the food was amazing. The pretzel burger was AMAZING. I highly recommend. The food was high quality and reasonably priced ! I will definitely come back soon! read more

Would be nice to review on food but got a very unwelcoming "We're not taking orders" when the food truck was supposed to be at location over 1.5 hours more! Not "sorry, we're sold out." Not "sorry, we have to leave early." Very rude and uninformative. Left us seeking an unplanned alternative for dinner. Unwelcoming and unreliable. Take your $ elsewhere. read more

As I start this review, I'm debating between 2.5 and 3 stars. I think I'll write everything out and see where I am at the end. I ordered the Classic American. For $8, the portion size was good. It was a fairly large burger, and I was definitely stuffed afterwards. However, the burger was unseasoned. Very unseasoned. My co-worker (who has been to BurGorilla before - it was my first time) says that was an anomaly; that they are usually seasoned much better. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt there perhaps it was just an off day. The burger tasted fresh and was cooked pretty well (medium-well with a bite or two trending towards medium). A hefty helping of toppings, and they all tasted very fresh, although I would have preferred a few more onions. The roll was a tad chewy, and the burger was on a Kaiser roll. No issues there, really, just thought it was a bit odd. Another odd thing - the pickles on the burger were sweet and not dill, which I found unusual. I pick pickles off my burger and eat them separately anyway, love all kinds - just found it strange that they were sweet, you don't usually see that. I found the writing on the board to be a bit messy that day, and definitely read the "ranch chips" as "radish chips." Yeah, oops. I ended up tasting one of my co-worker's - nice crunch, not too greasy, and good ranch flavor, but MAN, were those babies salty. I don't think I could have had more than a few, so probably a good thing I didn't order them. Oh, and no napkins? C'mon, BurGorilla. At least put out some napkins - or if you are worried about customers taking too many, just give us one or two when you had us our food. All in all...I guess I'll say 3 stars, which I think is generous as I review my overall experience...I'll go with that mainly because I would go back and try them again. There are a few more burgers on their menu that caught my eye. I'll update this review if I return and try something else...but I'll tell you right now, if I get another unseasoned burger, the next trip WILL be my last! read more

BurGorilla - The classic - Food Trucks Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

The food is great, the burger although delicious isn't even the best item on the menu, the tacos are without a doubt the best, and the owner is a very nice talkative guy, sparking a conversation with me while I waited for my food. read more

Yummm! This food truck came to my neighborhood tonight and it was delish. The burger was fresh! Not too greasy and their own house Mayo was great. Our only regret was opting to share a burger vs getting our own. We will be back next time they come through! read more

Got the pretzel burger sub cheddar plus bacon and the homemade ranch chips. Let's start with the good: the burger was a good size (effin better be for $8) and they were having a "Baconize" special -- add bacon to any item free of charge. The homemade potato chips had an impressive crunch and consistency. Now for the ... less-good: the burger was bland, dry, and overcooked -- nary a peek of pink in sight and a charred outer edge. Strictly well-done, and I don't mean that in the complimentary sense. The pretzel bun was dry as well, stopping just short of being stale (thank goodness, otherwise it would have been entirely inedible). While the chips were crunchy and not overly greasy, the seasoning was a bit overwhelming and too-salty (and I love salty stuff). With the surfeit of fabulous food trucks in DC, I'll spend my $11 on lunch elsewhere. read more

BurGorilla - Underwhelming pretzel burger sub cheddar + bacon. - Food Trucks Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

