Came here starving and was glad to see the menu had large options, I ordered the #4 2x's classic smash with frisky fries and was glad I did. Food was amazing. Service was good. The ambiance was amazing. Would highly recommend 5/5 read more

Hot Bunz - #4 2x's Classic Smash - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I love Hot Bunz overall, but my experiences in 2026 have been very hit or miss. Several years ago, when I was still living in the government housing projects, I read an article about this new restaurant Hot Bunz, who was coming in hot as direct competition to In N Out. They were being advertised as like, a more "hood" version of In N Out. The food would be saucier, the fries would be stacked higher, and, most importantly, bacon and jalapeños would be available options. When I saw a location in Elk Grove, I assumed it was the original. I tried it, loved it, tried it again, and loved it again. This pattern went on for a while. Overall, my experiences have been mostly positive. Overall, I like Hot Bunz better than the competition. They are a little pricier, but it's *usually* worth it. Recently, I noticed this location on Sunrise, found out that it was in fact the *original* location, and decided to give it a try. The burger was good. I would never want to discourage anyone from trying this small business. I mostly want to hype them up. But I also want to be honest that if either of my last two experiences with Hot Bunz had been my first, they would have also been my last. A few weeks ago, I had a less than stellar experience at the Elk Grove location. My food was good, but did not nearly live up to the brand expectations. I thought, surely this was just a fluke incidence. Surely the OG location will be even better. Upon entering the Sunrise location, I was immediately impressed with the artwork on the walls. The murals themselves are like a slap in the face to all the major competitors. I loved that there was no line. I had actually been on my way to my favorite In N Out location, but came here instead due to an obscene line. Someone from the back yelled out, "I'll be right with you!" I could hear him washing dishes for a few minutes before he came out. It felt clear that I had arrived during a break in the storm, and he was trying to catch up. I asked him what came on the OG, and either he was extremely stoned, or he has a speech impediment that is so severe that maybe he shouldn't be working the front counter (but what I'm saying is: he was high AF). Look, it's no secret that virtually all restauranteurs are high virtually all the time. I'm not trying to be a Karen, I'm just saying that literally the only two words I could make out were "patties" and "grilled onions." I said, "let me just try that." "No fries or drink?" "No, just the burger." "Nine seventy. HEY! IT'S JUST AN OG!" He began yelling to the back before turning his body, resulting in him yelling in my face. Of course, I would never expect the burger I receive to look exactly like the burger in the picture-- but this didn't even look like the same burger that was being advertised on the promotional signage. The burger in the promo was stacked high with some kind of slaw, pickles, and sauce. My actual burger had barely any toppings. As someone who worked at McDonald's for a few years as a teenager, I felt that this burger had exactly the same amount of rizz as regular cheeseburger from Ronald. I came here for an "extra" burger, but (as evidenced by the picture I uploaded) received a burger that could have come from any public country club kitchen. And, while these onions may have graced the grill, the onions I received are not what most people would refer to as "grilled onions." I'm not sure if Hot Bunz is going downhill, or if I just had two fluke bad experiences in a row. read more

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New favorite burger place! Excellent smash burgers. Everything was made fresh and it tasted amazing, Prices were great and service was great, Everything was great. I couldn't ask for more. Good little place, very ambient and cozy. Armenian brothers never disappointed read more

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Hands down one of the best smash burgers I've ever had. The service was good and we felt our needs addressed. Parking was a cinch with ample spots around the place, and the chiles and condiments available were easy to pick with their little condiment station. The Mac fries with the burger meat was amazing, but enough to feed two or three people. If you can eat a lot then maybe this is an option for you. While not from the area, if we made our way back to Rancho Cordova we will absolutely make a point to come back to Hot Bunz. So good!! read more

