(5 / 5) Hands Down the Best Burger I've Had in Years! ​While passing through from San Diego, I was lucky enough to stumble upon Hole in the Wall Burger, and it completely blew me away. ​This family-owned spot is small, quaint, and exceptionally welcoming. You can instantly tell it's a local favorite--the staff was actually greeting regulars by name as they walked through the door! ​The food speaks for itself: ​The Spicy Burger: Phenomenal. Perfect kick and packed with flavor. ​The Classic Burger: Stupendous. A timeless, perfectly executed burger. ​The Hole in the Wall Burger: Mind-blowing! An absolute must-try signature item. ​If you are anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and get here as soon as possible. I'll definitely be making a point to come back! read more

Hole in the Wall Burger absolutely lives up to its name. Run by a mom, dad, and son, this place is pumping out pure local perfection. We got the Hole in the Wall Burger, Spicy chicken sandwich, and brick fries. They do their own custom blend in the burger so it's perfectly and deliciously fatty. The chicken sandwich was juicy and the cut was thick. The fries are cross cut tempura battered, and the brick style includes the mom's special sauce, grilled onions, and cheese. If you look at the menu from years past, you'll see that the price has only changed by $1 in the past 5 or 6 years. It's very impressive that they can keep the prices low so the average joe isn't priced out of a humble burger joint. Much respect to the family that owns this place. Y'all just earned a customer for life. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo with Brick Style Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Don't mind the aesthetics of how the restaurant looks. It's very functional, you get a pretty decent parking lot, and the restaurant is habitable where you can sit and eat. For a great price, the chicken sandwich combo was.... Amazing! Better than Howlin Ray's by far. The fries? Perfect. The owner and his crew are great. Very nice and approachable. They ensure you have a great dining experience and enjoy the food. Above and beyond service, price, and food. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Good food. Had the spicy burger my girl had the tacos. would recommend stopping by if in the area. Only problem is no bathroom. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Spicy burger combo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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OH!!!! MY!!!! GAWD!!!!! Legit the best burger spot I've had hands down. I'm never going to the spot with the yellow arrow (iykyk). All their burgers are smash burgers, but it's not super thin so you can enjoy the juicy-ness. You can upgrade your fries to the brick fries which include waffle fries, cheese, and grilled onions with a side of their special sauce. And get this- the fries here are actually good! I love that they have non-beef burgers too for those with dietary restrictions! My boyfriend got a spicy chicken burger and it was SO juicy! I believe they use chicken thighs here (not breast) which makes all the difference. This is truly a hole in the wall, but I hope they continue getting the hype they deserve. We will be back! read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Brick Style Fries, Hole in the Wall Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Hole in the Wall Burger seriously surprised me in the best way. I ordered the California Burger and it was way tastier than I expected. Everything was wrapped neatly, and the ingredients were fresh (especially the avocado), filling, and well balanced. The fried egg was such a great touch and really took the whole burger to the next level. The only small piece of feedback I have is about the takeout packaging. The burger comes in a paper food tray inside a bag, so there is nothing covering the top. It smelled absolutely mouthwatering, but the burger is pretty large and I kind of wished it came in a take out container that closed so I could save it for later. Bottom line, this was a delicious, filling burger and I would absolutely come back for another. A sturdier takeout setup would make it even more of a win. read more

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Saw this place about a year ago when looking for burgers in the area and forgot about it. It was time to try a new burger joint and saw it again. I am glad we came I got the hole in the wall burger and it was really good! Good crisp lettuce, crunchy onion and really good flavor. They got a real good sauce. Waffle fries made perfectly, crispy crunch no floppy soggy nasty. Nicely done! A few tables interior to sit and nice and open. Looked clean inside as well. Gentleman at the counter great presence and friendly. Definitely do recommend coming here and giving them a try. I'm going to try another burger next time! read more

