Bucket

The best burger and fries around. I have eaten there many, many times when Julio owned the place and these folks have hit his mustard sauce right on the money. Better bring your appetite cause your gonna get full. OUTSTANDING!!!!!! more

My boyfriend and I went to eat here last November for the first time. There were some people eating outside and no one inside... since it was cold, we decided to eat inside. The girl that took our order was not very friendly. I thought maybe she was having a bad day... or hates couples... or hates her job... whatever, you're working so at least be courteous. Regardless, we thought we'd give it a chance. Our burgers were well cooked which is part of the reason I liked mine. I always prefer my meat well done. I ordered a regular cheeseburger and my bf ordered the Julio burger. We also ordered a side of fries... lots of fries in that order. My bf liked his burger and I enjoyed mine except for the fact that the waitress was STARING at us while we were eating! We were like wtf is her problem?? She not only did that, but was constanly using her phone right in front of us... texting... surfing, whatever... no shame whatsoever... shoot, at least go use it in the back or somewhere your customers are not in sight. My bf was really annoyed that she kept staring at us eat. I tried to keep it positive and looked back at her and smiled...she finally turned, but minutes later, she was back at it again... staring our way. Have you never watched anyone eat a burger?? Or did we have our burgers splashed all over our face?? Lol. Anyway, some man came in around the time we were finishing and she went on and on with him which was okay until she started talking about how she loves any team that will bring her the customers' money. Come on! No need to say all that out loud in front of customers! I really don't care to listen to things like that and normally I would zone her out, but she was about 2 feet from us. Also, it was pretty hard to ignore her when it seemed like she was trying to be loud about it on purpose. \r \r So anyway, we were pretty full and satisfied with the burgers when we left the place, but not happy about the service. Maybe it would have been different if there was a different person working that night. Oh yeah, they only have bottled sodas and not even many choices at that. \r \r We went back last month to try the burgers again. We were hoping that it would be a different waitress. My boyfriend stated that if that same girl was there, it would be a deal breaker. We pulled up and scoped it out. Damn... that same girl! Deal breaker. Too bad. more

I start salavating like a damn dog whenever I think of The Bucket. Julio's mustard sauce in my burger and with my fries with a tall cold beer. It's like a summer picnic in my mouth! Pros: I love Julio's sauce Cons: I'm gonna die when Im 30 eating there! more

I used to frequent Julios Bucket about 17 years ago. The atmosphere was like no other burger place or restraunt. All of his food was excellent. It was (and still is) by far the best tasting burger I have ever eaten. However, I went approximatley 2 years ago and it obviously has a different owner and cook. It is just an average burger now. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can tell me where Julio has gone or where I can find his food. Where's Julio? more

Ate their last week and cannot understand the excitement. \r \r 6 of us went for lunch on a Friday. There were maybe 10 other people at the restaurant but it took 15 minutes before they took our order.\r \r Burger was unevenly cooked (well in some areas and medium rare in others) and the verde salsa was slopped all over and made the bun soggy.\r \r Must say the fries are probably the worst I have ever had -- how can fries get soggy? Onion rings are way overly breaded but still lacked taste.\r \r That being said, of the 6 of us:\r \r 3 voted ""bad""\r 1 voted ""ok""\r 2 voted good\r \r Guess that is what makes America, America Pros: Nice Patio Cons: Slow service to receive horrible food more

Ok...So i finally tried what some foodie reviewers were describing as LA's best burger. I stopped in for some lunch and luckily they were open. I guess their hours are a bit vague. I ordered the Bucket burger w/chedder and fries. First up let me address the fries. They are described as something between regular fries and a chip. Sounds great but nowhere close. In fact they were soggy, no crisp at all. You do however get a ton of fries, practically an entire white styrophome to go container in fact. I was dissapointed as i was looking forward to some piping hot crispy fries. Perhaps they simply rushed frying them up?? Oh well onto the burger. In short is a typical restaurant burger. Mine was undercooked and slightly raw in the center. Its huge though, large 1/2 pound patties and the toppings were relatively fresh. The burger ordered after me had two slices of cheese on it and mine was adorned with only one. This might have been due to the fact that the fry cook was on a lunch break when i arrived and my order was started by who i assume must have been the owner. I liked the quaint atmoshpere, its a tiny room but it has a nice patio. They also serve beer so i imagine if the food were better, i could see myself drinking a brew outside on a hot day. Bummer. I hoped to like this place because its not far from my work. Truth be told i prefer Rick's burgers to the Bucket. I am not sure if i will go back. Had everything been cooked better and the prices a tad lower it would be on my regular lunch routine. Sadly for $10 and high praise from reviewers i expected more. Happy eating folks. more