After reading the glowing Yelp reviews of "Hot Bunz" (which calls itself the "baddest burger in town") from my good Yelp Elite friends, Janelle M. and Carol P., I just had to try this place out for myself. Located directly on Sunrise Blvd and just north of White Rock Rd in Rancho Cordova, this location has been open dating back to September 2022. Since then, they opened a 2nd location (in mid-2023) in South Sacramento/Elk Grove at the corner of Bruceville Rd/Cosumnes River Blvd. Their concept is simple and that is delivering the best smash-styled burgers in the Sacramento area. I am a huge of this type of burger as you can truly taste that charred open-flame taste. I came here during the evening on Friday 3/6/2026 at around 5:45pm. Parking was not an issue at all nor was finding this place very difficult since the bright red neon lights are highly visible from Sunrise Blvd. Upon entry, this place screams color in all directions as the cartoon-styled graphics add a ton of flare and excitement to the interior of the business. When you go to an "In-N-Out", "Five Guys", or "Smashburger", none of those places have that striking dazzling artwork that is found here. There is ample seating throughout complete with a condiment station area that has jalapeños and pepperoncinis to truly spice up your burger. Their menu is quite simple but that's not a bad thing. The burgers itself come fully loaded in either a single or double patty with their thousand island-type sauce, grilled onions, pickles, and American cheese in between a soft buttery bun. You also can add lettuce and tomatoes at no additional charge. The fries are well seasoned and are included with every combo meal. You also have the option of ordering a Mac Attack (macaroni & cheese) as well as a keto cheeseburger bowl (no bun). Since I was starving, I went with the "Classic Smash Combo #1" (for $19 + tax) which was 2 double meat patties w/fries. Drinks on the combo meals are sold separately. The burgers and fries arrived within 10 minutes and everything looked amazing. One bite of this and was absolutely sold as this was exactly what a smash burger should taste like. The meat was grilled to perfection and the melted cheese was perfectly balanced in between the soft spongy bun. I also enjoyed the tanginess of the sauce while it made for a perfect dip for the fries (which were seasoned with paprika and other spices). The service here was just okay as the employees did not have much of a personality. But nonetheless, these burgers are absolutely the real deal. All in all, "Hot Bunz" is the real deal. And since they are open 7 days a week from 11am-10pm, you can get your burger fix late morning or late at night. With that said and done, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating. read more

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My burger-loving friend loves this place. I personally dont get it myself, but if this is your vibe you love it. They were playing SpongeBob on the TV and they have both fresh and pickled jalapeno options. Burgers are a fair price. Food is hot and fresh, except the mac attack was kind of cold. Onion ring portion was a bit expensive for $8. If you're into Arby's burgers you'd probably like this place, just not really for me. read more

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Hot Bunz had been on our list ever since we first noticed it after moving to the area, and we're so glad we finally tried it. My husband and I came about an hour before closing, and even then there was still a solid crowd dining in and ordering which is always a good sign. As soon as we walked in, we were immediately in awe of the bright and colorful murals on the walls. My husband even pointed out how the artwork cleverly incorporates other burger joints, almost like Hot Bunz is being crowned the best burger spot in town... which, after eating here, we completely agree with. Truly is the "baddest burger in town!" I loved how simplified the menu was and straight to the point, it wasn't overwhelming at all and showcased their burgers perfectly with enough detail to know what you would want. We ordered the #4 combo, which comes with TWO classic smash burgers and fries for only $19! Such an absolute steal! We also added frisky fries and a drink for my husband, and a vanilla milkshake for me. Despite there being several orders ahead of us, our food came out in about 5-10 minutes, which was super impressive in my opinion. Everything was DELICIOUS! The smash burgers were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and a great size. The fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and addicting. I especially loved my vanilla milkshake which I honestly thought was better than most vanilla milkshakes I've had at other burger joints. They also serve their special sauce on the side, which both my husband and I couldn't get enough of. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and kept the place clean and well-kept the entire time we were there. Overall, we're so happy to have a local burger spot like this so close to home. We already know exactly where we'll be going next time we're craving a really good burger! I definitely want to try their Mac and cheese next time since that was a side dish that I had my eyes on. read more

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A great local burger spot and definitely a standout in the Rancho Cordova area which has long been lacking a really good burger option outside of In N Out. It fills that gap perfectly and does so with consistency. I usually go with the jalapeño smash and it never disappoints. The burgers are juicy well seasoned and cooked properly with a great sear that adds real flavor. No matter how busy they are the burgers have always been on point and tasty which keeps me coming back. The menu stays focused and simple which works in their favor. They concentrate on executing burgers well rather than overcomplicating things. The fries are a solid pairing and round out the meal nicely. Hot Bunz is not trying to reinvent the burger but they are doing it right. For Rancho Cordova this place is a welcome addition and an easy recommendation if you want a reliably good burger. read more

Hot Bunz - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Loved this so much. The simplicity of ordering was even better. We ordered the #4 which is 2 burgers and fries. We expected to share one order of fries but got two! Best part...sodas are $2.50....not trying to make a killing off the sodas! Enjoyed this burger very much and the fries were yummy! read more

