The Best Smash Burgers In Los Angeles, Ranked - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"A former pop-up gone permanent, this smashburger operation has become a South Bay fixture, with beach-adjacent locations in Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. Burgers here are double-stacked by default, though they’ll let you do a single if you ask nicely. The not-too-thin patties have a nice seasoned crust that droops over the edge of the toasted potato bun, with mayo-heavy special sauce and pickles adding some tang. The best part is the bird’s nest of griddled, crispy, almost-charred onions they smoosh into the patty. We also appreciate that their burgers are neatly paper-wrapped and arrive looking composed enough to meet your parents. Order a side of tots and a local craft beer on draft to complete the set." - garrett snyder, sylvio martins, nikko duren