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    Pops Burger

    4.2 (146 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Stephanie A.

    The food was delicious! I had been going there for years. I had stopped going once they changed their name and stopped serving their delicious tacos. I decided to give them a try again and the burger and fries were good. My only complain was that I had ordered the burgers with cheese and they didn't come with it (we realized once we were done eating lol) but the food was so good, it didn't matter. The cashier girl was friendly and wasn't rude when I kept changing my mind which was a plus since I was indecisive. The place was updated from the lady time I had gone which was over 6 years ago. I just really wish they bring back the tacos!!!

    Curly fries, cheese sticks, shrimp, avocado cheeseburger, and salad.... lots of ranch
    Reyes A.

    Excellent food and service! A few days ago my cousin passed away unexpectedly, Z(owner) invited my aunt and family to eat at Pop's, the food is amazing, even after the dining room was closed, guests still were trying to come in, people ordered at the window and drive-thru. The employees were courteous and kind. Please come support this family owned restaurant. Huge THANK YOU Veronica & Family

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    Michael S.

    Was in the drive in burger mood! This spot looked the part, so off we drive to Pops on Taft hwy. Not gonna lie, wasn't too impressed on first sight. It was in a pretty ruff looking area. Walked in and dining area was empty so that's usually a bad sign. Looked at the menu and was impressed with all the options. I was sold on the pastrami combo and I upgraded to zucchini sticks and added an ordered of taquitos. My wife got the burger combo and my son the usual chicken strips. We had a little snafu as they forgot wifeys fries. She went to let them know and at first they acted like they didn't believe her- which would've been pretty bad review wise! But luckily someone else over heard and brought my wife her fries. Thank god! First bite on my pastrami was a game changer! So good! Lots of pickles and stuffed with thin sliced pastrami! The zucchini sticks were perfect- crispy and flavorful batter! The taquitos were bomb!! Crispy and a really good avocado salsa. Wife's burger was flavorful and her fries were well seasoned and crispy! This place is in my must visit category! Big tasty portions and very reasonable prices!

    Great food and service! Lots of specials. It does get a bit busy at times. The food is always fresh though.

    Double bacon cheeseburger, single cheeseburger, mushrooms, and chili cheese fries

    I haven't been here for years. The burger was insanely good. The chili fries were awesome. I just loved it here. Mushrooms are good. Root beer float.

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    7 years ago

    Pops burger have a delicious food and good French fries thank you for everybody work in Pops Burger

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    Hands down the best pastrami in town! I've been going there for years! The guys who run it are always super nice and friendly!

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    Kind of ghetto but will do for our Sunday craving they need to clean the outside up so it don't look like a shack

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    9 years ago

    Love their burgers and great service. Love coming here and grabbing my juicy Texas burger. Great place to grab a bite to eat.

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    Great burgers and service, they also have great deals for families. I enjoy their tacos and burritos, but they have a great pastrami.

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    11 years ago

    Got to get the Pops steak fries. Your arteries might complain but you most definitely won't. Not fine dining, just good grub!

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    One of the best chicken sandwiches I had was from here . We missed the owner Z I heard he is on vacation .

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    I am a vegetarian. They have a veggie burger to die for. My whole family loves their food.

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