I don't normally leave reviews on a first visit, but based off what my tastebuds and self experienced I couldn't resist. first off, the customer service here is awesome! nice friendly staff with a smile. sincerely can feel the joy and love. the burgers were super tasty. I highly recommend getting al's burger to get the fried mustard taste. the burgers here are a nice hybrid between what you would expect to find at a charbroiled burger joint and a "craft" burger joint. it's the brioche bun for me dog. all in all 10/10 would recommend. place has a homey feel due to the good vibes. read more

Will not be coming back. The Al's storefront is closed, it's all through the pizza place next door. Really mediocre food. Make my bf and I sick. We got tenders, buffalo chicken fries and a burger/fries. Fries were good. Everything else, eh. Had high hopes tho! read more

Been driving by this place for a whiile and finally made it in to try some food. I placed a pretty big order and had to wait a short time. It was well worth the wait, and the gentleman added some extras. The burgers, pizza and wings were all wonderful. I will be going back! read more

A great all around traditional burger! Would recommend to a friend. I'll give it a 7.6. Mind you I got Al's burger with the special sauce.

Firstly, the artwork is pretty rad. The cartoon potato's and burgers give the walls a bit of personality. The prices aren't awful either (for 2033 at least). We ended up getting the Al's Style one regular, one beyond burger, both with fries. First: damn the fries are good. They are crispy, but not burnt, and have a thickness to them, but aren't so massive either. They're honestly kinda, perfect. They have that rare texture you don't get from typical frozen fries. Like a shaggy crisp. I love them. The burger is great too. Solid patty, heavy with condiments, good sized lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. The beyond burger was actually pretty damn good too, I gotta say. Bonus points for having that one. I'm not a vegetarian but it's a good secondary option. I'll come back, excited to try the garlic parm tenders!!! read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Al's Style Burger - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Cozy joint with delicious food. The service was 10/10. The owner even invited me to get myself a free drink from their fridge. The burger was juicy and delicious. I would have preferred my meat around medium well or medium rare but still it was really good. The milkshake was perfectly balanced, not too sweet. I'll definitely be back to try the other menu items. Btw my food was made to order and it tasted great. read more

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Great food with generous portions. Had the Als burger and it was excellent. Onion rings were cooked perfectly with thick (not watered down) ranch dressing. One person working doing everything was attentive and gave great service. read more

I stopped in and ordered the Al's Style Burger. They are very thoughtful in the way they prepare their burgers. The bun was toasted to perfection and all the ingredients were fresh and tasty. I am normally a fan of FIVE GUYS BURGERS and the Al's Burger was just as good if not better. The kicker for me was that Al's fries were 10x BETTER than the Five Guys fries. They were crisp, crunchy and absolutely delicious! I would HIGHLY recommend trying Al's Burgers. I will definitely be a frequent visitor! read more

This place rocks! Everything we have had here has been freshly made & great tasting I am a huge fan of this salad and will probably eat it every time I come here! We sat in last time and were also given some Deep Fried Mac & Cheese Bites & they were a hit as well! Alex is great! Very professional and super polite. Always goes above and beyond. Thank you for a great experience as good food now a days is hard to find! read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Al's Chicken Caesar Salad - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Everyone is raving about this place. Not me. First time I tried the cheesesteak .It was barely edible. The fries pictures on walls and menu say crinkle cuts. Guy said they can't get them ....so fries are awful. Everyone said burgers are top notch. This time I got a cheeseburger. I took one bite and it was a salt bomb .....I had to spit it out ...nastiest clump of flesh I have ever had in my mouth . I will never eat here again. read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Beautiful day for cheesesteak - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Found Al's Burgers on Yelp and the family and I said let's try it! The burgers were big and very good , the fries were hot and crispy as well as the onion rings we recommended getting both. We also ordered mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini, chicken wings and a strawberry shake. We were very pleased with the food. My daughter is picky about the burgers she eats and she agrees this place should be one of our go to restaurants. The two ladies working at the time were very nice courteous and got our orders out pretty fast which was surprising seeing all the tickets she had before us. Definitely suggest you give this place a try. read more

