i've been here a few times, but their menu is so big so im glad i got to take more people along with this time to try more what we got: brisket melt sandwich southern bbq burger smac n cheese burger truffle banger burger z-dog brisket quesadilla oreo milkshake everything was truly so delicious and flavorful- you can't go wrong with any of those options genuinely the fan favorites were the southern bbq and the brisket melt, however, i still thought each and every item was sooo good the interior is aesthetic and has some seating, though it's not a super big space. there's some seating outside too. read more

Urban Skillet - brisket melt sandwich, southern bbq burger, smac n cheese burger, truffle banger burger, z-dog, brisket quesadilla, oreo milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Tiny little place tucked into a tight corner. Ordered a classic cheeseburger and tots and was pleasantly surprised The smash on the burger wasn't really as smashed as other places with crispy edges...it was more like flattened although the halal meat was delicious. The lettuce didn't hold up nor did the bun but all of the flavors were great. The tots were definitely overfried...dark brown rather than golden. Ranch dressing was a little bland...maybe missing dill? Overall pretty good but definitely pricey 23 bucks for a combo. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but if I'm in the area I might try a specialty hot dog. read more

Fine for the area esp when given as a late night option since they close at 11pm. Smash burger 3/5 Quite hefty at 1/2 lb. It wasn't quite smashed for me as the patties were thicker .. but it left me satisfied. In n out tastes better, but if you want a change this isn't bad either. Chicken wings 3/5 Meaty and decent. Bae liked them Mac and cheese 2/5 Way too much bland cheese sauce lol I had to add 1/2c cooked pasta and other seasonings to liven it up. They do give a good portion tho for $5 read more

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Review is only for hot dogs and tots. Maybe the strong reviews are mostly for the burgers. I found the dogs to be dry and not very flavorful. Tots were overly slathered in sauce instead of holding up on their own merit. It's a small restaurant and doesn't hold a lot of people. Service was... present and that's really the best I can say about it. I think my review would be a little more favorable if I wasn't factoring in the price for the food. read more

The smallest location I've visited to date, I was glad to find them open late and park in the lot without issues after a wine tasting. The kiosk to order is conveniently placed directly underneath the two-panel menu above. My order was fairly simple. A brisket burger, that's really more like a pulled pork sandwich in style, with delicious slaw and pickles. I had a sweet tooth, so I ordered a delicious Oreo shake, entered my name and grabbed a seat. I didn't wait long and my order was presented on the metal trays they use. That burger really went down easy. Flavors galore, and didn't sit heavily, either. The milkshake was also really good. I'm trying to make those rare treats but at least I know they're the real deal! All-in-all, a great, fast experience and both employees working were friendly and professional. read more

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Urban Skillet is a popular HALAL burger spot, with a handful of locations across the U.S. This particular location has limited seating and is located across the street from Triangle Square. Southern BBQ Burger ($14.75) - This came with a brioche bun, double smashed patties, Swiss cheese, an onion, BBQ sauce, turkey bacon, lettuce, and urban sauce. It was 1/2 pound of meat, and all the beef here is grass fed! The burger was juicy, and so flavorful with the BBQ sauce. I wish the bacon was crispier and I prefer the taste of beef bacon compared to the turkey bacon used here. The brioche bun wasn't as soft as I had expected. Overall this is a GREAT tasting burger, it's so flavorful and juicy. The best part is that it's HALAL and grass fed. The only negative I have is that the burger is on the pricier side. They also offer other items here like fries, wings, hot dogs, shakes, and drinks. read more

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Stopped by after a friend highly recommended it, saying it was the best burger ever, so we decided to try it together. All burgers come as doubles, and based on the photos come out quite large. I asked if it was possible to order a single patty & the cashier was able to accommodate my request. There is also a self service kiosk if you want to order that way. Fries are not included so be sure to add it separately. I opted for tater tots, but it had to be special ordered because the menu only listed specialty items. While waiting for the food, I noticed the cashier repeatedly applying her makeup & plucking her brows at the register. When the food was ready she brought it out to our table. Unfortunately it made me feel uncomfortable and disgusted, as personal grooming especially before handling food is highly inappropriate. The unprofessional and inappropriate behavior at the register overshadowed what could've been an enjoyable experience read more

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Great experience today! Ordered our burgers and fries at the kiosk and food was quick and hot and flavorful. Good portions of meat for the price compared to other halal burger spots. Seating is very limited though. read more

