7/26/25 Zach was craving a burger for lunch so we went to get one at Maverick Jack's. It's on El Camino so we found parking in their parking lot which has pretty tight spaces. The restaurant was somewhat busy when we got there. We waited for a few minutes before the host came by and told us we have our pick of tables. Menus were already on the table when we sat down. Here's what we got: - Soprano chicken with salad (mine) - Outlaw burger with onion rings (his) The burgers were pretty tasty. My chicken burger wasn't dry and the salad that accompanied it was refreshing. Zach said he liked his burger and the onion rings. Service wasn't that memorable, no one checked in on us except towards the end when we asked to check out. It was fine since we noticed that more customers were coming in. If you're craving a solid burger place, Maverick Jack's got your back. read more

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This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The ambiance was great and I was surprised that it wasn't too busy on a Friday afternoon. I ordered the Maverick classic burger with American cheese and a side salad. It tasted fresh and I finished all my food since I was pretty hungry. Like two hours later my stomach felt really sick like my intestines were twisting inside of me. The pain was excruciating and lasted for a couple of hours and all I could think of was maybe I got "food poisoning." Most likely the food poisoning came from the bad ground beef or cheese. Unfortunately, since it was my first time and the experience I received, I will not be returning to this restaurant. First impression is everything and this place didn't meet that expectation! To reply to the owners response not true. It does not take 8 hrs for someone to experience food poisoning. Before you reply to a customer comment, please do your research first! I've included in my pics below that food poisoning symptoms can be experienced within hours of eating bad food! read more

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My son and I dined here last minute as we were running late and starving! That being said our expectations were "just feed us!" . I found the food very average with a high price tag for what we got. Selection is mainly burgers or chicken sandwich. It was not bad but not good enough to be excited about going back. I had a teriyaki chicken sandwich and my son had a burger. It had a clean atmosphere with nice decor and comfortable booths. read more

It was a cloudy Tuesday afternoon when my partner and I realized we craved a burger. Thus, we made our way out to Maverick Jack's. Because the restaurant was pretty much empty at noon, I was a little worried about whether it would be any good, but it ended up being great. Our server was Riccardo, and based on his recommendations we ordered the Runaway Freight, Irish Nacho Fries, and a coke float. Everything we tried was delicious. The burger was nice and juicy, but a little too sweet. The fries were delicious, but the melted cheese on top just ends up cooling into a hard layer. Something like a cheese sauce would make a lot more sense in this way. The coke float was also great, but needed a larger soda to soft serve ratio. Overall though I really enjoyed my time here, even if there are little things that could be improved recipe wise. read more

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I am pretty picky about burgers and see good reviews for this spot so hubby got us some burgers, fries a d some fried pickles, becuase who doesn't love fried pickles?! While everything was fine, the food was really salty across the board. Nothing was terrible, but the salt kind of overpowered everything else, which made it hard to enjoy the flavors. Customer service is good, and interior can get loud Decent spot, I do wish they used less salt read more

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Great service, great parking and quality food. The seats are really comfortable. I came here solo but it looks like it's great for couples also read more

Great to see they've moved in the right direction with a killer lunch deal. Chick fil a's lunch will run you around $18, here you can a fresh cheese burger, beef tallow fries, and a lemonade or soda for $15! Economic deal here I come! Everything was hot and fresh and there's plenty of parking outside! read more

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3.5 rounded up. They're good burgers. I do like that they cook their fries with beef tallow and the texture was perfect, no fry was soggy or overly cooked.Their chipotle vinaigrette salad dressing was really tasty and had a good spice level to it. Runaway Freight and May special that had pico de gallo and avocado. Their runaway freight had a touch of sweetness and their mushrooms were still juicy. I wouldn't mind getting this again. I liked this better than their May special. Their special didn't have much pico de gallo but I did appreciate the hefty amount of avocado. I did wish there was more pico de gallo though so I would skip the May special. read more

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First time eating here in their new location and new name. Formerly known as Jack's Prime. Very nice and spacious restaurant, with ample parking. The food was tasty. I had the $15 lunch special, a classic hamburger with cheddar cheese, bacon, fries, and a root beer float. My cousin had the Runaway Freight, a burger with Cheddar cheese, bourbon-glazed mushrooms, crispy onion strings, and Maverick's Burger Sauce. The float was a bit too sweet for my taste as was the bourbon glaze. Ethan our server was awesome, super friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, which is why I gave them four stars. read more

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I stopped by with two friends and we absolutely loved our experience. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Sandwich with fries and my friends each got a burger with tater tots and garlic fries. Everything we had was really good, served hot and fresh, and full of flavor. The portions were generous and the food felt homemade and satisfying. For dessert, we decided to get sundaes and they were excellent with a really nice amount of toppings that made them even more enjoyable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome the entire time. Overall, it was a fantastic visit and we will definitely be coming back again soon. read more

