Best Burgers in Los Angeles (2026)
100 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Burgers in Los Angeles
Showing 10 of 100 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
The Win~Dow Hollywood
Cult FavoriteA beloved walk-up window famous for simple, affordable smash burgers.
6801 Hollywood Blvd Suite 257 · Hollywood
Johnny Rockets
50s DinerA nostalgic 1950s diner experience with classic burgers and hand-spun shakes.
10250 Santa Monica Blvd · Century City
D-Town Burger Bar
DTLA SpotA reliable downtown joint offering great burgers and a solid beer selection.
216 W 6th St · Downtown
Mels Drive-In
Historic DinerThe iconic neon-lit diner serving up classic Americana and juicy burgers.
8585 Sunset Blvd · West Hollywood
Sunset Smash
Smash BurgersBringing the smash burger craze to Brentwood with perfectly caramelized patties.
11941 San Vicente Blvd · Brentwood
The Original Troys
Local LegendA Boyle Heights legend known for monumental chili burgers.
1240 S Soto St · Boyle Heights
LA Burger Bar
Kosher Fast-Food100% Kosher-certified burgers that don't compromise on classic fast-food flavor.
8581 W Pico Blvd · Pico-Robertson
Pier Burger
Scenic EatsClassic seaside burgers and fries right on the Santa Monica Pier.
330 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier
HiHo Cheeseburger
Wagyu BeefThe only burger joint serving exclusively 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef.
6245 Wilshire Blvd Suite 102 · Miracle Mile
Smack Burgers
Mid-City SmashNo-frills, high-flavor smash burgers that hit the spot perfectly.
2001 S Western Ave · Mid-City
About Los Angeles Burgers
Los Angeles is one of the most diverse food cities in the world, and its burger scene is no exception—from smash patties to chef-driven gourmet burgers and plenty between. Whether you want the best burgers in Los Angeles, a quick burger near Fairfax District, or a longer sit-down in Lake Balboa, the map stays crowded with worthy stops.
FoodIndex ranks burgers restaurants across Los Angeles with live inputs from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and similar sources, combined into one transparent 0–100 score so sponsored placements do not decide what you see first.
Right now this page lists 100 standout burgers picks in Los Angeles, including styles such as diner-style classics, chef-driven gourmet burgers, smash patties, plant-based stacks, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
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How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top burgers spots in Los Angeles are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on burgers specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.