Every other place in the area always had a 60 min + wait and when you're hungry the last thing you want is to wait around. It was quick, food was simple, and minimal wait. Is it the best in the area? Probably not. It's your normal burger corner shack. Are they the nicest? Also probably not but it was never expected. The cost wasn't crazy either for a quick bite. Beware the seating is ONLY outdoors. But they have bathroom access which is a plus. read more

Is it amazing? No. Looks and tastes like a roadside burger joint. Asked for ketchup and ranch - got ketchup and mayo. Cheeseburger, burger, and patty for my dog - fine. Onion rings were better than curly fries. Bill came out to about 35.00. Does it get the job done? Yes. Actual prices were higher than those posted here. read more

Solvang burger with fries. Sevice was fast and burger was DELICIOUS. Tasted homemade. Fries had a really good seasoning on them. Will definitely come back again read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - The Solvang Burger with everything one it and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

Surprisingly delicious! Every other solvang place had a massive line--so worth the walk! We got the basics, burgers, fríes, fríed zucchini! It did not disapoint! Next time in Solvang, if you tire of ableskevers, check out the big bopper! read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - Yummm fried Zucchini! It's healthy cause it's a vegetable! - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

The Big Bopper Drive-In was not on our agenda for Christmas day. The nieces really wanted to go to another restaurant. Unfortunately that other restaurant was closed as were the majority of businesses in Solvang that Christmas day. Since Big Bopper was one of the few places in town that was open for business for Christmas, they were packed with customers. Order at the window and find a spot to sit at their outdoor dining area. No indoor seating available. It was about a 30 minute wait for our food to be ready. Well worth that wait!! Usually my wife and I would order differently so we could share. This time, though, we each chose to try the Western Viking Burger. We both agreed that it their Western Viking burger is a pretty damn good one. I can honestly tell you that it is the best burger that I've ever eaten in Solvang. Fries were tasty also. Thank you to the kind staff at Big Bopper Drive-In for working on Christmas Day! Highly recommend folks to stop by the Big Bopper Drive-In when you are in town. read more

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My husband and I came here during Christmas 2023 - and frankly, it was one of the few places open for food without a long wait! That being said, the service was very fast, the food was solid (burger was a 3 out of 5; salad a 3 out of 5), and the ambiance was good as a place you can sit down outside! read more

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Drive-in burger joint. In a town with mostly $20 burgers, theirs are about $12. Big Bopper has a massive bun with a 1/2 lb patty. The bun still swallows up the patty. The Viking is a bacon cheeseburgers. Both burgers are good, not exceptional. Probably the best value in town. Outdoor seating only. Fries are crispy and the beer is cold. No table service. read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

The food was mediocre. But very convenient for the location and very walkable from out hotel. The prices are on the pricey side. I ordered 4 tacos. 2 carne asada and 2 tri tip. The tortillas it came on were some of the driest I've ever had lol. I opted just eating the protein and throwing them out. The carne asada tasted days old while the trip were slightly better. Love the smokiness from the tri tip. The wife had an order of 3 carne asada enchiladas. She said they were decent. She was starving after our long drive to solvang. So she devoured them. Lol All and all the big bopper is a decent spot for a quick meal. But to tell you there are probably a lot of other places nearby that's a whole lot better with better prices. Will probably give them another try in the future. read more

This fast food drive-in is right off Mission Drive as you enter the western side of Solvang, and it's worth a visit. The menu is diverse with selections including burgers, sandwiches, burritos, and all the accompanying sides you'd expect. Additionally, they offer shakes and dessert items. We tried their signature tri tip sandwich, which was fantastic! The sandwich roll was fresh (maybe from one of the many local bakeries?) and the meat portion and toppings were generous without any single ingredient overpowering the overall taste. Please note there is also a "California" version of the sandwich for a slightly higher price which includes a few more ingredients and must be equally tasty. We also brought some tri tip taquitos back to our room, but we didn't realize guacamole wasn't included (or the server neglected to pack it) though it was on the menu as a side. They were also good but could have been a real home run with the guac. For those seeking a bit of nostalgia, the physical structure put me in mind of an old A&W drive-up (sans carhops). There is outside shaded seating or the option to eat in your auto if not taking your food "to go." This is a perfect spot to grab a bite if staying in one of the nearby motels and looking for a snack later in the afternoon or evening as Big Bopper's closes later than many of the other restaurants in the area (open until about 8 p.m.). Also, this spot is good if feeding young ones who may not be fans of the local Danish cuisine. Overall, Big Bopper's is another noteworthy dining option when visiting Solvang - especially if staying in one of the nearby motels. When in town consider checking it out. read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - Tri-Tip Taquitos -lots of garnish, including sour cream (but no guacamole) - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

