Surly Mermaid is the follow-on food truck from the folks behind Ad Astra, the Flint Hills…read morerestaurant that got crushed when the New York Times wrote an article about their food and their popularity exploded. I'm not entirely sure where Flint Hills is, but I know it must be north of here because the food truck spends more time in Emporia and Hutchinson. Every once in a while it makes its way down to Wichita, though, and I've been able to visit it a few times. The menu changes, but there's usually a couple of burgers on the menu. Surly Mermaid uses local Creekstone beef, which I like, but between a fairly high internal temperature and being covered by a lot of condiments, the burger ends up being a little too messy for my tastes. The burger is still mostly successful, unlike the pork belly burger I tried on another occasion: the pork belly was sliced thick, turned on its side, and inserted into a sandwich. It wasn't cooked nearly enough to crisp the meat, so taking a bite of this burger and you meat a lot of resistance from the pork and an unsatisfying chew that made it tough to get through. It doesn't look like it's offered very often, so maybe they've moved on. Another stalwart of Surly Mermaid's menu is their fried brussel sprout salad, and it's an absolute home run: tender pieces of brussels sprout, cabbage, broccoli, lentils, carrots, and jalapeno make for a very tasty and healthy side option that beats fries by a mile. From my experiences with Surly Mermaid I would like a little bit more creativity in the menu planning, since a good portion of the menu is always a burger and the things that go along with burgers, but there's usually a couple of things on there to pique my interest. Food trucks are all about exploration and trying new things; there was a lot of goodness here to make another stop to see what's on the menu next time.

Road trip to eat a hamburger and pie. Nice drive on Hwy 99 to a unique place to eat. Lots of…read morepeople arriving for dine in or take out. The hamburger was delicious and the cherry crisp was delicious and was served a large piece!

Food is good. Always had a good experience there until yesterday. Customer service non existent…read more Rude behavior. After 40 minutes waiting for two pieces of pie and getting nothing but bad behavior and excuses we got a refund and left.

Oooh we! That peanut butter milkshake!!!! We found Do-B's…read moreon Google Maps while on a long drive across Kansas and it did not disappoint! All burgers and beef, like the patty melt, are locally sourced from the Kansas Flint Hills region. The burger was nicely cooked and served up with French fries that were delicious! Overall, this cute little joint was a fun diversion from our long drive, filled us up with some great food and gave us a little taste of the town! Thanks Do-B's

A true hidden gem in Kansas…read more The menu brings a vintage Route 66 vibe with a classic Kansas twist that makes the whole experience feel nostalgic in the best way. Everything is made fresh to order, so don't expect a quick in-and-out meal unless you call ahead. The wait is part of the process, and honestly, it shows in the quality. If you are vegan or vegetarian, there are a few things to be aware of. The menu can be a bit misleading. The grill top and utensils are shared with meat, and all fried food is cooked in beef tallow. That means fried items are not vegan or vegetarian. If cross contamination is a concern, I recommend letting the staff know so they can change gloves and sticking with options like a salad without meat toppings. The staff was extremely friendly and happy to answer questions, which made navigating the menu much easier. I didn't notice a microwave, and it was pretty busy during my visit, but it might be worth asking if the black bean or vegan patty can be prepared separately. There are gluten free and keto options on the menu. Others in my group really enjoyed their meals, and my salad was fresh presented well. I would definitely come back. I just wish there were more clearly food prepseparated options for vegetarian and vegan dishes so more people could fully enjoy what they offer. OH and if you dare, there is a food challenge with their habanero sauce!

There's nowhere else in Kansas to get a burger this good! I've been patronizing it exclusively…read moresince the 80's after trying other places. I give new places a chance, but eventually concluded, Why bother!? The service is super friendly -- after a few visits, they'll know you by name. It's always packed when I go, so I order ahead, and if a seat happens to open up, I enjoy mixing with everyone. The locals know it's the best! And the staff makes sure your meal ends on an upbeat note with a free soft serve. It's the "Cheers" of burger joints!

In town for a few days and gave J's Carry Out a try and boy are we glad we did. We arrived during…read morethe lunch rush and they were pretty crowded but even so the staff was super friendly and attentive. Our food came out quickly and was hot and delicious. Menu has something for everyone. Drink refills are plentiful and everyone got a free ice cream cone at the end of our meal!