Tried this while spotting it when driving by and glad I tried it. Pretty decent burger and fries. Looks very photo worthy which I was happy to see when it was brought out to me. Only thing was the patty was dry, but the flavors were good. Great bun and good cheese presence, bacon was crunchy, and bbq sauce was nice. Fries were fresh and crispy. read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Texas Burger - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Tried a new place with the family today. Warm welcome as soon as we walked in. We had the Texas burger (BBQ), beyond burger (vegan), Philly cheesesteak sandwich and zucchini sticks. Everything tasted great and were satisfying portions. Appreciated that the Texas burger had the perfect amount of sauce, not too much and enough it wasn't dry. It's a small local establishment and happy with the experience. Would recommend for burgers, sandwiches and fried goodness. read more

Came to this place and was pleasantly surprised. The fries were crispy and seasoned. The chicken tenders were on point. Had a bite of a burger fresh off the grill and that was also yummy. Sampled the bacon, jalapeño, nacho cheese fries and they were fire. The right amount of spice and they give you a good size portion. Had a jalapeño popper and that was perfectly prepped and cooked well. Overall this place is bomb. I would highly recommend. Also, the staff was super friendly and I will for sure save this place for any trips I make to this area Ten out of ten must recommend! I will for sure be back!!! Compliments to the chef! read more

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Im a local and had been wanting to eat from here for a while now just off the smell alone when I walk by, so I recently picked up a meal from here and thought I'd share my thoughts. We went in and it wasn't busy, chill midweek day, there was one woman working there at the time I went in. She was very polite and took our order and she let us know the approximate wait time which was maybe 10-15, TBH I don't remember exactly but it was around that much of a wait, which is beyond reasonable considering it was just her in the shop at that time, I'd hate a rushed mess. When it came down to the food, it was delicious. Juicy burger patty, crispy onion rings, beautiful fries; I did ask for her to go lighter on the sauces and she was more than happy to help and she definitely delivered me MY type of burger, everything was also seasoned very well, we did get some sauces on the side which went well with rings and fries. We didn't eat for about 15-20minutes from pickup, we did let it sit in the microwave for a bit and its fries and rings were still crispy. Overall, will eat from here again, it was a great to pay for this place. read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Unfortunately couldn't capture the calm before the storm. Was great! Crispy rings and fries and a hot burger! - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Was in the mood for an old school neighborhood burger. Gigi hit it out of the park, she said my food was made "WITH LOVE" and it showed. The burger was on point, the fries were crispy and warm. The homemade breadsticks were fire. This spot is a hidden gem, I've passed here many times before. Gonna make it a point to stop by again real soon. Thanks again Gigi read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - BBQ Western burger, fries and breadsticks - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Fabulous every-time I go with the family or delivery to San Ysidro for lunch Our go to has been the buffalo chicken fries and customer service is TOP NOTCH. Hard to find small businesses that care about returning customers these days but there is an art to hospitality read more

This spot started out strong, and was well known for thick, juicy burgers and incredible service. That day has long passed, my friends - This spot is officially terrible. In an obvious effort to cut food cost, the famous 1/2 lb, thick Al's patty has been replaced by two frozen, cheap skinny little patties, and according to the manager, this is now policy. They were dry and over cooked. Lord help you if you order the chicken strips: They're now made out of McNugget-style processed meat instead of chicken breast. Think of a giant McNugget, just not as good. This place has gone down the tubes, and I won't be back. read more

Killer burgers tailored ur way. Clean with a friendly staff. OK seating. Came with 8 friends and we all loved it. Food is cooked when ordered so factor that in read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Al's Classic with cheese 1/2# cooked animal style - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Great food, great service.. Best in imperial! Ordered a philly steak, mozzarella sticks. The chef\ owner through in a couple tenders. Much Appreciated read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The food is yummy , the workers are extremely nice & so welcoming. Will be coming back! read more

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Went for the first time and the ladies working tonight were amazing! They were super nice and friendly! Place was clean and they have regular customers! Food was cooked perfectly and delicious! Would be back soon! read more

Best onion rings, fries and everything!! Loved spicy chicken, and Philly steak sandwiches. They were truly delicious and generous portions (saving half for dinner) read more

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I've ordered food to go from this place a million times and it's been amazing every time but I went in for the first time today and it lived up to every expectation. Mimi was welcoming and bubbly, the kitchen is visibly clean and organized, and the bathroom was SPOTLESS. On to the food: I've never had more constant/delicious meals. I always order the Philly cheese steak and it's always perfect, the fries are so good (even to go!), and the chicken tenders and fried zucchini are *chef kiss*. LONG LIVE ALS! read more

Delicious burgers, crispy fresh fries, good prices, and great customer service! Would definitely recommend!

