Really good fresh food. Butters were bomb. Ordered the curly fries and they were super hot and crispy. Also got super crisp and bomb Dr. Pepper lol read more

I love coming to patio drive in honestly one of the best good tasting burgers I've had! I love to grab a bite here with my mom we really enjoy it! The service is always amazing the older gentleman and lady always kid and straight forward! This spot is super chill very good vibes you can always dine in to eat or take it to go! I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you are in the area! read more

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Stopped here and. Our way to the Aquarium. Burgers were delicious. I got the cheese burger with jalapeños and they were very generous. Fries were warm and yummy. Ambiance was as to be expected, a hole in the wall joint that's needs a little TLC. Service was good. Would stop here again when in town. read more

We came a little after they opened, on our way out of town. The staff were friendly and quick. It a hole in the wall in the best way possible. We ordered the #1 combs and added bacon. SO DELISHHHHHHH. The burger was big and juicy. The fries were cooked perfectly; with a good amount of salt. Would highly recommend!!!! read more

Patio Drive In - #1 Combo / add bacon - Burgers Near Me - Castroville, California

An extremely hot, fresh, and delicious avocado and cheese burger while the wife had a bacon cheeseburger. Had fries and DC. Five star food. Five star tastiness. A lot of reasons this joint should be 5 stars. All it would take is some fresh paint and thorough cleaning. The owner takes the orders and there is no fucking around. Better have your shat together or he turns up the volume. I loved the guy. I would recommend reading the posted rules before you talk to the man. actually loved all of it and could actually look past a few things but...damn good burger and hot fries. Mom and pop making it great! read more

I've been here before loved every experience. I've had different burgers and fries, regular, chili cheese, and waffle all delicious and perfect! This time around I ordered the Kalbi Korean short rib plate. It came with the short ribs, perfectly cooked rice, and a plain salad with an amazing house dressing. The owners are so kind and they are the chefs as well. Could not recommend this mom and pop shop more!! This place is a 12 out of 10 for sure! read more

My favorite burger spot in Monterey County, if I happen to be passing by around lunch time I find myself on autopilot here. Veggies and burgers are always fresh and taste incredible to me. If you're craving a burger and reading reviews for here, just stop by already! read more

Patio Drive In - King burger and waffle fries :-P - Burgers Near Me - Castroville, California

Cute little place that we stopped at to get lunch. On our way down from San Francisco on Highway one. It was just a cute older couple running it and a good amount of people inside having lunch with us. The menu is pretty extensive as they have American and Asian items available. Some of the prices are a little high but I understand why, as it's a small town, so the import prices may be higher. The parking lot is a little tight, so just be careful going around the corners and parking. There is a bathroom on the backside of the building but it's a little sketchy but it gets the job done. It took maybe a few minutes for our food be ready and it was all hot and very delicious. They did mess up. Our onion rings as they thought we wanted those instead of your fries and not add it on but that's OK. They were still delicious. You can also order outside at the order menu, if you'd rather just grab and go instead of sitting down. Like I said, a cute little spot for a quick lunch! read more

Patio Drive In - Onion rings, blt, and a cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Castroville, California

Ordering there is pretty straight forward, service is great and I've seen the same couple working their over the past years I've been there. Food is amazing and tasty, fresh like always. Overall the environment is chill but it gets really busy when traffic hours start. Again it's normal for so much traffic to start forming there haha. (P.S. if you order the chicken sandwich and don't want cheese on it you have to ask for the cheese to be removed, in the description of the picture it says it doesn't have cheese but it does ) read more

It was really good! I'd go back for sure. It's been several months so I'm due. Check it out it's right off the freeway, so easy to get to. Thumbs up! read more

I can't really leave a review because I never could actually order anything. The couple behind the counter were trying to straighten out the orders they had, mainly Coke or Dr Pepper. After 10 minutes I left. The cheeseburger across the street was pretty good. read more

Since I was a child I've always driven passed this place and never went in. Even as an adult it never drew my attention for some reason. Now that I have my family my son and husband begged to check it out and I couldn't be kicking myself sooner about it. It was delicious! Very homemade burger taste, wide variety of options on the menu and Great prices! The inside is a little small shack, but it gives it the perfect ambiance. We now go regularly because it won us over. Don't just drive by this place, give it a shot! I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Although the food was good, I've decided to give the Patio Drive In 3 stars. I had been wanting to stop to grab some fries and a dipped cone. I finally did. I was disappointed with the rude attitude of the "owner." He was not only rude to my family and self, but also other clients. When I inquired about my onion rings, he said pay first. I told him I had ordered them and wanted to make sure he got them in my order, and he told me in a very rude way, no! The dipped cone was not at its best. I've had better. The fries were good. The place is clean. I recommended it, just don't be surprised if you the cashier or owner raise their voice at you. read more

