Our go-to smash burger spot, a weekly staple for our whole family. The burgers are consistently so good, perfectly crispy on the outside and that sauce!! My fav is double smash with grilled onions, my husband loves the jalapeño smash and kids get it with light sauce and no pickles. PS they do cheese fries for the kiddos too. Even though it's an outdoor vendor, it's always clean and well-run. We've never had a single issue, which says a lot with how often we come. The guys working there don't speak a lot of English but it's not hard to order burgers. Reliable, consistently delicious, and definitely a neighborhood favorite. read more

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$19 for a double, fries and a drink. Didn't mention the $1 fee for card. Whoever was working today at 2PM sucks. Dude couldn't even say a word. It was the most awkward ordering experience I've ever had. He was more focused on watching his World Cup game than tending to a customer properly. Now the food: Burger : honestly was mid. Flavors okay, doesn't put enough sauce. The size of the burger is already small and there asking $11. Fries: Flavorless, no seasoning, straight bland. Even burned them, probably because he was watching the World Cup game. Drink: Diet Coke was probably the only thing that was on point. Solid temperature. If it wasn't for the Diet Coke this would be a 0 star review. Honestly Diet Coke carried this meal. The guy working needs to be studied. Thanks for reading my review. All these 5 star reviews must be your average McDonald's eaters. read more

Honestly so bomb for smash burgers on the street. They're always there which is nice that I can rely on them being there.

We always pass by this stand and typically grab tacos from the stand next to them for years now. This smash burger stand only recently popped up and we finally decided to try it last night! We were the only ones here, super friendly staff and they take your order from the side of their stand since the front is too close to the street. They are in front of the Target along Balboa and across from the Trader Joe's. They don't have any seating so I'm sure most people either take it home, eat in their car, or don't mind standing and eating. Ordered easily, menu was simple to read, and for the price - fantastic! They made our food super quick too! Luckily we live close so by the time we got home, everything was still fresh and yummy! We got a single and double smash burger with a side of fries and extra smash sauce. We also added grilled onions because that's a definite must ANYwhere! This is actually the first smash burger place where I found the smash sauce to be a bit spicy. It had a bit of a kick that builds up but otherwise tolerable. I ended up adding a bit of honey to the remainder of my burger to battle the heat lol. Super good overall and the burgers and even the fries (not my usual cut style) were so perfectly cooked! Soft buns and everything. Highly recommend and definitely looking forward to coming back. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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i can't lie i got a single and aside from it being fairly plain, it was full of flavor. they use a spicy mayo type of sauce. its good asl. they could be a little more willing to communicate with the customers though haha read more

Solid smash burger! The Jalapeño smash burger with added grilled onion is the way to go! read more

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Such a great smash burger spot on Balboa! The burgers are made fresh to order, perfectly smashed, juicy, and full of flavor. The sauce is delicious and really ties everything together, and the prices are very reasonable. They keep it simple with singles, doubles, fries, and everything is grilled right when you order. Super convenient location too -- I usually park at Target, do my shopping, and then grab food since they're right out front on the street. My husband and I have been stopping by at least weekly because it's that good. Consistently fresh, yummy, and satisfying every time. Highly recommend! Nice staff too. read more

Some of the best smash burgers I've ever had hands down! Honestly, the meat ratio to the bun ratio and the sauce was perfect. I ordered a double, and fries. Ended up ordering another single, that's how good it was lol take all my money!! read more

Tried it once and it's okay at best. The food is pricy for a place that's a stand on the sidewalk. I wouldn't be back given how many cars drive by with it being on a Main Street and all the dust and smoke that hits the food as those cars go by. Definitely a health risk eating here. Definitely worth getting it from a health department rated restaurant instead for your own good. If you're outside the target and starving like I was, you can always take the risk but Idk how the refrigerate and maintain the food. It was a dumb decision that I got lucky with by not getting food poisoning read more

Top tier smash burger imho and Ive tried most of them. Just tried this spot after hearing about it for a while now. I put it in my top tier of smash burger spots in LA. I haven't really tried a bad smash burger. Usually it's either average or great. This one was the latter. Crisp good quality patties, great bun and sauce. Good people/ service too. I'd recommend to other self-proclaimed smash burger connoisseurs like myself. read more

its a rip off they say doble but charge u fucking $14 and its shit if u want to save ur money or value ur money dnt come to these theives they dnt even have salt to give u worst experience will never come again nd dnt recommend any of u to come here 0 star read more

Tried the smash stand a few weeks ago and im still thinking about it. There's a lot of new smash stands around the valley and LA, and some actual full blown restaurants that are getting pretty famous, yet somehow this is the best smash burger I think I've had. The burger was so bomb. The sauce was 10/10. It had a hint of maybe chopped jalapeños? It wasn't spicy but had the tiniest bite to it. Everything tasted great. Crispy and juicy. Just wish I bought an extra sauce. Will definitely be back, hopefully this weekend. Can't stop thinking about it. read more

