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The Bucket

3.8 (430 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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THE BUCKET ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Double smash cheeseburger
Carissa P.

Solid no-frills spot for burgers, burritos, fries, and other feel-good food at a great price. The vibes are casual and the spot has a small covered patio area. We got the double smash cheeseburger, double pastrami cheeseburger, and onion rings for $34. We got our food very quickly on a Sunday afternoon, and it was freshly cooked. We felt like everything lacked salt but it was still yummy. Overall, a solid spot that will satisfy a craving at a less expensive price!

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Ki D.

Calling all burger lovers! Whether you're into an all beef patty or a tasty veggie burger or a juicy impossible burger; get ready to sink your teeth into a hardy helping of juiciest beef well done. The service is buns out. The prices are a royal flame. You'll be pickled with the ambience of a small sports bar. Accommodated with great ales. You'll flip over these patties!!!!!!

Julio Burger going crazy again
Dominique K.

Ordered the Julio Burger. Sometimes I don't remember my own birthday, but I'll never forget that first bite! So delicious. It was my first time eating here and def won't be the last ;) Pretty cheap too. Parking available. Delicious onions rings. And I'm supporting a small business. Hell yeah

Onion Rings $4.95
Nikki B.

A few months ago, I saw pics online of The Bucket's drool worthy onion rings and stopped in to try them. Sadly, that day they were out so I went home disappointed. The other day I was driving by with my nephew, and he wanted a cheeseburger so I decided to give it another shot. The Bucket is a little no-frills hamburger stand that has been a staple on the Eagle Rock community since 1935. It closed briefly from 2013 - 2018 due to a lease dispute and is now under new ownership. In addition to classic burgers, menu items include burritos, tacos, wings, & loaded fries. (Impossible burger, burrito, & taco also available.) My nephew ordered the Bucket Burger (cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, & thousand island dressing) and fries. Thankfully, they had onion rings this time, so I got an order. There is an enclosed patio area with seating and a tv. Each table has a little bucket on it with packets of ketchup. We grabbed a spot and waited for our food, which didn't take long. My nephew inhaled his burger. He loved it. The seasoned fries were exceptionally good. Thick & hot. Crispy outside and fluffy inside. I liked the seasoning in which they were tossed. The onion rings did not disappoint and tasted as good as they looked. Thick slices coated in seasoned breading and perfectly fried. They weren't greasy, which was a bonus. I also liked the dipping sauce that accompanied the rings. It was a spicy ranch. My nephew said he'd comeback. I would too. *Beer available *Small parking lot or street parking

When they advertise $1 tacos on Taco Tuesday
Torres C.

When they advertised $1 tacos on Taco Tuesday. This was a big disappointment. I'm not sure why they treat their customers like this?

York burger and beer
Jessica B.

Best York burger in town!! I must try and grab a beer while you wait... super fresh and friendly!!

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2 months ago

Food is great nice chill spot, definitely a regular now the staff there are a bunch of chill dudes chillen and cooking

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Affordable and super delicious food. Fast service and the best burger and fries in the area!

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2 months ago

Amazing love the place, they have great customer service and food is amazing would reccomend the bucket to everyone

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2 months ago

Went after school with some friends, great food and patty was cooked very nicely. Fries were seasoned well and service was amazing.

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Went here afterschool with friends, service was great and the food was amazing would definitely come to get the smash burger again

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5 months ago

There tortas are the best I've ever had as well as there are asada fries! They are also very kind and very tasty food

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Great burger ! My kids argue that it's than in n out , I disagree of course , but it gives you an idea of how good it is .

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10 months ago

I finally returned, a mere 7 and a half years later, but have to set the record straight... The onion rings are much improved.

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Ask the Community - The Bucket

Hi I used to come there in the 90s, 2000s do you guys still use the original Julio sauce ?do you still make the Julio fries ?I remember they were cut in circles !

Hi, no unfortunately we do not have the Julio sauce or fries. Although we do have some amazing fries and burgers and torta. We have make your own fries with your choice of toppings and sauces.

What oil do you use to fry your fries? Just hoping to confirm it isn't peanut oil.

Hi, good question, we Fryer oil which is Soy Bean based oil and not Peanut oil.

Are they requiring vaccines?

We went there last November 2021 So we dont need to show them our cards

Did they bring back the Cardiac Burger yet?

No "Cardiac" Burger. Thus is not the same bucket, trust me, I am the one who sold it to George, who did a fantastic job of keeping the Menu. Never frozen patties. There have been many owners since Julio, none like and since Mac passed, it will… Read more

Any vegan options?

This place has more vegan options then most like vegan asada fries yummy

Is the impossible burger they have completely vegan like the cheese and 1000 island?

no, it's a vegetarian burger, not vegan also looks as though everything's prepared on the same grill so if you're particular about that sort of thing I wouldn't recommend.

