WOULD DEFINITELY recommend (general). Stopped by after the St. Patrick's Day festivities around the city, did my order through GrubHub to pick-up. They have 2 locations on the north side, this one didn't have that great of parking like the W Armitage location but you can probably park in the lot across the street like I did (I went during afternoon when wasn't as busy). Apparently, they are cash only but I think they have an ATM on-site. If not, I would just order online through GrubHub, it doesn't change wait time or anything. I ordered a Double Cheeseburger with fries and soda. The service was fast and the prices were great. Now if you asked if the quality matched, I would say absolutely. The smash burger had the right amount of sauce, perfect char, wasn't cold on the inside. The fries are fresh cut from potatoes in the back, and you can really tell during presentation. I would next time see if I could try their cheese fries as they have that upgrade option as well. My overall rating of my meal is 9.4/10 This is up there for some of the best fats-food burgers I have had, up there with staples I really love like In-N-Out burger. I would recommend stopping by if you are in the neighborhood, is good to support a Chicago local chain like these especially for the value you are getting for the price. $11 for an amazing burger, fries, and soda is something you don't see everyday. read more

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03/26/26 - Ok so I've been hearing this hype on Red Hot Ranch smash burgers so I had to give it a try. I've seen reviews where one food reviewer rated them in his top 5 in Chicago? Really your top 5? What can I say different strokes for different folks. I ordered trouble cheeseburger. Red Hot Ranch has a decent Smashburger but nothing I would put in the top 5 burgers in Chicago. I'm not sure how or why he rated this burger so high? The prices was certainly reasonable. I got a double cheeseburger w/tomato, lettuce & a sauce that looked like thousand island dressing w/pieces of onion & fries for $8 plus change. Good price point, decent burger but sorry to say not in the top 5 for me. I realize food tasting is subjective to your personal taste. read more

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no joke has replaced in n out for the best cheapest burger in my mind. you get a burger and fries and soda for TEN DOLLARS! in this economy! and everything is freshly made there, you can watch them peel the potatoes!! service is pretty fast too. cash only and with an atm inside! read more

I was a fan of the burger and fries combo. Their signature sauce was really good. It's a good old fashion cash only spot so make sure you got it on you. It's open really late and it's a reliable spot. Always hits the spot. read more

Visiting chicago in 2020 isn't for the faint of heart but we felt a warm welcome coming here! The chicaho style inside was next level and delish dogs served! Even got a hilarious photo out front to remember the experience. read more

Red Hot Ranch - Tasty hot Hotdog & Fries - A colorful sign for Chicago's Hot Dog features a cityscape illustration and a large hot dog image, located at a food stand. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is one of my go to staples here in town. CASH ONLY! there is an atm there if you need it. Fries and hot dog is delicious. The cheese sauce for the fries isn't my favorite it tastes very nacho cheese like to me but I love their fries on their own. Recently got the double cheeseburger which was also a great burger, not too greasy. Such a great easy place for a quick cheap dinner! You really can't beat the price. read more

Tried this location as we were over in Lakeview. We are frequently patrons of the Logan Square location. This location is much bigger but parking lot was smaller. We grabbed double cheeseburger/fries and polish with fries. Food came quickly. Service was good. This location has more items in the menu and ice cream machine for shakes. We probably will stick to our location as it is blocks away from our house but it was cool to try this location. read more

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great place great staff-been before here and 35th and came after MD appt across the street with a hunny-i told them I knew they'd break it -which happened without me having to try to get a chocolate shake read more

I love this place. I hadn't been to this location but I'll be back. I noticed it's closer to my job. I love them because the food is always fresh made to order. The food is reasonably priced. I will continue to come back great service. read more

Red Hot Ranch - Redhot ranch RHR Burger and Fries - A burger with a toasted bun, lettuce, and sauce is partially wrapped in white paper, placed on a gray surface. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Coming from CA, RHR is similar to In n Out burger. Fresh cut fries fresh ground beef and brioche buns. It's made to order and cash only. It's smashed with a nice crust. The place is busy and the prices are hard to beat. Get the double, don't cheap out on the single. I love the parking in that neighborhood. read more

Very good and cheap burger spot. The burger has a good char flavor and the fries are fresh hand cut fries. I would recommend getting the fries well done. This place is also cash only. The only thing is they only have seating outdoors right under the train so it can be a bit loud sometimes. read more

I am a Yelp Elite, on line entertainment critic and influencer. I review restaurants in Chicago and St Louis. I was just turned on to Red Hot Ranch. This is becoming a Chicago institution located in the Lakeview area. One of the best burgers and best values in Chicago. Smash burger style, very juicy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned. The bun was soft, and fresh. For $7 this has to be the best value in the Chicagoland area. The owners were obsessed with the preparedness and freshness of the popular western US chain, In & Out Burger. They brought that same concept and caramelized griddling to Red Hot Ranch. This is an absolute MUST GO if you want a great fast food burger. Very limited menu, fries, drinks, burgers but suits the concept well. Well deserving of 5 Stars. read more

