My first visit to a Five Guys ever. Was shopping at LV Premium Outlet and needed som lunch. Boy oh boy, a two patty, bacon and cheese and a load of regular fries - besided the Way they pack the stuff, burger in the bottom and alle the fries on top, I was in for a treat. The packing didn't bother me, but I would imagine that my wife, had she been there, would have thought it was stupid ;-) Great tasting pattys and everything was Nice and hot. The sodamachine, never seen a thing like it, had so many different choices and even subchoices to add a little extra flavor. read more

Five Guys - Double bacon cheese and reg fries - Burgers Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Had my First catering order here the Manager Chris was phenomenal. The staff was amazing and polite. The food was amazing I will be using this location for my next event. Amazing outstanding service. read more

Simple, messy, you can even add a hot dog to your burger if you like, and free appetizer (peanuts). I prefer a messy inexpensive 5 Guy's over a expensive Bachi burger any day read more

Five Guys - Beautiful mess - Burgers Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I've been to plenty of locations and their food is always great but it's the service tonight that really stood out. We got there at 9:57 not knowing that they closed at 10 for 4th of July. We were going to leave since it was 3 minutes before close but they insisted that we stayed. There were 4-5 gentlemen working and they were all so welcoming and kind. They made our food perfectly, didn't rush with it being so close to close and were so friendly and kind the whole time. Thank you so much to the staff there tonight! They deserve a raise! read more

The food is so bomb. Everything about five guys just hits the spot. Convenient location. Highly recommend

If I were Super Man, my weakness would not be kryptonite, it would be fries, and I would be reduced to crawling my way through the front door of Five Guys because gosh darn, these are some tasty fries, and they serve them in sizes that could be best described as villainous. Take note: order them Cajun style. This was my first visit to Five Guys, and if it is your first time, I think it is important to know a "little" burger is one patty, while the standard burger is two, and unless you're a family of four, a regular size fry will be more than you can possibly finish. They basically fill the entire sack with fries! I tried my best to consume them all. They are fresh, cut thicker variety, closest to a Wendy's fry, but with more evidence of a real potato. As for the burger, they offer a respectable selection of toppings, as many as you want for no additional charge. I went basic with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It is served up on a soft sesame bun. The patty isn't the thickest, so if you're passionate about your meat, you might want the standard. However, I was more than pleased with the little. It gave me just the right amount of charbroiled tastiness to go along with my burger salad. Plus, they have the space age Coke machine. Vanilla Mr. Pibb Zero, no problem! For a fast food establishment that slings burgers, the won me over with the fries, and I honestly enjoyed my burger. read more

Ordered Takeout on our visit to Las Vegas this week. The first order for lunch, our burgers were hot and fresh. The fries were not piping hot and a little soggy, but The burgers were the star. I eat meat about once or twice a year, so this was moment to go crazy on vacation haha. All in all it was a good experience, the staff was decent and it was clean and safe. Might go back one more time before we leave haha. read more

So I am new to the Five Guys phenomenon and I am so excited to have seen the light! My husband and I found this place when we were trying to decide what to have for lunch one day. We had heard people talk about it, but hadn't been by one when we wanted to eat. I'm so glad we finally found one at lunch time though! First let me tell you that I am a burger lover. I am always trying to find great burgers wherever i am. When I was in Kenya a couple of years back, I almost died because there weren't burger places in the Safari-lands. I went 3 weeks without a burger and almost died, I swear! So whenever I find a great burger joint, it makes my day and I love to spread the word. So we walked into the store and all you can smell is wonderful, meaty goodness. I knew I mind was about to be blown and boy was it! We walked up to order and that is when I saw the wall of options you can get on your burger for no extra charge. You can go simple or crazy and everything is the same price. I love condiments, so I was really happy with the extra options like A1, BBQ, and hot sauce. Life needs spice, so might as well add it to the burger, huh? We waited a few minutes for our burgers and that is when I saw the Coca-Cola machine of my dreams. So many options to customize your drink. I love soda, almost as much as burgers, so I was in heaven. It was almost overwhelming to have so many options. I was just happy that I was able to try out several different soda combinations during our visit. I think I drank my entire month's allotment of soda during this one visit, but it was worth it baby! And then the fun began because our burgers were ready. The first bite of my delicious burger made me see stars, in a good way. I even chewed slowly to make the moment last longer. I had juices and sauces all over my face and running down my hands, but I was in love. Sorry hubby, the burger may have bumped ahead of you on my love meter! Now every burger needs some fries and the fires here do the job well! They do a cute thing here by posting where the potatoes that your fries are made out of were grown. It is fun to know such a little detail. My fries came from Boise, ID, in case you were wondering. We each got an order of the Five Guys Style and the Cajun flavor and loved both of them, but we only needed one order between the 2 of us. I think one order would feed a small family, so keep that in mind when you order your fries. They were great fries though. You can tell that they are fresh cut and fried right away. They were yummy and delightful. Another thing I really liked was that they label each burger. It is nice just to look for your burger # on the top of the burger, than having to open each lovely present to check and see if it is yours or not. Great idea Five Guys! So yes, I have a new burger place for when I am on the go. I am lucky that one isn't too too close, otherwise I might end up being 500lbs. If you haven't tried Five Guys, go do it now! read more

