Behold the LAX burger, a cheeseburger possibly better than In-N-Out
Since opening its modest 2nd Street storefront in 2012, L.A. Buns has operated in the shadows of Porto's Bakery, both literally and figuratively.
But there's a menu item at L.A. Buns that really deserves more recognition. It's fresh. It's delicious.
It's a burger -- dare I say -- that is better than In-N-Out.
Behold the LAX burger:
The LAX burger. Photo by Eric Pierce
It's a half-pound beef patty on a toasted brioche bun, topped with two slices of melted American cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, roasted tomatoes, and homemade thousand island dressing.
It's a thing of beauty. Even Super Bowl champ Richard Sherman is a fan.
The LAX burger is best paired with an order of buffalo chicken fries. For the uninitiated, this is breaded chicken breast, cheddar jack cheese and buffalo sauce over a bed of fries.
Buffalo chicken fries and an LA burger, presented by Brianna Mainez. Photo by Eric Pierce
If beef isn't your thing, the South LA Chicken Sandwich is a good alternative. It consists of breaded marinated chicken breast, homemade coleslaw, and red rooster mayo.
LA Buns owner Mike Gavica shows off the South LA Chicken Sandwich. Photo by Eric Pierce
But the real star is the LAX burger.
Photo by Eric Pierce
Brianna Mainez, Mike Gavica and Hazel Lazaro. Photo by Eric Pierce