I was planning to take my wife and kids out for lunch/dinner on Mother's Day, but most places had really long waits. We heard about this restaurant and decided to give it a try. I don't usually leave reviews, but today this restaurant gave me a different experience. Wow. We tried two types of burgers, the chicken, truffle fries, meat quesadillas, and the sausage sandwich ,everything was amazing. The flavor and taste of every dish were outstanding. The food came out fresh, well prepared, and full of flavor. Definitely a place we'll come back to again. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and a great experience. read more

is a true hidden gem! Their menu is packed with so many mouthwatering options -- and the best part? It's all halal What did we indulge? - Southern BBQ Burger - Buffalo Chicken & MacNCheese Wrap - Urban Frenchie Wrap - Brisket Fries - What's Up OG Dog - Chicken Wings Garlic Parmesan & BBQ Every bite was amazing at Urban Skillet and I can't wait to go back to try more! read more

great halal quick eats! savory burger and yummy hot dogs wrapped in beef bacon. the older gentleman working here is so kind along with all of the staff. it's a small little corner shop but there are heaters outside if it's cold and there's no seating inside. ask for easy on the sauce on the hot dog! a bit pricey compared to some other halal burger places in the area so that's the reasoning for one less star, but i'd come back for the great people running urban skillet! :) read more

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Urban Skillet is a vibe. Small spot with nice decor and a great atmosphere. Garry at the register was super friendly, and Pastor, the cook in the back, was all smiles on the grill. You can tell everyone enjoys working together management is definitely doing a great job. I got the original burger and a drink and it was really good. Wish I had tried a side, but I'll definitely be back. Great energy, great service, and solid food. read more

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Came here for lunch Saturday! It's very limited seating but there was seating outside as well. We ordered on an ipad by the entrance. I do wish someone greeted us when we came in though, because after ordering we were just waiting and it felt very impersonal. The food took about 25 minutes to come out. The burgers were good! Tasted fresh and the buns were super soft. The fries however were very very crispy. I want to say they must have double fried them. If you're into super super crispy fries, definitely order them. I wasn't the biggest fan of them. Also the truffle fries tasted a little too salty. Not my cup of tea, but cool trying the place out. read more

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Well the kids said 5 stars. I had the brisket sandwich. It was good but could have used some bbq sauce. My kids had burgers & I know will be begging to come back. Prices were decent & serving size good also. read more

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A great place for burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. It literally says that outside this little shop and they might just be right about it. This is a tiny tiny little shop where you can get yourself a bite when you have your burger craving. There's maybe enough room for like 10-12 people to sit inside if you cram in and a few tables outside but I do like places like this beaches they usually do a great job. I got their Southern BBQ Burger and the loaded tots for my lunch and in simple words I enjoyed it. The burger was very nicely prepared, specially the bun had such a nice softness and aroma of the brioche, and the flavors of the burger all went great together. Also mind you these are smash burgers so they will usually be served closer to med well/well done. Everything here is Halal as well, including the bacon (for all the halal eaters). The Loaded Tots was good too, but this place is all about the burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Came here when we got into town the other night, I believe it was the best thing we had our whole trip. They have halal meat, make it fresh to order, the place was clean but small, but they make it work. The woman working was nice and attentive, the food was very good even as leftovers! I would recommend! Perfect for a late night bite! read more

Urban Skillet - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I don't even know where to start... Everything was AMAZING, from the smallest ingredients to the largest. First of all, the Urban Sauce is like everything in n out sauce wants to be and more. Everything was perfectly salted on the Urban Fries and the touch of the broken up beef patty is just . My husband hasn't stopped talking about the Southern BBQ Burger sine we ate here last night. My ONLY qualm is the seating. Don't expect to come here on a weekend and find a spot because we barely got seated after waiting a bit and it was only a Thursday afternoon. This is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. I don't think i'd like to bring a big group of friends here because we just wouldn't fit. Overall I hope this place does extremely well and gets enough money to move to a much larger building. Also.. a note on the whole "ipad checkout" controversy.. I'm not mad about it. These people are giving all their time to the food and it absolutely shows. I don't mind taking 30 seconds to push some buttons and know my order is perfectly sent out and with be fully focused on read more

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Great food and service, a bit small and tight for seating but they do have outdoor seating definitely not recommended for groups like we did we took over the entire indoor area! Haha. A bunch of us ordered their burgers, really good! Can't go wrong! I got the spicy chicken sandwich on the Texas toast omg it's not small but omg so good! In the moment couldn't finish it but basically got home and ate the other half bc it was that good. We all shared fries and fair warning on the hot dogs, they put the condiments on for you which they do list but I guess we didn't realize they really SLOBBER it on that it really takes over the dogs so my friend for example had to wipe like half of it off and it got really messy and it kind of ruined the experience for her even though it tasted good it just wasn't what she expected. So this is why people should probably put their own condiments. Haha. Overall delicious and would definitely go back! read more