Red Hot Ranch - Double hamburger with lettuce, onions, sauce. - A burger with lettuce and a beef patty is on a crumpled paper wrapper on a dark table, with some food remnants visible. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fantastic and cheap hot dogs, burgers, and fries. Try a hot dog with everything on it! The fries are so greasy and soft with crispy edges, just how I like them. A friend loves the burgers here, as well. Always busy but you'll never wait longer than a couple minutes for your food. Not a spot to bring a date but a perfect mid afternoon pick-me-up. read more

Red Hot Ranch - Double Dog and Fries - A hot dog topped with chopped onions, pickles, and mustard, served with a side of French fries on paper. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Morning shift at red hots is very rude, I had went and I asked for fries and a cheese burger and they gave me uncooked fries, I went back and they did nothing about it the cheeseburger was good though read more

For my husbands birthday he was dying for a good burger. While in town he did his research and found out this was the locals favorite. We made the trek down here and thankfully it was not busy. One thing to notate. They are CASH only. But thankfully prices are super cheap & they do have an atm if need be inside the restaurant. We all opted to burgers and fries. We adored the burgers. They were perfect and the secret sauce is an absolute must have. We ordered a few sides of sauce just for the fries. Fries were fresh and crispy just like I like. Definitely a must try if in the area and thankful we had a great cheap meal for our whole family. read more

Red Hot Ranch - RHR Cheeseburger and Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yes they only take cash but mannnnn this burger is yummy. Get the fries as well. They're perfectly crispy for fresh fries. I didn't think it would be this good. The train outside is loud but it's fun to sit outside and enjoy your meal. read more

I got Red hot Ranch via door dash because I was craving a burger. I've never been here before. The double RH cheeseburger and fries were phenomenal. So yummy. The fries were cooked just right and flavorful. I definitely want to experience RHR dine in next time. read more

Hands down the best quick burger in Chicago. The fries are killer and get service is so fast. The price is out of this world. $ At the most!

Want a cheap meal that involves a smash burger? This place is it. Double cheeseburger and fries for about $7, such a steal! Not the best I've had BUT that crispy ends of the smashburger was pretty darn good. Also that cheese sauce for the fries... I would definitely come back just for this. We also got fried shrimp, personally I didn't like it, I thought I've had better fried shrimp, I think it needed more seasoning. Service wise the one lady behind the counter, i thought she was rude. I asked for no tomatoes on my burger and she kept repeating it like I was wrong. Sorry I don't like tomatoes? But other than that they do give you your order pretty quickly. For a fast food joint it was good. I'd come back and hopefully next time I don't get judged for not wanting tomatoes. read more

Red Hot Ranch - RHR Double Cheeseburger and Fries, 1/2 lb. Fried Shrimp - The image shows a tray with French fries, onion rings, a cup of cheese, and a burger with lettuce and a bun. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped here for a quick bite while running some errands with a friend. Hot dogs were great and the fresh cut fries are excellent. Quick and friendly service. read more

Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Affordable and delicious. Service was also fast and friendly. read more

Red Hot Ranch - RHR Double Cheeseburger and Fries + Cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Red Hot Ranch is an institution and should be visited regularly. While I've gone multiple times for their delicious, Chicago's best burger, this time I came for their equally great hot dog. It was fantastic! A perfect mix of toppings on a wonderful Vienna wiener. Not to be forgotten are their fresh cut fries. Love, love, love! read more

Red Hot Ranch - Hot Hotdog and Fries - A hot dog topped with pickles, relish, and diced tomatoes, accompanied by a side of French fries, on crumpled white paper. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What happened???!! I've always loved this place and today it was different and not good at all. Why oh why after all these years and such great reviews would they make a change? Hot dog was much smokier than normal and had an odd pickles taste. They also totally changed the pickles. There was never tomatoes in their dogs and today there was some diced tomatoes mixture that was weird. I think maybe even the relish is different but can't be sure. Just a totally different dog now which has me thinking g why bother going there. Not a good change! read more

This place is fantastic- delicious Chicago dog, French fries from Fresh cut potatoes and prices from a previous decade. Friendly staff and prompt service too. Clean dining area -Loved it! read more

Red Hot Ranch - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! Went to Red Hot for lunch after hearing it's a must for burgers and I was in the area. The smash burger was extremely tasty and the fries were delicious. For the price this can't be beat. In my top 5 burger. Cash only! read more

Heard great things about Redhot Ranch. Offered the double cheeseburger with fries, and the fries had a a real gross hamster smell to them. Couldn't finish them because of that. The burger was decent, but quite mushy. The price was very refreshing, though my soda was like 3-4$. read more

