Smashed burgers is growing in popularity locally and it is nice to see another good one open up to give my favorite smashed burger joint some real competition. It is also inevitable to make the comparisons with my favorite spot since this newcomer has to live up to the high standards, in terms of taste and food quality, the other place set. So far so good.Here is what I like about Smash'N Burgers. First reason is the most obvious: like the other place, the burgers are prepared with hand-packed fresh 100% Angus beef that is then slabbed and smashed on a searing hot, seasoned grill. This Maillard reaction caramelizes the beef and creates a nice savory flavor to it.Then, they have the requisites to achieve the ultimate burger: a soft and lightly toasted bun, melted American cheese right on the beef patty as it cooks, slice of green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, diced grilled onions, and secret sauce. Smash'N Burgers does not liberally smother the secret sauce like the other place, which I like. Sometimes less is more. If you want more sauce, they will give you an extra portion cup of the sauce or another sauce of your picking, including BBQ or ranch dressing.Smash'N Burgers also has an expanded menu [compared to the other place] that includes pastrami (for your burger or fries), waffle fries, a kids menu that includes grilled cheese sandwich and chicken nuggets, and serves milk shakes in - besides the traditional vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry - banana, peanut butter, and Oreo flavors. The other place at the Clovis location is still working on serving milk shakes.The burgers are a dollar cheaper here, however, if you make it a combo (with fries and fountain drink) it is $6 which is a dollar more than the other place. So you will end up paying virtually the same if you order a combo meal. The fries are good if not a bit salty. I also found a few extra crispy and perhaps re-cooked pieces. I would still order them again but the other place makes the perfect fries. This is probably the biggest difference for me between the two smashed burger joints. Both are fantastic choices, nonetheless, for the coveted, juicy, very savory smashed burger.The burger I had was 5 stars but overall, I would give them 4.5 stars. My review is based on the Double Smash Burger, $7 I enjoyed here. Please note the dining area is small, with seating for between 10 - 18 people and 6 tables (two with 2 chairs, four with 4 chairs). And there is no public restroom.
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"One year recap:Tim,s is still going strong - serving wonderful food happily with a smile.The outdoor seating allows a picnic like attitude where you can meet new people - it just seems easier. The area is clean and neat with new(ish) sturdy tables And I just gotta say, "guys, the food is good.Today my wife ordered the teriyaki plate and I ordered the orange chicken and rice Both dishes were on spot excellent - at a burger place no less. Well, Tim knows you gotta get a break from burgers once in awhile. We thoroughly enjoyed them both.Go to Tim's Drive In in Hanford. Enjoy all he has to offer. One year later, he is doing one year better. Let's make his next year memorable!"
