Love the food, the flavor and the simplicity and the staff was great. Please support these wonderful people.

3.5 STARS The Money Shot. No, I'm not talking about shooting man juices between the eyes like Clint Eastwood. I'm talking about DAT climatic food porn shot when sh*t oozes. Like when you cut into a soft boiled egg and the yolk oozes out like lava. It's all about DAT golden drip. Makes you wanna lick your lips doesn't it? Born in Connecticut and touted as a healthier burger, is the Steamed Cheeseburger. The crowning of copious amounts of ooooeeey goooey, melted cheese cascading down the side of the patty makes it food porn, money shot worthy. After seeing on the food porn pics on The Steamin' Burger's yelp page, I knew I had to have a taste of it. I was ecstatic to find The Steamin' Burger's truck at the SoMa StrEat Food Park over the 4th of July weekend. On the menu were 5 Steamed Cheeseburgers: *The Steamin' Burger: 1/3 lb jalapeno stuffed angus patty, sharp cheddar, onion, mustard, brioche bun ($8) *The Double Play: The Steamin' Burger + Pastrami ($10) *The Homerun King: The Steamin' Burger + Bacon + Avocado ($10) *The Switch Hitter: The Steamin' Burger w/ a turkey patty instead of a beef patty ($9) *The World Series Champ: The Steamin' Burger + Pastrami + Bacon + Avocado + Fried Egg ($13) Also on the menu are Fries ($4), Cheese Fries ($5), Chili Cheese Fries ($6), and Pastrami Cheese Fries ($6). CC's accepted. Make sure to check-in on yelp for 20%. I forgot to. =/ The owner (?) was really nice when I placing my order for The Double Play and it took a quick 5 minutes to receive my order. As I was walking back to our table inside the barn, all eyes were on my money shot. When I placed it on the table, Tater Tot could smell burger love in the air: http://bit.ly/1HOfu0K. He thought if he looked all cute that he could get some: http://bit.ly/1KTiwBK. Sorry buddy, you're on the raw diet. No cooked burger foh you! I gave Mr. NSS first dibs. Then it was my turn to sink my teeth into the money shot... The verdict? It looked better than it tasted. Sure, steaming the patty removed all the fat but it also removed all the flavor and shrunk the patty so the bread-to-patty ratio was off. The steamed [well done] patty was tender but wasn't juicy (tasted more like a meatloaf). It was bland even with the cheese and the pastrami. The cooked jalapenos didn't really add much heat. As I took a second bite, the bottom bun fell apart from all the water in the patty so we had to eat the burger upside down. Really heavy on the mustard so it was overwhelming. We also added a fried egg which was perfectly oozy. Make sure to get a lot of napkins because this is one messy burger. The Steamin' Burger was more of a novelty item for me. It was good to try once but not something I would order again (3.5 stars rounded up because of the friendly and fast service). IMO a burger is not a burger without that charred goodness with a bloody center. RAWR! read more

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I can appreciate a steamed burger since I am averse to grease, but it does allow the flavor and juices to escape out of the meat. I did order without jalapenos, but probably should have left them in since that is what likely keeps the flavor intact. My bad. I also peeled away most of the bun, which was very dense. On the upside, the fries are fantastic, and the guys on the truck are super friendly. Nothing overly negative - it just comes down to personal preference. Be sure to check in on Yelp for a complimentary water! read more

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Possibly one of my favorite burger spots ever! Patty is soft, filled with jalapenos & deliiicious! The cheese is perfectly melted and the patty is so good in general. If they're ever around the area (South SF) I'm always going to come back lol. The past two times I've been here they had curly fries & I LOVED them (esp w the cheese melted on top!) I wish they were around more often or had a brick & mortar shop! (hint hint) read more

This is one of the best kept secrets of the Bay Area!! To those looking for Halal burgers these are grass fed that taste so juicy! The bun is amazing as well. Real cheese that is unbelievable. Tastes so fresh that you will be asking yourself to eat more. Great fries, great service! Can't get any better!! read more