I can't believe I'm writing this, but this is the best burger I have had in my life. I'm not one for the overly dramatic. I didn't even want a burger today, as I had my fill 2 days earlier on Memorial day (full disclosure: since my apt doesn't allow grilling, we cheated and got takeout burgers from Rustico). After my first bite of the Italian at BurGorilla, I was suddenly in the mood for a burger. First the bad. The burgers are thrown on the grill when you order. While premaking them to dry them out would destroy a great burger, there has to be a middle ground. You know lunch rush is coming, throw a few on the grill in advance. I'm sure they won't be done by the time they are ordered. Under the current "order one, put one on the grill" method, this means a 10-15 minute wait at least. Probably more if there's a lot of orders ahead of you and the small, truck-sized grill is at capacity. Normally this doesn't sound terrible, but in the DC summers, 15 minutes standing in a non-shaded food truck zone means you're sweating through your clothes. This is probably the only bad thing to me, but it's enough that I wouldn't consider this truck if I had afternoon meetings that I wanted to be dry and fresh for. Now the good. I was all ready to knock this truck down when they didn't ask me how I wanted my burger done. Much to my surprise, their default is in the medium to medium-well range -- perfect for my liking. There'll be about 1/2 inch thickness of grey around the edges, and everything further into the center of the patty will be bright pink. No red. The meat was juicy and not fatty. I did get a couple hard gristle pieces, but really that comes with the territory of being a carnivore. Perhaps a slight knock for that. The bun was delicious and fresh - not too thick, and a perfect, slight chewy consistency. I'm assuming they are Best Buns, but wherever they come from, it's not a plastic bag on a shelf at Costco. Everything else was just right. The tomatoes were bright red, there was enough lettuce for a crunch but not make me feel like I'm eating a salad, and the sandwich-specific ingredients (balsamic dressing and Italian herbs) were not overpowering as I thought they'd be. Great balance. $8 (before tax) is about right, given the food truck premium on all food, plus the bulls-eye they hit from conception to execution. Their side du jour was essentially potato salad, served in a container that looked approx 6 oz. I didn't see the value for a whopping $4. Drinks are $1 for a can of pop, food truck standard price. Highly recommend this truck for all your foodies and truck lovers out there. ______________________________________ MENU as of this posting date (in case it isn't clear on the yelp pic): Classic American - Am Cheese, L, T, O, Pickles Mayo Pretzel - Swiss, Mustard, Grilled Onions on Pretzel Roll Smokey - Cheddar, Smokes Sausage, L, T, Chipotle Mayo Italian - Provolone, L, T, Italian Herbs, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pesto Mayo Carolina - Southern Style Cole Slaw, Chili, Mustard, O W.T.P. - Bulgogi Sauce Glaze, Grilled Onions, Kimchi Slaw, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Wasabi Mayo Burger options: Beef, Turkey, Veggie read more

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Seeing how this burger is cooked in the back of the truck, I have to say it isn't that bad but with that said where the burger is cooked isn't the biggest issue the burger quality is the biggest issue and that is why this burger is just good and not great. I ordered the original, with that you get your classic American burger, a burger, lettuce, tomato on a roll. Burger was cooked well nice medium rare but lacked high quality flavor. The accompanying ingredients were fresh and added to the overall burger but didn't do enough to put it over the top. A tad bit pricey 8 dollars for burger and nothing else is pretty steep but I guess that is in line with most other food trucks. Worth a visit just to say you had it but still just good not great read more

BurGorilla - Food Trucks Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

(1.5 stars) A very underwhelming food truck experience. It is hard to recall a burger that looked less appetizing than the one I received here: the pretzel bun shiny yet cold and somewhat stale as though just recently removed from the freezer after a few days. To be honest, the pretzel bun was the most enticing part yet I only ended up taking two or three bites of it. Moreover, the meat was terribly dry and lacked any taste beyond that of being overgrilled. Sure, it was edible (without the bun) but for $8, I expect more than a sub-mediocre attempt at a burger. The old bay chips were somewhat enjoyable. They had an extremely strong flavor which I like, but they were also way too salty. I'm not sure if that's all from the seasoning, but it if is, the chips would surely benefit from having less of it. read more

BurGorilla - Pretzel Cheeseburger and Chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

I'm a burger snob. On the high end, Ray's Hell Burger and Good Stuff Eatery are the only 2 burgers worth eating in DC. But now you can add BurGorilla to the list too! My favorites are the Pretzel Burger and the Smokey. Both are outstanding! I've had the Carolina and the Classic as well and they were good, but I go back for the Pretzel and Smokey whenever they're around. Also, I love the roasted red potatoes. They're the perfect side for the Pretzel or Smokey. The potatoes are hot off the stove and incredibly moist. read more

The Carolina Burger is the single most perfect burger ever created. Period. Absolutely delicious balance of flavors. Amazing; the best burger I've ever eaten! - Agreeing with Jason M. (I don't say things like that lightly.) I understand Rob - the owner - won a Manassas chili cook off with the chili they put on this burger. Yep, I believe it. Was just the perfect amount too. Enough to taste terific, but not too much to make it too sloppy. Perfect blend of flavors. the mustard with the chili with the slaw.. I am a ketchup on hamburgers (and everything possible) whore. Hello! It's the perfect condiment - sweet, sour with the vinegar, salty. But This needs NONE (did I say that out loud?!?) Top notch! I might consider this 'last meal' worthy - if I can get two of them (only 'cause I'm a pig - these are good sized!) -- and then some prime rib/king crab on the side (a real pig). Rockin!!! read more

