This BBQ is delicious & nice sized portions too. Next time you see their food truck at an event,…read moremake sure to stop by! I couldn't decide since everything on the menu looked good. Im glad I chose the 3 meat combo; I'll have enough for 3 meals

Just had the Sammich with beef and some mac n cheese on the side. Everything was great as usual!…read moreHighly recommend stopping by whenever you see them! Their service is always great with a friendly face at the window waiting to take your order.

I've heard of this burger joint chain for over a decade. I first saw it on Triple D back when that…read moreshow had a lot of pull. I think that particular location (the original) was in the Sacramento area, not sure if it is still there. But they have expanded at least 4 newer locations, with one in the Bay Area in Napa, 2 in the Stockton/Lodi area and this one in Sonora which is in the foothills of the Sierras. The others are singular brick n mortars and maybe 1 of them may even have a bar. This one in Sonora is more of an 'express' version that's attached to a gas station minimart. There is good seating like about 5-6 tables inside with another 2-3 tables outside. If you need a restroom, you'll have to walk across the minimart. For a burger joint this place has a serious unique angle. But you have to love cheese in order to appreciate that angle, otherwise you'd be missing out on what makes this place special. When you get a cheeseburger here, they will add a huge mound to that sizzling burger that it will deliberately spill onto that griddle. They will cover it to facilitate the melting and what results is a melty cheeseburger with this awesome 'cheese skirt' attached. I have never seen a burger quite like this, so the novelty was exciting. That cheddar cheese skirt is lacy, gets kinda caramelized and hardens a bit. Kinda like a cheese frico if you've ever had it in a fancy Italian resto. When hot it is semi-liquidy; when warm it is pliable like soft plastic; and when completely cool it will harden like a crisp cracker, but it always tastes of salty intense cheese. Some people eat the skirt first as an appetizer, as it is difficult to eat the actual burger with the skirt intact. Others bend that skirt back into the burger/bun and then proceed to go to town. That is how I did it and imo that is the way to go. Cuz in that, that intense cheese flavor and texture is mingled with the burger and produce, giving each bite a representation of everything. It is truly a ride. I also have to give props to the burger itself as it seriously quality stuff. It is more 'steak-y' than cheap ground beef-y. And that's a good thing cuz the cheese makes it so rich that a cheap fatty burger would make this excessively greasy. The produce and pickles are a must in this equation, cuz like I already pointed out, this is so rich and oily that the fresh produce and the quality tangy pickles complements this burger ride perfectly. I actually wouldn't mind in getting extra pickles next time as it brightens the bites beautifully. The bun was just okay, wished it were toasted more but at least it withstood the juiciness of the ride. It didn't disintegrate or turn to mush, so again giving props. You can pick a burger size 1/4 or 1/3 pound. And you can even pick the size of the cheese skirt in ounces. I did the 1/3lb in the smallest skirt which is about 3 oz of cheese. I found that to be quite filling and perfect juicy bites. I wouldn't change that ratio. Any bigger your jaws will have to do some compromising/extra work. Tried some fries from my traveling mates and I'm glad I didn't get any with my order. It was the coated/textured type and just taste too processed for me. A burger and a soda was around $14ish. Staff was really nice and executed the concept perfectly. They cook to order, so it takes at least 5 minutes for a burger, over 10 if you place an order with multiple burgers. Worth the wait, this was a very memorable and satisfying burger experience. No doubt fiver!

Delicious! I came here with my friend because he wanted to try the cheese skirt and it did NOT…read moredisappoint!!! If you're a cheese lover this place is certainly for you! I understand there's more locations of squeeze burger we just happened to go to this one so if you can get to one, you have to try! Service was so good the girl working was a SWEETHEART actually all the ladies are at this location even though the last time I've been has been years! They serve you your food and are the sweetest! They also hook it up with the "cheese skirt" omg there is no shortage we loved it! This location has an adorable outdoor area with umbrellas delicious drinks and a tv with their diners and drive in's so it's funny to know guy fieri approved this cheeseburger joint lol super casual vibes we were in sweats and t shirts! no body cares so if you just want to roll in and get a bitchin cheesy cheeseburger! 10000 stars yum!!!

We stopped today and had a strawberry shortcake Sunday and pina colada shake !! Omg delicious …read more Service was a Maxing , everything was so clean and food was great !! Will definitely stop there everytime we come through !! Great !