Obviously you people have the wrong idea about a real burger stand. I grew up around the Bucket with Julio cooking. Drank one of my first beers on his patio, and that was a long time ago. Glad to see that the stand is carrying on. I hope Julio is doing well. These burgers are the BEST! If you don't think so, you must be a drive-thru kind of person. I am not! This place is about patience, couple of pitchers of beer and the only true burger of it's kind. The hours may be limited, but you need to adjust your schedule to theirs. Because, they have a life too. Mike, Jim and I would love to hook-up and remember the old days of our youth at this long standing establishment. I'll be their soon, please get my burger ready...and some cold beer. \r Scot Banks Pros: real burger stand Cons: not for the thin skinned sissies. more

The Bucket simply rocks. I try to go at least once a month. Would go more often but it's kind of out of the way in Eagle Rock.\r \r The big beefy burgers are the star of the menu. Get the Cardiac if you're hungry. It's loaded with tons of bacon, cheese, grilled onions, bacon cooked in a deep fryer (trust me it's good), and 2 huge beef patties. The Cardiac is guaranteed to give anyone a food coma. If you're not in the mood to eat a huge burger, the bucket also serves a mild cardiac with only 1 patty.\r \r Personally, I usually go for the mild cardiac, mushroom burger, or the Julio burger. The Julio burger comes with cabbage and a special sauce that tastes like ketchup, hot sauce, and mustard all mixed together. I usually hate cabbage but it gives this burger a nice crunch and flavor. And every burger should be accompanied by round fries.\r \r This place also has a lot of good beers on tap and in bottles. Nobody I have ever taken to the bucket has disliked it. I highly recommend it. A+++ Pros: Big beefy burgers, Cold Beer, Fries Cons: Parking more

I've been trying to visit the Bucket for a while. For some reason, daytime beers in the outdoors always seems right on Sundays; but they are closed on Sundays + Mondays. We finally got ""in"" and tried the burgers and they are so juicey and delicious. The place has new owners and they are a riot! The whole family works there and they seem to be perfecting their restaurant biz; by this I mean the service is a little sketchy, but they make up for it in personality. The interior is tiny and has bar seating. The exterior is covered in ""Chistmas"" lights and banners. Its great to relax, drink a couple pitchers and watch the Eagle Rock traffic go by while you wait for the perfectly grilled burger. Its also a good idea to split an order of fries ... its a nice sized basket. Keep in mind, this is not ""fast"" food. It almost has a European air about it; you'll have to be patient at this restaurant. Whilke you wait, enjoy the family and their friends. They are very friendly and laid-back. I wish they were open more. (Also, they take MC + Visa now). Pros: Parking, big burgers, patio beer drinking Cons: Service a little aloof more

This is an AWESOME burger joint! As a vegetarian, it is difficult to find a decent replacement for something so beefy as a hamburger. I tried the mushroom-mushroom burger and it is out-of-this world!! Melts in your mouth. The service is a little slow, but there were only 2 people working, and the PLACE WAS PACKED. Great beer on draft. My boyfriend said the Cardiac was the tastiest burger he'd had in a really long time! Obviously The Bucket proved its reputation as the BEST BURGERS IN LA!! Pros: AWESOME food for all, great party atmosphere. friendly service Cons: cash only, crowded, closed often more

So I'd been reading reviews raving about this joint for a while now. I tried, as some other reviewers have stated, to get into the place, but it always seemed to be closed. But when I found myself in the area the first thing that came to mind was I wonder if ""The Bucket"" was open? After a quick call it was confirmed to be, so I stopped in. Believe it or not, it seems that ambiguous hours are part of the charm. They even have a sign inside pointing fun at this fact. Anyway, the reason one comes to a burger joint is for the burgers and I decided to dive in head first with their signature ""Cardiac Burger"". At $8, it comes loaded with two Burger Patties, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Grilled Onion, Mushrooms, Bacon, Ham, and your choice of Cheese. I opted for cheddar and added an order of ""Bucket Fries,"" round cut potatoes described as something ""Between a chip and a fry."" The service on the patio was disinterested at best, and when it came to paying I gave up on waiting and went inside to pay at the counter. But again, you don't go to a burger joint for the service, you go for the burger. So how was it? ....OK. Really just OK. I honestly don't get the ham on the burger thing, so I ate that separate. Actually, it must have been beyond OK, or I was just hungry, because I found little pieces of ground up white plastic in the meat early in my meal and still managed to eat 75% of the burger. (How bad could a little plastic be for you?) It was a mountain of a burger, the patties were large, the bun so-so, and the fixin's unremarkable. And maybe it was a bad day for the french fryer, but the ""Bucket Fries"" were terrible, I would guess the result of the oil not being hot enough. It was shame, because they looked like they could have been quite good had they been fried and not parboiled. Overall, this place was a disappointment. Word has it they are in the midst of changing ownership once again. I hope they can help restore it's reputation to what it once was.\r more