OK, I came here two weeks ago as the kids were with their friends at raising canes. So, I had waited for them and wanted a burger...... a. Holy peanuts Batman - They have tons of sacks of salted peanuts and paper dishes you can pack up with tons of these. Eat them, spill them, snack on them while your custom made burger comes out and it is truly a cool experience! b, The ordering - I find it a bit challenging due to the very lengthy list of extras and things you can put on the burger. I was tempted to have many things and so you get it, but it does make eating your burger very difficult unless you have a very large orifice! Watch it!!! c. The noise - Man is this place noisy. The food order takers and the kitchen people are all yelling out the orders an processing your order. It takes a bit to get used to, but besides the noise, the good thing is that you can hear your order getting done..... d. The Freakin Fries - ORDER ONLY A SMALL - and you will be luck you don't get a lunch bag size container full of overflowing fries.... What a great value and especially if you are on that high carb lo protein diet that is working out for so many of us!!! This is like the best deal in the nation. e. The soda - Five Guys, home of the wonderful coke machine that is like that Star Trek TOS Food Replicator. You can have so many flavors of your favorite coke, and then add any liquid add in like lime, cherry, lemon and you have a great tasting soda! f. The taste - Nice burger, they cook it to one temp. If you leave the burger in its wrapping too long, it will get soggy and your burger falls apart as you touch it. Price wise, not bad, a decent value overall. I like the experience and will come back. read more

Eh, I really didn't see what the big hype was all about. For some odd reason when I saw the name I thought there would be some hot guys working here.. thus there were not Cons; 1. The line was super long. I only like waiting in line if it's a sit down place or less than ten mins. We waited about 15 minutes. No thank you. 2. The fries were ridiculously large and came out soggy. I would rather have 1/4 of the amount of fries and have them crispy/crunchy, 3. The tables weren't clean. We had to go grab napkins and wipe off our table. That's just a huge pet peeve of mine because I used to work in fast food in high school, and in college a manager at a fatburger. It really isn't too hard to wipe down tables and keep up the cleanliness. Pro; 1. Not badly priced. More expensive than In N Out and personally i like In N Out better. 2. The burgers were tasty, Not delicious, but good enough to come back. Overall my experience was medicore. Maybe I caught them on a bad saturday so i will come back again. read more

For a fast food franchise, 5 Guys has some tasty juicy burgers. You can get it your way with toppings that suit you. I like the Little Cheeseburger with lettuce, mayo, ketchup, and grilled onions. If you're going to cheat, this is a good place to do that because you'll leave satisfied and knowing you did something bad but ohhhh soooo good! Oh and love the cool space aged drinking machine with every kind of soda plus they have my favorite green tea! Hi five to 5 Guys! read more