I ordered delivery from red hot ranch with little prior information. I have no idea what they do with their burger but it was awesome. The kind of burger that lingers in your mind and that you use as a reference point for all other burgers. Do I want to spend $20+ on a fancified bar for a mediocre burger, or do I want to wait to go to RHR and spend way less for something that just works. Every time. Fries were blah. Not my style. read more

Went to Red Hot Ranch for lunch. I've eaten there a few times. This may be the 1st time I was the only one at the counter. I stood there with cash in my hand. I kept standing there with cash in my hand as the lady behind the counter talked on the phone. that's OK. I understand. She got off the phone and walked off and talked to the workers, ignoring me. Huh? Then she walked back the register and walked away again like I wasn't there. I'm 6'4" and I know I was there. It was over 7 minutes and I wasn't served. I figured that if they treat their paying customers like that, how do they treat the food that they are preparing? No, there are other hamburger places to go. I will go elsewhere next time. read more

It was just okay. People said it was the Chicago version of In-n-Out. Unfortunately it was not. The fries are soggy and the hot dog was just standard. Good in a pinch, but I would rather do Culver's, which is much more consistent. read more

Cash only!!!!! Plan ahead. :) What they lack in curb appeal they absolutely make up for in burger value. ~$6 for a cheeseburger and fries, and a tasty one at that! They consider it a smash patty take on the in-n-out burger, which is pretty awesome. The smash patty is perfectly crispy and seasoned AMAZINGLY. The special sauce is also yummy, and the toppings are fresh and crisp. The bun is fine/could be better, but overall this burger is an awesome value and I'll be back. Fries are skin on which is great, but wish they would either be crispier or have more seasoning. As mentioned, they are cash only but have pretty quick service. It is counter service, with both a dining room and picnic tables outside. They also have their own parking lot with ~8 spots that are usually available. read more

Red Hot Ranch - Fresh Cut Fries - A handful of French fries in a paper bag, served at Red Hot Ranch in Chicago, IL, with a focus on the fries' appearance. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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They have a really good quality burger. I don't eat them much but when I do it has to satisfy, and this one does. Tasty fresh cut fries too. I'll be back when the craving hits again. read more

Howdy All If you're in the mood for a good burger and some home cut fries this is the place you need to stop Nice people Good food Good price Be prepared to leave stuffed And a tip CASH ONLY Enjoy And as always Be safe read more

Food is great very reasonably priced service is generally fast even when they're busy. The one thing I love is how they don't take shit from the asshole delivery guys on speakerphone in the restaurant they don't tolerate it read more

Best smash burger in the city and the prices cannot be beat. Double cheeseburger and fries for less than $10. Cash only but worth it. The shrimp and shrimp cocktail sauce they give you are also amazing. Not a huge fan of the fries as they're kinda soft, but that's just not my personal preference. read more

They say you can only really trust a fast food burger if it turns the paper bag transparent. Red Hot Ranch passes the test. These are elite smash burgers, with deep meat flavour and seasoning. Fries are crispy and excellent. The price is insanely cheap too, with a double burger and fries only costing $7. read more

Small hot dog, smothered in a lot of tasty French fries. The hot dog is not bad but one tiny hot dog is not going to get it done. Maybe I did wrong and should have gotten the double. The fries are tasty and delicious, some of the best fries outside of Five Guys. They are hot and taste of fresh potato. A true midwestern delight. I am scared to leave this up because I am sure some of you will point out where I went wrong. So I am bumping it up to three stars for fresh tasting food and even more fair prices (cash only). read more

Great burgers and hot dogs. Fast delivery. Will order again. Better cheeseburgers than the high end places read more

No nonsense smash burger. Just what you need sometimes and never disappoints. Cash only!

Amazing smashburgers; thin and charred edges. It seems all the burgers come w fries, which are fresh cut and amazing. Staff is super quick and friendly. No frills Chicago counter service vibe. read more

Red Hot Ranch - Single RHR cheeseburger w fries (and cheese cup). - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hello y'all! The fat boy and his wifey were out yup bike riding through our beautiful city and came across RHR! We also made the trip because we saw them on check please. (Lol) anyway we had to have one of these burgers & of course fries! That's a burger side kick, right? Anywho we both got dbl. cheeseburgers & fries. The fries were fresh cut a delicious!! A nice amount of salt on them a solid 8/10. Now normally I get my burgers plain but because RHR has a special house made sauce, I ordered it with some sauce only. The wifey had hers with everything. I loved the smash version of a burger. It tasted soooo homemade! Very, very good! The sauce wasn't bad. It tasted like Big Mac sauce ALMOST! The burger is worth another ride or two back to the Northside! 9/10 The Service was very friendly!! And the prices???? One word CHEAP!! Under $20 for 2 dbl cheeseburgers & 2 fries!! Sorry people my greedy self forgot to take pics...... (Remember all reviews are subjective) read more