theoinkster.com
The Order: Cheeseburger, medium rare. Fresh Nebraska Angus beef, thousand island dressing, house-cured dill pickles, onions, tomatoes and lettuce, with gruyere
Side Order: Add fries and drink for $3
$5.50 + $3 = $8.50
Drink Order: Mr. Pibb
The Oinkster has been my favorite burger place in Los Angeles for a long time. Once I discovered the burger (BEFORE Guy Fieri did), I was eating there at least once a month, if not more. They are consistent with the quality of the burger every single time. You would be remiss to not go here and eat this great burger.
This isn't a fancy burger by any means. Everything about it is simple, but it's made really well. The taste of the mean is superb, and the vegetable condiments are crisp and fresh. The bun is thick enough to absorb the juices but thin enough so it doesn't fill you up completely. And it all works so well together. It's really just a simple and delicious burger.
The other thing that is wonderful about The Oinkster is that they make all of their sauces in house. Two kinds of ketchup (one of them is Chipotle) as well as their Oinkster mustard are delicious. They also make a garlic aioli which comes with the fries. It's super tasty, and extra garlicky. Don't plan on getting near anybody after eating this sauce though. You'll still smell like garlic in the morning. And spreading it on the burger is amazing! The flavor is somewhat overwhelming, but you'll love every bite even more.
The portions here are really generous. The burger is large (you can also order the smaller 1/3 pound burger), and the amount of fries you get is impressive. I've never finished an entire order, and when I've tried, I've ended up with a stomach ache. The fries are pretty good, not anything amazing, and avoid the ones that look extra crispy or you just might crack a tooth. The other fries will be crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside, so they're definitely worth it to get.
They have a decent and ever changing beer selection, though I always just go for a soda. They carry a selection of Eagle Rock Brewery's beers some of the time, and all of their beers are moderately priced. The sodas are free refill.
The Oinkster has never disappointed me yet. And it never will. Come at an off hour to avoid the mad rush of people that flock to this place after seeing a certain episode of Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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