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*This Burger Project Gets An A+ & 100%* I've known about Project Burger since they opened and been following their reviews of all the satisfied customers, and words of happy mouths who keep professing to me "it's the best burger." Once I found out the 3 Cousins/Owners of Project Burger are from the family who brought the Coachella Valley, Oceana, Salsa's and Cupps Cafe, I knew it was only a matter of time for me to check it out and indulge. My Mom & I like to have burger lunches together...after all, she's the originator of my very first favorite burger, she'd cook and make for me at home, that I simply called Momma Burgers. I could and can go on & on about how incredible Project Burger truly is...but I'll try to simplify this review and express that it was & is the best Smashburger ensemble I've had. Seriously. Now keep in mind, I usually enjoy my burgers simple, without all the bells & whistles. I like the meat quality to speak for itself. Being my first time here, I wanted to have a smashburger their way -- not mine. And now I believe all the hype. This place is 100% legit. The burgers are cooked perfectly -- flavorful & juicy period. Just like a great burger should be -- quality meat/beef. The buns are fresh, soft & pillowy, yet hold up well, while keeping everything in place -- without anything falling apart and the bottom bun not getting too soggy. Yes, napkins are required. But sometimes it's more fun that way. Their American Cheese is creamy and pleased me. The sautéed onions are perfecto. Their bacon jam is out of this world and has a little bourbon added to give it that extra special kick. Their aioli is simple yet delicious. Their sweet potato fries are more like a treat. Because the fresh potatoes are excellent quality and served very unique -- thick crinkle & waffle cut. Their "secret sauce" is subtle yet very impressive. It's light and not overly sweet from ketchup nor too thick with mayo -- like most 1000 Island types of sauces seem to be. Diego, one of the cousins, warmly greeted us upon arrival. Mario, was our friendly waiter and did not miss a beat from beginning to end. I'm generally a h2o dude when I eat, so I love how they keep chilled water in glass bottles on every table. More restaurants need to offer this. Tho the restaurant isn't large, it's cozy, clean & sleek...the chairs are padded and very comfortable. Most tables inside are booths and there's counter seating too. There's also a few tables outside. I know a good thing when I see & taste one. They've won me over. And then some. I rarely express this, but I can see Project Burger expanding to more of the desert cities and being extremely successful. I also love their name, Project Burger, and would like to see them brand & franchise one day and give places like Shake Shack and Five Guys, a serious run for their money. If that's their intentions and dream. Dream big, Cousins. Looking forward to future visits.... {{{Big~High~5's}}} Walk-off Grandslam New Fan for Life
ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT I've never done this "ALERT" before but this place deserves it. * Ambiance - Great decor, seating and welcomig * Service - Very polite and welcoming * Dress Attire - Professional, and Matching * Food Presentation- The best I've seen * Flavor is Scrumptious and a MUST to Try! The only down side, but worth the hit is the cost. A bit pricy, but I would still go again and again. Don't let the outside fool you! It's very drab and I even expressed it to one of the servers saying the outside needs the same attention!
RUN, Don't Walk to Project Burger! What an incredible find! We drove from Anaheim to spend a relaxing week in La Quinta and found Project Burger on Yelp while looking for a quick burger and breakfast. Yelp did not disappoint! My husband ordered the Blackened Smashed Burger with sweet potato fries and declared both the BEST he's ever had! The fries were perfectly crispy and lightly salted on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. I couldn't decide between Nora's Breakfast and the tacos, so our wonderful waitress, Verania, recommended her two favorites--the Al Pastor and De Cameron tacos. I took her advice, and WOW! Hands down, the BEST tacos I've ever had! The restaurant has a cozy, home-like atmosphere, and the two waitresses were absolutely amazing handling a nonstop packed house. At one point, it was standing room only, yet they kept everything moving with great service and a smile. We came looking for a quick meal and found one of the best meals of our entire trip! Project Burger is a Palm Desert gem. Great food, great service, great atmosphere--we will DEFINITELY be back!