Savory hot bunz!! Wanted a tasty, McFatty meal right after kayaking a for a few hours at Nimbus dam. Yelp search brought us to try Hot Bunz and it didn't disappoint! Do yourself a favor and get the meals with 2 burgers, not 1. You'll end up craving and have space for more after that first incredibly packed burger. Classic smash or Jalapeno smash - you can't go wrong and you'll be glad you did. Kids enjoyed it, family loved it, and it's a shame it's so far from home but curiosity was fulfilled at least. I really liked that they had a station to simply dig into more peppers and sides for our burgers. Ample parking right out front and to the side, spacious dining room with a decent amount of tables, friendly and fast service, decent prices for specialty burgers (yes, a bit pricey), and chill ambience for families and friends. I think I recall seeing TVs also - a plus to watch some sports while splurging on the loaded, spiced up, delicious burgers! read more

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Would have given it a 5,but the lady taking my order doesn't listen,and then likes to argue! Also don't like the fact they want tips before you get your food,and then you have to go get the food yourself! What's the tip for if they don't serve you? Food was great! Next time I'll get the two for$20 . There's enough fries to share. With tip it was almost $40 for two burgers, 2 fries and a soda. So definitely will order different,and save 15. read more

Pretty cool burger joint. It's in an interesting location, but nevertheless, wanted to try out a new burger joint. Hot Bunz makes smashburgers and pretty dang good ones! We ordered their combo which came with two double meat smashburgers and fries. We also got a drink to share and onion rings. The price was decent. The burgers were delicious. They were flavorful, juicy, and definitely smashed. The sauce was good. A little tangy and the grilled onions went great together with it all. The fries stayed crispy the whole time while eating them. The onion rings were also good and cooked perfectly. While you're eating, you can enjoy the murals of their mascot beating up your favorite other fastfood mascots haha Good place to try some smashburgers. I would come back if I was craving a good smashburger. read more

Hot Bunz - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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My kids will eat the burgers and fries here. The waiter isn't bad and its not too busy. We go here monthly. The smash burger meal with the 2 burgers is enough to share. The burger tastes charbroiled and thin layers on top and with the sauce is delicious. The milkshakes are good too. Definitely should try them out. read more

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Went here with a group of friends. It was a good time. We ordered a jalapeño burger, western burger and Mac attack. Every thing was good. The murals in the restaurant are lively and fun. Great opportunity to take photos. Jalapeño burger has 3 smash patties and fresh grilled jalapeños very good super tasty patties are well seasoned great Smashburger. The french fries very seasoned good but would be better if more crispy. Western burger 15 bucks three smash patties, with cheese and bacon and onion ring. Pretty standard bacon burger, but still good. Mac Attack mac was good however, once you get done with the french fries just feels like a lot going on in one dish. I'd be back. It's heavy though. Great comfort food. read more

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I walked in and no one was there. It did make me a little worried but also glad because I was able to order quickly. Love the decor inside. The walls are decorated with colorful murals. Inside was well kept and clean! I ordered the classic smash meal. Burger had great flavor and seasoned well. Same with the fries. I do wish a meal combo came with a drink but instead you get two burgers. Depending on your appetite, you can feed two people with one combo. read more

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I was up this way visiting a family at a near by hospital. My other family members and I were looking for a small place to sit and eat while waiting for other family members to show up. I ordered the classic burger combo. I say this smash burger is really good. Next time I come to this place I need to order a bigger burger or more burgers to fill my stomach. The reason I am giving it a 3 star was that the music was too loud and hard to hear my family talk. I also wished there was more people working because there was only one person making the food and taking the order. The place was very cleaned and had a lot of tv's inside. read more

Hot Bunz - Classic Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I really don't know how this place isn't more popular? Great, delicious smash burgers, with crispy well seasoned fries. In addition, the prices are very reasonable. Clean establishment, service is great! If you've never been here before, I would highly recommend. One of the better burger joints in the greater Sacramento area. read more

Hot Bunz - Triple Smash - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Hot Bunz had some seriously impressive food. The double smash burger with jalapeños stood out right away -- the meat was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a crisp bite without overpowering the burger with heat. The bun was thin and balanced the portion well, letting the burger shine. The fries were crispy, well seasoned, and paired perfectly with the sauce, which tied everything together. Overall, a really well-executed meal. Definitely worth it. And it's HALAL !! read more

The food was Okay-mid. They don't have ranch for the onion rings. They could be great. But no ranch , I can never get the onion rings again. The fries are good read more

