We came here when it was at the San Jose location on a Saturday and absolutely loved these burgers. We got the hellipeno burger which was soo smashed with crispy edges, sweet and spicy, with lots of sauce and flavor. I loved that it had an onion ring and caramelized onions on top. I really have no notes or anything I felt was missing. The fries are also crispy and fluffy, and their sauce that it comes with is also delicious. I would highly, highly recommend this place for a good smashed crispy juicy burger!! read more

Went here as I was nearby in the area around 2:30 pm on Saturday! I ordered the Big Smack & Tallow fries and it took about 15-20 minutes to come out with about 4-5 people in front of me. Lots of parking nearby in the area and this is a food truck so keep in mind ! I rate the burger a 7.5/10 as it was a delicious burger but the buns did not hit to me for some reason. The fries were great as I tasted the tallow as it was very crunchy!! I would still come back if I am in the area ! read more

Smack Burgers - Big Smack & Beef Tallow Fries - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here on a nice Saturday afternoon and it was great. Outdoor or indoor seating with great service. They are right in front of a brewery so you can get a cold one too. The burger was tasty, with bbq sauce and bacon. The waffle fries were some of the best I've ever had. Perfectly crisp and so full of flavor. The only knock is the prices are a bit high for a smash burger but it so good... read more

Smack Burgers - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

This food truck is in San Lorenzo right now on Thursday and Friday afternoons. For the last three Fridays, we've gotten Smack Burgers for dinner and we've loved it every time. The jalapeño burger is our favorite. The hot honey and onion rings are such a nice touch. I also love how the waffle fries taste like curly fries but in a waffle shape. We always order ahead, and our food is ready right on time. The service is great and the food has been consistently delicious. Can't wait to go back... this Friday haha. read more

Smack Burgers - Jalapeño burger - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

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A friend told me that this was probably one of the best smash burgers he had, and man was he right! Thank god I shared the food with my partner bc RIP my arteries. But everything was soooo good. The smack fries probably had to be my favorite since it reminded me of a certain "style" of fries from a famous CA burger chain but this was 1000x better prob because of the added smash patties in the fries. And the burger was a juicy, fat, and stacked double smash burger that I wouldn't mind having every once in awhile. Def would come back whenever I'm in the area! read more

Smack Burgers - Hellapeño burger - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

Absolutely delicious can't stop thinking about this smash burger moment. This is a pop up food truck (in San Jose on weekends - see their Instagram for details) but I keep thinking about it! I got the Hellapeno burger (2 patties, pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, pork bacon, jalapeños, onion rings, SMACK sauce, and mikes hot honey). Their burgers are big and juicy and hit the spot perfectly. For an extra $6.50 you can add waffle fries and a drink and they had Baja blast in a can!!! Be sure to come early as it's pretty popular and may sell out if you come too late! There's a few tables outside but there's also a brewery around the front and there's seating inside as well! read more

Smack Burgers - Hellapeno burger - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came to check this place on a Saturday night to try the beers and burger. Food Truck is located in the back building with plenty of tables and chairs to kickback for a beer and bites. Hellapeno burger and waffle potato is fresh and delicious. Quality burgers. Many people call orders for pickups too. A must try! We tried the blonde beer, which is light and refreshing. Will go back to try more next time. read more

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Came to Narrative Fermentation and saw this food truck outside. The line was long and as they make everything to order, be patient as it'll take some time. ordered the original smash burger which is two patties, sauce and pickles. It was juicy, slightly messy (in a good way) and very tasty. It could have benefitted from a few extra pickles and more sauce. Ordered the waffle fries, which is fried in beef tallow. They were thick, crispy on the outside and potatoey on the inside. Really great fry though could also benefit from some more seasoning/salt (or at least have salt packets by the ketchup packet). Overall it was tasty and hit the spot while enjoying some beers and sours. read more

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My homie knew of this food truck that's at the back of Narrative Fermentation brewery. This was one of the many brew spots we hit up that night. The burgers "slaps" thank me later. Almost everyone with us got the hellapeno burger. You can't go wrong with a burger cooked on a flat top, but it had a touch of sweetness and it hit. Their sauce was also banging. They ran out of napkins which was needed because I was throwing their sauce in almost every bite and with the waffle fries. I would def come back for another burger it was that good. I would say it's in the top tier of best burgers from a food truck I've had.. read more

