Their burgers are just anazing! No need to say more. Everything is good ans its one of the last good pkaces still open.

We grabbed lunch from here after seeing the positive ratings. I walked in and was immediately disappointed. This did not strike me as a restaurant, but rather as a bar. It was dark inside and not at all an environment I wanted to spend any time in, let alone my family. I ordered the halibut, which was average; it came with fries that were above average but not great. My wife got a burger, which was good (it also came with fries). I wouldn't eat here again just because of the environment. But if you don't mind that or can get food (particularly a burger) to go, then it's not a bad place. I'll say this - the do have a good selection of maybe 20-25 beers, which is more than I expected. Oh, and one last thing: they don't take credit cards - cash only. read more

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After a day exploring Denali NP on a tour bus, we stopped at the at the Monderosa Bar for dinner. We decided that we had to try their famous burgers. We both had the cheeseburgers, one with salad and one with French fries. The burgers were very good. Very rustic interior with ceiling and walls made of huge logs. Service was amazing, since the whole place was run by one lady cooking, taking orders, serving orders and cleaning up afterwards. There was a two top when we arrived, followed by a group of thirteen men, then two more two tops. She handled it all very well. read more

As we seated ourselves, the waitress walked by and tossed the menus on our table didn't even greet us. We waited over 20 minutes for a meal, when they were not that crowded. At one point lights got turned out on us. the corn dog i ordered had french fries stuck to it and the other half had a burnt hotdog exposed. My husband received his burger without fries and was told they were cooking.By the time we got them , he was done with the burger. Not Ak best burger! I did return my corn dog and it was removed from our total but I wouldn't recommend read more

A dive bar that only accepts cash! We ordered the monster burger, fish and chips, and a half order of chicken wings. The portion size was great and the burger was delicious!! The person was ran by a young g woman who waited as well as prepare the food. Service was great and food was good. read more

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The burgers were amazing! It is cash only! They do have an ATM on-site! The bar is a log cabin! read more

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Ambiance is good. Food was real good. Cash only. Wasn't crowded food came out quickly

We stopped in right after they opened that day on the way to Denali and were very pleased. The food was great. The service was good and you could tell the place would have a great atmosphere if it were not were just opening for the day. We were the only ones in there at the time but it was a cool place. read more

Our first time to this place, we were traveling from anchorage to fairbanks to see family for christmas. Known for their burgers and good vibes and cabin feel. Our server extraordinaire was annie. She is a one woman band, cooks, serves, awesome conversation and no bullshit! We really loved talking with her and had a wonderful time. Ill remember what she told me." Dont sweat the small stuff" Ill be back! Check this place out or drive down if you haven't read more

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I thought it was just perfect for what we were looking for. The fries and chicken sandwich I had were great.

Had a wonderful lunch here yesterday! It was recommended by the Skinny Dicks bartender, just a few miles ahead coming from Fairbanks. The staff was not only friendly, but they were quick and very hospitable. The owner even stopped by to say Hi and chat with us about Denali and what-not. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather, so we sat in their sun-room which was beautifully decorated with these colorful, vibrant hanging flower-baskets. Our server lady was attentive and conversational and a real treat. Since they are known for their burgers.. well, we had to try them, so we all got the Mondo - impressive! Large patties, cooked med with grill marks but still moist; a bit of fresh bacon and some cheese.. and then flanked by a huge pile of what have to be some of the *best* and most addicting french fries I've ever eaten (recall, I'm not a fries person)... we were all impressed with the friendliness, the food, and the setting. Highly recommend and we'd definitely come back here again. read more

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The Monderosa claims to serve the best burgers in Alaska. I couldn't agree more. Maybe it's the rustic ambiance of the bar. Maybe it's the kind of service that makes you feel like part of the family. Or maybe it's the quality *and* quantity of the ingredients they use in their plain jane burgers that make them so darn satisfying. Whatever it is, The Monderosa has me coming back for more. Sure, I've had burger fixes better than The Monderosa's, but not in Alaska. I find this baffling because my best dining experiences seem to lie off the beaten path. And this place is off the beaten path; a couple of miles outside the community of Nenana towards Fairbanks (look for the road sign named after the restaurant). read more

