George's Burger Stand
Sandwich shop · Boyle Heights ·
Classic burgers, pastrami sandwiches, and onion rings made fresh
Classic burgers, pastrami sandwiches, and onion rings made fresh
"The people behind Guisados run this historic walk-up burger spot in Boyle Heights. You can watch through the window as the kitchen prepares comfort classics like burgers, pastrami sandwiches, and onion rings, all made fresh to order. But while the old school setting and open-air patio are charming, none of the food here tastes quite as good as we want it to. Their breakfast burrito is surprisingly small and a little dry without the help of some housemade salsa. The chili cheese burger is massive and hearty, but relies too much on gooey cheese and not enough on seasoning. If you’re in the neighborhood and craving a quick burger, you should absolutely head here. But we might not recommend driving across town for this one." - Nikko Duren
"Fall in Boyle Heights meant a nostalgic trip to George’s where the Friday-only fried chicken sandwich — matching McChicken-like flavors — pairs perfectly with steamy garlic fries for a Go Dodgers–ready meal." - Eater Staff
"Treat it with the respect it deserves, and dig in to life-changing hot chicken, fresh bread drops, and museum-worthy bento boxes in its presence." - Eater Staff
"When I swing through Boyle Heights for an afternoon pick-up I load up on lots of classic SoCal-style burgers from George’s (and maybe some chili fries for the ride home), making it a perfect pre-game stop near Chavez Ravine." - Matthew Kang
"Back on Cesar Chavez Avenue in Boyle Heights, George’s is an old burger-and-pastrami stand where locals hover in the open dining room, squint at the newly lit menu, and order pastrami, burgers, fries, shakes, and burritos; under Armando De La Torre Jr. and Rob McCord the place keeps cut-up communal tables and a retro sign, has bumped prices a bit and dropped the frozen fish fry, and aims simply to continue making good, affordable food." - Farley Elliott