***YELP 100 CHALLENGE 71/100*** It has been about 3 years since I last set foot in a Five Guys, now I remember why! Last Saturday we were in the neighborhood and wanted to try somewhere besides our usual places and the kids wanted cheeseburgers, so Five Guys it is. I do not have any complaints in regards to the restaurant itself or the service for that matter. I do have an issue with the quality of the food or I should say the lack there of. We got there a little after 11 am when they opened, there were about 3 tables occupied already. I stood staring at the menu for a couple of minutes trying to decide what I wanted. I did notice their prices were higher than In n Out but they offered more topping variations so I thought whatever. I opted for the Cheeseburger ($6.89) with grilled mushrooms and onions, A1 sauce on the side. The kids each got their little Cheeseburger ($5.09) Large fries ($5.09) and Large soda ($2.79) All that set us back $26.98, I thought it was quite steep for fast food burgers but hey if they're great, why not. Boy was I wrong!!! That had to be one of the worst burgers I've had, I purposely asked for the A1 sauce on the side so I could taste the burger and not risk over powering it with the sauce. There was no distinction to that burger, no sweetness offered by the grilled onions or the earthiness of the mushroom. Heck I didn't even detect any salt or pepper on the burger! I was not expecting a mind blowing experience for the price but I did expect it to be at least up to par with In n Out or even better, I mean if you're going to charge me $6.89 for a cheeseburger by itself (compared to In n Out Double-double @ $3.20) then I sure would hope it'll taste somewhat decent. For that price I can get a Double-double with fries and a drink at In n Out. The fries have nothing going on for them either. I thought it was cool for them to have peanuts to help yourself with while waiting for your order but even that was just okay, some of the peanuts tasted really stale and old. I just don't see the appeal of this place, needless to say I wont be going back. read more

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An average burger shack. Been there when visiting the premium outlet center by McCarran airport with two buddies. We had 3 cheeseburgers, fries and softdrinks. The burgers have been cuddly. The restaurant was very loud. I paid for all of us. $46.95 - if you're really really hungry: yes. Otherwise buy some healthy food. read more

Simple order screwed up. No bacon on a Bacon Cheeseburger. I don't go to Five Guys often because it's a bit expensive for a burger although normally pretty good. This visit however was not good. Bacon is an essential piece to this puzzle, how could they forget it? read more

Five Guys - Where's the Bacon? - Burgers Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Their menu is very simple. Pick your burger, hot dog, or sandwich. Then you can pick as many free toppings you want on your selected item. Technically it's not free since you gotta pay for your selection. But then again, you don't pay extra if you decide to have them put ALL the toppings in your burger. This is where I have to actually stop and think about the value of my choice. Yes I actually had them put ALL the toppings on my burger. This is good or bad depending on how you look at it. GOOD: Definitely got value for my money. Filled me up. You get to taste how every single topping is put together and based on that, you get to experiment how certain toppings can blend better than others. BAD: Very messy. As soon as you take that first bite, you may have some or all toppings come falling out (to me, a messy burger is a good sign of enough ingredients to keep your tastebuds on your toes). Obviously I wouldn't recommend you eating this in your car even if you are parked. You might get heartburn if you have a weak stomach. Now as for the pricing, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with everything. It cost about 6 dollars and some change. Not bad. Of course you gotta have some of their fries and a drink to wash it down with. So total for my whole meal was about 13 something. Definitely just a tad more than In n Out which for some reason is the other burger joint that everybody is comparing it to. Their fries alone are pretty tasty. Pretty greasy but good. I have yet to see fries that are baked or grilled taste any better. Now if you do get the fries, they have two sizes. Small and large. The small in itself is a nice size so if you wanna share that you can't go wrong. What I don't understand is why anyone would not order their fries cajun. The fries are already good by themselves but damn, having them sprinkle the cajun spices on your fries is like putting ice cream and hot fudge on a brownie. It's that much better! I'm sure you have heard the term, "Put a little spice in your life". Well, the cajun fries are just that! Their coke machine is not just any soda machine. It's what every fast food restaurant should have! So many choices of beverages and even some you never heard of! I think after this review I will contact the Coke company and demand this as the norm for every fast food joint they are in. Oh, did I mention the free peanuts you can eat while you are waiting for your order? I guess if you really wanna be stingy, you can just order a burger and ask a cup for water. Then fill up on the peanuts! I have actually seen somebody do this so if you wanna save money than by all means! So overall, with their good service you will have a pretty good experience. Just be prepared to spend a little more than you're used to especially if you are feeding a family of 4 or more. For more info especially for a list of all the toppings you can have, go to their website, www.fiveguys.com Happy eating! read more

Five Guys - All the way with cajun fries! - Burgers Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

