Best Burgers Restaurants in Westchester LAX (90045)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.8
Classic midcentury Westchester bar near LAX with a surprisingly serious burger program, including a steak-blend patty loaded with Gorgonzola and bacon. Locals and airport workers come for half-off burger Mondays, strong drinks, and a lively mix of live music, karaoke, and sports on TV in a space that’s been around since 1952.
Must-Try Dishes:
Melody Steak Burger & Fries, Turkey Burger, Umami Chicken Burger
What makes it special: A decades-old LAX-adjacent bar where burgers share the spotlight with live music and sports.
8.4
Cozy Greek taverna near LAX where the Aliki’s Greek Cheeseburger and Gyro Burger put a Mediterranean spin on the classic patty. Regulars praise the generous portions, warm service, and homestyle cooking that make it a reliable pre- or post-flight stop as well as a neighborhood standby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aliki's Greek Cheeseburger, Gyro Burger, Cheeseburger with American Cheese
What makes it special: A low-key Greek spot where feta-topped burgers and gyro patties meet old-school taverna comfort.
8.3
Vibes:
Happy Hour Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Truxton’s American Bistro in Torrance is a polished neighborhood bistro where a broad comfort-food menu, full bar, and weekday happy hour draw both families and after-work crowds. Small plates, draft beer, and cocktails make the bar area especially appealing for shared bites and drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Cauliflower, Chinese Chicken Salad, Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Penne
What makes it special: Upscale-casual bistro with strong bar program and snackable happy hour menu.
#4
Tower Pizza
8.0
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Since the mid-1980s this student-filled sports bar has been Westchester’s casual hangout for pizza, pitchers, and surprisingly solid burgers. The Tower Cheeseburger and Western Chili Cheeseburger come piled high and budget-friendly, making it a go-to for LMU students, local teams, and big groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tower Cheeseburger, Western Chili Cheeseburger, Island Chicken Burger
What makes it special: A true neighborhood sports bar where big-screen games, pitchers, and stacked burgers are built for sharing.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Inside the LAX Marriott, Hangar 18 serves a better-than-expected hotel-bar burger, headlined by the Big Bacon Burger on a brioche bun. It’s a convenient sit-down option for travelers and nearby office workers who want a full bar, big TVs, and reliable burgers without leaving the Century Boulevard hotel row.
Must-Try Dishes:
Big Bacon Burger, Turkey Burger, Impossible Burger (Plant-Based)
What makes it special: A polished hotel sports bar where the Big Bacon Burger anchors a traveler-friendly menu steps from LAX.