I've tried unsuccessfully to eat at this place 3 times in the last 1 1/2 weeks. 1st attempt: tried 3 times b/w posted opening of 12:00 and 1:30. Still closed at 1:30. 2nd attempt: Closed @ 12:30. Answering machine said they'd open at 2:00. 3rd attempt: Called today and was told they'd be closed all day. I GIVE UP!!! more

Simply put, there is no better burger in LA. I've been twice, and there has been no wait, great service, and cold beer. Ivan has added a few micros from Pasadena that go great with the burgers. The only thing I would change is to toast the buns. Pros: Great burgers, Great beers, Cheap! more

This family-owned Eagle Rock spot is high on kitsch, quality and value. Only a few seats are available at the counter inside (where you can watch the burger flippage), and there are only a few tables on the outside patio, so space is limited. Try the Mild Cardiac burger with Julio sauce (a spicy musturd mixture) and order the Julio fries. The patio is really quirky--filled with inflatable beer bottles, potted plants and a misting machine (for those hot Eagle Rock days). Order a bucket of beers, or try one of the few they have on tap. Friendly service and very, very local. more

greatest burger I have had in a long time, great value lots of food for your buck! Nice folks running the place. Make sure to bring cash, and the owner said call to see if they were open family owned and operated, they sometimes close if the weather is bad. Pros: great food, great value, beer!!!! Cons: cash only more

The Bucket has the best burger in the whole LA area.. thats why they were in the LA times.. and they were also in LA weekly magazine, and the Southwest Airline magazine.. for those who have something negative to say about the bucket they should know that it is not a fast food place.. they have the best burger and good beer.. come on who wouldnt want to eat a great old fashion burger with a pint of cold beer yummy!! Pros: great food Cons: , food takes some time more

This place is the best burger joint in town! To the idiot that put alittle bit of ketchup they are wrong these burgers have more than enough ketchup and mustard, and if you would like thousand or mayo try a Malibu or Cardiac it's in the menu. Back to the burgers they are bomb! I rather have my soda warm with a cup of ice then get watered down soda like the arches. At least I'm paying for the soda not the cup of ice.The food might take a while but service is great, these girls can only do so much, so while waiting for food there is entertainment, singing, dancing, joking, and more.The new owner Ivan and his staff Nani, Orly, Rome, Melissa and Marlene are fabulous just like the burgers themselves. So make it a day and head on over to the Bucket, don't forget to go hungry. Pros: Fresh Veggies, Tasty Patties, Awsome Fries Cons: , Cash Only, Not Open Nights more

These burgers are off the hook, let me take you back to when they used to make the patties by hand, instead of those frozen ones. Its like an old fashion barbeque in the backward kind've burger the kind Dad used to make. Its unforgetable you keep coming back for more, fries are hand cut, the sauce is slammin, they got this outside patio its nice and shady. These burgers don't play,they make you want to sock someone, peace! Pros: fair prices, parkings cool more

Due to a recent review in the L.A. Times Food section, it has been insanely packed!, but they have great friendly service, Family operated. Yes there is a long wait, but once you taste your burger, you'll discover that it was well worth the wait! I guarentee that you'll want to go back! Try the Julio Fries or the Julio Shrimp as an appetizer while you wait. Only down side is they close at 7 p.m. daily and are closed on Sundays. Pros: Reasonable, Delicious! Cons: , Closes early more

I've only recently discovered this hole in the wall and have been there three or four times. The burgers are terrific, but the wait is insane, every time! Not sure what the story is here, but this needs to change. I've often passed it by in favor of ""fast food"" because I didn't have an hour + to spare for a burger. Also, BB can't always be counted on to be open. P.S. Some of us in the 'hood do know how to spell. Pros: Great Burgers, Beer & TV more