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Stufrageous is just about as good as it gets for burgers, especially for the price. I've had $25+ burgers that I enjoyed less. This place is in the range of your slightly upscale casual California-style burger joint, like Smashburger or The Habit. Frankly, though, it's way way better.
Picture this: fresh jalapeƱos, crunchy bacon, and super decadent mac-and-cheese stuffed in a burger. Honestly, I don't know why someone hasn't come up with mac-and-cheese and burgers together before, because this was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The jalapeƱos were actually green and fresh, not that pickled stuff that's more vinegary than spicy. The bacon was generous and crispy, not limp. And the mac-and-cheese was out-of-this-world cheesy and rich. Stuffed in about 6oz of beef (it was pretty good beef, too), and you've got a cheesy masterpiece.
Also, I'm a picky fry connoisseur. The fries here are perfectly spiced, and not too salty. They came delivered to us crispy and firm on the outside, and piping hot on the inside. I love their house sauce too. I'm pretty sure it's some sort of conglomeration of mayo, Frank's Red Hot, and BBQ sauce, and it's really tasty. It was perfect on the fries, and on the burger.
Portion sizes are really generous. I went with my fiancee, and we both ordered a regular-sized burger, lettuce-wrapped, and a small thing of fries to share. It was extremely filling, and came to under $20 for the two of us. Beware though. If you're not a heavy eater, it's a total gut bomb. I couldn't have eaten here for lunch without really aching for a nap afterwards.
The decor is really clean and classy, and I liked the ambiance. I know it's weird to notice the ambiance of a burger joint, but I liked the uncovered industrial bulb fixtures and open-kitchen style of the restaurant. The cashier was super helpful, explained how the menu worked and what was popular, and gave us samples of fries and sauce. I've had worse service at way more expensive places, so I was deeply impressed.
I'm actually kind of mad that I know this place exists. I'm already craving another mac-and-cheese burger. Every time I chow down on a regular burger with cheese, I'm going to be aware of how much cheesier and more delicious it could be if it was mac-and-cheese.
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