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So lip smacking good!! My brother and sister in law wanted to try this spot out and mentioned Smack Burgers would be in San Jose on Saturdays at the local brewery so we had to stop by at Narrative Fermentations. Parked in the front lot and walked through the brewery outback to the food truck. There's seating inside the brewery with picnic seats and high boy tables. Super nice to grab a drink from Narrative Fermentations and munch on the burgers. I got the Hellapeño burger: 2 patties, pepperjack cheese, grilled onions, pork bacon, jalapeños, onion rings, smack sauce, mikes hot honey, made it a box set which comes with a drink and waffle fries. I don't usually go for burgers and oh, my gosh, this was so good! The burger was meaty, crispy, spicy and the hit of hot honey was perfect! Drooling, as I'm writing this review, thinking about when I can get another one read more

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"Smack Burgers," a trusted source said.. This was news to me. It was good news, as it turns out. You get me driving through the cuts and backstreets of SJ's industrial area to a pop-up food truck; there better be a fat kid's daydream waiting for me there. There was. When I try a burger, I don't mess around with anything but the core ingredients. A double cheeseburger needs only 3 components: meat, cheese, bun. That way the true foundation of flavor can't hide behind sauces, lettuce, or any other nonsense (onions are pure nonsense FYI) people put on burgers. "Plain Jane" is what I ordered. What I got was a double cheeseburger that could talk the Smack, and Smack back if necessary. Smashed to a thin, encrusted meat-coaster which looked like it was going to be as dry as an AA meeting; I was instantly convinced as I bit into it.. It was juicy, I experienced the buttered bun and melted cheese along with salty black pepper right away. Didn't need anything else on it, I could've eaten 2, back to back plain. Enter the Smack Sauce on the side, however. Done deal folks, I'm going again. Why 4 stars? I'll tell you why, since you seem to need to know. It's because I'm tired of really good pop-ups hooking me, only being open 1 day a week, then eventually disappearing and turning into future conversation amongst food addicts about awesome food you can't get anymore. I'm rooting for you guys; open a location in the south bay. You'll absolutely kill it out here. read more

Smack Burgers - Order. Eat. Repeat. - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

A delicious smash burger with crispy patty ends, melty cheese, and juicy pickles. The grilled onions were a little stringy to bite, but the flavor complemented the burger well. The waffle fries were crispy but tasted too "burnt" for my liking (perhaps they double fry them?) The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, and the service was fast. I appreciated the complementary little hamburger gummy for our "dessert". Comfortable and laid back atmosphere located behind Narrative Fermentations. Pairs well with a pint of beer! Check their Instagram for their daily locations. read more

Smack Burgers - Smack Burger: two patties, cheese, grilled onions, pickles, smack sauce - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

Great smash burger truck that is only at Narrative Fermentations brewery once a week on Saturdays. Tried the Big Smack $11.50 and Hellapeno $14. They might be the best smash burgers I've had. The burgers are a decent size. Ingredients seemed fresh and of quality. Super greasy as expected, but pretty good. Can taste the minced onions in the patty in every bite. Jalapeños weren't spicy at all. Asked for no added salt and they were able to accommodate. Order was ready in less than 10 mins. They take credit card. Prices felt reasonable. There's parking in front and back of the brewery and on the street as well read more

Smack Burgers - Big smack and hellapeno - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

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This small unassuming burger truck packs a punch with their juicy flavorful smash burgers. I had the hellapeno burger and loved the sweetness and kick of the hot honey. The burger wasn't too spicy at all. The waffle fries were huge and so so crispy. The burgers were a bit on the smaller side so I would argue this spot is a bit expensive for the portions. They had very limited seating and the barrel "tables" were littered with ants. Parking can be found on the road leading to the lot! I personally wouldn't come back, but I do think this is a must-try spot at least once for anyone on the hunt for SJ's best burger joint. read more

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Short wait. Hellapeno burger was not not spicy at all if you're worried about that. Very crispy and juicy patties. Smack fries are a must try- super crispy and loaded with lots of onions and smack sauce. read more

Smack Burgers - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

This was right outside Native Fermentations and their burgers and fries are so fire and pair well with a cold one. Seriously delicious ! read more