Hot Bunz - First bite was Okay Onions rings were Okay they would be great if the establishment had ranch!!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

My husband and I love coming here, especially when we are in the area or if he is coming from a game from Mather. We really enjoy the fries, the sauce. He gets a burger and I like to get a grilled cheese. The fountain soda is pretty good. You're able to place your order and receive your order in a reasonable amount of time. The people who work here in decent and nice. My husband and I either take the food to go or we dine in. Surprisingly the metal chairs are comfortable and I like that there's a high top and low top seating. read more

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Great place to get a smash burger fix! My daughter and I were driving to another fast food place when she happened to see this place along our drive...so (with no traffic behind me), I did a sudden swerve to crawl back inside the Hot Bunz location. There was a lot of parking available and the outside looked presentable and clean. Inside was painted in cartoon-like images (and some funny enough since it was a dig on other rival fast food places). We were greeted upon entry and our orders immediately taken. It did not take long to get our orders. And the food tasted great! And reasonably priced too! Great tasting burgers at reasonable prices...try Hot Bunz! read more

Hot Bunz - Burgers, burgers everywhere! - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Love, love, love this place! Their classic combo is such a steal for $19 you get two double smash burgers and a big side of fries. The fry portions are generous, and they're not stingy with the sauces either because they fill them to the top and always give you two with to go orders. When I first came here, I didn't realize the burgers don't come with lettuce by default, but you can ask for it at no extra charge. Trust me, it makes them even better! Their mac and cheese side is only $5 and just the right size and it's super creamy and so good. It's never crowded when I go (which honestly surprises me), and the place is always clean and roomy. I also love the little self serve bar where you can grab jalapeños. The staff is always friendly and helpful, which makes me love coming back even more. read more

We have been coming here since they opened and the food never seems to disappoint. My favorite is the #4 and now they offer western style for the burgers! Go there, you'll be happy you did! read more

Hot Bunz - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I think Hot Bunz and In N Out are my favorite fast food burger joints. Yes, I like Hot Bunz more than Shake Shack and all the other fast food burgers I've had. This place makes a legit smash burger. The burgers are inexplicably called "sliders" on the menu, but these are not dinky 2 or 3 bite burgers; they're full size burgers. The menu pushes combos on you: a combo being burger and fries (no drink), which is actually okay since their fries are great. You can also sub the fries for onion rings at no extra charge. I've eaten here 5 or so times and the food is always hot and fresh. No sad, cold, floppy fries. No pre-cooked hamburger patties. Just freshness. Some pointers - lettuce and tomato can be added at no extra charge - they have a jalapeno smash burger that includes fresh jalapeños for an extra dollar. But they also have self-serve pickled jalapeños near the soda fountain for free. Along with pepperoncinis. - as mentioned, you can sub your fries for onion rings in your combo for no extra charge Some day, I'll try the Mac attack, which I saw a few other people order. The portion size for it looked quite large. So anyway, if you have a hankering for a yummy smash burger, try this place out. read more

This meal came out piping hot, the kind of hot you know was cooked fresh and not just reheated. The hamburger was extremely hot temperature-wise but absolutely packed with flavor, juicy and satisfying with every bite. The mac & cheese with French fries was pure comfort food overload, creamy, rich mac paired with crispy fries made it hard to put the fork down. The portion size was no joke. Even as a big guy with a solid appetite, I couldn't finish it all, which says a lot about how generous the serving was. Overall, the food was very tasty, served hot, and filling, great value for the portion size and definitely worth coming back hungry for. read more

Hot Bunz - Mac Attack - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

The combo 1 was perfect. It comes with 2 smash patties, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and caramelized onions. Fries were delicious!

The best service and delivery of food presentation so far! Inside was such a great environment the place to go when in need of a juicy burger. Very welcoming with the music bumping. And for those who need it's even keto friendly options so intriguing! read more

Hot Bunz - The Jalapeno Smash Keto Bowl Milk Shake Mac & Cheese - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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First time trying Hot Bunz and we weren't impressed. The burgers were very bland and under seasoned. We tried the jalapeno and the classic(s). The jalapeno burger was pretty small and tasteless which was odd. The classic bigger, but the same issue with flavor. Sides: The Mac and cheese was very mid and not worth the price at all. The fries were pretty good, my favorite bite of the experience. Overall we didn't understand the hype, maybe we just came on a bad day. read more

