Best Family Friendly Favorites Burgers Restaurants in Echo Park
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Lowboy
Best bar burger in Echo Park with proper neighborhood hospitality
Notable Picks
#1
Lowboy
8.3
Neighborhood bar serving exceptional smashburgers with red pepper jam alongside craft cocktails. Kids welcome during daytime hours in the airy sidewalk-facing space that transformed Echo Park's bar scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lowburger with Red Pepper Jam, Gator Fries, Chicken Tenders
What Makes it Special: Best bar burger in Echo Park with proper neighborhood hospitality
8.1
Entirely plant-based burgers using Impossible patties that successfully mimic beef with house spread and grilled onions on brioche buns. The Echo Park outpost provides more space than the original Koreatown location while maintaining the thick oat milk shakes and retro diner aesthetics that built the cult following.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Strawberry Oat Milk Shake
What Makes it Special: 100% plant-based burgers that satisfy meat-eaters and vegans equally
Worthy Picks
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
What Makes it Special: 78-year LA legacy offering burgers and Mexican food until midnight