These burgers were full of flavor. I was actually shocked at the affordability of a craft burger spot, so I was beyond grateful to see the prices on the menu. The service was very nice and attentive as well. The place is pretty small so it can feel a little crammed, but it gets crammed because it's good.
I know everyone says the same: (one of the best burgers I've had) ,but it's truly incredible the flavor of the burgers. So worth the trip and everything was incredibly delicious. I got the Pika Pika burger and a hazy IPA was a great pairing. The staff were amazing and always checking in on us. The place is beautiful and cozy to just chill and enjoy a cold beer. Highly recommend coming here,
Okayyyy, I have to say... I'm not usually a smashed burger kind of girl, but this one completely changed my mind! It wasn't greasy at all, and the bun was perfectly fluffy with just the right amount of crisp. I seriously enjoyed every single bite! OMG... the loaded fries with pork belly absolutely blew my mind!! The pork belly was so crispy, flavorful, and just chef's kiss. Of course, the Caesar salad was perfect. No notes, it was fresh, delicious, and I wouldn't change a thing. For my drink, I got the El Dragon, and I loved it! It was super refreshing with the perfect energy drink kick. If you're a Red Bull lover like me, you'll definitely appreciate this one. Overall, this place did not disappoint! As a local, I approve. I already know I'll be back because I need to try everything else on the menu. If you're in the area and haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out!
This will probably be a staple of my visits to the desert now. Everyone's burger was excellent and one of our group even said "best burger he's ever had." Staff was so nice and helpful at every turn and the burgers are all unique and excellent. The shake was the perfect thickness where it wasn't hard to drink but still thick and creamy. The blackened burger had a great presentation and balanced with all of the aioli and onions. The Caesar salad also outshined the fries in my opinion so definitely getting that again. Lastly it was only about $150 for six of us so the price was very reasonable.
i always enjoy their shrimp burger with caesar salad. the shrimp patty falls apart sometimes but i enjoy that! the ingredients and flavors pair really well together! i took my husband here and he enjoyed his burger as well. we got an oreo milkshake that we finished before our burgers even came! the location can be easy to miss as it's in an industrial area but the place itself is cute and modern. the servers are always so kind
WOW!!! Not only is the menu and food spot on the staff there are amazing! We stopped by during a rush hour. They were all calm, getting people seated and served as quick as able, friendly, and worked so well together! TV for the games, good lighting, clean and nice vibe. There was not anything on the menu that did not sound good.
I went back and had the short rib Cobb salad and it did not disappoint. Very good flavor and service was great.
Continuing the search for the best half pound cheeseburger in the Valley. The Project Burger was as good as I've had so far. Two patty smash burger with many choices for cheese and additions. Perfect. Seems really popular. I had to wait at the bar for a table. Service was quick and friendly once seated. Only downside is finding the place. That strip of Country Club can be really confusing and any place not fronting the street can be a challenge. Once you find it though, you'll want to come back.
Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in] Wow, this is like an elevated smash burger joint with great service and a unique vibe. They even serve water in a tequila bottle which was unique. Blackened Smash Burger ($18): I had to get this for the black bun. It came with 2 smashed patties, caramelized onions, mushroom, and provolone truffle cream. It was good but the truffle flavor wasn't as strong as I would have liked and I would have preferred it in a sauce rather than a cream. I paired it with a Caesar salad to balance out the heavy meal and that was a great call. Build Your Own Burger ($10) + Pork Belly ($7) + Additional Toppings ($2 each): My husband built his own burger with 2 smash patties, 3 toppings, and house aioli. He went with onions, scrambled eggs, mushroom, and bacon. The pork belly was amazing and the star of the show. The burger was very filling and umami and honestly tasted better than my blackened burger. No side needed. If you love burgers, this is the place for you!
Small place with a bar and a few tables. Friendly employees. Portions are not huge, and they don't give you a lot of fries, but it's enough. I ordered the chicken garlic prosciutto sandwich with fries. And my husband had a burger. My sandwich was good, but a little greasy. Fries were good, and my husband really liked his burger!