So I went to the gym, and then to Samarai Sam's to get a healthy teriyaki bowl for lunch. Every time this happens, I see Five Guys and I use all my willpower to resist going there instead. Well, I succeeded once again today and got my healthy teriyaki bowl and headed back to work. Suddenly, without my having any clue as to how it happened, I found myself at the counter of Five Guys ordering a little bacon burger with mayo, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard and an order of cajun fries. WTF just happened?!?! Burger magic? Well, I decided to just go with it, seeing as to how it was too late to turn back. Just a tip if you've never been there before: a "LITTLE" burger is a normal sized burger. If you order the regular, it will come with double patties. Don't get me wrong, the more meat, the better, but it's a lot of food and you have to be prepared to be hit with something like that. The Little versions are about 300 calories less. You walk in and up to the counter and place your order. Toppings are free, which is a huge plus! Then they give you a number and you wait until they annoyingly scream your name or number out. They have this amazing Coke machine that seriously looks like an arcade video game. I don't drink soda so I didn't mess with it, but I did watch as a very elderly gentleman attempted to find a type of soda he wanted and quickly became frustrated and confused. An employee cleaning tables nearby hurried over to help him. Everyone here is so nice and chipper! I love it! Best of all, the burgers are freakin amazing. They are juicy, and just the right amount of greasy. The cajun fries have a kick to them and they taste like heaven dipped in ranch. This is one of my favorite burger spots in Las Vegas. Guess I'm having teriyaki bowl for dinner. :/ read more

When I lived in VA, I was minutes away from the original Five Guys location.I can tell you that the Las Vegas outpost tastes exactly as I remember. The bad news is, I remember Five Guys burgers being overcooked grease bombs and their fries burnt, over-seasoned wastes of good ingredients. And both of those things are still the case and all the free peanuts and Coke Freestyle machines in the world can't save hockey puck patties and fries cooked to orange. They do serve a delicious and juicy hot dog however, one that doesn't overpower the soft rolls they serve. I recommend the dog topped with bacon, cheese and fresh jalapeños. But it's like six bucks. If you like everything well done, this is your spot. Also, you're dead to me. read more

What can I say about Five Guys that hasn't already been said. They are a quality burger with a massive free toppings list. No doubt about that. Their fries are top notch. Just the right amount of crisp and crunch. To top it all off, they have one of those cool multisoda machines, see what I did there. ;) Not to mention they have pretty much all the self serve peanuts you could ever eat all for a semi reasonable price. There goes my gripes about the place which is why it was not a perfect match. I do believe their prices are just a tickle overpriced for what they offer but not enough for me to not buy their delicious, mouth watering food. Their quality burger does taste good enough for me to not care about the slight over cost not to mention them having been awarded the best burger in Vegas for multiple years just goes to show that there doesn't need to be a change to an already perfect burger. Never before have I had a problem with their food before but this day for some reason after finishing their burger I did feel queasy for a good minute. Enough in fact that I actually went to the restroom just in case I did heave up that deliciousness. Luckily nothing came out and the nausea went away. I came back to finish my fries as though nothing had happened. Again this is not a normal occurrence and every other time the experience has been amazing and I have eating their food without a hitch. There was just something about that day that did not sit right with my stomach. Regardless, if you are looking for a quality meal, and you are just a little tired from having eaten In-N-Out 6 days in a row and just want a quality burger that doesn't taste like perfection for once, Five Guys is a good runner up that I highly recommend people go there to eat. read more

Don't come to this location if you're an attractive woman or in an interracial relationship. The employee who took my order treated me so rudely that the whole experience was just awkward. I don't know if it was the fact that I was dressed nicely or that I have an Asian boyfriend and they didn't like that, but I didn't even want to eat inside because of the tension in the air created by her and the other employees. We decided to go home and upon taking my food out of the bag I noticed that the fries were so heavily salted that a bunch of salt fell from them. Needless to say I didn't get to eat my meal and neither did my boyfriend. I was afraid to eat the burger for fear of it being tampered with. read more

Great burgers at good prices. Not my favorite burger in town, but one of my most favorite fast food chain burger spots. The "little" burgers are usually enough to fill me up, but if you have a larger appetite, their regular sizes are double patties. Everything is cooked fresh in an open kitchen, so the smells are great when you first walk in. Try their cajun fries if you like salty goodness. They are really really salted and spiced (hot spicy), so I do a french fry shake or two to get most of it off before I eat it, but they are much better tasting than the reg fry. Also cool how they serve peanuts for all their guests...just a little bonus for coming here. Give it a go :) read more