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Experience at Big Bopper was ok. We ordered the Tri Tip sandwich, Viking Western Burger, chicken tenders, fries, fried zucchini, and a shake. The price was fair and food was ok. Services: There was one man running the whole show so it took a few minutes, but really nice and well packed. Asked for a few napkins and condiments and he was super helpful. Food: Viking Western Burger was good and would order this again. Juicy burger and we'll put together. Fries had some type of seasoned salt on it which was nice. Tri tip was not my style and wouldn't recommend. It was dry and ended up only eating the meat on half the sandwich and tossing the rest. Chicken tenders were standard but on the pricier side. Fried Zucchini was ok but it didn't come with much. Not worth the price to me but they tasted ok and were crunchy and solid. Overall: Would come again if I was hungry and close by. The burger was good and would order it again. read more

Don't bother ... pastrami sandwich with more pickles than meat. Also had better tri tip sandwich at Arby's!

Best part about this place is that it wasn't crowded on a busy weekday. The food is really hit or miss. The chicken sando was very good. The hamburger was way over cooked to the point of being burnt around the edges. The grilled cheese was OK. The patty melt was meh...burnt. The hot dog was OK. Quite pricey actually for the inconsistent quality. The owners are really nice though. read more

Great burgers. Wife had BLT and was very impressed with the sandwich. Highly recommend for lunch.

The Hamburger was great people was nice to it was a nice place to have lunch in Solvang California

Great place. Great location. Not a 5 but def a great burger place. The patties were a lil thing but the buns were amazing

The food at the Big Bopper Drive-in is very good! They have a large selection of deep fried, sandwiches, and burgers! read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - 8 piece chicken strips & fries - $16.99 as of 6/17/24 - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

Food was really good! Had the BLT and my man had the Vicki g western burger. The Jamaica is delicious and the onion rings were really good as well read more

More like the" Big Flopper " It's advertised as a drive-in restaurant, it is not. It probably was at one time or another but not anymore. It's hard enough trying to find a parking spot in Solvang but advertising a business as drive-in to get people to come to your restaurant is false advertising. The food is mediocre and the place is run down read more

A solid, fresh, classic hamburger. I had the Solvang burger, which is the smallest and cheapest in price that they offer. I enjoyed it, could it be bigger? Probably, but the quality is there. I also had the chili cheese fries. Fresh, hot fries, piping hot chili and cheese. What else can you ask for? I came here for a straight forward, classic American hamburger meal. Came, conquered, and left happy. If you want a classic, American burger meal. This is the spot. read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - Chili Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

You can walk up and order your food. I ordered an order of chicken fingers with fries and a pink lemonade. The menu also has Mexican food options and of course burgers. They have outdoor seating available. The fries were crinkle cut and had a delicious seasoning. If you're looking for fast food this is the place to stop while in Solvang. read more

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An epically terrible restaurant in a terrible tourist trap of a town. Got the order wrong and argued with me. Just avoid this place. Food's over priced and bad. read more

Overpriced and a wait time. Came here thinking this would be a quick and easy place to order food. Nope. Seating outside, no restrooms, one person taking orders, and ONLY one person making the food. We waited 15-20mins for our order. The picture of the tacos has 3 however it only comes with 2. Hotdog just by itself. None of it was amazing. Mediocre , would definitely try something else. However they do have small cars with no doors that you can rent to drive around town. read more

Came here with family and it was super yummy!! The bread was so good and the food overall had a wonderful taste. Def coming back on my next trip! read more

The plan was to visit Paula's Pancake House but the 45 minute wait torpedoed the plan. Next the requirement we eat at a place in a one block radius led us to The Big Bopper Drive-In. Looks like they are renting electric mini Jeeps from the parking lot. Place has all your classic drive-in food. I decided to try a cherry shake. I was hoping for some cherry ice cream goodness. Instead the shake was pretty mostly just milk and very sweet with artificial cherry flavor. I drank some water instead. Tri tip taquitos had a crunchy shell and a good amount of tri tip. Sadly there wasn't much flavor from the tri-tip. Wish they had marinated/cooked it with Santa Maria style seasoning. The guy at the register was nice and food came out fast. I wouldn't get a shake or taquitos here. Water was cold and refreshing. There was only one other customer for food but they rented lots of electric jeeps. read more

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This nice little outdoor eatery has a good sized menu of quick bites. I had their Tri tip beef sandwich and it was delicious. Meat was good and the baguette with ingredients were fresh. I also sampled one of my brother's Tri tip taquitos which was equally good. Nice variety of other offerings on their menu. My order was prepared quickly, but it was not busy. This eatery is conveniently located next to several of the smaller hotels on Mission Rd. They are open until 8pm, while many of the other smaller restaurants close much earlier in the late afternoon. read more