Is there a veggie option for the burgers?

They now have The Impossible Burger!

Hey.. Is this for real? The bucket reopened? I use to go here alot. But the menu looks weird wheres the cardiac or mini cardiac?

Which Bucket? the Original Julio's Bucket didn't have a cardiac or mini cardiac Burger, perhaps it was one of several owners attempts after Julio closed the doors. These guys are same ownership as Great White Hut in Glandale.

Is this the original Bucket? If so I need them to bring back the Julio wings, cardiac and mild cardiac burger ! Please! This is a true east side fat boy staple! East side…

NO not Original Julio is long gone... Now under new ownership, the eatery is run by the team behind burger stand The Great White Hut, The Eastsider reports.

Do they have a veggie burger of any kind?

The impossible burger

Do they serve turkey burgers or impossible burgers?

They serve the impossible burger :)

Any vegetarian options?

Veggie burrito Bean & cheese burrito Impossible Burger

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4.3(576 reviews)
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WHEN: Tue @7pm…read more Located in a small plaza, while there is free parking, it's also quite limited with it being share with other business establishments. However, since we came at night time where most of them were closed, we got parking right in front. This spot is more of a take-away place, with 6 counter seatings indoors, and maybe 3 chairs right out front. This tiny burger spot seems to be run by just one person, so it helps that you can self-order at their kiosk. He was very attentive juggling between cooking the made-to order items, and check in on the costumers in case they had questions. After placing my order at their one device, it was roughly a 15 minutes wait. Here's what we ordered: CHEESEBURGER - $9.90 High-quality beef patty smashed with grilled onions, serviced on a toasted Martin's potato bun and topped with pickles and their fry sauce. I really enjoyed this rich tasting burger. I think that fry sauce was a huge factor...but also that soft bun...and that flavorful beef patty. I really enjoyed this. FRIES - $5.25 Golden Thing-Cut Fries. Perfect. I mean this was made to order so they were warm, crispy and so dang good! It's how fries everywhere should be! I was hoping to come back during my trip in LA, but it's okay, it won't be the last time I visit.

We've been ordering from FTW for months because whenever i think of a smash burger, its either the…read moreones i make myself or the ones from FTW. The crispy lace edges, the juicy center, the grilled onion, the slightly spicy sauce, the slightly sweet bun...all dreamworthy! Their sweet potato fries aren't all that great to look at, but omg, always perfectly cooked and salted! Perfectly complimented with the fry sauce. All that said, we were disappointed when we received our last order: 1. Packaging change (paper wrapped instead of cardboard box for the burgers) robbed the craveable edges of their crispness. Plus there was so much grease on the paper wraps it actually made it messier to eat than before. 2. The sauce has changed. The spice level increased (still not too spicy), but a side of sauce (which you pay more than a $1 for) is now sent in a premade branded packet. I have zero issues paying extra for a good sauce made fresh in-house, but instead of tasting like a fresh sauce made with mayo and spices, it now tastes of oil and spices and is not nearly as tasty. We noticed the difference on the burgers as well, so it seems like their sauce is all premade now and not nearly as good.

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Frogtowns Gourmet Tacos - Tacos

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4.7(182 reviews)
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First time here. I went around 1pm pst on a Wednesday. After a nice stroll by the LA river I saw…read moretheir sign and decided to give the tacos a try. They were a solid 4.8/5, my favorite was the fish taco. I think they use a chipotle sauce it was delicious. I also really really enjoyed the carne asada. They have some seating in the location I was at, as well as a small gift shop that is open Wednesday - Sunday so you can browse while you wait for your food. It took less than 10minutes for my tacos to be prepared but there was no line when I was there. The service was great, two sweet guys in the truck, and an electronic queue to place your order. The tacos are reasonable priced for LA... I'm from San Diego and tacos are pretty cheap there as well as on Mexico. I recommend trying it for yourself.

Be warned, the Yelp hours are not correct. Missed this place the first time we looked for it --…read morethey are a food truck that is often stationed where Yelp says but check their instagram for their true location and times each day. Glad we tried again the second day. I had an excellent shrimp, fish, and carne asada taco, and the fries I stole from my husband were also very tasty. The shrimp may be my favorite with carne asada a close second. Also, I normally steer clear of chipotle aioli because it usually just tastes of mayo, but the sauce here is very balanced and chipotle forward. Nice picnic tables here or even better take it to the parklet right outside the lot.

