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Hot Bunz

4.2 (491 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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#4 2x's Classic Smash
Manny Z.

Came here starving and was glad to see the menu had large options, I ordered the #4 2x's classic smash with frisky fries and was glad I did. Food was amazing. Service was good. The ambiance was amazing. Would highly recommend 5/5

Jennifer S.

I love Hot Bunz overall, but my experiences in 2026 have been very hit or miss. Several years ago, when I was still living in the government housing projects, I read an article about this new restaurant Hot Bunz, who was coming in hot as direct competition to In N Out. They were being advertised as like, a more "hood" version of In N Out. The food would be saucier, the fries would be stacked higher, and, most importantly, bacon and jalapeños would be available options. When I saw a location in Elk Grove, I assumed it was the original. I tried it, loved it, tried it again, and loved it again. This pattern went on for a while. Overall, my experiences have been mostly positive. Overall, I like Hot Bunz better than the competition. They are a little pricier, but it's *usually* worth it. Recently, I noticed this location on Sunrise, found out that it was in fact the *original* location, and decided to give it a try. The burger was good. I would never want to discourage anyone from trying this small business. I mostly want to hype them up. But I also want to be honest that if either of my last two experiences with Hot Bunz had been my first, they would have also been my last. A few weeks ago, I had a less than stellar experience at the Elk Grove location. My food was good, but did not nearly live up to the brand expectations. I thought, surely this was just a fluke incidence. Surely the OG location will be even better. Upon entering the Sunrise location, I was immediately impressed with the artwork on the walls. The murals themselves are like a slap in the face to all the major competitors. I loved that there was no line. I had actually been on my way to my favorite In N Out location, but came here instead due to an obscene line. Someone from the back yelled out, "I'll be right with you!" I could hear him washing dishes for a few minutes before he came out. It felt clear that I had arrived during a break in the storm, and he was trying to catch up. I asked him what came on the OG, and either he was extremely stoned, or he has a speech impediment that is so severe that maybe he shouldn't be working the front counter (but what I'm saying is: he was high AF). Look, it's no secret that virtually all restauranteurs are high virtually all the time. I'm not trying to be a Karen, I'm just saying that literally the only two words I could make out were "patties" and "grilled onions." I said, "let me just try that." "No fries or drink?" "No, just the burger." "Nine seventy. HEY! IT'S JUST AN OG!" He began yelling to the back before turning his body, resulting in him yelling in my face. Of course, I would never expect the burger I receive to look exactly like the burger in the picture-- but this didn't even look like the same burger that was being advertised on the promotional signage. The burger in the promo was stacked high with some kind of slaw, pickles, and sauce. My actual burger had barely any toppings. As someone who worked at McDonald's for a few years as a teenager, I felt that this burger had exactly the same amount of rizz as regular cheeseburger from Ronald. I came here for an "extra" burger, but (as evidenced by the picture I uploaded) received a burger that could have come from any public country club kitchen. And, while these onions may have graced the grill, the onions I received are not what most people would refer to as "grilled onions." I'm not sure if Hot Bunz is going downhill, or if I just had two fluke bad experiences in a row.

Two Cheese burger and French fries deal ($20)
Amber N.

I love smash burgers but sometimes they can be too greasy or way too messy but this place didn't have any of those issues. Came here for lunch because a friend recommended me this place. They had a deal with two smash burgers and fries for only $20? That's such a good deal for 2 people. We ordered from the cashier and they told us that you can add lettuce and tomatoes in the burger. We ordered a drink and you get the drink yourself from the fountain. We got our food 5 mins later. Everything is pretty much self serve, even getting the burger you had to get it from the counter. The burger itself was very tasty. They added a perfect amount of sauce in the patty. The sauce kind of remind me of a mix of in n out burger sauce. Fries were very well seasoned too. Inside was pretty big and had a lot of seating options. Bathrooms were clean. I definitely want to take my boyfriend here next time.

Edesa G.

Took my friend here and we ordered the 2X Classic Smash because the deal for $20 is such a steal. This was the 2nd time I've ate here and this time, I learned that you can ask to add lettuce and tomatoes to your burger which I did this time since I didn't realize that the first time I ate here with my husband. I love smash burgers and adding on the lettuce and tomatoes to the burger made it 10000% better. Definitely recommend to ask the cashier to add lettuce and tomatoes to your burger to enhance the flavor your burger and make it so much better!