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Talk about a turn of events! We initially wanted chicken and drove to KFC, but were really turned off by the appearance of the place and the food. We looked on Yelp for Mediterranean instead, but weren't feeling it. Scrolling through choices on yelp and on a mission to satisfy my craving, I suddenly had a craving for a burger. My palate insisted on Hole in the Wall Burgers and I am so glad we went! We were welcomed by the owners, Ricky and his father, Sergio, with the warmest greetings and smiles. The place was spotless, and the menu was super easy to read with great combo choices. I ordered the famous Hole in the Wall Burger and Brick Fries, and we got a California Burger to go. You can taste that they grind their own meat, making the patties incredibly fresh, and the lettuce and raw onions were so crisp. I'm not usually a burger person, but this is the only place I will eat them. Heck yea, I will definitely come back! read more

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We had Hole In the Wall Burger bookmarked for some time and finally decided to stop by to give them a try. It took us a while to give this place a try because it is a good 15+ minute drive for us and their menu wasn't very large, but we were glad we made the drive. We ordered the California Burger, the Hole In the Wall Burger, the Spicy Burger, and the Asada Fries. All the burgers were juicy, well cooked, and well seasoned. The Spicy Burger lived up to its name and had a good kick. Their special sauce was very reminiscent of similar thousand island-like burger sauces, but was a bit richer and had a bit more depth. Their asada fries were very flavorful and well loved that they had a lot of onions and used waffle fries. If there was any little thing to change, is would be that their buns were not as tender as I would have liked, but that didn't stop us from truly enjoying the burgers. We met Ricky who helped us with our order. He was super friendly and really made our first experience enjoyable. He also told us that his mother cooks the Mexican food in the back which was cute. Hole In the Wall is a great burger joint gem and we will definitely be back. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - California Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We decided to try Hole In the Wall Burger since we were shopping in the area. The restaurant is small with a few tables, definitely a hole in the wall spot. The worker took our order right away and we waited a few minutes before he brought our food to our table. We got the carne asada taco combo which came with two carne asada tacos, chips, guacamole, and a drink. And we also got the hole in the wall burger combo which came with fries, a drink, and their signature sauce. Everything tasted really fresh and yummy! I especially loved how the fries stayed crispy throughout our whole meal. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here and would come back again. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Carne Asada Taco Combo, Hole in the Wall Burger Combo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Quality and quantity was top tier. Customer service through the roof. And surprisingly it's halal read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Double cheeseburger w waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Such a great experience! Stumbled upon this place and the people here are awesome nice kind, and the food was even better! The burger is so tender and the fries are amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Hole In The Wall Burger Combo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Hole in the Wall Burger in Lake Forest is one of those spots that just never misses. The burger is juicy, packed with flavor, and tastes like everything was prepped fresh and with intention. It always hits. What really takes it over the top though is their house sauce, often called the Hole in the Wall sauce. It is next level. Bold, savory, and way more interesting than your standard burger sauce. Do yourself a favor and order an extra side because dipping the fries in it is non negotiable. My mom went with the spicy chicken sandwich and it was great. The spice level is totally manageable, flavorful without being overpowering. If you like a little more heat, grabbing a side of peppers is the move. It adds that extra kick without drowning out the sandwich. On top of the food, this place really shines because of the people. It is family owned and you can feel it. Everyone is genuinely friendly and excited to serve you, which makes the experience even better. The restaurant itself is clean, quiet, and comfortable with good vibes all around. This is one of those reliable spots you keep coming back to because it just does everything right. Highly recommend. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Hole in the Wall Burger, Criss Cut Fries, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, side of hole in the wall sauce, and peppers. - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Great place for Muslim fellows who are searching for halal food. I've had tried their burger both beef and chicken, it was delicious. The owner is very nice and friendly! The place is neat and clean. It's definitely 10/10. Highly recommended! read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Oh wow Im so surprised we discovered this place in Lake forest area! Fast and friendly service! They have a few seatings inside. Very unique flavor. They have a lot of options, the beef patty is sooo juicy and tender. My california burger consists of beef and fried eggs with avocado.( very interesting combo, but it fills me up really fast and I couldnt finish it). The fries!!! You must order the combo to try the fries out, crunchy and thick cut. The Frenchfries here is so enjoyable to munch on , warning: its so good you might want to order more! read more

