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    Project Burger

    4.8 (219 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bug in salad
    Aiesha P.

    First, the food was genuinely tasty. However, there were a few cleanliness issues I think they can work on. The outside seating area is bombarded with flies. While this is not necessarily their fault, they don't go to any lengths to prevent flies from getting inside of the building. They frequently left the door propped open, with no air system to force the flies out. There were multiple flies on the windows right next to our booth as well as the windows around the restaurant. It was so bad we couldn't believe no one had mentioned it in reviews previously. Next, a small fix, the rag they used to clean our table reeked of mildew. Thus, so did the table. Getting a new fresh rag for this would be very helpful. Lastly, there was a small bug in my Caesar Salad. They were happy to replace my salad with a side of fries, but this combined with the flies around us and the smell of mildew did not help make for a "clean feeling" experience. The food was fresh and very tasty, so we will likely give them another try in the winter when they either 1. Get a hold of the fly situation, or 2. It's too cold for flies lol

    Blackened Burger with Caesar Salad + Build Your Own Burger
    Angelica L.

    Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in] Wow, this is like an elevated smash burger joint with great service and a unique vibe. They even serve water in a tequila bottle which was unique. Blackened Smash Burger ($18): I had to get this for the black bun. It came with 2 smashed patties, caramelized onions, mushroom, and provolone truffle cream. It was good but the truffle flavor wasn't as strong as I would have liked and I would have preferred it in a sauce rather than a cream. I paired it with a Caesar salad to balance out the heavy meal and that was a great call. Build Your Own Burger ($10) + Pork Belly ($7) + Additional Toppings ($2 each): My husband built his own burger with 2 smash patties, 3 toppings, and house aioli. He went with onions, scrambled eggs, mushroom, and bacon. The pork belly was amazing and the star of the show. The burger was very filling and umami and honestly tasted better than my blackened burger. No side needed. If you love burgers, this is the place for you!

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    Michelle D.

    One of the best burgers I've ever had in my life! Everything was perfect: the bun was toasted but still soft and most; the patty was well-drained and melted in my mouth; the bacon jam was such a great touch; and even the American cheese was so good and perfectly melted. This meal was such a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Service was incredibly prompt and accommodating. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town

    Lily L.

    Came here for Coachella weekend and decided to try out this spot. It's a cute and nice place. The inside had a bar area and I want to say about 4 booths inside. Tables were also placed outside for outside seating. We ordered the pika pika and blackened burgers. With each burger, you could get sweet potato fries, crinkle cut fries, or a caesar salad. The sweet potato fries were soooo good especially paired with the caesar salad for a refreshing bite. The fries had a house sauce that was super tasty. I loved the pika pika. It had jalapeños and pineapple which gave it a small spicy and sweet profile. The burgers had thin smash patties and honestly, did not make me SUPER full. The spicy aioli and the cilantro aioli were great with the burgers. To note, they charged an additional dollar for extra caramelized onions (an ingredient that was already in the burgers). I didn't mind but a heads up would've been nice. I would love to come back and try the rest of the menu. Beware - the door squeaks LOUDLY whenever someone comes in/out and that happened every other second.

    Chile Relleno Smash Burger
    Adlemi H.

    If you're in the Coachella Valley, it's a must! The service is super friendly and the ambiance is very cozy. We tried: - Spicy Teriyaki Wings & Habanero Aioli (Special Menu) - Handcrafted Mamalona Reese's Shake - Pork Belly Loaded Fries - Mamo's Super Hamburguesa - Shrimp & Al Pastor Tacos - Blackened Smash Burger - Chile Relleno Smash Burger - Steak Sandwich

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    Robert D.

    Man I was super excited to see the Bison burger on their menu. It's been a hot minute since if had one. Burger was juicy and tender and the fries were great. This place had the best customer service as well. SUPER Friendly

    This is half the Peso Pluma & half the Project Burger!
    Denise C.