Yumm!! Love that they opened one in Orange County The location is great - really nice area and parking is easy peasy Really great options on the menu The wings were decent and tasty The buffalo fries, I wasn't a huge fan of BUT the brisketttt oh man The fries were bomb and I'd eat it in a sandwich too Really decent and tasty brisket!!! The bun was memorable delicious The beefy patties were so good and juicy too Favorite thing on the menu for the night was hands down the oh so hot burger - it had everything I wanted A good juicy, melty, flavorful, well rounded snack Can't wait to come back! read more

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It's been a WHILE since I've had a burger that's really impressed me and wow did this place impress me. Urban Skillet is located near the beach (the perfect place to come after) and had a good amount of parking. Seating is limited and minimal, and there were about three tables outside as well. We walked in and I love that there's a kiosk for ordering, but the cashier was available for orders as well, so whichever you prefer. Ordering was super smooth and easy. My friend and I asked if they could half our two different burgers so we could both try both burgers, and they were super cool and obliged. The burgers are soooo filling, full of GOOD meat (and quite a lot of it - I usually double patty at other places, they do that here by default), flavorful sauces and additions, and were just absolutely delicious. I was so impressed. We got the Truffle Banger and the Brisket Burger. Both were great, but I will 10000% be repurchasing the Truffle Burger next time (must love mushrooms though). We also got a side of Buffalo Mac 'N' Cheese Fries. This was my friend's choice. The mac 'n' cheese on here were sooo good (and I consider myself a big mac and cheese connoisseur haha). I wasn't a fan of the buffalo sauce, though personally. The fries in this were the thin stringy kind and they do get a bit soggy under all the other stuff going on here but that just tells you how much is going on! This by itself could be a full meal for most though, so definitely share with someone! Portions are great, food tastes amazing, and it's all halal! I'm so excited they opened up this location and I can't wait to be back! read more

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Ordered to go. There was no one in the small restaurant, food came quickly. Paid for a burger and truffle fries with tax and tip was over $27. Burger was juicy, but fries were plain, not truffle. Didn't know until we got home. It was decent, but wouldn't pay that much again for a burger and fries to go. read more

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I've been to Urban Skillet a handful of times now and each time the food is absolutely amazing. The wait times can be a little long, but it's definitely worth the wait. Their S'mac n Cheese fries and burgers are mouthwatering. I wish there was a little more seating as it can get a little cramped but I know that's not an easy solution. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Urban Skillet in Costa Mesa was okay. The food was decent and works well for a late-night snack, but I would leave it at that. The portions were filling, and the food was presented well, but overall, it did not stand out as much as I expected. It is not a bad option if you are hungry late at night, but for me, it was more of a solid three-star experience. read more

I've been to the Santa Monica and Hollywood locations before and I really enjoyed them, so I was ecstatic to see this location open up in OC. Since I only eat halal, this place definitely satisfies the want of yummy and probably very unhealthy American food that I so desperately crave sometimes. To be honest the price can be a bit steep, but given the location and how clean it is I personally don't mind- I see it as a treat anyways. The portions are pretty filling for the most part, but I would definitely recommend getting a side along with the burgers. Bonus if you have a +1 to share a side with since they can be gigantic. Otherwise, like me, you'll have to stick with the simplest sides. Very friendly staff, but a fair warning that when it gets busy (and it can get VERY busy) expect to wait a bit. All in all very happy this is near me now, I'll be satisfying my fat-tooth from time to time at this joint. read more

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Good fresh food. Never a disappointment. Tried mostly all the items on the menu. Burgers are good and so are the sides. read more

Comfort food, this place is legit. I tried the crispy melt burger and wow--perfectly cooked. The buffalo chicken fries were fire too--crispy fries loaded with tender chicken and just the right kick. Same with the wings--crispy, flavorful, and coated in probably the best buffalo sauce I've ever had. Service was quick, portions were solid, and everything came out hot and fresh. I'm definitely coming back--and bringing some friends with me. read more

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So happy to finally order from here. Easy parking and more spots in the shopping center next to it. It was ready faster than the suggested time so next time I will leave home as soon as I place the order. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally did tonight for dinner. The service here is great! The food was good too we got the brisket burger, OG hot dog, and skillet fries. Brisket burger did not have enough meat it was like eating a cabbage salad between two buns so that was kind of disappointing. I read a few reviews before visiting and a few people said that they felt it had too much sauce so I asked for light condiments(comes with mustard, ketchup, and mayo) and it was still too much sauce. I really think the og sauce with the onions would have been perfect. It also had a piece of halal bacon in it and for some reason I thought it was going to be beef bacon but pretty sure it was turkey bacon. Fries were good tasted like In-N-Out animal fries. read more