Stopped here at lunchtime while traveling and needed a break. Friendly staff. Typical small town…read morediner. Plenty of parking space for my travel trailer. Got the club sandwich which was great beef/ham/bacon with lettuce and tomato. Very reasonable price.

Usually like their fries but tonight 4/17/26 they were soggy and not the thin crispy ones they…read moreusually serve and our hamburgers were raw on inside.

Great staff and great food! Always have had a positive experience here! Recommend their "lone star"…read moreburger, fries with their house-ranch, and sweet tea! But you can't go wrong here!

Since my google review keeps getting deleted - let me just leave this here…read more.. Ordered lunch for my friend (whom is pregnant) and I. I ordered chicken tenders and onion rings. She ordered a cheese burger and fries. I had to call and get new fries because her fries were NOT cooked. While I was gone getting her new fries (which we appreciate them being made correctly but should've been done correctly the first time) I came back to find that my 8 month pregnant friend was ALSO served a raw burger. This is just absolutely unacceptable especially considering the price people pay to eat their food. "Sides" dont even come with the meal, you have to pay extra.. I hadn't gone back to burgerco in a while until today and now I just dont see myself going back at all. Over priced and undercooked.

No complaints about the food or the wait staff! Very attentive! The place could use a thorough…read morecleaning!

Great place to eat in El Dorado. They have the best home made French fries…read more In our group of five we had chicken strips, a club sandwich, a chicken fried sandwich, and two Philly cheese steaks. All were great. In fact, we went back for breakfast the next two days. The biscuits and gravy are good as well as the egg breakfasts. The bacon and sausage Pattie's were properly cooked and tasted great. On the second breakfast trip we ordered a pancake. Well worth it as the syrup is warm and the pancake was just the right size. Coffee is good too. No complaints.

This was amazing. Found it after our first choice was a washout and couldn't have been happier. The…read morepizza we order was light and fresh and the radius salad was huge. Our server was very attentive. Not many NA options but they were game to concoct what ever I wanted.

This place was amazing. I did a beer flight and leaned towards the lighter beers this time in terms…read moreof favorites. The sweet and spicy chicken sandwich was delicious but it was actually the broccoli salad that blew me away, which are words I never thought I'd say. My wife enjoyed her blackberry salad and we shared a porter crème brûlée!! Our waiter Corbin was awesome and overall it was just a good experience and we look forward to coming back whenever we're in Emporia!

A retired motorcycle group was there when we arrived (over two dozen members were there) so they…read morewere very busy. We got two roast beef dinners, a chicken strip dinner and an order of hand cut fries for lunch which includes salad and homemade ranch dressing. Total was $45 including tip. Food is very reasonably priced but no seasoning. Would recommend adding garlic and onion when cooking. They close at 2 pm so get there according. Worthwhile place for comfort food. The tostadas that the table next to us looked great so I might try that next time.

Phenomenal food and service! I had the Cheeseburger with jalapeños and it might be the best burger…read moreI ever had. Also the fries are homemade and delicious!! The two servers did an incredible job serving everyone, as the restaurant was full during the lunch hour. Fabulous!

I lived in the area for about three months and ate here perhaps four or five times. I was never…read moredisappointed. The service was always friendly and fast. I tried something different each time. Was not impressed by the pizza burger. It wasn't bad, but it didn't taste like pizza at all. The other burgers I tried were awesome. I think I was most impressed with the sides, though. Anything fried, whether it be onion rings, tater tots, or fried mushrooms, was always perfect. And I mean PERFECT. I don't know what the secret is, but the batter never fell off my mushrooms or was soggy in any way. I love the fact that this is family owned since the 50s and operated out of an old trailer, like the old-timey 50s diners you see in movies. It's cute and quaint. But they only have a few booths, so don't expect large group seating.

Fantastic! Please support this family business. Stopped here for lunch on our way through town and…read morereceived a very warm welcome, excellent menu recommendations, and very quick service. And let's not forget the food! The club burger was a combination I've never tried before and it was wonderful. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly and tasted just as good as, if not better, than the $18 "gourmet" wagyu burger I had the day before. Might be the first time I chose to finish my burger rather than my tater tots. Wishing them much success in the future (and wishing we lived closer!).