1 month ago
Savory enough to satisfy the hole in your tummy, sweet enough to take the edge off your sugar dependency, and fresh enough to wonder if what lay before you might have come from a California farm. I describe, in part, the Pika Pika burger, for this oversized slider made me happier than a $2,000 tariff dividend check and the burger was actually 100% real! You know what else was real, those wagu-blended beef patties, smashed into frisbees and smushed together with cheese, onions, jalapeños, and pineapple. I thought the other burgers I tried were great, but the Pika Pika took 1st place and didn't even sweat. The only thing that was sweating was me! Between the freshly grilled jalapeño, the spicy patty, and some extra salsa de Moy, in this case salsa de Mark, I was in pure heaven. There is some debate whether the salsa de Moy or Mark had the better profile. Since I don't have to pick and I can enjoy them equally with their own nuances, I prefer not to place judgment on them at all. By the way, if you see Mark, whisper to him that his salsa was fantastic. Maybe he won the challenge, maybe. He likes the attention, so ask to try his salsa. Service has been spot on and you can tell the staff genuinely wants you to have a first-class experience. I prefer a table instead of the bar. Let me know what you think. Friends, I have a confession: I snapped a picture of the Pika Pika burger and it was a little blurry. I didn't realize the picture wasn't up to par until after I ate it. So when Diego said, "Do you want another burger?" I said, "Yes." Yes, I ate two Pika Pika burgers tonight. Two Pika Pika burgers with sweet potato fries. Two. Dos. Call me what you want. I have a few colorful terms coming to mind about the round, fullness, of my posterior. And yes, I got a perfect photo of the perfect burger! read more
*This Burger Project Gets An A+ & 100%* I've known about Project Burger since they opened and been following their reviews of all the satisfied customers, and words of happy mouths who keep professing to me "it's the best burger." Once I found out the 3 Cousins/Owners of Project Burger are from the family who brought the Coachella Valley, Oceana, Salsa's and Cupps Cafe, I knew it was only a matter of time for me to check it out and indulge. My Mom & I like to have burger lunches together...after all, she's the originator of my very first favorite burger, she'd cook and make for me at home, that I simply called Momma Burgers. I could and can go on & on about how incredible Project Burger truly is...but I'll try to simplify this review and express that it was & is the best Smashburger ensemble I've had. Seriously. Now keep in mind, I usually enjoy my burgers simple, without all the bells & whistles. I like the meat quality to speak for itself. Being my first time here, I wanted to have a smashburger their way -- not mine. And now I believe all the hype. This place is 100% legit. The burgers are cooked perfectly -- flavorful & juicy period. Just like a great burger should be -- quality meat/beef. The buns are fresh, soft & pillowy, yet hold up well, while keeping everything in place -- without anything falling apart and the bottom bun not getting too soggy. Yes, napkins are required. But sometimes it's more fun that way. Their American Cheese is creamy and pleased me. The sautéed onions are perfecto. Their bacon jam is out of this world and has a little bourbon added to give it that extra special kick. Their aioli is simple yet delicious. Their sweet potato fries are more like a treat. Because the fresh potatoes are excellent quality and served very unique -- thick crinkle & waffle cut. Their "secret sauce" is subtle yet very impressive. It's light and not overly sweet from ketchup nor too thick with mayo -- like most 1000 Island types of sauces seem to be. Diego, one of the cousins, warmly greeted us upon arrival. Mario, was our friendly waiter and did not miss a beat from beginning to end. I'm generally a h2o dude when I eat, so I love how they keep chilled water in glass bottles on every table. More restaurants need to offer this. Tho the restaurant isn't large, it's cozy, clean & sleek...the chairs are padded and very comfortable. Most tables inside are booths and there's counter seating too. There's also a few tables outside. I know a good thing when I see & taste one. They've won me over. And then some. I rarely express this, but I can see Project Burger expanding to more of the desert cities and being extremely successful. I also love their name, Project Burger, and would like to see them brand & franchise one day and give places like Shake Shack and Five Guys, a serious run for their money. If that's their intentions and dream. Dream big, Cousins. Looking forward to future visits.... {{{Big~High~5's}}} Walk-off Grandslam New Fan for Life read more
ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT I've never done this "ALERT" before but this place deserves it. * Ambiance - Great decor, seating and welcomig * Service - Very polite and welcoming * Dress Attire - Professional, and Matching * Food Presentation- The best I've seen * Flavor is Scrumptious and a MUST to Try! The only down side, but worth the hit is the cost. A bit pricy, but I would still go again and again. Don't let the outside fool you! It's very drab and I even expressed it to one of the servers saying the outside needs the same attention! read more
RUN, Don't Walk to Project Burger! What an incredible find! We drove from Anaheim to spend a relaxing week in La Quinta and found Project Burger on Yelp while looking for a quick burger and breakfast. Yelp did not disappoint! My husband ordered the Blackened Smashed Burger with sweet potato fries and declared both the BEST he's ever had! The fries were perfectly crispy and lightly salted on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. I couldn't decide between Nora's Breakfast and the tacos, so our wonderful waitress, Verania, recommended her two favorites--the Al Pastor and De Cameron tacos. I took her advice, and WOW! Hands down, the BEST tacos I've ever had! The restaurant has a cozy, home-like atmosphere, and the two waitresses were absolutely amazing handling a nonstop packed house. At one point, it was standing room only, yet they kept everything moving with great service and a smile. We came looking for a quick meal and found one of the best meals of our entire trip! Project Burger is a Palm Desert gem. Great food, great service, great atmosphere--we will DEFINITELY be back! read more
These burgers were full of flavor. I was actually shocked at the affordability of a craft burger spot, so I was beyond grateful to see the prices on the menu. The service was very nice and attentive as well. The place is pretty small so it can feel a little crammed, but it gets crammed because it's good. read more
I know everyone says the same: (one of the best burgers I've had) ,but it's truly incredible the flavor of the burgers. So worth the trip and everything was incredibly delicious. I got the Pika Pika burger and a hazy IPA was a great pairing. The staff were amazing and always checking in on us. The place is beautiful and cozy to just chill and enjoy a cold beer. Highly recommend coming here, read more
Okayyyy, I have to say... I'm not usually a smashed burger kind of girl, but this one completely changed my mind! It wasn't greasy at all, and the bun was perfectly fluffy with just the right amount of crisp. I seriously enjoyed every single bite! OMG... the loaded fries with pork belly absolutely blew my mind!! The pork belly was so crispy, flavorful, and just chef's kiss. Of course, the Caesar salad was perfect. No notes, it was fresh, delicious, and I wouldn't change a thing. For my drink, I got the El Dragon, and I loved it! It was super refreshing with the perfect energy drink kick. If you're a Red Bull lover like me, you'll definitely appreciate this one. Overall, this place did not disappoint! As a local, I approve. I already know I'll be back because I need to try everything else on the menu. If you're in the area and haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out! read more
This will probably be a staple of my visits to the desert now. Everyone's burger was excellent and one of our group even said "best burger he's ever had." Staff was so nice and helpful at every turn and the burgers are all unique and excellent. The shake was the perfect thickness where it wasn't hard to drink but still thick and creamy. The blackened burger had a great presentation and balanced with all of the aioli and onions. The Caesar salad also outshined the fries in my opinion so definitely getting that again. Lastly it was only about $150 for six of us so the price was very reasonable. read more
i always enjoy their shrimp burger with caesar salad. the shrimp patty falls apart sometimes but i enjoy that! the ingredients and flavors pair really well together! i took my husband here and he enjoyed his burger as well. we got an oreo milkshake that we finished before our burgers even came! the location can be easy to miss as it's in an industrial area but the place itself is cute and modern. the servers are always so kind read more
3 months ago
WOW!!! Not only is the menu and food spot on the staff there are amazing! We stopped by during a rush hour. They were all calm, getting people seated and served as quick as able, friendly, and worked so well together! TV for the games, good lighting, clean and nice vibe. There was not anything on the menu that did not sound good. read more