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The true definition of a 3-star is not technically a bad thing, it's "A-OK". It's like I don't regret eating there and I might eat there again, but it's not OMG rave worthy. They serve up an unconventional (for this part of the country) style of steamed burger and some dressed up fries. Truth be told I'd probably prefer Super Duper, but it's nice to have a change of pace from time to time. The Steamin' Burger: Well done, but moist. Loads of melty cheddar cheese and enough jalapeños to give it a kick without being overbearing. Liked the raw onion slices to give some zing. Slathered with mustard but no ketchup by default. Without a strongly charred patty, it tasted a little meatloaf-esqe. I don't think I was digging the whole thick well-done thing after all. Pastrami Cheese Fries: Spicy fries with a light batter. Topped with melted cheddar cheese that congeals pretty quickly. You basically have to pull bits of cheese from the massive clump to go with each fry bite. There are small pieces of chopped pastrami that seem to fall off each fry before you can get it to your mouth. read more

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Roger, what I wrote isn't a fake review. My burger was soggy and therefore disgusting. If the bread falls apart, how would I enjoy it? I didn't have time to respond to your message because life. Your business is no priority of mine. I'm sorry to hear that you are so defensive and unwilling to accept mistakes on your end. You question where I purchase your food. I was playing golf in the Mission Bay on 4th street and was craving a burger, I left disappointed. I have actually been to your truck twice. One a long time ago and didn't remember if I liked it or not. This time was terrible, sometime in January. If you think I'm fake or the review of your food is fake, you need to get over yourself. I would strongly suggest checking your quality before you blast fake news and point fingers. Be warned everyone reading this, this is how this business owner conducts himself. Tries to intimidate, yells fake news, point fingers and declares he needs to know who whistled on him. Reminds me of a certain president. Edit 2: This guy spent the time to comb through 50,000 review to see if my name popped up. I find this hilarious. Who says the the person writing the review had to have paid for it? I didn't pay for it, a friend in our group did. She was equally upset at your food, perhaps I need to encourage her to come out of hiding and post a review. You're a waste of stomach space. I definitely went there in January, lies again. You should just stay closed. read more

I ordered black beans veggie burger at this place and it was probably the best veggie burger I have till date in SF. The bun was very soft with a crispy patty, avacado, mustard sauce and cheese. The burger was also good enough in size. Wish they offered fries with the burger but you can order them separately for I think 4$. The only issue I had was the amount of time I spent to get the burger which was more than 15 min but I think it was worth the wait. I will definitely try this place again but maybe not on a recurring basis. read more

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I are here a few days ago, they were at Spark Social on Tuesday! Funny thing is, is that when I tried to check in it said I was too far away from where they were. I was standing right in front of the food truck! Kinda funny but oh well, it seems Yelp is still used to them being at another location. Anywho, I came after the lunch rush, closer to 115pm. There was one person in front of me and a few people waiting for their meals. I ordered the home run king with a side of cheese fries. Both were delicious. Burger was juicy and the cheese melted really well with the French fries. What I really enjoyed about this food truck was the efficiency. Again, I came during the tail end of lunch, but my meal came out in about five minutes. The man I ordered from even said it was take about five to seven minutes anyways. I'm used to other food trucks at Sparks taking up to 15 minutes with making my meal with no one really waiting. I would come back here. It was great. Quality American food! read more

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Best burger ever. I tried their whole menu already and I have not been disappointed with any of it!!! I love their home run king!!!! The jalapeños stuffed in the meat is simply the best!!!!! If you're feeling extra hungry, I recommend ordering their World Series!!!!!! read more