Okay, I have tried this place twice. One would assume that since I went back a second time that I must have like it . . .? Let me explain . . . The first time I ordered the turkey burger and I almost walked away with a beef burger . . . Disgusting. After reminding the guy approximately three times that I ordered a turkey burger he still screwed it up. After finally getting my turkey burger on a pretzel bun, I was not impressed with the burger (dry) but the bun was pretty awesome! I went back a second time because my co-workers insisted that I give it another shot. This time I tried the Salmon burger and this was a much better experience however one of my co-workers said the black bean burger was the worst she has ever ordered. I probably won't make a third visit. read more

I gave feedback through their site first, but got no response, so here goes it... A few weeks back I ordered a burger and said "no cheese." As you might expect, BurGorilla put cheese on my order that I didn't see till it was too late and I was stuck back at work. I was able to run back an hour later as they were closing and they fixed it for me. They likely stayed late to fix their mistake and I was nothing but grateful for their service. I haven't been able to eat cheese my entire life so I'm used to these simple mistakes, it happens. The real problem came when I was enjoying my fixed burger. As I took my 3rd or 4th bite, I chomped down on a bit of bone in the andouille sausage. Startled by the somewhat painful experience, I checked my teeth for chips/cracks and took another bite... right into another piece of bone. I lost my appetite quickly and threw out the meal, but took a couple pictures of the bone in case they needed to show their supplier. I don't blame BurGorilla for the low quality meat, as they likely have a bad supplier, but I'd hoped to get a response from them and see that they were doing something about it. I won't be going back unless I see something from them addressing the issue, but in spite of the bone risk, I think you'll find the burgers there taste better than most. read more

For whatever reason, there don't seem to be many burger food trucks around. Maybe I just don't notice them; maybe everyone just wants Cambodian/Argentine fusion when they're sitting in Farragut Square. Whatever. But occasionally I want a burger for lunch, so when I saw there was a new burger truck, I was excited. I got the pretzel burger -- a patty on a pretzel roll, with grilled onions, cheese, and mustard. It was pretty average. It was definitely a pretzel roll, and everything was as described, but it was pretty bland. The burger was somewhat over-cooked, no pink, and the cheese didn't really stand out. Ultimately, it was a fine burger, but it should be about $2 cheaper for what you get. Also, if it was $6, I'd have been sorely tempted by the $4 loaded fingerling potatoes. Service was a little slow, but not bad for a food truck, though it helped that I was the first one there. I'm glad they have a nice variety of burgers, but they'll have to work just a bit harder to stand out. read more

So this was pretty darn good, I must say! I honestly didn't expect too much given some of the reviews and the fact that I can't imagine how burgers on a truck can be consistent in quality. But! I was so surprised. I got the Pretzel burger and friend got the Smokey and we shared. I thought both of the burgers were awesome and seasoned and cooked perfectly. They are medium just verging on medium-well. Definitely not as well-done as Five guys but no bloody bits either (thank goodness, at least for me). The Pretzel burger was very good and the grilled, slightly caramelized onions on top really put the whole thing over-the-top. The Smokey was also good but I will agree here with another reviewer that the slices of kielbasa on it were a little odd. Not bad, they were tasty, but just an odd thing to be sitting on top of a burger. Also super props for fresh veggies. Crisp, green (green!!) lettuce and nice juicy tomato. Bun on the pretzel burger was obviously a pretzel bun and it was nice and chewy and salty. Other was a nice Kaiser-like bun which was also perfectly soft on the inside and a little crispy on the outside. The chef on the truck was chatty and let us know he worked at Restaurant Eve for two years (which, if you haven't tried yet, you should stop reading this review and go there...now). So that explains the mastery of seasonings and grilling. Also got the side which today was homemade ranch potato chips. Yum. Super thinly sliced and perfectly ranchy. Loved them. Overall, I am a fan of this burger truck. More so than Five Guys which is my normal go-to and definitely more so than the other burger truck out there that, while good, has way under-seasoned meat. Not five stars yet because I've only been once. Oh---and one annoying thing that Friend just reminded me of... Burgers are $8 and combo is &10. So... why when I got the combo was it suddenly $11? I get the tax thing but if tax is exactly one dollar more...say it is $11 for Pete's sake! I find that very annoying...but not enough to detract from the food. read more