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On the drive back from Healy we decided to stop for one of the best burgers in AK(that's what their sign says). We ordered the bacon cheese burger with fries. Huge burger and lots of fries. The problem is this.... Oscar Mayer microwaved bacon is awful and the burger had no seasoning at all. This burger could have benefited with a little salt & pepper and REAL bacon. Big is not alway best. The fries were great with just the right amount of salt on them. Probably will not go out of our way to stop again. read more

I really like the servers! Very nice and helpful. My husband loves the Monderosa hamburger! I like the shrimp. Next time, though, hamburger is on my menu. read more

Still one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I grew up in Alaska and every family event, we ate at the monderosa. They have wonderful service, great food and still the best burger in Alaska. I highly recommend it. read more

Darn good burgers! The place is quite rustic where the bar tende ris the waitress and also the cook. While she wasn;t the friendliest waitress, she was efficient and didnt put up with our chit chat. The food was excellent...nice char on the burgers and the fires were crispy outside and soft inside. I left very satisfied. read more

Carrie cooked us up a world class burger as we blew through town on the way to our last night in the land of the midnight sun. Fries have the crazy crispy coating which I normally dislike but these tasted good. 1/2 lb burger cooked to perfection with all the toppings very fresh. Hoping to get back to Alaska someday so we can have another awesome burger! read more

So the Monderosa, a recommendation from our local Fairbanks friends as we headed back to Fairbanks from Denali. Burgers were billed as the best in AK which is tough to judge if you haven't goneto to many/all burger joints in Alaska. That said, the burgers here were really good. Good atmosphere in Nenana, i'd recommend it for anyone traveling from Fairbanks to Anchorage or vice versa. Really nice atmosphere, friendly waitresses, i'm a fan. Maybe cut down on the amount of fries? One order is enough to feed a table of four, plus neighboring ones. read more

Monderosa is known for having "The Best Burgers in Alaska" and "The Best Burgers on the Highway", so my dad suggest we stop in to try them on the way to Denali. It was fairly late for lunch and we had reservations, so we decided to split burgers. My partner and I ordered a burger with jalepenos and pepper jack cheese. The burgers came out and they looked nice and quite big. However, they pretty much taste like a glorified whopper from Burger King. They have the flame-grilled outside and a really dry and gross interior. Not medium at all, and overcooked. There was literally no spice at all and the jalapenos had no flavor. They do have nice fries though. Seriously, if this is the best Alaska has to offer I feel sorry for Alaskans as this is what a burger from the 1970s. With the gourmet burger scene becoming big, this place needs to step it up and get out of their old style box. read more

Good ol' Mondo Burger. We stop in anytime we drive up to Fairbanks. Always grilled to order with your choice of cheese by an awesome staff. By the way... to the those who say they feel sorry for Alaska residents if this is "as good as it gets for burgers".. good grief, don't be so gullible guys!! - it's just a sign! I've seen plenty of "best of" contests run by the local papers, and as much as I love popping by Monderosa's when I'm up that way, I've never seen them make those statewide lists. So fret not foodies.... it's just an advertisement. LOL!! read more

Great hamburgers. Good selection of toppings though the sides were just average.

Good giant burger place a little ways outside Nenana. Stopped in for lunch with a coworker. I got the bacon cheeseburger with fries. The fries were crispy and delicious. The burger was quite large, with all the fixings. It was the perfect burger fix. Word of warning they don't take credit cards, but there is an ATM inside. read more

The Mondo is famous for their burgers and they ARE very good and large, but I prefer their steak sandwich or their fish and chips. On a summer day, there is no place nicer to eat than their screened in porch area. I have lived nearby for 30 years and always enjoy going to the Mondo!!! read more

Oh my gosh best burger ever! And the service was even better. So glad I googled food in Nenana as we drove to Fairbanks - we were starving and this hit the spot. Thank you. read more

Not sure what has changed, but burgers are not the same as 10 years ago. Very disappointed. Waitress was however very impressive. She was cook, waitress, bar tender, cashier. She did all of them very efficiently. read more