6 days ago
I went back and had the short rib Cobb salad and it did not disappoint. Very good flavor and service was great. read more
4 months ago
Continuing the search for the best half pound cheeseburger in the Valley. The Project Burger was as good as I've had so far. Two patty smash burger with many choices for cheese and additions. Perfect. Seems really popular. I had to wait at the bar for a table. Service was quick and friendly once seated. Only downside is finding the place. That strip of Country Club can be really confusing and any place not fronting the street can be a challenge. Once you find it though, you'll want to come back. read more
5 months ago
Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in] Wow, this is like an elevated smash burger joint with great service and a unique vibe. They even serve water in a tequila bottle which was unique. Blackened Smash Burger ($18): I had to get this for the black bun. It came with 2 smashed patties, caramelized onions, mushroom, and provolone truffle cream. It was good but the truffle flavor wasn't as strong as I would have liked and I would have preferred it in a sauce rather than a cream. I paired it with a Caesar salad to balance out the heavy meal and that was a great call. Build Your Own Burger ($10) + Pork Belly ($7) + Additional Toppings ($2 each): My husband built his own burger with 2 smash patties, 3 toppings, and house aioli. He went with onions, scrambled eggs, mushroom, and bacon. The pork belly was amazing and the star of the show. The burger was very filling and umami and honestly tasted better than my blackened burger. No side needed. If you love burgers, this is the place for you! read more
Small place with a bar and a few tables. Friendly employees. Portions are not huge, and they don't give you a lot of fries, but it's enough. I ordered the chicken garlic prosciutto sandwich with fries. And my husband had a burger. My sandwich was good, but a little greasy. Fries were good, and my husband really liked his burger! read more
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The food is fantastic!!! A must try! The sweet potato fries were probably some of the best waffle sweet potato fries I've ever had. Their Smashburger's are legit! Sat in the back room, which was chill read more
Came here for Coachella weekend and decided to try out this spot. It's a cute and nice place. The inside had a bar area and I want to say about 4 booths inside. Tables were also placed outside for outside seating. We ordered the pika pika and blackened burgers. With each burger, you could get sweet potato fries, crinkle cut fries, or a caesar salad. The sweet potato fries were soooo good especially paired with the caesar salad for a refreshing bite. The fries had a house sauce that was super tasty. I loved the pika pika. It had jalapeños and pineapple which gave it a small spicy and sweet profile. The burgers had thin smash patties and honestly, did not make me SUPER full. The spicy aioli and the cilantro aioli were great with the burgers. To note, they charged an additional dollar for extra caramelized onions (an ingredient that was already in the burgers). I didn't mind but a heads up would've been nice. I would love to come back and try the rest of the menu. Beware - the door squeaks LOUDLY whenever someone comes in/out and that happened every other second. read more
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Moises D.
Hello Lily, thank you for trying us out, I am happy you enjoyed your…
If you're in the Coachella Valley, it's a must! The service is super friendly and the ambiance is very cozy. We tried: - Spicy Teriyaki Wings & Habanero Aioli (Special Menu) - Handcrafted Mamalona Reese's Shake - Pork Belly Loaded Fries - Mamo's Super Hamburguesa - Shrimp & Al Pastor Tacos - Blackened Smash Burger - Chile Relleno Smash Burger - Steak Sandwich read more
5 days ago
A coworker wanted to try Project Burger so we placed an order over the phone, which was extremely easy. The person on the phone was very friendly, patience and helpful. We ordered a lot of food! One of my coworkers and I wanted to try different burgers so we ordered our own and split it! The burgers were absolutely delicious. The patties cooked to perfection and the sauces and condiments were absolutely flavorful. I can't wait to actually go and sit at the restaurant to have the burger! My coworker shared that picking up the order was easy and that the customer service was great! They were pretty busy but still managed to give her a good deal of attention and care. read more
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Moises D.