They call these smash burgers...sliders. Was thinking $20 for 2 sliders and fries was expensive. When we got our food, they were regular sized smashed burgers. Enough food for 2 people or a growing teenaged boy. The burgers hit the spot after a long, hot day at the baseball field. Patties maybe needed a little more seasoning but other than that it was a very good smash burger. That soft, toasted bun was the perfect vessel to hold the 2 crispy, meaty patties, melted cheese, grilled onions, pickles, jalapeños and burger sauce. The crispy, well seasoned fries completed the combo. read more

Hot Bunz - #2 Jalapeno Combo - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Honestly, the atmosphere was pretty cool, and it was unique with the wall paintings. The service was, alright I suppose. A bit slow but I understand their busy. The food was actually AMAZING!!! Better than Red Robin! The burger was actually very very good and delicious. However, the price is pretty Pricy at $13 for my burger, but it's California, it's annoyingly expensive for fast food. Anyways, I would definitely recommend coming here to chill and stuff. read more

Hot Bunz - My delicious burger - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Love the delicious taste of the burgers and the frisky fries. Art work is beautiful and the ambience is great. Service is good. read more

Hot Bunz more like straight buns. Ordered the Triple Smash combo upgraded w/Frisky Fries. Food came out past 20 mins. Burger was cold, soggy and the size of a happy meal burger. Way overpriced for the size of the burger. Grilled onions on top of the fries were burnt and not seasoned well. First & last time Ill be eating there. read more

Hot Bunz - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Simple, no frills burger joint! I love that it's family owned and the place has a great vibe. The walls are decorated with beautiful murals. The service was nice. We ordered the classic which came with 2 burgers and fries. Drinks were extra. The price was a bit high but their food was good. Especially the fries... they were crispy and seasoned well. read more

Hot Bunz - Classic - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Stopped by to pick up some burgers, fries and a side of mac and cheese. The burger was delicious and well made, the fries with the seasoning they use were also delicious as was the mac and cheese. My man is a burger connoisseur but I'm not a big red meat eater, but we both enjoyed the food here! read more

If you're looking for a spot that's as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the appetite, this is it. The first thing you notice is the cool artwork lining the walls, which gives the place a great energy. The environment is impressively clean, and the service is incredibly quick, making it a perfect choice for a fast but high-quality meal. The Food: We didn't hold back and tried three different burgers: The Mac: A creative, comfort-food twist that hit all the right notes. The Original Smash: A classic done right--crispy edges and juicy center. The Jalapeño Smash: My personal favorite for that perfect kick of heat. Everything was consistently tasty and well-prepared. Whether you're a burger purist or looking for something with a little more flair, you can't go wrong here. I'll definitely be back! read more

Very good I enjoyed it a lot. Very tasty and flavor full. Great customer service. I would come back again.

This place did not live up to the hype at all. We ordered the western burger and the bacon was so tough we couldn't even chew through it. It'd be better if they toasted the buns. The onion rings were hella greasy but crunchy, the fries were mid. We got a side of the mac that was hella unseasoned, the noodles were overcooked lightweight mushy. The ambiance was the only good thing, the art on the walls was cool. Service bare minimum. We definitely won't be back here. Not to mention it was hella expensive for the lack of quality! read more

Smashiest smash burgers I've ever had. My 11 years old son says best burgers ever. My 37 year old heart has been warmed from its cold slumber. Ambience is great, staff is super friendly and attentive, WELL worth the stop! We ordered an extra burger to go on the way out, we did not want the flavor to end! read more

Don't sleep on this amazing smash burger spot. The fries are freshly seasoned and hit the spot. The Mac and Cheese was creamy with a bit of jalapeño juice tang? It's so subtle, thinking it had to be because I didn't see any seasoning. Oh and plenty of space with three large televisions to watch the games. read more

Hot Bunz - Triple Smash combo with a side of Mac and Cheese. - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I recently checked out Hot Bunz in Rancho Cordova, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience! I decided to try the Mac Attack, and wow, it was something else. Imagine a massive pile of fries, beef patties, and mac and cheese! The mac and cheese, in particular, was fantastic; it was creamy and super cheesy, just how I like it. The portion size was huge, and for $14, I felt like I was getting a great deal. We were full by the end of it, but enjoyed every bite. We also tried their burgers, which were delicious, especially with their special sauce that really added something extra. The service was great and because the beef patties are made fresh, including the other items are made to ordered, don't expect it to come out right away. We also love the art work inside including the restrooms! If you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving Hot Bunz a try. I know I'll be back for sure, probably with some stretchy pants next time! lol read more

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