good with a thick batter. The calibama burger protein style was good, it did already come with sauce so it was quite flavorful. It was cheesy and melted well into the juicy smashed patty. The spicy smash was good but it came with their house made hot sauce and it wasnt that great. The hot sauce has a weird umami flavor to it that we didnt like. Next time, we'll have to get it without the hot sauce. At their self serve sauce bar, i got one of each to try all their sauces. My favorite was the garlic and jalapeno ranch. Everything was just too salty or too flavorful. Definitely not a fan of their house made hot sauce, the white bbq sauce was too strong and the hammer sauce was just ok. The workers were nice but they did forget my order so i waited longer than usual. read more

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came here for a Friday night, pretty busy but quick service and plenty of tables for seating. go the spicy smash with onion rings. looks small but very filling and tasty. my fav was the sauce and jalapeño, it really added a kick to it. food was tasty and I loved all the complimentary sauces they offered at the sauce bar. Onion rings shareables are a pretty good portion, loved the crisp. all in all a solid spot with plenty of things to do in the area of downtown Santa Ana! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Smash - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Good, not great, definitely not worth the price. Service was nice and they have plenty of seating inside. If you want to try and burger, fries and get a drink it'll come around $20 for one person. Also note: if you like mustard this would be really good for you, if not avoid/substitute the mustard because they load it with the mustard. Note: They do not have combos available at this moment, burgers are like $10, fries are $8, a drink was like $4. Please make a combo the pricing here is not average consumer friendly in my opinion. Food- Hammer Burger - Pretty solid smash burger, has a decent amount of crisp to the patties overall I don't have any standout notes. It's good but nothing is incredible to me. The mustard is nice, not too overwhelming (I don't like a lot of mustard). I would have to say like a 6/10 for $12 this just doesn't stand out for me. Spicy Smash: Again, solid but nothing stands out. If you like jalapeños, you might like it more. Fries: Single order of fries is like $8 and a share tray is $12. Now, this is a decent amount of food and comes with 2 patties, cheese, pickles, and a ton of mustard. Now, tbh the only good ratio here is fries to mustard / pickles, again if you love mustard this would be amazing for you. I didn't mind it but the taste gets old and isn't anything crazy (especially for $8-12). 5/10 Overall: If you really like mustard or just want to try a new spot, go for it. The food isn't bad, just not good enough for me to justify the price. They have a lot of different options for food, but for the standard/specialty food to be kind of whatever for me, I don't have much interest in visiting again. read more

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OMG I want to live in Hammer Burger. I want to eat three meals a day there. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Probably top five of all burgers I've had in all my life. The patties are small. But smashed perfectly, with crispy edges, and lots of gooey cheese. And well seasoned. I had the triple. Amazing. Comes with grilled onions and pickles. It's all you need in life. A perfectly executed smashed burger. I was in Hamburg Germany recently - the Mecca of burgers, and have been searching for a good burger like they make over there. I've found it in Hammer Burger. I will return here for many many times to come. read more

Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Excellent burgers and dogs at this spot. I had the double smasher and chili dog and liked both of them. Loved the potato buns. Fries are also excellent. Well worth a try. Great service. Small, but comfortable restaurant. Bar where you can sit at barstools. read more

Hammer Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First time here and it was delicious. I got the spicy smash, chili cheese fries, & onion rings. Service was great. Establishment was clean and fresh inside on a very hot day it was refreshing. Food came out quickly yet very fresh and hot. Burger was delicious, crispy but also juicy. Chili cheese fries were great and onion rings were crispy. Also enjoyed their house made sauces. I would come back again! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Smash, Chili Cheese Fries, & Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Smash burger ! Great stuff . Come. The only drawback was when it put coins in the parking meter they didn't all count. Bring quarters. Deffo a better deal than that mcd guy. And lots tastier. read more

Loved it!!!!! I came in on a Sunday afternoon after a movie down the street. Service here was so helpful with suggestions and smiled. Tables were pretty full, lots of TVs with football playing. Burgers were crisp, salty, and delicious!!!! I loved their chipotle mayo sauce with the shoestring fries. They have a really fun drink menu with beers from local breweries. We got a hard iced tea and a hard Baja blast. Both were delicious! read more

Hammer Burger - Beer menu - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I've been here two times, and both times have been phenomenal in service, dine-in experience, and taste. They truly have some of the BEST fries I've ever had, and I don't say that lightly. read more

Hammer Burger - Thanksgiving Burger - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Superb smmmash burger!!! Bright bold flavors. Fresh pillowy potato bun stuffed with meat, cheese, grilled jalapeños and onions. Simple and fabulous. The large variety of sauces definitely elevate the whole experience. The sauces are awesome. The Garlic, Hammer, Honey BBQ, and Jalapeño Ranch were our favorites. Even if you are NOT near Santa Ana this place is worth some serious mileage. We will for sure be repeat customers. read more

Hammer Burger - Have a beautiful of selection of sauces! - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Now if you want a bomb burger, you have come to the right spot! Their smash burger is extremely crispy with a soft bun. The jalepenos help balance the meat and it isn't overly spicy! The onion rings are crispy and light and thought the meal was going to be overly greasy, but was fantastic! You can definitely eat two burgers if you have a big appetite, but can be completely satisfied with just one! Parking can be a little tricky depending on what's going on in the area, but look to meter park or paid park for nearby areas! read more

Hammer Burger - Spicy Smash and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Santa Ana, California