Whenever I cry in the mirror at the gigantic mass of a human being I have become, I blame the BurGorilla truck. Obviously, this is not true because I'm a guy and I don't have feelings, but if I did, and if they derived from becoming an extraordinary fat ass, I would displace all my anger on this truck. And then I'd immediately feel bad about it because BurGorilla is a welcome addition to DC's fleet of food trucks. The options at BurGorilla boggle the mind. They have different types of buns, meats, vegetables, add-ons [the chili on the Carolina burger is better than the actual burger], and sauces that will allow you to try something new on a regular basis. For example, the first time I was here, I had a Carolina burger with cow meat, fried onions, BBQ sauce, and chili. On the second visit, I had a turkey burger with pesto mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Both sandwiches were great especially when I paired them with a hearty serving of red potatoes (don't worry French fry lovers, they have those too). Are you vegetarian? Well, they have covered as well though I don't think I'll be trying their black bean burger any time soon. Are you afraid of bread? Yeah, you can order your meat and vegetables without a bun. Do you like plush toy gorillas? They have one sitting outside their window. THEY HAVE EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT IN LIFE!!! Well, except perhaps for a fat burning device. I thank you BurGorilla from the bottom of my fat ass pants that will perpetually have to be tailored due to your establishment. I look forward to stuffing my grandiose face with your immense offerings for years. read more

Horrible burger experience from this truck. I wouldn't even go into discussing the ingredients inside the bun. The patty was so dry and bland. What's more annoying is the bun. They use a Kaiser Roll. Yes I meant Kaiser Roll I'm used to getting for my deli sandwich. Come on it's like using flying Thai Jasmine rice for Sushi which will never stick on the seaweed. Use the right bun. read more

I thought the burger was average . . . but not for $8 ($11 if you add potatoes). At that price, it is not worth the money. I ordered the Classic American--cheese, lettuce, mayo, onions, tomato, pickles. The bun was dry. The burger was salty. The pickles were sweet; I prefer dill pickles on a burger. The potatoes were OK. I prefer fries. Service was quick and friendly. read more

I don't recommend the "Smokey." I thought maybe it meant sausage was in the grind, or a patty on top of the beef patty. But it was just awkward shaped chunks of kielbasa on a C+ burger. Difficult to eat and the texture combination is not pleasant. The bun wasn't anything to write home about, and the produce (L&T) wasn't the freshest or highest quality. Everyone seemed to be getting the "Pretzel", and I guess this is partly why. UPDATE: tried the "Pretzel". Had to actually downgrade the review from a 2 to a 1. The meat is flavorless, low quality, and overcooked. It was actually previously cooked and "warmed" on the griddle top when I ordered (I saw him take three browned patties out and start to melt the cheese on them after my group ordered). There's really no reason - especially when considering my burger wasn't prepared especially fast) not to cook a burger fresh. For $9, it should be. read more

Burgorilla's W.T.P (Bulgogi Sauce Glaze, Grilled Onions, Kimchi) was incredible! My friend and I got the same massive burger and loved every bite of it. The sauce is so delicious and perfectly goes with the kimchi and onions. Grab lots of napkins!! read more

My first burger truck.... I got the pretzel. Smelled amazing. tasted just as awesome. I will definitely visit this truck again.

