Macho Burger

Pretty pleasantly surprised with Macho Burger. I had seen it open and was curious about it for the longest time. A fried chicken and chicken burger shop... what was its differentiating factor? And it's called Macho Burger... why? Such a strange choice in name.Then, I found it served the 'Chinese' style fried chicken sandwich that I love from McDonald's and KfCs in China. Crispy, juicy, and made with chicken thigh. Still, I had pretty low expectations, and I would say this place exceeded them. Bun was fresh, meat was juicy, lots of fresh cut lettuce and mayo with a sweet honey butter (this part was unexpected as I don't think the ones in China have this). The only complaint is the spicy sauce or seasoning is a mystery orange sauce injected in the meat. It reminds me of the mystery orange sauce injected Krispy Krunchy Chicken if anyone has had that. The orange color really freaks me out. Pretty sure in China, the spice and seasoning does not come from a mystery orange sauce. Overall, enjoyed it. It's a large burger, and the price reflects it. A little over $10 for one.

Macho burger was just okay. I thought the texture of the sandwich was really good but the meat itself didn't have much flavor. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, and it wasn't spicy. It didn't have any seasoning either on it. The fries were really good though. If they given seasoning or had sauce separately, I think it would've been a lot better.

This burger spot is fantastic! The flavors and quality immediately reminded me of the KFC I had in Japan and China--crispy, juicy, and packed with bold flavors that hit all the right notes. The menu offers a unique twist on classic favorites, and you can tell they put effort into perfecting every bite. The downside? It's a bit on the pricey side. While the taste and experience are worth it for an occasional treat, it might not be an everyday go-to for budget-conscious diners. If you're looking for something nostalgic and elevated, this is the place to try! Just be ready to splurge a little.

The spicy burger was quite yummy. The chicken was crispy and the sauce paired well. The orleans chicken wings had flavorful skin. The leg and thigh was slightly dry but the extra spicy whole leg and thigh was juicier. The spicy chicken wings were my favorite as they were tender and well marinated.

We came around 11:15 am and still had empty tables but there isn't that many to accommodate groups bigger than 2. I wanted to try the tender beef wrap the most but probably will be sticking with the fried chicken options from here. More on the spicy side and too wet/sauce in the wrap for me. Chicken cartilage was also just ok since it had a little piece of chicken meat and then the cartilage for the skewer. Star of the show was fried chicken sandwich which was well cooked and crispy. Get it with seasoning - seaweed and the mustard sauce was my favorite! Macho sauce is similar to in n out sauce. Onion rings and curly fries also still crispy but needs either sauce or seasoning. Would come back to try their popcorn chicken and some other items

In love with this restaurant!! Let's start with parking... street parking! Staff were very kind and welcoming Love the location in San Mateo great Indoor and Outdoor seating very clean and open.The food is delicious it's the closest that I've gotten to KFC chicken in Asia if you know you know!! It's here! So yummy and perfect no sauce needed but ketchup complements it!Over all 5 stars check it out !!!

We returned again and again! The wings are so addicting and perfect for parties and / or Game Day! The crunch of the batter and the taste are pretty good. The popcorn chicken is also very well-priced and customizable! It is tempting to get more than one order. The feast combos are also perfect for parties as it is a lot of food! If you dine in, there are free refills on drinks! The ordering kiosk and the spacious ordering area are also nice. It can be completely contactless.

You order through a Kiosk and they'll call your number when the order is ready. I got the popcorn chicken with the Macho BBQ seasoning. The chicken had this airy crunch to it, so it didn't feel heavy at all. The chicken itself was pretty tender and juicy. The Macho BBQ seasoning has a slight kick it.

Popcorn chicken.$5.99. Great Value. Very tasty and meaty. We added the spicy cumin powder. That was a great addition. Usually, this kind of powder tastes really salty and MSG-ey. This one is not. We sprinkled our own Carolina Reaper chili powder and now it's perfect. Dont bother with the macho sauce. It's really BBQ sauce but Asian version

My husband and I saw this place next to our hotel in san Gabriel and regretted not trying it. So excited to see it here at home! We stopped by on a weeknight and it was pretty empty inside. Lots of DoorDash but we were the only ones eating there. We ordered the macho burger and pepper beef burger and both agreed that it was like an in n out burger on steroids. Similar sauce and same fresh veggies but the burger patty was 2-3x thicker, juicier, softer, and had onions mixed in the patty. It was also not oily feeling at all and my bun stayed intact and never got soggy. We were very impressed and ranked it at the top of our burger list. Haven't tried any of their chicken options but we loved the burger.