Delicious burgers and fries!!! Must try.. If you're a fan of juicy, crispy-edged burgers, Smashburger is worth a visit. Known for their signature "smashed" cooking technique, they press the beef patty onto the griddle, creating a delicious crust while keeping the inside tender and flavorful. read more

The burgers are sooo good. This is my second time back and there will definitely be more trips in the future! He's super friendly. It is just a stand but the food and prices are unbeatable! read more

I always saw this place near target and then decided to try it one night. Was actually super good. Was surprised on the flavor and honestly hit the spot. The fries were way better than expected. They made my food super fast too. Overall would recommend and give it a try read more

No gimmicks, no over-the-top hype. Just pure burger magic that'll make you do a double-take and say, "Damn... how is this THIS good?" Add in some genuinely friendly customer service! The kind where they smile, remember your order, and make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. The vibe? It's raw and real. Just a simple street setup, nothing fancy, but it works. The smell of sizzling patties in the air, the sound of burgers smashing on the grill, and the city buzzing around you--it's got that street charm that makes the whole experience even better. I think Im gonna go now to buy another 1. read more

The best smash burger I've had in the valley, get the 3x3 with jalapeños and you won't regret it.Great service every time and amazing burger and smash fries. read more

One of the best burgers and fries. I highly recommend this place. Their food is always fresh and tasty . Amazing customer service and delicious food. read more

Just tried this spot. Love how close it is to us! Honestly the food was really good and I'm VERYYYY picky about my burgers. I think it outranked in n out for me and that's saying something!!! The guys were nice and service was fast! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

I rarely feel compelled to write a review but these burgers deserve one! Just beyond delicious!!! Literally the most perfect smash burgers I've ever had. They're crispy and juicy and the sauce they put on it is just something else! It's also really nice that they're right in front of target so parking is very convenient and it's a quick pickup. My only complaint is the amount of weight my family is gonna gain devouring these lol read more

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This was the nastiest burger I've ever had!! I was sick for almost a week. The gentleman who helped me was super nice but the food was awful. It's really unfortunate because I love to support street vendors. read more

It was my first time trying this spot, and this has to be the best smash burger I've ever had! So much flavor, cooked to perfection, and their smash sauce is delish. Definitely coming back soon. A spot I would recommend. read more

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I don't know what the hate is all about the smash burgers were amazing the owner is also present giving out great customer service. Great price for a great burger! read more

Glowing reviews must be from relatives. $9 for a burger the same size as a little kids burger anywhere else and $2 for a warm can of Coke. Just keep on driving by and go anywhere else for better quality. read more

Not going to lie, I like this place more than easy street, burger 3000, and For The Win. Their burgers and fries are just better than the bigger established places. Their fries were crispy and well seasoned. The guy that operates the stand doesn't speak English but that's ok, the food is excellent. Will definitely come back next Target run. Parking is also very convenient, just park in the Target lot. read more

The sauce was delicious but the fries are extremely salty and the meat is so thin almost like paper.In my opinion not worth the price!

Extremely satisfied with both the food and service. This is the best smash burger and seasoned fries I've ever tasted! I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to everyone. read more

I tried their burger the other day and it was THE BEST smash burger I've ever had!!! I will be going back.. a lot! read more

The Smash Stand - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Los Angeles, California

On my way out to lunch elsewhere and I pulled over after seeing them setup on the sidewalk. Ordered and enjoyed a fantastic smash burger. I got the double with jalapenos, delicious and highly recommended. read more

I came a few weeks ago and had to come back! The smash burgers were so delicious - especially the smash sauce! It's a nice treat after a target trip. Highly recommend read more

Burger was bomb! Sauce was good not overpowering. Def go to spot for burgers! I do recommend getting two if your hungry! Best part was not feeling bloated and heavy after eating 2! read more

Amazing! One of the best smash burgers ever. My kids love it and they keep going back. Plus they have the best fries.

Super cool ambience the food is amazing and the people that work there are so nice. We love the smash and I would highly recommend it.

They are very rude and have no customer service. Trying ordering online and they were no help. The guy told me to cancel my order, it was fine with him. I will never try this place again read more

No consumption of red meat or pork. Wished turkey or chicken burgers served. Other than that I love smashed burgers.

These people know what they're doing! Best smash burger I've tasted so far and the crispiness of the fries was on point! Highly recommended

The best smash burgers. These guys are A+,#1. They are friendly and cook to order, The fries are crispy and well seasoned. I will be going again soon! read more

I tried the triple smash with jalapeños. Very flavorful. The best one I had! Without a doubt!

Very delicious smash burgers! It had so much flavor and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. Will be coming back soon!

The place is very convenient , good parking too. The guys there were very kind and helpful. Above all the burger was sooo delicious. I ordered mine with grilled onions and smash sauce. I will be going back for sure. I didn't think of taking a Picture before but it was till I ate it that I was in belly heaven and it was kinda late to post a Pic lol. read more