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    Macho Burger

    4.3 (101 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Popcorn chicken, curly fries, and Taiwanese sausage
    Steffany W.

    I was genuinely so surprised by Macho Burger and it's lowkey a hidden fast food gem. It gets a 4.2/5 from how pleasantly surprised I was. My sister was trying out Charlie's Tea in the same plaza due to their bogo deal and decided the try Macho Burger. We ordered the popcorn chicken, curly fries, and Taiwanese sausage. The popcorn chicken was more like chicken tender nuggets than the classic popcorn chicken but it was so crispy and yummy. The batter was not old at all and there was so much chicken for around $5.50. This is so much better than the cost of popcorn chicken at other establishments and it tastes good too. The sweet sausage was not a favorite of my sister but I liked it though it was a little fatty. I'm unsure if the price was $3.99 each or for 2 but the size of the sausage was not bad and I liked it. The fries were also decent and crispy. I liked how crunchy they were but I wish we ordered a spicy sauce to season them with. They weren't bad alone but were a little bland. They are just decent fries though and they stay crunchy after a while unlike McDonald's. I heard the parking situation was pretty abysmal but that's to be expected at these tiny plazas on Valley on a Saturday afternoon. Charlie's Tea also was having their bogo deal in the same plaza, but my sister had no problem parking at the adjacent TAWA plaza and walking over. We ordered take-out and I wasn't there so I'm unsure of the ambience and service, but I'm looking forward to trying out other options on the menu. It's definitely an affordable and delicious fried chicken based fast-food establishment that I would eat again.

    Fried Chicken Chop
    Sharon H.

    The cumin fried chicken chop was crispy and has a lovely crisp and for the price it's really good. My family also loves the Beijing and California wraps. Crispy chicken and saucy goodness for all reasonable prices.

    Popcorn Chicken
    Ashley Y.

    Best popcorn chicken I've had in awhile!!! I got the regular and spicy cumin flavor. I think it was around $7 each but they give you a pretty decent amount. Regular-- just usual fried chicken, kind of savory Spicy cumin-- GOOD!! Has a spicy kick, way more fragrant, definitely worth to pay the upgrade for seasoning Also, the chicken chunks are nice and big and are still moist and juicy on the inside! Also some places are cheap where the chicken pieces are small and there's just chunks of fried batter... but not here!! Super good value for the money and the quality is great!!!

    Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($9.99 - Spicy Version)
    Ian A.

    I had a good experience at Macho Burger (San Gabriel). I ordered the Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($9.99 - Spicy). It's HUGE!! Its chicken is also juicy, thick, and fresh. "TASTY!" (IMPORTANT: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment.) I arrived at Macho Burger (San Gabriel) on Tuesday (around 1:24PM). Parking is easy because there's a big underground parking structure. The sign says, "2 Hours Customer Parking Only." Staff interaction felt nonexistent. Customers can order at two self-service kiosk or the counter. However, Staff regularly vanishes to the kitchen. It's common to see an empty room. When Staff brought the food, Staff was robotic and swiftly scampered away without speaking. The food took four minutes and 38 seconds. Good time! As mentioned, I enjoyed the Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($9.99 - Spicy). Its bread bun is fluffy and buttery. The chicken is thick, hot, and juicy with a light welcomed spice. Its breading is cooked perfectly; the outer layer offered a thin, crackly crunch. The lettuce is fresh, and the sauce had a faint sweetness. I felt extremely happy as I bit into this massive sandwich. I had a dumb smile as I feasted. Regarding ambiance, Macho Burger (San Gabriel) is clean and comfortable. There's six interior tables and one tall counter. There's also a gender neutral restroom for customers. However, the music has a loud, upbeat tune. The decor is also sleek and welcoming. Overall, I had a delightful meal at Macho Burger (San Gabriel). It's one of the best chicken sandwiches that I've tasted. I left full and happy. If you love chicken, this is an easy recommendation. 4.9 out of 5

    Crispy chicken burger
    Selene S.

    Located in a busy plaza in busy San Gabriel, parking can be a challenge. Got their crispy chicken burger which is a good portion for the price. Ambiance is a few seating. You order yourself at one of two kiosks. There's a restroom at the back.

    Spicy chicken sandwich with fries

    Bought this a while back but I remember it was delicious. I was sick and had a sore throat the next day, not saying that this was the reason. The service was alright, wasn't nice but wasn't mean. The restaurant was kinda busy but also calming.

    XXL Fried chicken chop $11
    Amy Y.