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This Carnay is Cray Cray!!! you must order these 100% halal, 3 billion% delicious hole in your soul carne asada fries, you won't regret it unless you're weird. and bring some sriracha to enhance them if you dare read more

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This place is literally a hole in the wall burger spot. The owner and his mom is the cook. They are so nice and food is great. Come here for lunch or dinner they are well priced and food tastes amazing. read more

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Amazing place, and really great food! 11/10 recommend and the cashier person, Ricky was really nice!

This place has the best burgers in Lake Forest and it's not even close. Their patties are much bigger and better than the competition. Staff is always very friendly. Support this small well run business. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Nice big meat patty with all the fixins and the new fries!!! - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Fantastic food! I got the spicy burger and the criss-cut fries. The spicy burger has delicious, fresh-sliced jalapeno and mashed avocado. The onions and tomatoes were also delicious and fresh-tasting. The burger meat tasted like it was made from scratch - tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth, with just the right amount of crumbliness. The special sauce is pretty great too - distinctive and flavorful. My boyfriend has been here three times and he says it's probably the best burgers he has ever had. He has been raving about this place for a while. Service is also great. Super friendly guy, enthusiastic about the food. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Spicy burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Once again, I was craving a burger after going to the beach and came across this place on Yelp. It was a 27 min drive from the beach but well worth it. I got the spicy burger and my bf got the California burger. My bf said the patty was juicy and cooked well. They have this one spicy aioli sauce that they give you on the side and it is definitely THEEE sauce. We got the Brick Fries too which is a variation of the animal fries from inn out. The sauce/seasoning was good but I'm not too sure about the waffle cut fries.. I think it would be better with regular French fries The service was amazing and I think his name is Ricky? He was extremely nice and courteous. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area or if you need a good burger after the beach (even though it's not That close to the beach) read more

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Made it back here after a year due to a move. We were in the area yesterday afternoon and stopped by. The burgers are just as good as I remember and the fries were amazing. I can't recommend the spicy burger enough!! The staff is great and are always super nice! Love this place! read more

Great food, great service, good quality, friendly staff, and best of all family owned.

Great burger and even better fries. Interior is ok, but the service was exceptional: super friendly and helpful.

Great little "Hole In The Wall" burger place. Food was about 4 stars. The extra star is for the man and woman working there on March 15th. The inside of the restaurant was nice and clean. The Spicy Burger was actually pretty good. The ingredients were fresh. It had a nice amount of avocado that was perfectly ripe. The jalapeños still had a slightly crisp bite with a nice kick. They were very fresh.The burger itself was hot and juicy. Cooked about medium well. The waffle style fries were very tasty especially with the dipping sauce. There were a large amount of them too. Hubby had the chicken quesadilla and it tasted great. It was super hot and tasty. read more

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Fries are criss cut and have a great crunch to them. Not the biggest fan of there ranch they make in house, but I like that it's authentic. Lastly I had the spice burger and it had a good kick to it. You know it's good when your lips are stinging a bit after you are done with the burger. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Spicy Burger combo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Must try spot if your in the area! The brick fries are a must to order. Restaurant was a nice experience with a clean seating. The customer service was great! Will definitely come again. read more

We were in Irvine for a soccer tournament and decided to try them out. Everything was nice and clean inside. Owner and wife were super nice and friendly. Everything was made fresh. Husband and I shared a California burger, carne asada fries, and mango habanero wings and everything was amazing!!! The hamburger patty was super juicy and flavorful and very tender (not chewy like some patties). The carne asada was also flavorful and soft (not chewy). The sauce on the carne asada fries was also top tier. Wings were also super good and flavorful! Next time we will not share the burger lol My husband and I would rate these burgers at the top of our list of all time favorite. Will return every time we are in the area. read more

