We decided the risk of burger grease was worth it and stopped by a Smashburger on a Saturday night, when it was completely packed and table space was at a premium. Squeezing in on the long bench in between two other groups of diners, we waited in anticipation for the burgers to arrive, and they did not disappoint.
Pictured above is a black-bean burger on a chipotle bun with avocado, haystack onions and garlic mushrooms -- and, of course, the famous Smash fries with rosemary and olive oil. Unlike the meat-laden Smashburgers, there's only one size available for the veggie version, but it's big -- so big it'll fall off the bun.
There's a specialty black-bean burger that comes with pepper Jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, spicy chipotle mayo and fresh jalapenos on the chipotle bun (basically, the Spicy Baja burger, only veggie-style), or you can substitute a black-bean patty on any of Smashburger's other specialty offerings. Or build your own; we were certainly satisfied with the savory results of our adventure.
Visit www.smashburger.com for a full menu, allergen information and more.