    I tried a Taiwanese-style burger and snack spot that specializes in fried foods with lots of options. There are only a few tables, but the space feels open and comfortable. Ordering is very convenient thanks to their self-service kiosk. XXL Fried Chicken Chop - A huge piece of chicken seasoned with furikake. It was crispy on the outside, thin layer of chicken, and clearly made fresh. Definitely large enough to share. Overall, I recommend dining in and enjoying the fried food right away for the best taste.

    Reggie R.

    Been here once as recommended by my nephew and bragging about how good their fried chicken is. And he was really telling the truth, their chicken is top notch! Came here one night and ordered their popcorn chicken, their XXL chicken chop, they were so good! crunchy, and yet maintained the tenderness of the meat! Seasoning is very addicting. Love the seaweed seasoning. Got a bit of a spicy kick with it! got to try the cartilage too, flavor is there but its just that there is nothing to eat in that stick, lol! Also I ordered the truffle burger as recommended too. Now this is a big disappointment! The Patty is overcooked and hard, flavor is there but for the price that i paid for it is not worth it. The bread that they use is too dry and falls apart when you bite into it. I would have given this place 4-5 stars if not for that burger. If evr I will come back, it's because of their chicken, nothing more.

    Elika Z.

    This spot was a small little spot in SGV that really wowed me. I wasn't expecting for this place to be good but it surprised me. We got the tenders, wrap, and sandwich and I cant even pick what I like more. Everything was actually good and seasoned to perfection. I would go back again and try other things. Quick service and fresh food when we got it.

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Kristina M.

    Parking: The lot is adjacent to the Hilton Hotel and can get really busy with the shared businesses in this plaza. However, there is abundant underground parking. Ambiance: Friendly service. Ordering was easy on your own through a kiosk. We came during a weekday lunch rush and waited about 10 minutes for our food. The space itself is clean. I was surprised by the rose gold food tray, wooden panels on the wall, and mid-modern century chairs. While waiting, I noticed a lot of people coming in to pick up orders to-go. Food: The chicken sandwich reminded me of a fast food chicken sandwich - crispy chicken, iceberg lettuce, and heavily slathered mayo. However, the quality and taste exceeded a fast food's standard. The chicken was gargantuan, wonderfully crispy, well-seasoned, and so juicy. The bread was buttery and soft. It was such a satisfyingly delicious chicken sandwich. The regular fries were salt and peppered. The curly fries were addicting. They only had ketchup (free) and dried seasonings (extra fee). I wished there was a ranch dressing to go with the addicting curly fries! But that is just fast food-eating, 'ol American me. Conclusion: This is a restaurant that knows how to treat their fried chicken! If you appreciate fried chicken sandwiches, this is the place for you. I will absolutely be craving it and returning!

    Alex M. ..

    Kept it simple with a spicy chicken sandwich! Loved the bun, sauce and breading. This was loaded with spicy flavor! The marinade penetrated deep and I love that they opted for a chicken thigh piece over breast. Not bad, Macho. Also had a few curly fries and found them nicely seasoned as well. Will be back to try more items but the price is quite steep compared to other chicken spots.

    Fish sandwich
    Lisa N.

    We visited this spot in the plaza next to where Tsujita used to be. Parking on a weekday night was easy, though I'm not sure how weekends are. We saw reviews saying the wait could be 30 minutes, so we called ahead and were surprised when they told us our food would be ready in 10 minutes. Sure enough, everything was ready when we arrived. The restaurant itself is very small. My son even asked why it was so tiny. The tables comfortably fit one person, maybe two at most, so we had to push two tables together just for our family of three. I wouldn't say it's family-friendly--definitely more suited for solo diners. Now the food: surprisingly good. We ordered the classic crispy chicken sandwich. The fried chicken was juicy, well-brined, and perfectly fried. It wasn't as thick as the photos on Yelp, so maybe they've downsized a bit due to inflation, but the flavor was solid. I wasn't completely full, so I probably could've eaten two. FYI, the brioche bread is very airy and fluffy that it flattens really easily, making the sandwich smaller than expected. The Brimage bread is and made in house because we saw bags and bags on trays out in the open. But the brioche bread is so damn good. The popcorn chicken was spicier than expected. We ordered by phone and didn't know it was spicy, so my little one couldn't eat it. We also tried the fried fish sandwich. I'd give it 3.5 stars. It didn't really taste like fish, but the sauce and brioche bread made it enjoyable. I wanted to try their shrimp sandwich (the one that's often sold out) so I might return for that next time. Overall, the food was good, but I wouldn't dine in again because the space is so small and not ideal for groups. We ordered, ate, and left; during the whole time, no other customers came in, though quite a few people peeked inside out of curiosity. One last thing: our sandwich was $9.99, not $13 like Yelp lists. I'd come back for the food, but definitely for takeout.