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Howlin' Ray's - Wings with mild spice

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4.8(1.3k reviews)
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Thought I do an updated review on Howlin' Ray's. I've only been here maybe 3 times. My experience…read moreevery time has been top-notch. I can't say enough great things on their world class staff, exceptional service, and amazing foods + drinks. This establishment brings it every day! My most recent visit was full of spicy and sweet surprises. The young gentleman behind the register was super friendly and helpful. He offered shake fries on the house so I can try them. Thank you! I forgot to order a drink. The young lady behind the counter said she got me covered. I got a bottled orange drink on the house. Thank you! Wow, now that's generous hospitality. I got 3 chicken wings that came with one toast and some pickles plus the shake fries. Wings were lightly fried with perfect crispness. Mild spice was still spicy, but manageable good spice. Bread was good, but it would have been nice if it was lightly toasted. Pickles were delightful. It was indeed one tasty lunch. Howlin' Ray's, you're the best! I'm coming back with full force for more deliciousness. I'll be howlin' all the way here.

The food is five stars all day and night. The chicken is ALWAYS cooked to perfection: juicy, meaty,…read moreand rich with spicy goodness. If you love fried chicken, you cannot go wrong eating here. The service i have mixed opinions. Most all of the employees are friendly. Maybe too friendly. Part of the reason for their long line would be the talkative cashiers. There is a way to chat up the customer while still keeping things moving along, but I've not seen it once while there; the chicken is that good that I put up with my least favorite thing at a restaurant--unnecessary conversation that adds to the wait time. The ambiance is also not my favorite. It's too loud in there. The music could be a touch lower--I'm there to eat, not be at the club--and the top notch cooks in the back yell a lot. I will say that the yelling appears to keep them upbeat, positive, and motivated; I see the value in it, yet it's the reason I get delicious chicken to go. They have a clean bathroom, a parking lot in back, and some of the best chicken in the Greater Los Angeles area. My mouth waters when I even begin to think about going there. Also, I believe the times to avoid the long waits would be weekdays until about 3 PM ish.

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1.4(236 reviews)
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I was excited when I saw this location being remodeled as it is close to my home and is convenient…read morefor a quick bite to eat when I am on the go. Imagine my surprise when I stepped inside to find an extremely pared down version of what used to be there. As I am finding with many fast food places, you have to order from a kiosk. Since I was only need a little something to eat, I ordered a McDouble. Upon checkout, it asked me to grab a table number and enter it. There were no table numbers to grab. Strike one! Then I went to grab the receipt and it was out of paper. Strike two!! I took a seat and waited, anxiously keeping an eye out for my order since I had no table number. After a few minutes, I head someone shout out "McDouble" so I headed to the counter and retrieved my order. So much for bringing it to my table. Strike three!!! I opened my sandwich and found the thinnest, smushed McDouble I have ever eaten. the patties themselves were so thin, my thumbnail was wider than the two patties. And the top of the bun seemed like it had been pressed down so much it was barely thicker than the two patties. The burger itself was lukewarm and barely edible. Before you jump up and say "It's McDonalds. What did you expect"?, please know that I have eaten McDoubles plenty of times in the past. Not only was this was a poorly executed example, it is obvious that McDonalds is shrinking its patties and raising its prices. Same thing happened to their Fish Sandwich. First they started giving you a half slice of cheese and then they switch to a smaller rectangle of fish rather than the square one you used to get. Sadly, this will probably be my last McDonalds meal. I can get much better food for the same price at other local places.

I came here years ago when I was a little kid and when they still had their indoor playground…read more Times have changed and it has been renovated to beige.... I came here for the first time in decades!!!! I love how clean and spacious it was. I was able to order from the kiosk and they charge you .10 cent for a small paper bag!!! I got a bunch of their different breakfast biscuits and hashbrown. It was good and I did not have a bad experience here.

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The staff were friendly and attentive. Something that is becoming extinct. The restaurant was…read moreclean and had a nice, vintage vibe. The waffle was one of the best I've had in L.A. Flavor was good. Texture was perfect. Whatever coffee brand they're using is tasty. I drink drip coffee, black, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the waffle. Their blueberry pie is yummy. I took a slice to go, and had it later on, at home, with ice cream. Wished I had bought two slices. I didn't try their chicken, but I'll be back for it. Parking lot available.

Haven't been to Dinah's in so many years and I recently re-visited and the chicken was amazing!…read more Perfectly golden and crispy and so juicy even the breast was juicy ,I ordered a double side of pineapple coleslaw because I remember that was the side to get back in the day and it was still pretty great although the sides of mashed potatoes that kept passing by my table looked dreamy. They looked so Perfectly delicious, I'll have to try them next time. We did dine-in which are individual plates from their all day lunch/all day dinner menu and they have a great deal for dine-in, you can add for $1 a chicken leg to your lunch and add up to two (2) legs to your dinner order for $1each leg. They have a separate take out menu for buckets of chicken and family meals. Oh and they have fried fish and shrimp too not just chicken and pies for dessert.

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