Great place for a good burger. I recommend the patio burger served on a hoagie roll with two patties and all the fixings. Fries were a bit limp and soggy. Just a hole in the wall place with limited dining room space, we typically take our food to go. We have been going here for decades. They also served a great carne asada burrito. There is something about the flat top grill that makes it taste great. The soft serve ice cream is a great treat as well. The cook/server is friendly, but is always busy. read more

Passing through Castroville, stopped by this side-of-the-road burger shack for a couple bacon cheeseburgers and some hot crispy fries with my girlfriend. Reasonable prices, quick service, delicious food... we will be back, hopefully next time we will bring along a friend or two. read more

Amazing food ! Such flavorful burger and chili cheese fries are a must ! Great customer service and environment my go to place when I'm missing my home town ! read more

Glad to have the dining seating again. Nice clean shiny tables. The Patio burger is my favorite but I also really like the chicken plate with rice and yummy dressing on the salad. I got a double order of chicken and I like that they have this option on the menu. Banana split with soft serve, pineapple, strawberry, chocolate, classic style, it's big enough to split. Support this family run business, they deliver on taste and service! read more

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Little hole in the wall. I came here years ago. Still the same! Warning... on the menu they show regular fries, waffle ries, and curly fries... but only have regular fries. Their shakes are DELISH!!!! read more

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The more I thought about it, I want to change my 4 star review to 5 star, always a great consistent burger and fries, and soda. Our favorite all time place and #1 choice for burgers and fries!!! Prices are so reasonable too. I wish they were in Salinas, I would eat there more often!!! They give fast food a great name!!! read more

Always amazing!!! My husband has been eating here for years. I love the number one. But the male shake changed my view on life. I highly recommend! read more

Excellent food. Classic menu with some nice updated things like Asian fried chicken and the one place you can still gets malts! Very clean inside. read more

I had a burger craving. I went on YELP to find a burger spot. I have looked at this spot before and even driven by it. The key that got me was the zuchinni sticks I saw on the menu from a menu picture. Thank you fellow Yelpers. My burger craving was satisfied for sure. Good burger flavor. I ordered the Green Chili burger based on the pictures. I was sad when I got home though as the green chili was not anything like any of the pictures. It was a barely there skinny, thin, non existent chili. Thank goodness it had great burger taste! Fresh lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and nice and saucy. They even gave me extra fried zuchinni. I ordered the 5 piece and when I got home I happily discovered more than 5 pieces!! Score! The yummy fried smell that permeated my car on the short drive home was really nice as well. The food isn't really that fabulous, but, it was fast, fresh and affordable. I will give them another chance when a burger craving arrives. I hope for a big green chili. Definitely will be back to this spot again. Looking forward to trying a soft serve when the weather heats up. The chocolate dipped soft serve. The location is easy to find, and there is plenty of parking. No mask, no service. You can call ahead for an order if you'd like. Solid affordable burger. Cheers and happy Yelping. read more

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I met a friend here for dinner. I was quite impressed and will be back. I confused this place with another place that I used to go to and has since closed. The man at the helm didn't have a lot of personality but he was nice enough. I had the base burger and fries. The burger was okay. The fries were perfectly salted and were very good. Next time I'll try the Patio Burger, which my friend said was their signature dish. They also have a deep fried bean and cheese burrito....I am not sure if my stomach will accept that however. Cute place. Good prices. If you gotta eat and you're in Castroville, try it. read more

The monster woo don't get me started this might be the best burger I have had in my life Every-time I am in town I always stop by to get this burger. They are quick and nice service. The Dr Pepper is wow delicious never let me down at this place the fries are also delicious. 10/10 read more

Castroville's world famous burger joint! I was born and raised in the wonderful town of Castroville so I'd like to say this place hasn't changed in a GOOD way! Some places over the years cut cost and corners for a larger profit and don't care too much about their loyal customers, not the family owned and operated patio burger. I've been coming here since I was a child with my grandparents and my family it was always a special treat after church we would roll over there and get some patio and cheese and may I add the patio burger comes with fries (in the price) yes you heard it right folks... included ! I don't know too many restaurants that do that especially smaller family owned and operated establishments. The same family has literally been running this place for over 30 years for sure because I am in my 30s and they're young daughter is now grown and looks like she's taking over the family business. Everyone's always nice the food is always consistent. They have these bean and cheese burritos that are anyone's guilty pleasure let me tell you OMG they are bomb. They also have teriyaki plates and they have put a signature of world-famous house dressing on it and it is quite famously delicious. They have Sundays milkshakes malted milkshakes chocolate dipped cones jalapeño poppers basically you name it they got it. Like I said you don't wanna miss out on this place!!!! I had a coworker tell me the other day that they had never been to the patio and they were born and raise in Salinas about 10 minutes away I literally looked at them and said "smack yourself you lived here your whole life never never been there you're crazy!" Needless to say on Monday he told me that he took his family their mom and daughter and brother and everybody was so happy they went and said they wanted to go again within the week to try different options. Basically you'll get hooked. Nothing fancy nothing upscale this is the old-fashioned burger joint to wear if you want good food and that is you're number one goal head over to Castroville you won't regret it! read more

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Food was decent, what bothered me was that the owner refused to give me a refill on my small soda. It would've cost you what, 25¢ tops?