I ordered two double doubles with no cheese! No cheese, went through door dash, of course it came loaded with cheese! Clearly shows on receipt no cheese! Called them to try and make it right, of course they said I would have to drive there to get it replaced , blamed it on me and on door dash, well hell I ordered it for delivery for my convenience I don't want to drive there, that's the point!! Of course they blamed me and said it's basically my fault, so so sad! Took my 25.01 and robbed me! Never ever go to this place! They are not honest people

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Donovan H.

After reading the glowing Yelp reviews of "Hot Bunz" (which calls itself the "baddest burger in town") from my good Yelp Elite friends, Janelle M. and Carol P., I just had to try this place out for myself. Located directly on Sunrise Blvd and just north of White Rock Rd in Rancho Cordova, this location has been open dating back to September 2022. Since then, they opened a 2nd location (in mid-2023) in South Sacramento/Elk Grove at the corner of Bruceville Rd/Cosumnes River Blvd. Their concept is simple and that is delivering the best smash-styled burgers in the Sacramento area. I am a huge of this type of burger as you can truly taste that charred open-flame taste. I came here during the evening on Friday 3/6/2026 at around 5:45pm. Parking was not an issue at all nor was finding this place very difficult since the bright red neon lights are highly visible from Sunrise Blvd. Upon entry, this place screams color in all directions as the cartoon-styled graphics add a ton of flare and excitement to the interior of the business. When you go to an "In-N-Out", "Five Guys", or "Smashburger", none of those places have that striking dazzling artwork that is found here. There is ample seating throughout complete with a condiment station area that has jalapeños and pepperoncinis to truly spice up your burger. Their menu is quite simple but that's not a bad thing. The burgers itself come fully loaded in either a single or double patty with their thousand island-type sauce, grilled onions, pickles, and American cheese in between a soft buttery bun. You also can add lettuce and tomatoes at no additional charge. The fries are well seasoned and are included with every combo meal. You also have the option of ordering a Mac Attack (macaroni & cheese) as well as a keto cheeseburger bowl (no bun). Since I was starving, I went with the "Classic Smash Combo #1" (for $19 + tax) which was 2 double meat patties w/fries. Drinks on the combo meals are sold separately. The burgers and fries arrived within 10 minutes and everything looked amazing. One bite of this and was absolutely sold as this was exactly what a smash burger should taste like. The meat was grilled to perfection and the melted cheese was perfectly balanced in between the soft spongy bun. I also enjoyed the tanginess of the sauce while it made for a perfect dip for the fries (which were seasoned with paprika and other spices). The service here was just okay as the employees did not have much of a personality. But nonetheless, these burgers are absolutely the real deal. All in all, "Hot Bunz" is the real deal. And since they are open 7 days a week from 11am-10pm, you can get your burger fix late morning or late at night. With that said and done, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating.

Han-Nha T.

My burger-loving friend loves this place. I personally dont get it myself, but if this is your vibe you love it. They were playing SpongeBob on the TV and they have both fresh and pickled jalapeno options. Burgers are a fair price. Food is hot and fresh, except the mac attack was kind of cold. Onion ring portion was a bit expensive for $8. If you're into Arby's burgers you'd probably like this place, just not really for me.

Bryan M.

A great local burger spot and definitely a standout in the Rancho Cordova area which has long been lacking a really good burger option outside of In N Out. It fills that gap perfectly and does so with consistency. I usually go with the jalapeño smash and it never disappoints. The burgers are juicy well seasoned and cooked properly with a great sear that adds real flavor. No matter how busy they are the burgers have always been on point and tasty which keeps me coming back. The menu stays focused and simple which works in their favor. They concentrate on executing burgers well rather than overcomplicating things. The fries are a solid pairing and round out the meal nicely. Hot Bunz is not trying to reinvent the burger but they are doing it right. For Rancho Cordova this place is a welcome addition and an easy recommendation if you want a reliably good burger.

Stylish dining
Michael S.