At first I thought the Steamin' Burger was something along the lines of steamed pork dumplings in slider form. (Weird thought, I know, but fits SF perfectly with its gourmet burger and fusion trends) Because it does not taste unusually healthy and/or unusual as most health food does, it wasn't until I read the food truck's description did I realize that it really is a steamed burger. The cooking technique boasts no added oil, and most grease is actually drained out. Though notably less greasy, it's still rather filling and food-coma-inducing with all the carby and fatty goodness from the brioche, thick beef patty, and the cheese. (But I guess this is all relatively more guilt-free in a steamed burger) Steamin' Burger ingeniously combines all the good things in the burger world. Who could say no to *jalapeno stuffed*. Spice-phobes, fear note because it's not too spicy but adds a signature kick when directly blended in to the patty. I was quite satisfied with the original STEAMIN' BURGER, featuring a specialty jalapeno stuffed patty and the usual burger condiments. It came together so well, with classic flavors from quality ingredients in precisely balanced proportions. In my opinion the basic burger already tasted gourmet with the jalapeno stuffedness and photogenic brioche bun; if you want to splurge, you can one-up to add bacon, avo, fried egg, and pastrami. Prices seem expensive for a food truck, $8 basic burger upwards to the fanciest at $13 is reasonable when you remember it's a food truck in SF. The PASTRAMI CHEESE FRIES is a popular item and a must-try. Yes, it consists of fries getting slightly soggy from bearing the weight of a pile of toppings as expected for all gimicky fries, but it's *curly fries* with cheese and *pastrami*!! It's a spin on carne asada fries with the same indulgence, only less greasy with pastrami. While the pastrami is not gourmet like Wise Son's legendary reuben, the smoky pastrami blends nicely with the spicy fries, and the dryness of the cured meat is offset by the melty cheese. $7 for fries seems pricey, but the decent portion size and generous amount of pastrami makes this a good lunch in itself (though this sounds perfect for late night). Steamin' Burger exceeded my expectations. Not only did steamed burgers turn out to taste better than real burgers; the clever incorporation of classics i.e. jalapeno and pastrami make for an original burgers/fries menu. (Would this be a fusion of American food with American food then?!) read more

The Steamin' Burger - The Steamin’ Burger ($8) jalapeño Stuffed Steamed Angus Ground Beef Patty, sharp cheddar cheese on brioche bun - Food Trucks Near Me

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I remember watching on Man V. Food when Adam Richman visited this burger joint in Connecticut called Ted's Steamed Burgers. The burgers are cooked in a steam oven in drip pans and their cheese gets cooked in the same manner. The burgers looked so moist and juicy on TV that it made me want to fly over to Connecticut to try them! So when I discovered The Steamin' Burger which makes their burgers using the same method as Ted's, it was a complete no-brainer for me to try them. Plus it saves me from buying a plane ticket to Connecticut for now at least. When I came by to visit them at Off The Grid Millbrae, I wanted to try their basic Steamin' Burger since I wanted to be able to taste the beef. They have other options too like one burger topped with pastrami and egg and even a turkey burger option as well. And to go with the burger, I ordered some Cheese Fries as well. The Steamin' Burger -- http://bit.ly/1DEd6W8 Jalapeno Stuffed Beef Patty with Steamed Cheddar, Pickles, Mustard, and Onions. When you get your burger and you see that melted gooey cheddar cheese, it's just calling to you to dive right in. OMFGYUM!! So goooood! The interesting part is how this is actually a healthier burger because when it's steamed, all the fat and oils have dripped off and the steam keeps it moist and juicy. The jalapenos in the burger patty give it a little kick, but it's not going to burn your mouth which is good because you'll want to be able to taste the burger anyways. This is a really great burger and probably ranks up with my favorites of all time! Cheese Fries with Steamed Cheddar -- http://bit.ly/1xKV2ce They give a very good amount of fries. But unfortunately, even with the gooey steamed cheddar, the Cheese Fries didn't really work for me. I'll probably try their Chili Fries one of these days because it does sound good. But for now, I'll stick with just having their burgers. I came back a few weeks later and I was challenged by the owner to try their fries again, so I got to try their Pastrami Fries Pastrami Fries -- http://bit.ly/1HK3leE They didn't disappoint this time! The fries are crispier and seasoned and the Pastrami and Steamed Cheddar were and added bonus! Paired with a Steamin' Burger and you have yourself and epic combo! If you haven't had a Steamed Burger before and can't afford a plane ticket all the way to Ted's in Connecticut , Steamin' Burger is definitely the next best thing, if not better. If they're in your area, don't hesitate to try them! I can't wait to get another Steamin' Burger soon! read more

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Awesome French Fries ($4) to be found here! My cousin and I decided to grab an order of fries with our beers at Devils Canyon Brewing on Friday, and they were the perfect accompaniment. I love the extra layer of crunch their fries had, and they were served piping hot. I will definitely be back for more fries in the future! read more

The Steamin' Burger has varations on the basic theme of steamed meat. locale: SOMA Streetpark(3/17/15) eats: basic steamburger (8) plus tax (1/3 angus beef) -had cheddar cheese, onions, lettuce, mustard, on soft brioche bun -meat slightly red, no juice, no flavor, very tender -only taste came from onions, mustard... -everything tasted fresh 3.5 stars take outs: -don't understand the hype, it's just a tender burger. read more