Had the opportunity to eat here tonight. I ordered the beyond burger (which comes with fries contrary to their website), onion rings, and jalapeno poppers. The inside of the restaurant is super clean! I have to say, the one thing I VERY MUCH appreciate about Al's is the fact that not only do they offer a beyond burger.... But that it's NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS the regular meat burgers. The buns are super soft and their onions on the burgers are thinly sliced so you don't get a mouthful of onion. The fries are seasoned and they are very generous with their portions. I ordered the onion rings based on the photos online in hopes they were similar to the late, great boll weevil. When I got them I was skeptical that there were onions in there, but turns out there were and they were amazing!! The only thing I would recommend is to maybe cook them slightly longer to make them crunchier. The jalapeno poppers, I would take it leave them. They are large and you get 5, so a good portion in my opinion. They aren't really spicy at all, and are filled with cream cheese (no shredded or melted cheese). They are a good choice if you like jalapenos but can't do the heat. Would definitely come here again and recommend if you're in the area. read more

Fabulous food and service. Super fresh ingredients and many smiles. The buns and rolls are superior as is the other ingredients. Had wings, burgers and subs. My favorite is Als style burger! read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Pastrami sub and Al's Al's Style Burger - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Placed a phone order.. but when I went to pick it up. The place was closed. Turns out there's a small sign It is actually giant pizza king now. Seems like it's been bought out. Food is still good, but not sure if it is still Al's pizza burger and fries joint quality. Wish the person on the phone would of gave me a heads up. read more

Tried this awesome joint last night for my family of 9. Not only was the food delish but the quality was amazing and everything is massive. For a family of 9 It's definitely expensive but there prices are very much affordable. My favorite thing is i love how they make everything crispy, the fries were perfect and so we're the tenders. I'm so happy i tried them.. we will be going back ! We got : - TJ BURGER - CLASSIC WITH GRILLED ONIONS - CLASSIC BACON BURGER - TENDERS - NACHO FRIES - PEPPERONI PIZZA read more

TOP. NOTCH. Can't say enough good things about this spot. The only thing better than the food is the service, and the food is amazing. It's also pretty cool that they've got such a great selection of food. Not gonna lie, we haven't tried the entire menu, but nothing we've tried has disappointed. read more

Very friendly awesome staff. Family owned. Food was pretty average but not like a "wow this is amazing omg" big portions. My burger was average but the onion rings were really good. Would come back if I'm in the area but definitely trying something different. I got their version of a Double Cheeseburger. read more

Great food and friendly . I ordered a hamburger with lettuce wrap (allergic to wheat) & fries. She grilled my onions for me too.

Nice and kind Service! Best food for your needs 365 24/7 come and stop by love this place.!!nothing beats it. read more

Als Burger and Fries Joint - Burgers Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Love chicken sandwich best crunchy onion rings and seasoned fries. Husband had delicious burger, haven't had a bad fish there. All excellent

Absolutely amazing!! Their fries are the best things ever. Also their onion rings. Al is awesome and incredibly accommodating. Their Philly cheesesteak is delicious. Highly recommend eating here. Can't beat the quality of food. read more

Came in today & ordered lemon pepper wings & was so disappointed. The guy who made my wings did not season them AT ALL. I attached a photo for proof, there's literally one SPECK of seasoning on each wing. By the time I got home I was so mad. They tasted like I ordered plain wings. Don't let this guy be in charge of seasoning ever again please! I'm not sure what his motive was but they were awful. read more

The food was honestly REALLY good, wasn't expected the best but it was for such a small hidden joint. The milkshakes you can easily enjoy without having to struggle to get anything out the straw as well. read more

Delicious. Burger was big and juicy the meat tasted like good beef the bun was fresh. The wings were crispy

Tried this place with some colleagues from out of town and we were all impressed. I had the buffalo fries and they did not disappoint!! Friends said the burgers were good and they'd order them again. Small little spot but there's nothing small about the portions!! read more

First time trying this place and can say won't be our last! Tried the buffalo fries and Texas burger . Reasonably priced for the portion size. We ordered to go and appreciated that we weren't guilted into tipping upon paying at the register. They also gave us free small desserts in our to go bag. Will definitely come back! read more