Found this because of all the great Yelp reviews. If you like a messy, tasty burger, this is the place. We had the California Burger which was awesome my daughter had Hole in the Wall Burger. Both were juicy and great! Super friendly service; we were greeted with a smile by the nice gentleman. The interior can be crowded when it's busy. FYI: There's no customer restroom. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - California Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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It was ok. Definitely more of a take-out kind of place though you can sit down if you want, there are just a few tables as befitting for its cute name. Friendly people, easy parking. The menu is refreshingly inventive. The burger was delicious, generous portion and tasted fresh. I ate the whole thing! Delicious. read more

Discovered this place and had their Hole in the Wall burger. The burger was fantastic! Not only was the food great, so was the service. Found out that it's family owned. Nothing like supporting a family owned business! Their passion for the food and business hits with every bite! If you're in the area, definitely give this spot a try. I'll be back to possibly try other items in the menu! read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Hole In The Wall Burger Combo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I like a simple menu and they have it. We ordered the spicy burger and it was delicious, the cooked fresh cut jalapeños gave it a good flavor. The attendant was very helpful and patience with my three kids. We also got the asada fries and they were everything you could expect, large portion, melted cheese and a big scoop of plain avocado. The taco plate was also delicious, but the winner here was the mexican rice, that right there made the day. The green salsa is authentic. My kids loved the sauce that goes in your burger and they used it to dip the fries. The fries were crunchy and a little overcooked, but I like it crunchy. The place is a hole in the wall so don't expect a fancy ambiance. The food quality was good and the price fair. read more

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Walked in at 12:15 on a Saturday, no one inside the restaurant, stood at the counter for about five minutes and no one came out to take my order. Decided to leave, not going to beg to spend money here. Plenty of other options where customers are appreciated! read more

This place is amazing thanks for everything The service was great the people where helpful and kind read more

Hole in the Wall has become our go-to burger spot for a reason. It's quick and laid-back, but the food tastes like something you'd expect from a much fancier place--fresh ingredients, thoughtful prep, and flavors that don't miss. The prices are also surprisingly reasonable for the quality you get. It's a family-owned place, and we always enjoy seeing Cori, Ricky, and Ricky's mom when we're there. They bring so much warmth to the experience, and it shows in the food. My usual is the California Burger, and it's also my husband and son's favorite. Tonight they switched it up. One ordered a double and the other tried the spicy burger... and both were solid choices. We also shared regular fries and carne asada fries, which were out of this world. And can we please talk about the sauce!?! So good! We've tried plenty of burger spots over the years, but this one consistently stands out. Everything is fresh, the flavors are always on point, and the team genuinely looks out for their customers. I have a dairy allergy, and they always take extra steps to make sure what I order is safe. Hole in the Wall is a staple for us, and it never lets us down. Thank you again Cori and Ricky! read more

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We were in the mood for a good burger and thought we would give Hole in the Wall Burger a shot and I'm so happy we did. The California Burger was awesome and the Carne Asada Fries (on waffle fries!) were great. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - California Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Tried their california burger recently and it was pretty good. Their house sauce goes really good with the fries! My only complaint was the burger fell apart while trying to eat it. otherwise it was a nice blend of different flavors. read more

My husband and I were in town and wanted to try something different other than the big chain restaurants. We definitely choose a good one. Service was great and very helpful. The food was great tasty & juicy burgers and the carne asada fries with the criss cut fries were bomb! I've had plenty of carne asada fries but never with the criss cut fries. They never got soggy they are cooked to perfection and keeps their crispiness to the last fry. The special sauce and salsa also big winners. I will definitely go back if I'm ever in the area. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Protein hole in the wall burger & California burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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This place always hits the Spot! You can tell they use quality Beef, my go to spot when I want a quick Burger. read more

Hole In the Wall Burger - Hole in the Wall Burger. - Burgers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

First time here and was sooo good! Everything is made fresh and the fries are amazing!! Chicken quesadilla was bomb as well! Only needed a little more seasoning on the hamburger Pattie's but overall totally recommend! read more

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