I also used to live minutes from the original Five Guys in VA and I also agree that NOTHING has changed. The consistency of this chain is incredible, especially for a fast food place that does everything naturally. Natural beef, veggies, even the fries are cooked in peanut oil. Hence all the free peanuts! And all the "YUPP's" every twenty minutes... Have you ever been to a McDonald's or BK that the employees were EXCITED about their job? Yeah, didn't think so. Not only is their customer service impeccable, it's an art. I've never seen anyone not smiling. And if you think this place or any other location deserves less than 4 stars, go back to McDonald's or BK because apparently you can't taste the difference and if you're really trying to save those 3 extra bucks, you probably should. Every time I take a bite of these burgers, it reminds me of my first one ever. And for that, Five Guys, I thank you. I WILL be back. You're the reason I can't be a vegetarian. Haha! YOU ROCK! read more

If you like burgers and had one of these yet stop waiting best burger I ever had hands down. Way more fries than I can eat. The drink machine is the bomb read more

Rude rude rude service. ONE guy was nice, that's sad. We will choose another location in the future.

Best fast food burger! Great service! Cajun fries are really good! The fry portions are huge! read more

I dig five guys because of the quick service, great burgers, and tasty fries. I ordered a small, but I somehow received enough fries to feed five people, which I'm not complaining about. I ate it all. As for the burger, apparently a regular is double patty goodness, and this fat chick scarfed every bite down. I love that the toppings are free, so I grabbed some onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and relish on mine. Divine. This place isn't crowded before 1pm, so grab one for breakfast when they open at 11. read more

Amanda and team are great very friendly staff especially during a tiny rush which they handle efficiently and effectively!

Bacon Cheeseburger All the Way with an Orange Coke. Forget the fries, they leave you less room for the 2nd burger and more Orange Coke. I love the open kitchen style and the potato sacks that form a route to the cashier. read more

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This is our burger joint! I love this place. The hamburgers are the closest to a home made burger. This place is not some fancy hamburger kobe beef kind of place. This is a good old fashion hamburger. This isn't your secret menu, I have to eat there or I am going to die kind of hamburger place. This is also not your Oh my, I just spent $12 on a hamburger because I wanted some toppings on it place. Five guys doesn't think they need to charge for all the fixin' so they through it in for free. Also the fries, oh the fries! We order the regular and they throw in a big pile of fries in the bag. Since this restaurant moved into town. I can't really enjoy a burger anywhere else. Cheers! read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

We had a great experience with Tre-von. He was frieendly and polite! Burger and frIes were awesome as well!!! Thanks read more

Damn! Another cool little burger joint has been found. As I've said before, I love a good burger. And Five Guys make a good little burger. The place is very clean and simple. I like that! The menu is about as simple as it gets. Damn near looks like a menu from the 50s; Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Bacon Hamburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, that's about it, really! You get an exceptional selection of toppings, but nothing over the top. Alongside the norm, you can get grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, green peppers, and a kick as hot sauce. Not too hot, but has some flavor to it! The burgers actually look like a burger, which means they are using fresh goundbeef (YES!), the patties don't look like they have been under an 5 ton press. It's big juicy burger patties. And if you order fries, you get a basket of fresh cut fries, check you bag, because over half your fries didn't fit in the cup they give you. They're in the bag. Another novelty in the restaurant is the Coke machine, it has screen with what appears to be every Coke product made and you can mix n' match to make your very our drink flavor combo. Overall, the burgers are exactly good, the service is fast and friendly, and the prices are inexpensive. I'll be looking for a Five Guys near me in DFW. read more