Denise C, I am pleased to hear you had a great take out experience,…
7 days ago
Project Burger opened in December 2025, and judging by the crowd, Palm Desert collectively decided this was THE place to be!! The spot was packed inside and out, but we lucked out when a group of five finished up and vacated their table... proof that burger karma is real if you believe hard enough!! The service was excellent, almost aggressively attentive in the best way!! We were checked on so often it felt like they genuinely cared about our emotional relationship with our burgers!! Now for the main event: *The Bison Burger came dressed to impress with bacon pepper jack, onions two ways, and a cilantro jalapeño aioli that didn't come to play!! *The Project Burger delivered classic smash-patty perfection with bacon jam doing what bacon jam does...stealing the spotlight!!! *Nora's Breakfast sandwich was an unhinged but brilliant croissant-based creation that blurred the line between breakfast and burger in a way we fully support: smash patty, eggs, ham, bacon jam, and cream cheese!! *Blackened burger brought truffle energy, mushrooms, and provolone like it had expensive taste and wasn't afraid to show it. This was the best one!!!! Every burger was deliciously unique!!!! No notes. We'd absolutely come back next time we're in the area. read more
1 month ago
We loved this place! Food was amazing and all the staff was great. We had a big party so we called to ask if they could take us, they happily said we will make it work, and boy did they! We got the loaded fries to try (one of each kind) and they were the start of a very tasty meal. Everyone in our party was extremely happy with the food! Highly recommend if you are in Palm Springs/desert area. read more
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Man I was super excited to see the Bison burger on their menu. It's been a hot minute since if had one. Burger was juicy and tender and the fries were great. This place had the best customer service as well. SUPER Friendly read more
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Moises D.
Robert, I am happy to hear you had a wonderful experience. We hope to…
9 months ago
Really cool place--I hope they get a strong following. We heard about it through word of mouth, and they were already pretty busy. The service was fantastic, and the outdoor patio was lovely. The sweet potato fries were to die for, especially with the dipping sauce. They offer gluten-free buns, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the blackened burger, but I wish I'd gone with the Southwest one--next time! We'll definitely be back. read more
2 months ago
Cute place in the HOT desert. Burgers and salads. We had bison and pika pika, great burgers. Portion on the smaller side but great for me. The Pika Pika was spicy and messy, don't go on a first date. The sides options were fries, sweet potato fries or salad, all fantastic. Waiter was attentive, spacious place. They also have selected wine/beer available. read more
2 months ago
Project burger has been on my radar for a while. Popped in today after work and the project burger blew me away. While I was eating I was already strategizing on when I can come back again. read more
2 months ago
Everyone was so nice and welcoming, and the food was excellent. We loved our burgers and the sweet potato fries were the best we ever tasted! The malts were excellent too. We can't wait to go back and I'm so happy to have this new hamburger place near me in Palm Desert. We even purchased their house made sauce which my husband loved. They have outdoor seating but it was too cold last night although they do have heaters. It was busy on a Tuesday and 4:30. The only drawback could be is the restaurant is pretty small so if they get real popular it may be hard to get in. We found out it was owned by the Same family that owns Oceana close by and we have been there many times. read more
Cool small burger place! Eventhough it was small inside we didnt have to wait for a booth. They also have bar seats and outdoor tables. The star of the show was the strawberry milkshake!! Usually comes in a bag (authentic Mexican style) but ordered in a cup for my little. It was sooo good! Definitely would go back just to order that. I also got a chile relleno veggie patty burger that was so good, so happy they offer a vegetarian option at a burger place! The fries were amazing. Ordered a plain cheeseburger for the kids. They stack their smashed patties so its not your typical cheeseburger. Forgot to ask if they had kid options. But it was all great, look forward to the next time! read more
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