Cute little mom n pop restaurant. I had a burger and fries which were good; next time will probably try some of their Mexican food. The food was good-not-great but priced right for what you get. The only downside I had was that it was winter, kinda chilly, and kinda drizzly with no indoor seating. This is probably great in the summer, but I recommend getting the food to-go on a cold night. read more

My family and I dipped into Solvang for a weekend getaway. We ate at a few of the local eateries, trying to stay in the Solvang theme but wanted to try this burger spot on the way in. The Big Bopper Drive -In looks like a run down Drive-In diner of the 50's, where someone would take your order at your car on roller skates. Although the ambience was lacking, the food and service was perfect. We got the Big Bopper burger, fries, and some shakes. The shakes were nice and creamy. We got chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter! The fries were well seasoned and delightful dipped in ranch. The big winner was their Big Bopper cheeseburger which is a 1/2 lb of tasty ground beef on two large buttered buns! I added extra patties but didn't need to. Big Bopper, your BIG BOPPER IS A BIG DEAL! read more

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Great burger and fried zucchini! This place was a great place to take our dog. It has a patio with shade. Very convenient!

Great little mom and Pop joint. Tasty burgers, fries and onion rings. Loved that we could sit outside and enjoy the nice weather.

Burgers were good. It's expensive at over 34 dollars for two viking (not double) burgers and onion rings. It's an old school looking burger joint with clean tables. read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - Viking burger - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California

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Good sized portions and the tri tip was great. Hand cut tomatoes in my sandwich were huge. My kids killed their burgers and chicken strips. Nice touch of the season salt on the fries. Perfect place for a quick bite to recharge while walking around! read more

this place is absolutely disgusting!!! i'm a local and i will never go there again. get a better burger at McD's and i have not eaten a burger at McD's in over 25 yrs so that speaks for itself. read more

Food: small portions, taste was ok Service: decent Ambiance: outdoor dining. Overall: good experience read more

Good food, shopworn and faded/dated but clean. Nothing off the chain inspired but a solid menu. Drive-in section no longer in use. read more

This place saved the day when all other places were either closed after 5pm or costs way too much for what you're getting. I ordered two Asada tacos, one El pastor taco. I'd normally not order tacos at a burger place but the tacos were suggested by the manager of the hotel I was staying at. The tacos were on standard large sized corn tortillas and warmed up on the grill they cook the burgers which gave them a slight crunch which was a nice touch. After I got my food I realized I should have just order two tacos since they're packed with tons of meat. The flavor of the meat was surprisingly really good since Solvang doesn't really have a good selection of Mexican food. I also ordered a small order of fries and found them to be seasoning perfectly and because they're very hearty a small order is plenty for 1-2 people. I ordered a garden salad for my wife and she said it was refreshing and hit the spot. They fill a large styrofoam container with fresh romaine lettuce, freshly diced tomato and cheese. I dumped about half a carne Asada tacos worth of meat on her salad and she said it bump the salad up from great to amazing since it added diced onions, cilantro and meat to it. I suggest just buying a single Asada taco so you can add the meat to your garden salad. I highly recommend getting the chocolate, banana and peanut butter milk shake. 2 Asada tacos 1 El Pastor taco Small fries Garden salad Medium milk shake Everything cost less than $30 and if I'd not eaten most of it I swear it could have fed three people. If you're looking for food that's relatable to your taste buds and doesn't cost an arm and a leg you need to try this place. read more

Everyone had a burger, and good reviews. The fries were tasty and crunchy with a dust of something good. The chicken tenders were hard as heck. Location is right on the Main Street. You can rent carts. It's only outside seating with decent shade options. read more

This place saved the day in Solvang. Let's just say that our meal experience in solving has been very underwhelming. Good sweets here and if you are into wine tasting, then this city is known for it. But the food hasn't been generally good until we found this place. A local suggest it, it's a take out place, and this review is a bit generous, but comparing to all the other food we had in Solvang, this place gets a 4 star. read more

I am rating this place based on taste. I'm not a person that looks at detail unless I am at a restaurant. I got the solvang burger and fries. Simple right? I loved it. I'm from the LA area and i have been to many many burger joint, yeah of course there are some that give you a lot more portions and pack the burger but you know what, I'm not a fat American lol. The taste was excellent and i very much enjoyed my food. I would go again, and again. I got my food and sat my happy self down and enjoy every great tasting bite. read more

I wanted a little snack so I picked up a couple of carne asada tacos. SO GOOD. Loved the tortilla & the meat was fresh & flavorful. Will be back when in town for sure! read more

The milk shakes were delicious. The burger got a 5/5 recommendation from our very picky 8 year old who is a burger connoisseur. read more

The Big Bopper Drive-In - a table and chairs outside - Burgers Near Me - Solvang, California