Red Hot Ranch

After watching YouTubers "Number Six with Cheese"videos on the Chicago burger scene, I made the trek from Rockford down to the Red Hot Ranch on Armitage.I ordered the highly recommended double cheese smash burger and fries with a drink - the total was $10.50 for all items.Dining was outside under L tracks - let me tell you that train is LOUD when it roars over you! Very CoolThe burger was good! It reminded me a lot of my years in LA eating at In & Out. The fries appeared to be handcut & seasoned with salt pretty well.Thank you Sean and Cory

I heard the RHR Smash burger was good. I heard right! Stopped by during work for a quick lunch and got the Smash burger. It was pretty awesome. The fries are great too! A lot of people are offering a good Smash burger these days but for a quick fix, Red Hot Ranch delivers! Would definitely get this again. A lot of people were in there at the time but you receive your food quick! Perfectly cooked. I'm sure they have a good hot dog or polish too but the smash burger hits! Definitely try one. Thanks

I loved the fact they have hand-cut fries nothing is going to beat hand-cut fries not even frozen fries I tried out their hotdog it was great! you should definitively check these guys out!

Great hotdog. Amazing fries. Super fast service. Nice dining area outside. What more do you want? You should eat here

I love this place. They have the best burgers and fries for a good price. The burger was juicy and love their sauce that they put on it. The fries are really good and flavorful. Just be aware it's cash only. But don't worry, they do have an ATM on site. Highly recommend.

I'm a little biased (my family owned a burger and hot dog joint in the suburbs) but this place is pretty great! Affordable price, plentiful fries that are golden, and the smash burger is tasty and includes an animal style in n out sauce of sorts. I'll definitely keep this place in mind if I need a quick bite! Downside is that their only seating are bench tables outside (aka no back support and no winter time visits for me). Cash only!

Cash only! Went with the double cheeseburger and fries as well as the hot dog. The burger was two smash patties with American cheese. The patties were crispy with the edges being even crispier. The lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce were all typical. The fries reminded me of five guys just not as tasty. They also got cold quickly which didn't help. Finally, the hot dog was a regular boiled dog that was slightly sweet. Definitely a contrast to the burger. Even though it's cash only, you only need $8 for a double cheeseburger. Combing the price and taste, well worth a visit.

Food is good and service is fast! Had the burger this time delicious. Fries are always good. Ate outside and when the L goes by it is loud

The food was good! Fresh, hot, of good quality. Bookmarked for a few years and searching for a good burger. I decided it was their day. Lol, we went about 8 pm, and it was empty until we ordered, then people started coming up and packing the place. We ordered burgers, polish, and fried shrimp. DELICIOUS EVERYTHING!!!! We ordered well done everything, and it wasn't. We had to take the polish back to have them deep fry them more, but they were cool about it. I'm definitely going back! They lost a star because I saw an employee use the restroom, and the sink didn't have water or soap in it, idk if he washed his hands or not. **SIDE EYE***

Cool old school hamburger/hotdog stand with an awesome burger. No frills...bring cash. I am a huge fan of the double cheeseburger "chicago style." I often eat out under the train and people watch. Fries are also top notch...fresh cut and reminiscent of Al's on Taylor street (which is high praise from a life long Chicagoan). Highly recommended. This place puts some much more expensive West Loop versions of a "smash burger" to shame! Don't forget to tip, they are a friendly team who work hard to get you out quickly!