The food was good but the wait was very long. The fries were fresh and I have no complaints about the service except for the long way. Would I come again? If I had the time, yes. read more

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Amazing burgers. Had the Home run king and the Corn dog. We were there for corn dog day and I was intrigued by the line on this burger truck. Not a lot of confusing options, they keep it simple and tasty. I got the Home Run King with an egg and without the bacon. Amazing. The avocado with the egg and juicy perfectly cooked beef patty made we want to eat another one of these then and there. Will have it again for sure. As we were still hungry we had a corn dog, also because it was Corn Dog day, and it was phenomenal as well. read more

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Very good tasty and great service!!!! Fresh ingredients I highly recommend it I had the homerun king minus the onions The burger tasted perfect. I have to admit I was skeptical at first but I was assured that it would be cooked thoroughly and it was.steaming burger is now definitely on my burger rotation every other Thursday read more

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Okay let's be honest now... The idea of eating "steamed" burgers kind of freaked me out a little bit. Who even does that? And I never quite jumped on the whole "Food Trucks are Cool" bandwagon. I thought they were always a bit overrated and overpriced. So that's why after I tried The Steamin' Burger, I just HAD to write a review. Before this I had no prior experience with any kind of steamed burgers. But after urgings from friends and family I decided just to try it. And this food truck was a great place to start! I was pleasantly surprised! It was definitely the JUICIEST burger I have EVER eaten. I could tell that the meat was very fresh and good. Put simply: this is the way food should be. And the fries were yummy as well. I would go back. The prices were reasonable and the service was fairly quick (considering how SLOW some food trucks are). I think that if anyone hasn't tried a Steamed Burger before (like me) they should try it here. read more

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This place has an excellent, well cooked burger. FYI, the jalapeños are not hot, and I would love if there was an option to order hotter. Regardless, it's delicious and worth the trip. read more

I picked a good day to forget my lunch when Steamin' Burger posted outside SFGH. Tried their "double play" burger with pastrami, cheese, jalapeños. Over all delicious. I did end up picking out the jalapeños since they were still crunchy and too spicy for me. They had a display screen menu and posted signs which made ordering easy. Only downside was that one of them said they had gluten free buns and when I asked the guy at the window said they actually didn't have any. Which made me sad, but oh well I still needed to eat. The burger was flavorful and I loved having the pastrami as well. Kind of on the higher price side since it was $10 but there's no other options that close by and the fresh ingredients and friendly staff made it worth my time. Will definitely try their fries next time they roll through. read more

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OMG WHY DID I NOT TAKE A PIC?! The Steamin Burger has by far been one of my favorite burgers I've had! My boyfriend and I were in the city for Treasure Island. This event had a ton of food trucks and from all of the options, we decided to give this place a shot. There con was that there was an extremely long wait but once you had a bite into the World Series Champ, you'd forget there ever was a long wait. If you ever see this place at an event, definitely try them out! read more

The steamin' burger food truck was not here and I drove from Los Angeles for it. I did not know, but was later informed that there's a website for the days this food truck is at their location. http://www.thesteaminburger.com/schedule.html Hope to try it next time I'm in San Fran read more

Tried this truck tonight and it wasn't anything special..burger had 0 flavor,had great ingredients and buns though, GREAT WINGS AND FRYS THOUGH! read more

I am from LA and 5 Guys would be my favorite out there. Unfortunately we don't have The Steamin' Burger out in LA if not I would so totally say I'll trade 5 guys for Steamin' Burger without a doubt Well while I am in town I'll say they are my favorite best burger ever no other can come close love the cheese all melting down on the burger and them fries mmmmmm so yummy if u haven't tried this delicious burger I say stop wasting time and go get 1.......Definitely my favorite the best ever no lie! read more

Hands down BEST hamburger I ever had! And the best part is that its steamed and stuffed with Jalepeños!! The Fries were also great as well as the service. Extremely friendly and easy going people. They made me feel like I was family! Strongly suggest you try it if you haven't, cause this reviewer gives it TWO THUMBS UP!! read more

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Ugh...when you see so many great reviews for this place, it only proves the vast majority of people have questionable taste. The meat, cheese and overall flavor of this burger is just wack. Somethings were just meant to be grilled and come with a char. Burgers will always be one of those things. You've been warned. But hey 3.5 stars for their fries. I'd totally order them again. read more

I ordered the ordinary steamed burger. I expected the burger to be special, it wasn't. It was fine.