This was my first visit to the new location. It feels much more spacious and has moreso of a diner feel to it now. The food seems to be the same. I am by no means a burger connoisseur, but the kids wanted to eat here so we obliged. The Hubs and I shared a mocha chip shake while the kids each ordered a cookies & cream shake and a mint & cookies shake. The shakes were tasty, albeit a lil' on the thin side. The adult size was perfect for sharing! As for the food, my youngest ordered two sliders from the kids' menu, while my oldest had a classic cheeseburger. The Hubs consumed a turkey burger and subbed for parmesan garlic fries, while I indulged in the Runaway Freight (cheddar cheese, bourbon glazed mushrooms, crispy onion strings, Maverick's burger sauce). I liked that I was able to sub for pepper jack, a wheat bun and sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were very good and went really with the ranch sauce that was provided. My burger was perfectly cooked at medium, but my kids' cheeseburger was more medium rare even though they ordered it medium. The burgers were juicy and seasoned well enough that they really didn't need any ketchup. I wished my burger had more mushrooms and crispy onion strings as I could barely see or taste them. Everyone enjoyed their food though and polished off their burgers! Overall, I'd give Maverick Jack's 3.5 stars (rounding up to 4). The meal was fine as was the service, but its a bit overpriced in my opinion. For the same price, I'd much rather dine elsewhere, but I'm sure we'll be back since the kids love it here! read more

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Quick take: really good burgers We ordered 2 classic burgers w/cheese. Love the hospitality here. Definitely recommend this spot if you want really good service. The burgers were so good. Ambiance is a casual eatery. A little bitbof a dinner vibe. read more

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My family and I have been coming here for a few years. The burgers are pretty good and the diner vibe makes it hard to beat so far. My family and I came in on Saturday 2/7/26 at 8:12pm; the website stated a 9pm close. We were told they were closed. It definitely wasn't what I wanted to hear after driving here. The Owner has updated their business hours to all days close at 8pm. read more

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Roxanna was fantastic with our large hectic group of kids and parents. Food and milkshakes were delicious. We are definitely coming back and hope to have Roxanna again. read more

Well, went to this place to try it at the new location. Great atmosphere good vibe server was nice. Now comes the food which I gave 3 . I believe the portion of the fries should be a little bigger and the hamburgers should be a little bigger, especially for the price. $20+ I feel the price is too much. The food was just OK. I would put it in the ballpark of bowling alley food which is just meh the milkshakes though were on fire and on point. Which bumped the score up to four stars total the milkshake saved the entire meal. I had the peanut butter and chocolate very delicious will be back probably for the milkshake but not the food. read more

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Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a burger place to host a large party. We made reservations with the manager over the phone for our party of 17 and told us their private room was booked but that they'd reserve a section for our party. We arrived and were seated quickly. Our server was attentive, friendly and got our orders correct. The manager made it a point to come out and greet our party, asking if everything was ok. Food options were great for our group of kids and adults. Burgers were nice and moist but not greasy. Ambience was comfy with the tall windows and light coming in. The decor gave me old-school diner vibes. And bonus is the ease of parking with the lot next door. Definitely coming back again when we're in the area. read more

We like hamburgers cooked the way the used to be hot, a little greasy, on a warm toasted bun with hot French fries. We were disappointed, lacked presentation seemed like it was just thrown together. The taste was bland and didn't have that wow factor and fries were just warm. Jacks has been there awhile, across the street, so maybe we are missing something? read more

Great place to enjoy a burger but keep an eye on your tab, you might get charged for an "upgraded" bun. I've been excited to try this burger spot on El Camino because we've always walked past it but have yet to step inside. Good parking options since it is connected to the motel there. Finally stopped by this past Tuesday and we had a great experience except for finding out later that they charged me extra for a "gluten-free burger bun" at $3 which I never requested or approved. I was under the impression that a burger typically came with a bun, not get charged additional for the bun. My friend was charged for his bun but it made sense since he went the protein only route, so no surprises there. I emailed their customer service and as of today, still no response. I did, however, request an upgrade to the Sweet Potato French Fries and my friend ordered the tots, both deep fried in beef tallow. They advertise this on their menu, as it does add more oomph and umami to the starchy yumminess. Interior is a modern 50's redux, which is in alignment with the diner-esque feel that I like of any/all eating establishments (Original Joes has done a great job of that in Daly City). There was also a live entertainer onsite at the time, juggling, telling funny stories, engaging the gaggle of kids that were across the way to keep them occupied. We sat near the windows because it gives perspective while waiting for your food, as well as observe the speeders and whack drivers on that busy road. Burger was actually really good, slightly more on the medium well (I ordered medium rare) but very juicy and I ended up eating the entire thing! We may come back, but a $26 burger before taxes ($30 after tax - $3 for bun, $2.50 for upgraded french fries and tip) will prompt going to a cheaper option that won't charge extra for a bun and my patty could be 1/2 lb instead of 1/3lb. At least ask me if I approve the upcharge prior to charging me, geesh. Total tab for two people after tax + tip = $64.32 so on the pricier end. In the meantime, I'll see if they ever respond ;-) read more