If your into burgers, 5 guys is def worth checking out. I probably drove by this place a million times but finally decided to check it out after a movie night at Town Square. Walking in, I noticed two things: this place is WHITE, and there are peanuts everywhere. The whole place looks like it was bleached up and down. The floors, walls, everything is white. It has a nice clean look, and there are giant bags of peanuts all over the place. The menu itself isn't very large but it does offer vegetarian and chicken options if your not feeling beef. The burgers are highly customizable with tons of condiments and add ons. I did notice that the bacon is a very crispy. I am not sure what they do to it but thank god its not soggy. On top of that they give you a ton of fries, and i mean a ton. A small order could easily feed 3 people. However, I think their fries are way too soggy, I mean I am happy they are fresh and all but really, they are soggy and oily which is one of the reasons they don't get a full 5 stars. However, the thing i gets me excited is their soda machine. This thing is huge, has a touchscreen, and dispenses all different kinds of sodas mmmmm. They probably have syrup packs and all but still, mango flavored fresca is awesome! I am sure that if you have been to one 5 guys you have been to them all, but I think this place is def worth checking out. read more

The only reason it's not 5 stars is because of the price. This location is a lot less busy than the st. rose location. The hamburger they use is hand packed and delicious. The bacon is awesome. Everyone loves to compare it against in-n-out so I will too. The burger is just as good as in-n-out but you have the option of picking toppings. Much more expensive than in-n-out though. The real winner over in-n-out is the fries. No shoestring gross crispy fries here. Five Guys has fries that are actually thick enough to taste like fries and not just taste like vegetable oil. read more

ordered a meal and paid for it on their website, went to pick it up at the right location. They had no order for me in their system. wanted me to order again at the store. told them it was already paid and billed for, and I wasn't going to pay double for the same order.. all I got was a sorry, Thanks I'm out $15 bucks for nothing. read more

Wasnt as great as I thought it was. Friends made it seem like it was the most amazing burgers in the world. It wasn't BAD, but wasn't as great as I thought it would be. I got a bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, ketchup, and swiss mushrooms. There was no mushrooms, cant complain because they dont charge for extra condiments, but still got a little disappointed. The burgers weren't that great compared to what the price is. Id rather be eating in n out to be honest. The price is a bit too expensive for what they give. I would assume that the extra price is what makes up for the free toppings. First time going there and probably wont for awhile. $10 for a burger and a drink. That would equal ten mcdoubles, jus sayin. Typical burgers along with energetic employees and an amazing soda machine. 3 stars for an average place to eat. read more

This place has controversially and quietly been on the rise amongst burger joints. The only way for me to confirm with its credibility was to give it a try and so I did. I got the mini cheeseburger with green peppers, jalapeno, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and etc. Just because this burger is named mini does not mean the burger itself is mini. The difference between the mini burgers and the normal menu-named burgers is the amount of patties. In the mini, there is one patty while for the normal "burger" there is two patties. What I like about this burger is that I get to specify what I want in it and it's a very vintage old school style of burger which I like. It's not manufactured with cheap preservatives like McDonald's or Burger King but the ingredients for 5guys is a lot more fresh. However, I wouldn't particularly claim anything special about this burger. They are tasty and good, but nothing that special. The fries on the other hand were amazing. We ordered the smallest one and it was huge! It came in medium sized cup but the catch about this is that after they place the fries in the bag, they scoop up like 2 spoon-full of fries and just throw it in with the bag. The more the merrier, especially if you're like me who fantasizes about fries all the time. The fries not only come in large quantity but they are great in quality. You have the option to have either normal or cajun fries. I got the cajun, and you should too! Overall, a great experience and it met the hyped expectations that everyone has raved about. But I would go as far as saying that Five Guys is a bit overrated. In short, no it's not better than In'n Out, but it is definitely worth trying, especially for a change here and then. PS. They also give you free peanuts o.O read more

I do not recommend this place at all. Other than the free peanuts they offer, there's nothing that really stands out. The burger is average and it's very pricey!!! read more

Five Guys was on my "got to try" list so I stopped in while in Vegas recently. The burgers were good, better than your normal chain restaurants in town but I would stop short of saying they are "exceptional". I do give the staff five stars for being extremely friendly and energetic but the food is only slightly better than average. read more

This 5 Guys is good although it's just not really as good as the one I usually go to in El Segundo, Ca. The service was good and the food was good. It just wasn't the same... Maybe it's just me! read more