    Popcorn Chicken
    Andy T.

    Many chicken sandwiches places have been in popping up over the year. I finally decided to give Macho Burger a try to see how it compares to its competitors. I made a takeout order on a food app and picked it up around 5:30pm. For my order, I got the spicy chicken sandwiches places and a side order of the popcorn chicken. I appreciated that they stapled the bag, so nothing was rolling around when I was driving. My initial impression was that it smelled really good. The popcorn chicken was crispy, spicy, and juicy in the middle. There's no sauce that comes with it, but honestly it had a lot of flavor by itself. They gave a lot of pieces, but I honestly got a bit tired of it. As for the spicy chicken sandwich, it tasted okay. In my opinion, it tasted slightly spicy, but a bit sweet. The crispness was similar to the popcorn chicken. Overall, I thought the food was okay. In terms of value, the popcorn chicken is worth it, especially if you are sharing it.

    01/31/2025 Crispy chicken sandwich

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    Wow, shrimp katsu burger was so tasty I went back the next day and got another! The burgers and fries were great too.

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    I ordered a Grilled chicken sandwich to-go and they gave me a Crispy chicken sandwich. Thanks.

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    The truffle burger was delicious. The meat was juicy and fresh. Highly recommend a burger at macho burger.

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    Food was good. Preferred the beef burger over the chicken but all hit the spot. Location is not the easiest to get in and park.

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    We got the spicy chicken sandwich and the truffle burger and they were sooooo good!!

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    6.0 mi
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    Located in Highland Park proper I was turned on to Goldburger because I drive by it on the way to…read morethe gym. As a burger fan, I wanted to give it shot and I finally found the time to. Parking: Street parking was super easy on a Sunday afternoon, I was able to pull up right in front and park on the street. There is a Super A across the street and ample parking around for free. Ambiance & Food: This reminds me of an old school burger stand. Those were the best burgers and this one did not stop that trend. As I walked up, we were warmly greeted and given a quick rundown of what which burger. They did have specials (I will get to that in a second) which we were intrigued, but for the sake of perspective, I ordered the Goldburger and both regular fries and curly fries with a bottle coke. The Goldburger is naturally a double, but my gymrat protein brain added that extra patty. They use a 70% to 30% mixture for their burger which makes the burger oh so decadent. The picture I took doesn't do it justice. The moment you bite into the burger the combination of burger juice, aioli, burnt skirt, all come together in such a harmonious fashion. It was remarkable. Though fries are not one of my strong points, both fries were crispy and I haven't had any other experience with Curly fries other than Jack in the Box, but these were so much better. I went ahead and dipped the fries in some homemade Aioli and dang, what a combo! Back to those specials, the current special is CHILI, I was intrigued so they gave me a small container of it to try. Man, if I wasn't watching my caloric intake, that would have been the move. It was rich and chunky and not to soggy which some always comes. Give it a try as they said it will be around for sometime. Other than burgers, they do have hot dogs as well. So worth trying both next time. To be perfectly honest, this brought back so much nostalgia for me, I used to go to school in the area and this brought a lot of those memories back. Tasty burgers and a must try for sure if your around! Cheers!

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    4.3
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    4.8 mi
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    This is honestly the best burger ive ever had. I love the sl8ght spice to it . I can taste the…read moreblack pepper . The fries are delicious . This hamburger is addicting . I did recieve $10 cards since i order un grubhub but when i try to use it it doesnt discount anything. So not sure if it can only be used in person .

    I never thought I would see the day where I give a For The Win location less than 5 stars, but here…read morewe are. I ended up in Montebello by chance and looked to Yelp for some help with lunch. I ended up at a little food court that had a few solid looking options, but sometimes when you see a burger and smell a burger, you simply need to eat the dang burger. There was no line when my wife and I approached the window to order and we ordered a double cheeseburger, a grilled cheese, an order of fries, and a milkshake. Now, instead of simply giving us the price the dude working told us how it was going to take a really long time because he would have to make the burgers and the milkshakes, which ya know, is kind of how it works when you order food. So instead of questioning his logic, I just said forget the shake and ordered the food. The food took literally 8 minutes to come out and I can't imaging the milkshake would of caused that much trouble since they are ordered all the time, but who am I to say? The food was great, as For The Win always is. The french fries were great and so was my burger, but the lackluster interaction with the kid working really put a damp on the experience. Overall, For The Win is still my favourite burger chain in LA and it's going to take a lot for someone to knock them down (although Burgers Never Say Die and Irv's are up there too). Maybe one day, I'll even get to try a milk shake! Hopefully you have a better time ordering then I did.

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    Fries, old and stale.
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