Savory hot bunz!! Wanted a tasty, McFatty meal right after kayaking a for a few hours at Nimbus dam. Yelp search brought us to try Hot Bunz and it didn't disappoint! Do yourself a favor and get the meals with 2 burgers, not 1. You'll end up craving and have space for more after that first incredibly packed burger. Classic smash or Jalapeno smash - you can't go wrong and you'll be glad you did. Kids enjoyed it, family loved it, and it's a shame it's so far from home but curiosity was fulfilled at least. I really liked that they had a station to simply dig into more peppers and sides for our burgers. Ample parking right out front and to the side, spacious dining room with a decent amount of tables, friendly and fast service, decent prices for specialty burgers (yes, a bit pricey), and chill ambience for families and friends. I think I recall seeing TVs also - a plus to watch some sports while splurging on the loaded, spiced up, delicious burgers!

Austin H.

Pretty cool burger joint. It's in an interesting location, but nevertheless, wanted to try out a new burger joint. Hot Bunz makes smashburgers and pretty dang good ones! We ordered their combo which came with two double meat smashburgers and fries. We also got a drink to share and onion rings. The price was decent. The burgers were delicious. They were flavorful, juicy, and definitely smashed. The sauce was good. A little tangy and the grilled onions went great together with it all. The fries stayed crispy the whole time while eating them. The onion rings were also good and cooked perfectly. While you're eating, you can enjoy the murals of their mascot beating up your favorite other fastfood mascots haha Good place to try some smashburgers. I would come back if I was craving a good smashburger.

Maz H.

New favorite burger place! Excellent smash burgers. Everything was made fresh and it tasted amazing, Prices were great and service was great, Everything was great. I couldn't ask for more. Good little place, very ambient and cozy. Armenian brothers never disappointed

Kids meal
Cynthia C.

My kids will eat the burgers and fries here. The waiter isn't bad and its not too busy. We go here monthly. The smash burger meal with the 2 burgers is enough to share. The burger tastes charbroiled and thin layers on top and with the sauce is delicious. The milkshakes are good too. Definitely should try them out.

Western Smash
Skyeler F.

Went here with a group of friends. It was a good time. We ordered a jalapeño burger, western burger and Mac attack. Every thing was good. The murals in the restaurant are lively and fun. Great opportunity to take photos. Jalapeño burger has 3 smash patties and fresh grilled jalapeños very good super tasty patties are well seasoned great Smashburger. The french fries very seasoned good but would be better if more crispy. Western burger 15 bucks three smash patties, with cheese and bacon and onion ring. Pretty standard bacon burger, but still good. Mac Attack mac was good however, once you get done with the french fries just feels like a lot going on in one dish. I'd be back. It's heavy though. Great comfort food.

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1st time ordering here, these smash burgers are the best. Better than 5 guys. Awesome.

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Ask the Community - Hot Bunz

Are there pickles in their sauce?

Probably not

Do they have a drive through?

They do not have a drive through. Plenty of indoor and courtyard seating though

Do you have chicken or turkey options?

They're only Beef but it's Halal!

Does ex-49er great Dan BUNZ own Hot Bunz?

No it's not owned by Dan.

Is this location zabiha halal?

Yes, we serve Zabiha halal.

Is the food halal?

Yes it's halal

Are the fries gluten free?

I have no idea. They r very friendly call and ask

Is your meat Halal?

Yes

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Bowinkle Drive Thru - Western Bacon Cheeseburger

Bowinkle Drive Thru

3.9(139 reviews)
1.9 mi
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We decided to try this spot to pick up lunch from the drive thru on a Saturday…read more There is a big menu board & the lady who took our order was patient. Our order-- Western Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries & a Peanut Butter Shake Old Fashion Melt with Fries & a Strawberry Shake Ranch for dipping The lady at the window was friendly. The food came, & honestly, it didn't look very promising. However, the humble, no frills appearance belies yumminess that delivered in that greasy spoon kind of way that satisfyingly hits the spot if that's what you're craving. The taste breakdown-- Fries--crispy & hot, unevenly salted, but overall good Western Bacon Cheeseburger--the mister really enjoyed it, thought the patty tasted "meaty" Old Fashion Melt--the patty size doesn't match the bread size, but it means you get some buttery bites of toast, the cooked red onion added some sweetness & still some crunch, the acidic mustard cut through the fattiness of the meat & rich cheese, surprising flavor payoff from the sum of its parts Ranch--really thick & creamy like sour cream, had a nice tang, very mild & not very herbaceous, taste reminded me of Boursin Strawberry & Peanut Butter Shakes--great flavor with a thick, drinkable texture We would stop by again for some indulgent eating.