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My friend and I were craving smash burgers and came across Smack Burgers in our search. It is a food truck located in the back of a brewery with a few tables outside or tables inside for those that order something from the brewery. My friend and I both ordered a big smack and shared waffle fries. The Big Smack comes with two patties and was around $12 for just the burger. I would order from here again as the burger had a good amount of flavor and not overly greasy. I would order ahead on their website as they do get pretty busy and there is a wait for them to cook your burger. read more

Smack Burgers - Big Smack - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

Parking: 5/5, do not park in front of the brewery where the truck shares the back lot with. Instead, park in the back. Thank me later. Breweries are something I'd wish we get more of in the Bay Area, but there's no beers without burgers. Who doesn't love seeing two small business collaborating for something greater? Compared to the "best burger in California" which was awarded to a shop in Southern California, which i ate a week prior before coming back to norcal...I had really low expectations for this place. And the expectations were just that. It's okay. It's not going to blow your mind and a reason to tell yourself that smash burgers are the way to go forever, not even close. It's a decent burger and it's what you expected for $15. The patties were not smashed enough and had no onion flavor. The guys working are top notch and genuine folks. The fries: 4.5/5 Burger itself: 3/5 Seating: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 Service/ 5/5 Don't come here with expectations that it will be the NorCal's version of For the Win. Treat it as if it were another burger joint. read more

Smack Burgers - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the best burgers I've ever had. Juicy, crispy, spicy, and yet a tinge of sweet. I am genuinely sad these guys are only around on Saturdays. Please, get a store front in San Jose - I'll be there daily! read more

Smack Burgers - Spicy honey burger - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

When my friends told me about Smack Burgers, it was touted as the best burger in the South Bay. That's high praise, so you know I had to investigate. Smack Burgers is a food truck that specializes in smash burgers. They have several types of burgers available, but it is otherwise a pretty simple menu. FOOD We decided to try a Baydestrian, which is a regular smash burger, and the Bacon Smeeze, which is a bacon smash burger. We got one of these as a box, which has the burger, fries, and a drink, and one of these standaone. The burgers were both pretty good, but I was not blown away by them; I've had better smash burgers in the Bay Area. I did eat these about 15 minutes after I got them though, so that could be a factor, but if you were getting these delivered, then they'd be in a similar condition. If I had to eat it there, then that's also a problem because the reason we waited was because there is no seating in the area, so we went somewhere else public to eat them. We did get a random passerby that asked us where we got them, and I don't blame them because these smell and look great, but I wish they tasted just as good. Burgers are okay sized, wish they were bigger though. Waffle fries were great though and there aren't many places that serve waffle fries. SERVICE You can either place your order online or you can order at the truck. I recommend putting in your order online so that you can pick up the food when you get there. I did have to wait a bit after I got there, so it's definitely the best option if time is of the essence. You'll get a text when your order is ready, but you can always just ask them when you get there. No issues with the service. COST A box is just shy of $20, depending on the burger, before tax. Burgers are generally about $12 each, so if you want the side and drink, the box is the better deal especially since you get a good amount of fries. As mentioned above, standalone burgers are on the pricier side especially for the size. Get the box if you can so you can get your value. SETTING So here's my biggest pet peeve about food trucks: inconsistent schedules. Smack Burgers is usually open once a week, usually on Saturday. Burgers aside, that alone disqualifies it from being called the best burger in the South bay. You can't be the best if it's impossible to get. They post their schedule on their Instagram, so if you want to make sure they are open, check that before you plan on getting on Smack Burger. They are usually located outside of a brewery. Parking lot is medium sized; didn't have any issues parking, but if it's busy, especially in the summer, it might be a bit difficult. While this is outside of a brewery, the brewery has signs posted that you cannot sit at their tables unless you are a customer of the brewery. So, you'll have to either eat it in the parking lot or take it to go. Overall, I'm unimpressed with Smack Burger. The burger is good, but it cannot be called the best in the South Bay. With the inconsistent scheduling and the price tag, unless you are a burger aficionado, you can look elsewhere. But, if you'd like to try it, make sure you check their schedule! 3.25/5 read more

