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| - I'm still trying to feel out Smashburger. The first time I went there, I had the Spicy Baja (pepper jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, jalapenos, chipotle bun). The guacamole was the dominant flavor (which probably hid any spiciness that was there), with everything else blending together that in the end made for a burger with a flavor crisis. I also had the Smashfries (tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic), which didn't leave much of an impression on me. Fries with a very mild garlic flavor, nothing special. After that meal I didn't really feel the urge to go back.
Until tonight. Why did I end up here? I really, really wanted a tasty burger; Smashburger was my second choice. My first choice was Slider Truck behind Yogurtland with a really long line despite only being there for 20 minutes. Me being hungry and not wanting to wait in line, I headed down Fort Apache to this Smashburger. This time I had the 1/2 lb Sin City Smashburger ($6.99, fried egg, bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, haystack onions, smash sauce, egg bun), no fries. So with this experience, it was out with the guac and in with the salt. Not to the point that makes it inedible, but enough to keep it noticeable as you keep eating. The fried egg and onions definitely led to a good combination of flavors that satisfied my burger needs.
Would I come back here? I would, but I wouldn't go back for the two burgers I've already had. Hopefully I can find a burger that is a bit more balanced with the toppings, since the beef is good. Three stars until I find that burger.
Photos:
Sin City Smashburger: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/diY31IEunbV8MfDh81FS1A?select=suC52UmuLRsAmRKSFn22xg
Sin City Smashburger toppings: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/diY31IEunbV8MfDh81FS1A?select=JY4rpXYviol1dIPPOWsY0w
Awesome condiment holder: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/diY31IEunbV8MfDh81FS1A?select=V3pvT3Op7rybw2xYxVYO4g
Yelp love!: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/diY31IEunbV8MfDh81FS1A?select=-dnGD5mHelYtkYVpyuQyYQ
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