Let me start by saying that I love burgers. All the time. Sometimes I prefer giant burgers, sometimes smashed super thin ones...I go through my moods. I'm also pretty critical of burgers - they have to be done right. I came across this place today when my friend I decided to do Food Truck Lunch in the Square. There was no line, which always makes me suspicious as to whether the food is good, but the burgers looked super interesting so I thought, why not? I ended up getting the Smokey. It was interesting...and delicious! Maybe the quality of the meat isn't anything amazing, but it was a great burger. And it came out of the back of a truck! The sausage on the burger was delicious - a combination I'd never had before, and it was kind of interesting with the burger. A piece fell out of my burger so I chomped on it....yummm. They should offer that stuff solo on a hot dog bun - I'd get it! The toppings were also fresh - the lettuce wasn't soggy, the mayo was just right (I didn't get tomato - I find tomatoes overpowering on burgers). Burgers are served on a kaiser roll - and I managed to cover my black dress with plenty of kaiser roll crumbs. The bread is a *little* bit overwhelming for the burger. However - and I am impressed by this - even with all the toppings, the burger held itself together well. I only dropped a few pieces of lettuce and one piece of sausage. That's impressive. All in all, delicious! Maybe $8 is a little high for a burger from a food truck - but that's about how much I'd pay for lunch in the area anyway, food truck or anywhere else. Also, it only took them a few minutes to get me my food. Also, it was super filling. I am in total food coma mode now - can I take a nap at my desk? I will definitely look for them again and would recommend it if you've got a burger craving. read more

Got the classic american burger and it was SO GOOD. Still thinking about it days later.

Pretzel burger, delicious. Old bay chips were refreshing, service was very fast. Good variety of burgers and sides.

Delicious! I'm a fairly boring eater so I just got the regular burger, but it was one of the best burgers I've had, and definitely the best food truck I've visited so far. The entire time I was eating, I just kept remarking on how good the burger was. Well cooked and juicy meat, tasty cheese, and a delicious, slightly sweet, bun. I'm so glad that the truck I was looking for wasn't here today! read more

Yummi! I don't have much experience with food trucks. I had the pretzel burger at the Drink the District event, and it went really well with my beer samples! Keep up the good work! read more

This truck is as god as it gets! The pretzel burger with beef patty is my favorite. They have sold me on the WTP burger with salmon patty - it's out of this world! I like them so much I used them for catering, they're very reasonable and friendly. All the guests loved it! They loved the food as much as the guys who work on the truck. Just a fantastic food option - I couldn't love them more! read more

Had the WTP burger. Love the bulgogi glaze and the meat was delicious. My only issue is the so-called kimchi. Sorry, but that is not kimchi. You should call it an Asian slaw. I will be back for another burger. Again, the meat was fabulous. read more

Do yourselves a favor and just go. I don't want to eat a burger anywhere else now except from someone's backyard grille. Five guys can't even compare. You won't be disappointed. read more

Easily one of the best burgers ever. Flavorful and cooked to perfection! I only occassionally stop by the food trucks. Will definitely keep this truck on my short list of keepers. Friendly and quick service a bonus!! read more

I won't say that I'm a burger snob. However, I have had Five Guys burgers and wondered what all the hoop-la was about...Seriously! So, if that makes me a snob, then so be it. As for BurGorilla....I can honestly say that they don't come much better than if you prepare them yourself. Seriously! I had the Carolina burger after reading a review on Yelp, and it was truly not a penny wasted!!! I'm pretty sure God exists somewhere in that burger...seriously. read more

BurGorilla's Basil Thyme burger is the most flavorful burger I have ever had. I would highly recommend this place!

Overall good black bean burger, good BBQ sauce, good fried onions. But: the tomato was a tiny sliver of tomato, not a slice, and I got more of a standard hamburger bun, not a ciabatta roll. Although the bun was fairly good, it was not ciabatta as stated on the menu. read more

I was craving a cheeseburger and decided that BurGorilla could satisfy my hankering. I ordered the American Classic (sans mayo) burger and waited for about 10 minutes. Short on time, I did not try the burger until I had returned back to my desk. Unfortunately, I was not pleased with what I observed. The burger was drenched in mayo. Not being a mayo fan, I am used to trying to salvage my meal if a miscommunication happens from my ordering. There was virtually no way to save this burger but I did my best. However, that was not good enough for this poor burger. The meat seemed to be not of high quality and quite dry. Barely any seasoning seemed to be used on the meat. I realized several bites in that they did not ask me what temperature I would have liked my burger which seems to be a bit amateur for a cheeseburger food truck. I took a several bites but I found the entire thing very unappetizing. Is the overuse of mayo a way to hide the dryness of the burger? I'm not sure. They also do not offer to add ketchup or mustard for you which is fine since they offer packets of each. However, there were no utensils in sight and a knife would have made it much easier and less messy to apply the condiments myself. I do not think I will be visiting this truck again since I spent the rest of my afternoon starving, even if I am craving a cheeseburger. I'll wait until after work to visit Shake Shack. read more