Rude worker I stopped going there a few years ago because girl was rude. So I canceled my order an never went back.

Was hoping to have a good meal but that didn't happen even after reading reviews how it's good place and seen negative comments as well I still decided to try it out here but not to my liking food is garbage here yuck. read more

Patio Drive In - To salty and dry I also got a burger and beef taco and was not appetizing - Burgers Near Me - Castroville, California

Yeah the food may be good but the new owners are prejudice. I grew up eating at this place & wanted a burger driving home from work. There was a young man ordering before me and the young girl assisting him treated him so poorly because he didn't speak English. I intervened even though I don't speak fluent Spanish to try & help him order. I responded what he wanted to order back to her in Spanish meaning to respond in English and she responded back to me so rudely. News flash, thank this establishment is in an area predominantly populated by Hispanics. I understand if you don't understand Spanish but be accommodating & treat others respectfully. I don't plan going back to a place that doesn't welcome everyone respectfully. Disappointed. read more

they are amazing, been going since I younger, I am one of their favorite costumers, just awesome service!!

I've been eating at The Patio since moving to Castroville in 1971 and it's been through at least four or five owners since then. I'm pretty sure the current owners have had it for at least a couple of decades and the food is as good now as it has ever been. I still make the trip from Salinas to Castroville when I have a hankering for a good old-fashioned hamburger. I have no clue what the negative reviews are about. The food is great and I've always had good courteous service from the owners, although their schedule and dining in did get a little screwy during COVID. They are allowing dine-in now. I guess the negative comments just go to prove that there is simply no pleasing some people. read more

Best burgers and freshly made ALWAYS. Service can be a bit slow during rush hours but you can call on your orders. Haven't been let down yet! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place. I love the owners n loved when their daughter stepped up during their college breaks. We got a big scare when they said they were closing earlier this year and ecstatic they are still operating!! My favorites their patio burger, their steak sandwich, their fried burritos, their corn dogs n fries!! read more

Korean bbq is the bomb and the have the best ice cream cones in town! I love the chocolate covered ones!

They have potential to be a good food joint. But they aren't open according to the business hours on yelp and google. When you try and call nobody picks up the phone. They have their lights on at the restaurant but not a single person in there. Do better. read more

I don't take recommendations lightly, so when a close friend of mine insisted I try this spot, I was curious but skeptical. He was not lying, this place is fantastic! Having passed by it every time I drove by Castroville en route to or from Salinas or Santa Cruz, Patio always caught my eye, but didn't think to stop by. Now that I finally ate here a few times, I regret not having come sooner. Alright, enough banter! About the food: The Patio and Super Burgers are exceptional, the latter being my favorite. Two patties with layers of vegetables and good bread makes every bite a delicious and fulfilling one (plus I like the way it's neatly wrapped, which helps prevent the thing from coming apart). Admittedly, I've yet to try their regular fries, since my gluttonous self can't resist the temptation to order them Chili Cheese! They're generous with the amount of cheese they add on it, which I can't say about many other places that serve them. As for dessert? As a "Shake Connoisseur" I'm always on the hunt for a great shake, and Patio certainly provides that. Their Oreo Shake is one of the better ones I've had in recent times, and I'm looking forward to trying their Peanut Butter one next time I go. I highly recommend Patio Drive-In, it really is comfort food that will satisfy you. The young lady that always attends me is very kind and has gladly answered any question I may have had about their items, so thumbs up for their personnel as well. read more

Patio Drive In - Patio Burger, pair of Super Burgers, and a trio of Chilli Cheese Fries. Deliciousness all around! - Burgers Near Me - Castroville, California

It's always a treat when the family gets together and goes to the patio for dinner. We love their patio burgers with cheese, bacon and fries so delicious. read more

Patio Drive In - Their menu - Burgers Near Me - Castroville, California

This place has been here since I was a young kid. It was established before me, in the 1960s. This a small business but it has kept the food almost the same for all these years. read more

One of the best restaurants in the area. They were friendly and the food was amazing. Dining room was small but very clean. Was surprised they had teriyaki but it was delicious also. Ice cream was a perfect ending to the meal. Kid loved the ice cream and the man and woman there, I think the owners, were very friendly and sweet with my son. Will definitely go back. read more

Great food, peanut butter milkshake was amazing! Curly fries were the perfect addition. Good people, great service