    A coworker wanted to try Project Burger so we placed an order over the phone, which was extremely easy. The person on the phone was very friendly, patience and helpful. We ordered a lot of food! One of my coworkers and I wanted to try different burgers so we ordered our own and split it! The burgers were absolutely delicious. The patties cooked to perfection and the sauces and condiments were absolutely flavorful. I can't wait to actually go and sit at the restaurant to have the burger! My coworker shared that picking up the order was easy and that the customer service was great! They were pretty busy but still managed to give her a good deal of attention and care.

    Pika pika
    Steph W.

    Cute place in the HOT desert. Burgers and salads. We had bison and pika pika, great burgers. Portion on the smaller side but great for me. The Pika Pika was spicy and messy, don't go on a first date. The sides options were fries, sweet potato fries or salad, all fantastic. Waiter was attentive, spacious place. They also have selected wine/beer available.

    Theu brand their buns!!
    Faye A.

    Project Burger opened in December 2025, and judging by the crowd, Palm Desert collectively decided this was THE place to be!! The spot was packed inside and out, but we lucked out when a group of five finished up and vacated their table... proof that burger karma is real if you believe hard enough!! The service was excellent, almost aggressively attentive in the best way!! We were checked on so often it felt like they genuinely cared about our emotional relationship with our burgers!! Now for the main event: *The Bison Burger came dressed to impress with bacon pepper jack, onions two ways, and a cilantro jalapeño aioli that didn't come to play!! *The Project Burger delivered classic smash-patty perfection with bacon jam doing what bacon jam does...stealing the spotlight!!! *Nora's Breakfast sandwich was an unhinged but brilliant croissant-based creation that blurred the line between breakfast and burger in a way we fully support: smash patty, eggs, ham, bacon jam, and cream cheese!! *Blackened burger brought truffle energy, mushrooms, and provolone like it had expensive taste and wasn't afraid to show it. This was the best one!!!! Every burger was deliciously unique!!!! No notes. We'd absolutely come back next time we're in the area.

    Strawberry milkshake in a cup
    Itzy G.

    Cool small burger place! Eventhough it was small inside we didnt have to wait for a booth. They also have bar seats and outdoor tables. The star of the show was the strawberry milkshake!! Usually comes in a bag (authentic Mexican style) but ordered in a cup for my little. It was sooo good! Definitely would go back just to order that. I also got a chile relleno veggie patty burger that was so good, so happy they offer a vegetarian option at a burger place! The fries were amazing. Ordered a plain cheeseburger for the kids. They stack their smashed patties so its not your typical cheeseburger. Forgot to ask if they had kid options. But it was all great, look forward to the next time!

    Blackened burger with salad - salad excellent
    Crystal M.

    Really cool place--I hope they get a strong following. We heard about it through word of mouth, and they were already pretty busy. The service was fantastic, and the outdoor patio was lovely. The sweet potato fries were to die for, especially with the dipping sauce. They offer gluten-free buns, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the blackened burger, but I wish I'd gone with the Southwest one--next time! We'll definitely be back.

    Make your own burger with grilled onion!
    Maggie E.

    Very fresh and tasty burger and chicken sandwich options. The crinkle fries and sweet potatoe waffles were are nice surprise. I'll definitely come back when closer to Palm Springs area. Service was very good, plenty of cold water and nice glass of wine.

    Sheryl L.

    Everyone was so nice and welcoming, and the food was excellent. We loved our burgers and the sweet potato fries were the best we ever tasted! The malts were excellent too. We can't wait to go back and I'm so happy to have this new hamburger place near me in Palm Desert. We even purchased their house made sauce which my husband loved. They have outdoor seating but it was too cold last night although they do have heaters. It was busy on a Tuesday and 4:30. The only drawback could be is the restaurant is pretty small so if they get real popular it may be hard to get in. We found out it was owned by the Same family that owns Oceana close by and we have been there many times.

    Blackened burger with sweet potato fries  Yummmm

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    Moises D.

    Ashley, thank you supporting our family owned Business :)

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    Thank you! See you soon :)

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    14 days ago

    Incredible service, ridiculous good burger (served nice and hot), and fun little place. Friendly and funny staff as well. We'll be back!

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    Absolutely delicious burger and I don't care about burgers! Family run service is delightful!

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    Really good burgers! Tried the Project & chilli Relleno both were awesome. Service was quick and super nice people working there.

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