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    Top Shelf Burgers

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Top Shelf Fries
    Jenn G.

    Being a fan of Top Shelf Tacos, I was intrigued when I saw the Top Shelf Burger truck parked right in front of the Top Shelf Tacos restaurant. I often stop by Top Shelf Tacos on Tuesday for their Taco Tuesday and couldn't help but check out this bright yellow food truck. This truck specializes in Wagyu smash burgers. Their menu features different burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, loaded fries and jalapeño poppers. I'm always up for some good fries and couldn't pass up on trying Top Shelf Burgers' Top Shelf Fries for $15. These loaded fries consisted of seasoned fries topped with Top Shelf spread, American cheese, grilled onions pickles and two Wagyu burger patties. The Top Shelf Fries were the perfect item to try for my first visit to this food truck. The fries were perfectly crispy and the Wagyu was tender, rich and buttery. "Loaded" perfectly describes these fries. I loved how the Top Shelf sauce and American cheese were smothered all over the fries and the Wagyu. There was also a generous amount of grilled onions and a nice sprinkle of pickles. The balance of salt and creaminess was spot on. These fries were pure flavor from start to finish and I'm still drooling as I type this ;). I've been a fan of Top Shelf Tacos for years now and it looks like I'm now a fan of Top Shelf Burgers now too!

    That's a pretty big bag of fries.
    Lawrence H.

    TSB is a food truck located in front of Top Shelf Tacos. I got the OG Burger (hold the pickles and onions) and the Seasoned Fries (hold the seasoning). Everything was delicious. Nice soft potato bun. The patty was seasoned well. The sauce had a little bit of tartness. The fries were hot and crispy. One order is big enough for 2 people. Service was very friendly and prompt. There were a couple of tables outside for dining. No issues with parking since TSB is located in a large shopping center.

    Hamburger and sweet potato fries.
    Dũng N.

    I was very excited to try this place because a coworker was raving about how good the burgers were. Stopped by today for their $5 wagyu Wednesday special and was very disappointed. I opened the wrapper and was immediately greeted with a precooked patty. I could not believe this because I waited and the burgers were still not made to order. The patty was soggy and dry, with zero crisp instead of a juicy crispy patty I was expecting. It is very comparable to a McDonald's hamburger unfortunately. I can't believe they precook their burgers to save on wait time even though I still had to wait for my fries to be cooked. At least the fries came out fresh...

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    Glen C.

    For over a decade, Top Shell Tacos has been a cool, go-to Mexican food spot alternative here in Carson. If you know, you know how dope this place is and I STILL miss their horchata cupcakes! LOL! I'll never ever stop protesting to get those back! Haha! Cut to the now (depending on when you're reading this!) ..it's 2025 and the owner opens up his Top Shelf Burgers food truck that is literally parked in front of Top Shelf Tacos!!! Thanks to a homie from Orange County, he told me out of nowhere to check this place out and I was like "DUDE! That's by Top Shelf Tacos right near me!"; so I made it a mission to go and check it out ASAP right after work today since it was meant to be because they open their truck to the public on Wednesdays until 8:00pm!!! Their parking is always free and ample, not a problem at all. Once I arrived, I ordered their Double Cheeseburger that is $12 (only $2 more from the regular cheeseburger!). The really really cool thing is that it's a WAGYU SMASHBURGER!!! What more do you want!?!? Hell yeah! I also ordered their seasoned fries for only $5 for a nice small bags worth of cayenne pepper and seasoning greatness! I wanted ranch, but they didn't have ranch, so the owner gave me his secret burger sauce on the side and it was the bommmmmb! Perfect alternative to buttermilk ranch and/or ketchup! The ambiance is always super chill inside and outside of this brick and mortar place. If you eat inside, they have TVs and stuff, including a TV on the actual food truck outside as well with chairs and tables if you want some air. All in all, I've legit had so many other smash burgers at other places, but Top Shelf Burgers is definitely one of my all-time favorites/top 5 spots now! Thank you again to my homie from Orange County (you know who you are!) for the reminder & to the owner and chef for the really cool, welcoming customer service! Top Shelf Burgers gets a high TOP 5 STARS rating from me! I will definitely try to come back for what I personally call "Wagyu Burger Wednesdays!" Haha!

    Very good burgers! Not greasy lots of options I liked how they have healthy options like protein style. You can tell they take their time with the burgers because of the patty's. I forgot to take pictures of the burger because it was too good!

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    Delicious! their fries are amazing, they add a seasoning that makes them taste amazing

    Christina H.

    If you're craving the perfect burger, this truck is a MUST. The patties are cooked just right, crispy edges, juicy center. The flavor is next level. And don't sleep on the sides--the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers were out of this world. Crispy, smoky, and just the right amount of heat. Service was fast and friendly, the quality beats most sit-down burger spots I've tried. You can tell they really care about what they're making. Do yourself a favor skip the chain drive-thru and hunt down this truck. It's easily one of the best burgers (and sides!) I've ever had.

    Loaded fries 10/10

    I ordered over the phone and the guy was so nice! Even when picking up the food he still gave an awesome customer service! We only tried the fries because we wanted to try it and it did not disappoint! So we'll definitely be coming back!

    double cheese burger, cheese burger, jalapeño poppers, fuego fries
    Adrian F.

    totally recommend for anyone looking for sum good smashed burgers. great service, dining are, music, vibes.

    Best smash burger in South Bay  the fries are  too!

    Best smash burger in South Bay, you can tell the beef is top quality. The fries are fire too, I love the way they season it. I eat here at least once a week.

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    Super friendly staff and the burgers are probably the best smash burgers I've had. My go-to is the bacon burger.

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    Great burgers. Nice char on the meat. Next time I will try their poppers and fries. Lot of parking and seating.

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    The wagyu beef smash burger was delicious and the staff are super friendly. This is my new go to burger spot. Check it out!

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    The burger, fries and Jalapeño poppers were really good! All ingredients are fresh and all the food was made from scratch!

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    Burgers are super tasty! Special sauce is an added plus! Great spot for a great burger ! I will be getting the double the next time!

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    The food is amazing! Definitely must try the Loaded Fries. The service is so personal and friendly. Always a smile.

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