Lovely staff ,amazing food , I love the wings and super size fries always my go to ..read more

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Bowinkle Drive Thru - Ranch dip is thick & mild tasting

Ranch dip is thick & mild tasting

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2.0(42 reviews)
2.7 mi

This Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen fast food is located in the newer suburbs, of Rancho Cordova,…read more tucked a distance down Sunrise Blvd south from Interstate 50. I sure do enjoy Popeye's chicken. The classic chicken has a crunchy coating with Louisiana seasonings. Mmmm. Tender and juicy on the inside. And there doesn't seem to be alot of locations. So when I find myself near this location, I make it a point to stop by to get my fix. This location is a hit or miss with me though. I've only used the drive thru and half the time they have gotten my orders wrong. Recently I ordered the two piece combination. Instead of receiving a thigh and drumstick, I got two drumsticks. The receipt only stated two piece, with no detail. On my prior two visits, they forgot to pack items. One of those times, I checked before leaving the lot and walked in to tell them of the missing item. They were very nice about it and promptly provided the item. Appreciate that. The staff have always been polite and helpful while ordering. They use a real person and not AI to take orders in the drive thru. But not sure where the breakdown happens where items are forgotten or wrong items bagged.

Every single time I order from this Popeyes through DoorDash, the food arrives COLD, stale, and…read morehonestly disgusting. I only live about 5 minutes away, so there is absolutely no reason my food should be cold or taste like it's been sitting around forever before being sent out. This has happened repeatedly, not just once. The quality is terrible and extremely disappointing, especially when you're paying extra for delivery and expecting fresh food. I definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND ordering from this location. Save your money and order somewhere else. Wouldn't even give it a one star.

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Daddy O's Smokehouse - 3 meat combo ribs, tri tip, brisket

Daddy O's Smokehouse

4.3(589 reviews)
2.2 mi

Daddy O's Smokehouse is a hidden gem in Rancho Cordova! We visited on a Wednesday around 5pm, and…read moreluckily they hadn't sold out completely on meats yet. We ordered the two meat combo with ribs, pulled pork, soul slaw, and mac and cheese. The man taking our order, who I assume is the owner, was very kind to give us complimentary rolls! Ribs: Great smoky flavor, nice crust, and fell off the bone when eating! Also had a nice hint of sweetness, which paired very well with the barbecue sauce. Definitely a must try if you ever visit. Pulled pork: Was a pretty good pulled pork! tender, a little fatty (in a good way) and had great flavor. No notes Soul slaw: Whatever seasoning was put in the coleslaw dressing, it is AMAZING! It had a sweet tang to it, which we really enjoyed. For sure better than an average coleslaw. Mac and cheese: The mac and cheese really blew us away. You could tell it was made with real shredded cheese, because the cheese pull on that thang was INSANE! It was seasoned very well too, very rich in flavor, and was overall super creamy and delicious. I appreciate when mac and cheese has real shredded cheese melted it, rather than just a cheese sauce. Overall, this place is a 10/10, must try again!

Third time is a charm, I guess? My dad had tried to come here a couple times before, but had always…read morefound it closed. And then he and I had attempted to come, but all of the barbecue had been sold out. We finally got lucky on a Saturday and showed up shortly after they opened. We placed our order for three dinner combos with three meats each, each of which came with three side dishes, and two dinner rolls. For my three meat combo I decided to try the hot link, pulled pork, and the brisket, with a side of mac & cheese, potato salad, and baked beans. My husband ordered the brisket, tri-tip, and ribs with a side of mac & cheese, collard greens, and coleslaw. My dad ordered the brisket and two orders of ribs, with a side of potato salad, coleslaw, and collard greens. Just FYI - there is an additional charge if you order any of the following meats: ribs, tri-tip, or brisket. And also an additional charge if you order mac & cheese or candied yams. Once all of our food had been prepared and boxed up, we took it home to enjoy. For the price, you definitely get a good quantity of food and we had plenty of leftovers. I really enjoyed the pulled pork and the mac & cheese, while my husband and my father really enjoyed the ribs and collard greens. All in all, when the craving for barbecue strikes, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Just make sure you show up when they are open and they haven't sold out.

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Daddy O's Smokehouse - Easy menu. Prices were really affordable but keep in mind some meats cost extra but the prices are super fair.

Easy menu. Prices were really affordable but keep in mind some meats cost extra but the prices are super fair.

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