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This burger joint is the best in the area. The staff is amazing. They are fast and friendly. The fries are currently fried in beef talo. This is a trial as that have put it on their menu. The burgers and sandos are exelcellenr. Perfectly cooked and fried. The milkshakes are excellent. Real old fashioned shakes with ice cream. They recently moved to the diner location at the villa hotel. Thus location offers an open kitchen. My friend asked for no cheese on her sando and they delivered cheese on it. With the open kitchen, I was able to witness them scrape off the cheese and re cook the meat Upon arriving we also witnessed a customer leaving in disappointment because they didn't have any coffee ready. read more

This place has some pretty good food! Prices have went up a bit but so has everything else. The bacon ultimatum is my go to here. They have super good fries, onion rings and Parmesan garlic fries. Service there is good as well, they have a guy who is there once a week that does magic and entertainment it's pretty cool! read more

I like the restaurant when it was Jack Prime from across the street on El Camino Real. It now has more parking spaces and larger space inside. The ambiance is slightly different than before but there are rooms where one can reserve for parties. I always like their burgers, and also appreciate the monthly specials that offer unique tastes at good value. read more

I have visited the Burlingame location several times and was excited since i have recently moved to this area and thought it would be nice to try this location. I was very disappointed - I was bragging to my friend as it was her first time . Service: After being seating (Server- ws dismissive three tables around us that sat down after us had drinks and food and checks before us. We only wanted water (which he brought half full) the tables around us actually had shakes and sodas. Food: He brought our food 30 mins later (salad and a burger) which my order was wrong no sauce or cheese on an Ultimatum Burger) Server never came back or made eye contact to see if we were okay. I had to yell out for him after he abruptly moved about passing us attending to the two tables that we were between. When I asked to see the menu to confirm I ordered the right burger he said"WHY what's wrong?" I said it's dry he told me what - you want another one? - I said NO i want sauce He then commented "I being genuine with you" My friend and I were both complexed at his comment and just wanted to go. I finished before her- He took my plate never asked if we wanted dessert (We didn't) never refilled our water. HORRIBLE service! Never It's a luxury to go out these days and doesn't matter if I'm at fast food, a diner or a Five Star I'm spending my money and deserve decent service. NEVER Again San Mateo Location- read more

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You cannot beat the 15 dollar special they have, Eathan our server was very good the place is very clean and bright. All the servers are very nice the burgers were delicious we will be back read more

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Walked in on a Saturday evening and we were sat quickly. I ordered the Angry jack and subbed the fries for fried pickles. I enjoyed my burger. It was juicy and well seasoned. The pickles were good as well, perfect amount of crispy. read more

Solid burgers. Nothing fancy just your average burger. Definitely feel like it's overpriced. $20 for a basic burger is wild to me. I'd rather go to a fancy burger spot with quality ingredients for the same price, maybe a little more. But overall left satisfied and the service was good. read more

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The burger was small for $22 not worth the money it was mid at best. Bun was cold also not toasted.

Maverick Jack's Review (formerly Jack's Prime) I recently visited Maverick Jack's in San Mateo, eager to see how it compares to the former Jack's Prime. We ordered two meals from the $15 lunch deal. The burgers, fries, and salad were enjoyable, though the burger patties seemed smaller than I remembered. I chose a lettuce wrap instead of a bun, but it consisted of only a couple of small lettuce pieces on top, which made me ineligible for the $15 deal--a bit disappointing. The restaurant was quiet, matching the low-key vibe of our lunch. Despite these hiccups, given that my children are fans of Jack's Prime and Maverick Jack's does a commendable job of emulating it, we're likely to return with the rest of the family. Although we didn't try the shakes this time, we look forward to sampling them on our next visit. read more

This place has a small parking lot or street parking. A casual place. I asked for a burger to share. They were kind enough to split it for us. I thought the burger was tasty. Fries were super great had lots of flavor. Would def come back to try more food. read more

