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Best Burgers Restaurants in Downtown LA (90012)

3 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated

Notable Picks

#1 Amboy
8.3
$$ Chinatown
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Trendy Table Hotspots Instagram Worthy Wonders
A butcher-counter burger stand that treats the patty like the main event—deeply beefy, properly smashed, and finished with restrained, high-impact toppings. The menu keeps focus on a few burgers done extremely well, with fries that match the beef’s intensity. It’s pricier than most Chinatown options, but the technique and sourcing show.
Must-Try Dishes: Classic Double with Cheese, DH Patty Classic Style Burger, Truffle Fries
What makes it special: Butcher-driven burgers with serious beef flavor and clean smash technique.
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Worthy Picks

#2 Hill Street Bar & Restaurant
7.6
$$ Historic Core
Vibes: Business Lunch Power Players Comfort Food Classics Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A polished Historic Core lunch spot serving crowd-pleasing New American staples. Strong on sandwiches, burgers, and comfort pastas with a quiet, workday-friendly feel.
Must-Try Dishes: Hill Street Burger, Prime Rib French Dip, Pappardelle Bolognese
What makes it special: Reliable downtown American lunch in a calm room.
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#3 Bungraze
7.6
$$ Little Tokyo
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Comfort Food Classics Trendy Table Hotspots
A newer Little Tokyo burger counter leaning into tallow-fried fries and griddled smash-style patties. It’s straightforward, loud on flavor, and best for a quick sit-down bite.
Must-Try Dishes: Flatbread Smash Burger, Tallow Fries, Protein Milkshake
What makes it special: Seed-oil-free smash burgers with tallow fries.
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