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I finally had the opportunity to check out Smack Burgers at Narrative Fermentation last weekend and it was a solid experience. Parking at Narrative is packed as usual in the front, but I managed to get a space. There's plenty of street parking along the Alma intersection. I ordered my Hellapeno and the guy gave about a 25-30 minute estimate that ended up being closer to 45-60 minutes. That's a long time for a burger and fries, but if you're already there enjoying a beer it's manageable. Plenty of seating in the back of Narrative with staff going around cleaning up. The burger combo will get you full. It's a solid double-patty smash burger with crispy onion rings, bacon, jalapeño, grilled onions pepperjack, and hot honey. Sweet, spicy, fatty goodness. I'm a sucker for waffle fries and had fun dipping it in the smack sauce, which could've been a little more interesting. The sauce leaned heavily into mayo. A nice Coke Zero was a great option to wash it down. Tasty food truck and definitely one of the better vendors at Narrative. Friendly staff, solid food, and a great reason to chill at a brewery on a summer day. Not a bad way to spend $25. 4/5. I spied on their Instagram comments saying a physical SJ location is coming this September. Fun stuff. read more

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Caught them at their Thursday/Friday location in San Lorenzo. As far as I know, this is the best burger in The Bay. You can compare it to even the best smash burgers in LA and it holds strong. Hoping in the future they open a brick & mortar somewhere in the East Bay. read more

First time trying out Smack Burgers and the hype on social media did not disappoint! We actually placed our order online & it was about a 40 min wait. Since they were at Narrative Fermentations, we grabbed a couple of beers while we waited for our food. We got the Hellapeño burger and it was Hella good . The burger has 2 patties, pepperjack cheese, grilled onions, pork bacon, jalapeños, onion rings, smack sauce & mikes hot honey. Service was friendly and helpful. Hands down prob the best smash burger in SJ. read more

Smack Burgers - Hellapeño burger - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

BEST BURGER IN THE BAY PERIOD!! In terms of quality and taste; no one does it better. These guys have superb customer service and their product is on point every time. So good, never have time to post a picture because I've already finished it. If you're looking for a consistent, flavorful, burger this is it. If you visit the brick and mortar location in San Leandro the options hit even harder, from milkshakes to strawberry lemonade.... Smack Burgers Don't Miss‍ read more

I kept seeing their ad on IG finally decided to see wussup. Im going to be real with my review so here it goes . I don't know if it's the way they season their patties or if they use a different kind of meat but it doesn't taste like your usual patty. The meat seemed to have a Mediterranean hint to it. Not to my liking when I comes to burgers but if you like the meats like gyro or if you like how falafels taste like then these are the smash burgers for you. But again that's not for me, I do like falafels but I don't want that flavor In my burgers. I pretty much had like a gyro flavored burger. The smack fries looked so bomb so I had to try it. But it was disappointing right when I saw it because the image in ads or promotions can be misleading because it's not a big regular take out box it comes in it's actually pretty small size for $10 dollars. Fries were seasoned good but barely had any meat or whatever patty they put in it . The smack sauce doesn't taste anything special something anyone can make at home I don't know maybe we got a watered down batch. Worth a try but Would I order again ? I'll pass again the way they make their patties/meat isn't to my liking but everybody's different. I'm a proud Bay Area born and raised Baydestrian myself and I thought it was cool they used bay lingos to their menu items but I wouldn't say it's the of the bay lol not that they're promoting it like that but I mean tourist can think other wise . read more

Love it. & so convenient to order online for pick up. Definitely recommend! They should open their own sport soon so we can feel comfortable eating there bc the location has tables but it's for the brewery customers. read more

I came to Smack Burgers when they had the pop up at Narrative brewery for grubwithMike special Burger. It consisted of jalapeño, shredded lettuce, 3 patties, beef bacon, and hot honey with the smack sauce. The burger was really good and worth the wait. Being at a brewery made the wait worth it since you can just grab a drink and enjoy the meal anywhere. read more

Smack Burgers - a plate of fries and a beer - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

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Oh maaaaan when I say these burgers were good I mean THEY WERE SMACKIN the burgers were melt in your mouth good. My husband and myself got the Hellapeño and our friends got the hellapeño and the Baydestrian and absolutely no complaints what so ever. Placed our order and our food was out fast too. I'm usually not a fan of onion rings but they just changed my mind. Already planning our next visit hahahaha read more

Yummy delicious. I like the beef cooked little bit crispy and the bacon's inside the perfect onion ring deep fried just right

