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The Great White Hut
Master Critic Review
The Great White Hut
7.7
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
LA institution since 1947 serving straightforward burgers alongside Mexican menu items including loaded fries with carne asada and breakfast burritos. The Echo Park location brings the Glendale original's late-night hours and taco-burger hybrid menu to the neighborhood with outdoor seating and family-friendly pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger, Carne Asada Fries, Breakfast Burrito
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.5
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: 78-year LA legacy offering burgers and Mexican food until midnight
Who should go: Budget-conscious families wanting variety beyond burgers
When to visit: Late night after 10pm for breakfast burritos and fries
What to order: Double cheeseburger, carne asada fries with feta, soft taco
Insider tip: Tuesday is 99-cent taco day; best value in Echo Park
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Free street parking on Sunset Blvd and side streets; usually available but competitive after 9pm on weekends
Dress code: Extremely casual - whatever you're wearing is fine, typical late-night burger joint
Noise level: Moderate outdoor seating noise from Sunset traffic, but tables spaced enough for conversation
Weekend wait: No wait - counter service with outdoor seating, grab a table when ready
Weekday lunch: No wait - walk up and order
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - bean and cheese burritos, cheese quesadillas, veggie soft tacos, and regular fries
Vegan options: Limited - soft corn tacos with beans and vegetables (hold the cheese), basic fries
Gluten-free options: Limited - soft corn tacos and some Mexican plates, but shared prep surfaces
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual 3rd+ dates where you're already comfortable. The plastic outdoor seating and counter-service setup lacks romance, but works great for low-pressure hangouts or post-drinks food.
Can I get a table without a reservation? No reservations needed or accepted - it's pure counter service with first-come outdoor seating. Even at peak times you'll find a spot within 5 minutes.
Is it kid-friendly? Extremely kid-friendly with simple burgers, quesadillas, and budget pricing. Outdoor seating means no indoor noise concerns. All ages welcome, popular with families until 10pm.
What's the scene like late at night? After 11pm it shifts to post-bar crowd getting breakfast burritos and loaded fries. Still safe and casual, just louder and more energetic than dinner service.
Is this actually good or just cheap? Genuinely solid for the price - the double cheeseburger and carne asada fries punch above their weight. Not gourmet, but way better than fast food at barely higher prices.
Best For
Better for: Late-night options diversity (burger-taco menu until midnight beats most spots), family budgets (Tuesday 99¢ tacos unbeatable), and casual group hangs where half wants burgers and half wants Mexican
Skip if: You want a proper sit-down dining experience, craft burger quality (go to Burgerlords or Plan Check instead), or Instagram-worthy plating - this is straightforward comfort food in a no-frills setting