Urban Skillet - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing food!!!! awesome ambience!!!! amazing waitresses and servers service was fast!!!!! 10/10 Cindy approved Mango habanero wings fantastic read more

Urban Skillet - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Worst service ever i went on my lunch break to try it November/6 at the afternoon i walked in there was only 1 guy in there i said hi twice never answered back so i ordered my food from the tablet and he saw me ordering after i paid i went to to him and he was like " just so you know the COOK is not here right now and i don't know how long its gonna take him" i was like bro seriously! U saw me ordering you could've told me ! Im on my lunch break so i told him just give me my money back he started texting someone on the phone and he said ok they said they gonna refund it And ofc no receipt for the refund transaction or anything. Just him saying that should be enough i left i waited a week still no refund i went back 2 days ago i explained what happened showed them the receipt and they told me i have to come back next week because that worker has to be there this is really stupid eventually i called my bank i waisted a whole 30min of my time on the phone just to get my money back So unprofessional don't go there read more

Urban Skillet - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Absolute hidden gem in Costa Mesa! 10/10 Best burger for the price I've had since being down here

A few good points on customer service and cleanliness of the store. However, the brisket burger was very meaty. All I could taste was meat and no flavor whatsoever. The side sauce was bland and tasted mainly like mayonnaise. read more

Urban Skillet - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The Urban Frenchie was interesting. With the urban sauce (thousand islands) it tasted a lot like a Big Mac burrito. Not what I expected at all read more

Ordered from a tablet. Decided to dine in as the booth like seats looked quite comfortable and squishy. Sat at a table (after cleaning it off), and I was indeed correct, booth like seats were very comfortable. While waiting for the food: Got asked once by the cook if the order was for here or to go. Stated for here. Got asked by the server if the order was for here or to go. Stated for here. THEN, was "asked" by the server if we could sit at a bar with BAR STOOLS because the owners friends/family/guests, (IDGAF at this point, ya know?) could have the table and seats we were seated at because they have a large party. I'm stubborn and already committed at this point, so we move. Truffle burger is really oily. While eating my burger, one of the "guests" proceeds to try and move the electric fan to a better position for their group. I say try because the ELECTRIC CORD was under my feet because it was plugged into the wall in front of me. No apology, no acknowledgment, nothing. If I was the owner, I'd be more frustrated that PAYING CUSTOMERS were treated miserably to accommodate guests. Because look what happened, I'm on Yelp now. To be honest, if you want to show off what you've done and accomplished as a restaurant owner; close it. Close it to the public and have a special time blocked off where there won't be interruptions with other customers or the need to ask for actual customers to be accommodating. Otherwise everyone should be treated equally. Again, we were already sitting at the booth, which we had to clean ourselves. It was my first time here after looking for a burger spot close by. It's unfortunate this is why it'll be memorable to me. read more

Very disappointed I read the reviews and sound really good . Now I don't believes are real . They said n BURGERS , they are not burgers, they are just chops meat No taste at all . I wish I can get my mi money back . read more

Found this spot wanting a burger for lunch and it was alright. I ordered the "Crispy Patty Melt" and the buns weren't even close to being toasted. The burger itself was alright but i was expecting a patty melt not a burger in between two soft pieces of bread. Got an order of the fries as well and they tasted freezer burned. A little on the pricer side, got one burger, one patty melt, one wrap, and one order of fries and the total was around $55. read more

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We had a smash burger and it was soooo good. I saw it on a website and had to try it.

Was here with the family, the burger was absolutely perfect, proper amount of meat and cheese, its what I imagine a smash burger to be when I think of an ideal one. The fries were great, was one of those rare times when you sit there enjoying every bite. 5 stars for sure! read more

Urban Skillet - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Fresh tasty food. Good service. The food was quickly made upon order. They do not have a kids menu BUT you can order a plain cheeseburger for those selective eaters. My littles said the burger was really good. read more

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Loved the burgers -- super good quality and not pricey at all. I'd totally go back. The spot's pretty small with limited seating, so not great for big groups. The burgers were super juicy, and the buns were soft and slightly sweet. Buffalo mac'n cheese Fries were really good too, but the mac 'n' cheese portion was kinda small. Might be better to just go with the buffalo chicken fries instead. read more

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