Finally my burger search has a fruitful resolution! I've been looking for a good smash burger spot in south bay since my favorite (OG burgers & beer) closed at the beginning of this year! I been mad woeful cuz nothing has been good enough to scratch that smash burger itch. Got some smash burgers yesterday over at narrative fermentation, insta says they also go to ghost town on Sundays in west oakland. On to the burger fr. Perfect lattice of fat around the party very crispy. Bun so so soft, brioche or potato bun can't recall! Got the smack burger with grilled onions, sauce, and pickles. Was very delighted and had to remind myself to pace myself. Perfect combo of toppings, the patty isn't super seasoned, could have taken more salt and pepper so the onions really brought out the meatiness, pickles were butter pickles I think? They were more mild which I liked than like a super crunchy dill. Overall mouthfeel was insane, crispy fat lattice, plus the soft bun. Wow this is the most incoherent review I've written in a while and it's really cuz I lost my mind over this burger cuz it fr was smackin! Waffle fries perfectly crunchy and well seasoned too. They were out back at narrative fermentation and it took about 15-20, lots of people around so be prepared for a wait. Can't wait until the next Saturday I can go grab a burger! read more

Smack Burgers - Smack burger waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

I could honestly say that this is probably one of the best burgers that I have had in a really long time. The patties had great flavor and the sauce that they use tied the whole burger together. The wait was a bit on the long side unfortunately but was worth the wait. This was a pop up in the parking lot so the parking was a little scarce. read more

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Saw them at Humble Sea Brewery in Alameda over the weekend and decided to check them out. Ordered the Baydestrian burger which is basically a double smash with lettuce and tomato. I added jalapeño to mine. Meat was super crispy. Buns were nicely toasted. Smack sauce was good. Fries were really crispy too. Would definitely come back again. read more

Smack Burgers - Baydestrian - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

The burgers here were really good! The waffle fries were nice and hot. Would come back again!! read more

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The burgers were SO juicy and flavorful. Smack sauce was good and fries were crispy and flavorful too. Would def come back! But the only downside was that there wasn't a line when we ordered but the food took over 20 minutes.. read more

Smack Burgers - Hellapeño (top) and Big Smack (bottom, I added lettuce/tomato) - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

I came to the pop up in Alameda after my husband saw the Instagram videos. We ordered online and picked up from their pop up truck. We got the baydestrian to share and the order was promptly ready at the time we selected for pickup. Burger was slightly dry and over salted. I enjoyed the bun as it was nice and soft. The smack sauce is not too savory but Im glad I got it on the side as it came make the burger overly heavy. read more

Smack Burgers - Baydestrian burger with sauce on side - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

The truck is located behind Narrative Fermentations with outdoor seating. While the flavors were good, nothing really stood out. However, with the overall ambience, price point, and taste, I'd come back if I'm craving a smash burger. The ambience was really nice because you have the option of getting beer to complement your burgers. The price point was also reasonable with the box giving you a burger, fries, and a drink for $16.25 to $20.50, and a standalone burger starting at $9.75. A good spot to at least try! read more

Smack Burgers - Baydestrian & big smack - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

For the price I get it but the flavor of the burgers was just not all there for me. Im not a harsh critic and dont get me wrong the burgers were yummy just not worth the drive & traffic from fremont to san jose. We waited extremely long, ran out of waffle fries too (didnt know this till after we had already waited 25 minutes for our food already but probably when they ran out though so i get it) still sucked. They got our order wrong too after waiting, got fixed eventually. Burgers were rather small, idk why i was expecting a huge burger. Overall cool spot to try if in the area & get a good burger and their sauce was bomb so i did actually enjoy that quite a bit with the burger, not really worth a drive though. read more

Smack Burgers - Burgers Near Me - San Jose, California

Them boys fired up!! Best smash I had. Stick to the formula. No lettuce and tomatoes just Sauce and pickles on their classic smash . If you're accustomed to classic burgers they have a version that comes equipped with lettuce and tomato but do the right thing and get it the smash way with just sauce, cheese and pickles if you like them. You Won't be disappointed. You'll get the true experience of the smash that way ! read more

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The best burgers in the bay in my opinion. Hellapeño with extra jalapeños is my go to! Fries aren't your boring salted fries either. Really good seasoned fries. Both G's, Karla, Kat, and the whole smack squad never let me down. read more

Some of the best burgers in the Bay Area. Bar none. These are affordable and tasty burgers that are so good it will make you want to smack your mama. Issue is the wait time. you might being waiting a good hour for your burger, so be prepared for that. Other than the wait time, these burgers are nearly perfect. read more