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What looks like a little tin shed outside is an old-school diner on the inside with about 10 tables; also has a drive-thru. Most of the seating is on the covered veranda, with only 2 tables inside, so I imagine dining in during the summer when it is busy can become an issue.
The menu is extremely simple - 1 kind of Hamburger, called "The Standard", 3 kinds of tacos (veggie, short rib, chicken), side of fries or chips & salsa, and milkshakes. That's it. Makes it easy.
The Standard is nice tight little burger that doesn't disappoint. The taste and texture reminded me of an In N Out burger - so if you love those, The Standard is right up your alley. Nothing that special about it, but it's done right, has a solid but soft bun, and the meat has its own unique flavour when mixed with their special sauce. For $5.69 its not the cheapest burger around, but it's definitely worth more than your average dollar menu cheapo burger. The short rib taco is pretty good also - nice flavourful meat. My one complaint might be that there is too much topping of cabbage and salsa etc...I'd rather just savour more of that meat and not let the corn tortilla get too soggy. The service at the counter was rather unremarkable but they were competent, so no complaints.
So that's about it - I can't go back to try more of the menu, because there is nothing else to try. But if I am in the area and craving a quick burger as opposed to one of the Camelback Burger-row restaurants, I'd probably go to The Stand again.
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