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The location looks like a new old fashioned diner. It's clean and cute with booths, tables, and some swivel seats. Rosie was our server and she was very sweet. I ordered the Maverick's Classic Cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and my fiance had the Outlaw with garlic Parmesan fries. I also had the strawberry milkshake and he had the strawberry lemonade. The drinks were good but the burgers were just okay. Both of our burgers were very wet and his fries were too. Mine was smothered in mayo. I was so full that I only ate 3/4 of my burger, but since the rest was soggy, I didn't want to take it home. The Maverick burger sauce was on the side and I didn't even eat it because the mayo was already too much. The burger would've been great if it came with no sauce and I could add the burger sauce or ketchup as I please. My fiancé's Outlaw burger was also dripping in the BBQ and Chipotle mayo sauce. I could see it all over his hands while eating. The garlic parm fries had a garlic oil that puddled at the bottom of his plate under the fries. read more

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Came just for milkshakes- so this review is just the milkshakes. $10 milkshake without whipped cream on top. They didn't really announce what the milkshake was and just put it on the table so there was some confusion when they brought the rest as they mixed up our order and whose milkshake it was. Then it took awhile for the next set to come and by then half our party had finished theirs. Milkshakes weren't all that great. They charge more for malt and hardly any malt flavor. read more

When you are craving a burger, you need to get a burger! And this is a place to go for a burger! No, they're not cheap. If you want a cheap burger, head to a fast food place. These burgers are high quality, and delicious. Well worth the price. Service was friendly, fast, and professional. Can't say enough about the fried pickles! Also, I love the casual and family friendly vibe. My only regret is that we were too full to enjoy milkshakes as dessert! This is probably my favorite burger place in this area. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Start with appetizers, Parmesan garlic fries are so fresh and delicious specially with the special beer they have, the SF product, Rice Lager beer WOW! And the The Amazing Maverick classic Hamburger, meat is so FRESH and tasty. First time here but definitely will be back with more family and friends, server, Roxana was so attentive and caring was so the manager who stopped by to check how everything went. Thanks read more

Best Impossible burger I've ever had. Friendly service. Outdoor seating. Easy parking. Recommended.

Loved the food and the service was great too the Ambiance was great I would recommend this restaurant read more

4.5 stars if I could, but alas Yelp doesn't allow that. We loved Jack's Prime so were sad when it closed. We were so happy to see this open and I think the space is perfect for them! Although the booth tables are a tad tight if you are tall. Our server, Ricardo, was great! I had the salad with grilled chicken, corn, beans, etc. with the Chipotle dressing and it was great. I don't know what they do to the chicken but it's fantastic! The other person had the burger with blue cheese and fries. Everything was perfect! We didn't get a shake this time but we will when we come back! So glad this location has opened! read more

Jacks Prime was awesome. This new location and now, Mav Jacks is even better! Wonderful continuation of the wait staff definitely more parking. The menu is consistent even though they consolidated a lot of the items; the menu isn't so robust but, definitely a nice mix of choices. LOVE the 'party-size' area and the price is unmatched with their quality burgers. I enjoy the salads and burgers but, my fave is the Soprano w/a side of onion rings.... Seems like it used to be the Cardinal on the old menu at Jacks Prime. Either way, yummy. We've been regular patrons since 2016..... had to literally think about. read more

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Have always loved this spot, even when it used to be Jack's Prime. Great food, great prices, great service, and excellent ambiance! The shakes are always a must-have if you are craving that sugar. read more

So happy to have this San Mateo location. We love the one in Burlingame also. Their burgers are always super good and there is always seasonal specials. Veggie burger is yummy, I had their lamb burger yesterday and it was delicious. Fries and tater tots are perfect with burgers and salads are great too. Always a nice brew on tap to go along. A favorite place for sure! read more

Jack's Prime is back! I had the Impossible Burger with fries. The burger was great, but the fries were amazing. The service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance hinted of nostalgia. A little nicer interior than the old Jack's Prime, for those who remember. I didn't have a shake this time, but I will be back for one. Recommended! read more

Came here over the weekend for a quick stop on our way to half moon bay. I got the Monterey Express, which has monterey jack cheese, hickory bacon, mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes and garlic aoili, with my patty cooked medium, and I can give it a 4/5. The husband had angry cowboy and MIL had the jack's prime burger, that they rated 5/5. And you could tell because they ate their plate clean. It's a kid friendly place that offers kid's menu and most of all, their seating are mostly booths and window side! It is pretty much overlooking a street parking and a side street but there's always something sitting in a booth with a view. Also their milkshake was sooo good and it brought whatever it needs to, to the yard! And it's better than yours! Service was great and staff are friendly. It was a cute little joint to try. read more

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