Marty's Hamburger Stand

This was definitely an awesome burger spot!! the workers were so kind and funny. they treated us like family and the food was delicious and pretty affordable! right when we said what we wanted he slapped a fresh burger patty on the grill! that’s how you know it’s going to be fresh. tomatoes were fresh, lettuce was good and the curly fries were crispy! 10/10 would come again if we came back.

This isn’t a mind blowing burger but the experience more than makes up for it. Simply ordering your meal is a vibe in itself. Your order is taken by the same guy who’s working the griddle so they second you list off your order, you get to watch that same guy make it right in front of you; that’s pretty cool and fills the stand with a classic LA feel. Since this is a neighborhood joint, you know the service is fast, friendly, and focused on delivering quality food, made to order, at an unbeatable price. To top off the incredible experience of getting the food, they only take cash. While this might seem annoying, it just adds to the timeless nature of the restaurant. I got The Combo and while the patty kind of tasted like blue cheese, in a bad way, when taken all together, it’s maybe the perfect bite every time. The flavors from the beef burger, the delectable Vienna sausage, paired with the natural MSG of the tomato, the intensity of the white onion and that store-bought sesame seed bun, all mesh to make for a bite that is uniquely Marty’s. The chichi cheese fries are solid. The chili itself is a copy of Original Tommy’s (cause if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em) so it’s great just nothing special. The fries hold up surprisingly well for being shoestring and have a good puff to them. Marty’s Hamburger Stand is an institution and a California classic for a reason that deserves more recognition.

Every time I am this side of town, this is the go-to place for breakfast and lunch. The hotdogs are off the chain. However, you want it, you got it. I knew Marty, the owner, who was not their but it looks, tastes, and feels like the place is in good hands. Congratulations for being here for many, many years.

Decided to try Marty’s after being disappointed with Apple Pan twice. Marty’s cheeseburgers are delicious and so are the curly fries. Great price and the person taking our order offered us cold water without us asking.

The combo hamburger hot dog sandwich is ok, but the chili fries were divine. I don’t think I’ll ever have fries like that again. The hot dog overpowers the beef patty, so I wish it was a double patty burger. The may strangely works with the salty hot dog. The sandwich was not my favorite. The chili fries were a different story. I wish I had known I would have the best fries of my life today so I could’ve finished that first. The crisp was perfectly uniform for every fry, and it was flaky on the inside. The chili was ok, but I would’ve had a meal with only fries if I had known. Parking is street only I think, and lucky the machines were ripped out today. There’s a small lot in the back, but I feel it’s for employees. Outdoor dining only, and there were some flies interested in eating for free. Accepts credit cards

This hamburger stand has been here all my life. They offer the classic L.A. style chili burger. This is a difficult burger to perfect; and others offer it also (Tommy's, Carney's - I review these also, here). The attraction is the intense transition of flavor from the salt of the pickles and mustard, to the pepperiness of the chili, to the savoriness of the meat. The chili is a condiment type of thing and not a chili that one would ever eat out of a bowl. The burger requires a big slice of tomato to have optimal moisture to chew and swallow each bite. Marty's is likely the best when it comes to the sheer quality of the ingredients, but the salt balance and lack of big tomato slices holds it back from being the best overall.

I ALWAYS stop here when I am in the area on business. This is a classic little burger spot. Service is always great. Everyone I've encountered here is friendly and professional. The combo burger is what I prefer. It comes with a split and fried hotdog on top. The chili is excellent and the tater tots come done just right. If you are craving a burger and are anywhere near here, please stop and try them out. Let's all keep this place in business! Lots of seating put back, along with parking by the way!

Small, old school type hamburger stand. Walk up service only and no in dining eating. This burger joint is situated between the fire department and a gas station. Parking is super scarce, I was about to park at the gas station next door but a spot opened up right in front of the spot, which is the only spot. Friendly staff, good food and a straight forward menu, burgers, dogs, sandwiches, fries and drinks. I ordered a cheeseburger, which comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and ketchup. They also offer a variety of sides French, curly fries, onion rings, tater tots along with chili/cheese fries. Based on the menu, it says beef and turkey burgers are made fresh daily, never frozen, all beef hot dogs, fresh sliced deli meats and white meat tuna. Sodas, Orange Bang, lemonade, horchata and bottle water. You can also add on chili, cheese, bacon and pastrami.