All over, people are raving about Five Guys Burgers & Fries. My friend up in Washington says she loves them. On their website they show off everyone singing their praises. I must not get it. I've been wanting to try them for quite some time, and learned they now have a spot open on the Strip (not the touristy part everyone knows, but a little further past Mandalay Bay at the Premium Outlets South). As that is on the way to my gym, I decided to roll out early, stop at Five Guys, and work it off at Fight Capital. Walking in, you feel good about the place. It's kinda diner-y, simple... tables, chairs, and a team of employees hurriedly working on food in the kitchen. Kinda In-N-Out-esque. REALLY In-N-Out-esque. Like, you wonder if you walked into an In-N-Out instead of Five Guys. There was only one person ahead of me in line, and the cashier, Michelle, was quick and pleasant. I ordered a Bacon Burger, which if you leave it that way, is just that: bread, patty (actually two) and bacon. Anything else on it you have to make sure to specify, so I added my standard toppings -- lettuce, tomato, and BBQ sauce. An onion ring might have been a nice touch, but hey, I don't run the place. Didn't see mustard on the list... hmmmm... well, it's probably by the ketchup, because I didn't see that on the list either. I also ordered some Cajun fries and a drink. So, let's start with some of the good things here. First off, the employees are very efficient. One person barked orders at the other, everyone had their station, very assembly-line style, and I got my food quickly, which was great because I was famished. Secondly, the Coke machine is, without a doubt, very cool. It's one of those new Coke-brand stations with a touch screen. You touch the soda you want, then you choose regular or with flavored syrup, and POOF -- it's Cokeapalooza! I went with a cherry Coke Zero. Wise choice. On my second visit I noticed there was Diet Barq's (root beer with BITE!), but no cherry option, and I was really diggin' on the cherry Coke Zero, so I went back to that. The Cajun fries were some of the best I've had in a really long time. Zing-y, spicy, good with or without ketchup. Definitely was loving the fries. Definitely was NOT loving the burger. Sure, it was a nice surprise that the burgers came standard with two patties, but they were kinda dry and lifeless. Apparently standard setting for their burgers is well-done. Any cook or chef will tell you that overcooking ground beef will cook out the juice and flavor of the meat, and that's what happened here. Bacon was overcooked as well. And by "overcooked" I mean "burnt." Fortunately I had sauces to back me up, BBQ sauce and..... Oh yeah. That's another thing. There's no mustard in the entire restaurant. Let me repeat that: THERE WAS NO VISIBLE MUSTARD IN THE ENTIRE HAMBURGER JOINT. No pump, no packets, nothing. I looked on the Coke machine to see if they had it stashed on their touch-screen. I thought about asking, but that would require the only non-assembly-line employee to leave her cash register. Plus, I thought, I shouldn't have to ask for mustard in a friggin' burger joint. Final blow: Price. I ordered burgers, fries, and a drink, thinking, meh. $8. Should be okay with that. Oh no no, my friend. Everything is a la carte and you will order and take it up the wallet, my friend. By the time I had finished my order I was $11 in and there was no turning back. it felt as if the place was called "Five Guys" because you'd be paying the paychecks for five guys. Now, I would expect to pay $11, maybe more, at Holsteins or Burger Bar, where I would also not be looking for a "quick bite" and know I would get more (much more) bang for my buck (all eleven of them). This was not $11 quality. Nowhere close. Ironic, as I stared at the sign that said the Washingtonian or some other print media said in 2007 it was the "best bargain" around. Apparently in Washington you make a bazillion dollars an hour there. (Hmm... maybe The Gazillionaire is from Washington...) So yeah. A mediocre burger with overcooked patties and overcooked price points. And no mustard. The employees saved it from being a one-star review though. I probably won't be back here anytime in the near future; if I am it will be because someone dragged me there. I'll be the guy with only the Cajun fries, playing with the Coke machine. read more

Tried this place out while on vacation after being recommended by a coworker. I was quite fascinated by the simplicity of the restaurant when I first came in. A couple dozen bags of raw potatoes near the front door and the simple decor made the experience quite interesting. The menu was short and sweet. I opted to share a regular Bacon Cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and a few other toppings with my girlfriend. We also ordered the Cajun fries (why not right?) and drink. Did I mention they have one of those fancy Coca-Cola machines where you can get the different flavored versions of your favorite soft drink!? It was awesome! The whole meal came out to a little over $10, but was definitely enough for 2 people to share (or maybe 1 SUPER hungry person). All the staff members seemed to be having fun on the job and not in a bad way. They were communicating loudly and effectively, while at the same time making it fun. Overall I had an awesome experience with some very tasty food. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Vegas read more