This is the first spot outside of Connecticut that I've had a steamed burger. And what a fantastic representation of the original! Steamin' Burger has consistently offered soft, fresh buns, with a tasty jalapeño filled burger, draped in delightful cheddar - there exists only a short list of burgers this side of the Mississippi that can compare. Oh yeah, the mustard and onions take it full circle. The fries are delectable as a standalone. Put cheese on top, and they knock it home. The owner has been in the truck on the many times I've visited. He is super cool and attentive. In a time when service stinks, and silly food combinations prevail, Steamin' Burger remains steadfast in a great menu, delicious food and fantastic service. read more

Best steaming burger ever. Such good tasting beef and soft bread. I recommend if you see this food truck to go and try any of the burgers! And the tater tots are so tasty too. Oh and did I mention the absolutely yummy gooooey cheddar cheese melted onto your burger... absolute yumm!!! read more

I was looking for a bacon burger at the food truck court, and stumbled upon The Steamin Burger. My taste buds were rewarded. Tasty burger, steamed cooked, not grilled, with real hard cheddar cheese, avocado, steamed onions & Dijon mustard. Yum. Oh, and the fries are big, juicy with a tasty covering. This Steamin Burger is a treasure to be discovered. Check their lunch only schedule & go support this small independent owned food truck. read more

I'm pretty much a retired yelper but had to come out of retirement to write this. This place is amazing. The burgers are nice and juicy and very filling. I have not had a steamin' burger in the past but after trying this I was hooked. Love the jalapeno in the meat and the cheese had great consistency too. The fries are perfectly crispy. read more

Stumbled upon the Steamin' burger and was utterly surprised at the quality of the ingredients, the rich taste of the meat and the amazing way in which ingredients combine in your mouth. Had the one with avocado, cheese, bacon and egg. The egg blew my mind btw - don't know where all the yellow came from but oozed all over bread and fries (which are amazing by the way). Definetely coming back! pd. Guys in the truck were the real deal! read more

Very solid! Easy going, The first time I had the burger it was a little bit soggy, but the second time it was delicious. I will trust that the second time I tried it was the true experience! I back this business! read more

Food was just okay. My friend found the steamin burger a little bland and not interesting texture-wise. The black bean burger I had was quite tasty, but it would have been better if the jalapenos were actually spicy and if there was some crunchy element in the burger itself. The pastrami fries also tasted OK, not that special. Not sure I would come again. read more

If you haven't tried these burgers yet, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! Love the regular Steamin' Burger with Jalapanoes! French Fries were tasty as well! Need to try the cheese fries next time! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good juicy burger! And the service is outstanding as well! read more

I was very enticed by the "jalapeno stuffed" steamed cheeseburger description, but without the char of grilling or griddling (since the burgers are steamed), I found myself looking for more flavor. While they tout a brioche bun, which I typically find to have a lovely bit of sweetness, the bun tasted more like a white bun to me...very fresh, but I missed the brioche sweetness I was hoping for. read more

So good! Friendly staff, quick order to pick up, and GREAT food! Turkey burger is thick and juicy and the wonderful cheese, mustard, and jalapeños are divine. Love this truck! Worth the line. read more

Not a review of the food (giving 5 stars out of fairness), just an observation. Saw these guys at HSB on 10/5/2018 and had to look them up. Without the Maillard reaction (caramelization) you get grilling food I don't see how this burger can compete against it's competition unless they are just trying to serve a niche segment of market (which is fine). I'd think you would want to provide both options (e.g. steamed and grilled). But hey, best of luck to you. read more

Jalapeño burger not home at HSB. I got excited to see this truck at Hardly Strictly and was immediately drawn to the jalapeño burger. After waiting in line, I was rudely told that they were not serving jalapeño burgers. Huge disappointment. I thought it followed that "the home of the jalapeño burger" would in fact be serving jalapeño burgers; it's as if I went to Burger King to be told "we're not serving whoppers today". read more

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Amazing burgers and fries!! My fave:) Friendly and outstanding service!! Bottle water with Yelp check in:)