This was my first time here, but not my last! This drive-up restaurant was spotlessly clean inside…read moreand out. Very neat and tidy, uncluttered, super clean bathroom, and comfortable dining area. The staff were very friendly, gave a time when my food would be ready, and brought it to my table quicker. I ordered fish and chips that came with five nice sized pieces of crispy fish on top of a generous bed of fries. Super yummy and I'll definitely go back!!

I found my DREAM candy here!!! I'll possibly be back for the deli later but I hit the jackpot while…read moregetting gas with these bad boys under a dollar! They had them in chocolate and Cinnabon flavor. The lady at the front who helps me?! Absolutely the SWEETEST!!! Love saying good morning to her or anything really. She's a doll! Super cool! Super quick! I've never seen it too backed up here so it's chill, you're able to get in get gas get what you need and get out. And that's not including their delicious deli! I love coming here!

Skip it. I hadn't ordered from them in about a year. The deli menu is severely shortened from…read moreprevious years. I recently had a made to order chipotle chicken sandwich from the deli and paid for it all afternoon noon in the restroom. I used to order there all the time with no issues. I'll stick with ordering from across the highway from now on.

Wassup Dawg came to a birthday party! Awesome idea! I had 3 choices of meat and went w all beef. I…read moreadded sautéed peppers and onions. It was delicious! Lots of sauce options. The service was friendly. Love the husband wife business duo.

I finally had the chance to stop by today and try a couple of dogs and both were delicious! I'm so…read morehappy that the location is within walking distance from my cabin. Thank you, Caroline and Jeff, you guys are doing a great job! And Lola is just the sweetest! I definitely recommend everyone try this place if you haven't yet.

Awesome burgers! Well made and with all the trimmings. We couldn't even finish, it was so big…read more Definitely will be going and trying other items.

This little place inside the Cold Springs Gas Station is a hidden Jem. While staying in a nearby…read morecabin and not wanting to cook dinner for our crew we ventured over to see what was good. Oh my goodness, their burgers and chicken sandwiches were phenomenal. The buns they use are out of this world. Their fries were absolutely delicious also. And the portions were super generous also. We will definitely be back. It's a must visit.

We had Mijo's BBQ at the farmers market in Sonora. I lived on the central coast for 15 years where…read moreSanta Maria style tritip was created. This is AS GOOD as any tri-tip I have ever had. I'm a tri-tip snob so I got the salsa on the side and didn't even need it. The meat was already incredibly juicy and the rub was spot on. Highly recommended.

Found this place to get a quick lunch on the way to Stanislaus National Forest. What a gem!…read more The food is delicious, highly recommend the motherlode meal if you have people to share with. My kids enjoyed the Mac and cheese, the salads were fresh, generous portions. The owners are a hardworking couple with excellent hospitality. Looking forward to stopping by again!

My family and I love BBQ, so we were ecstatic to drive by Mean Lew's!…read more We decided to come in for some take out this past Saturday. The inside was homey feeling - with a decent number of tables and even a large bar area with a fish tank that my daughter was mesmerized by. We ordered The Motherload - which came with Beef and Pork Ribs, Chicken Thighs, a Pulled Pork Sandwich and 4 sides - we chose Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese and Chili with Cornbread. We waited a bit at the bar and then took all our food home, but when we got home, we noticed our order was wrong. There was Corn on the Cob that we did not order, plus we were missing the Macaroni and Cheese and Chili with Cornbread. My friend called and spoke to the owner or manager, and they said they would make it right, so we drove back down to get what was missing. Not only was the owner/manager extremely apologetic, but she also gave us an even bigger size of Macaroni and Cheese, Chili and extra Ribs. We love that kind of customer service! Aside from what we ordered, they also offer a special menu with items like the Asian Chicken Salad, Smoked Chili Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage Dog, Smoked Chili Nachos and a Chopped Queso Brisket Sandwich. They also offer a Chicken Sandwich plus Loaded Baked Potatoes and a Banana Split Brownie Bomb that we should have ordered. Overall, the food was pretty good! My favorites were Brisket, Ribs and Macaroni and Cheese. We had so much food leftover - our friends are still eating it! We will be back next time we are in Sonora! Check them out!