This West Coast Classic Has Just Been Crowned America’s Best Burger — It Was Also Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite

In California, and especially in L.A. County, burgers are part of the cultural DNA, right up there with movies and surfing. A testament to that is the fact that the cheeseburger, a favorite around the world, was born here, along with other burger giants like [Carl’s Jr. and McDonald’s.](https://secretlosangeles.com/fast-food-chains-los-angeles/) In tune with this rich and juicy culinary history, the latest ranking from the specialty site *Tasting Table* placed this local legend at the very top of its list of the country’s best burger chains. As you probably guessed, **In-N-Out** is right at the number-one spot thanks to its simple but flawless approach: they grind fresh beef in-house, focus on high-quality ingredients, and deliver consistently fast, friendly service at every location. But beyond the burger’s popularity and prestige, it was one of legendary [Anthony Bourdain’s](https://secretlosangeles.com/anthony-bourdains-guide-to-la/) favorite spots in California. In a 2015 video interview with Eater, he said In‐N‐Out Burger was *“the only fast‐food chain I actually like and think is reasonably good for the world,”* adding that it was his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. Tasting Table ranked the burger chains by analyzing Reddit discussions to see which were most loved or criticized. Editors paired this public feedback with their own dining experiences and adjusted rankings based on ingredient quality, since great burgers need top-notch ingredients. The resulting top 10 includes three to four chains originating in SoCal: 1. In-N-Out Burger 2. Five Guys 3. Shake Shack 4. Culver’s 5. Habit Burger & Grill 6. BurgerFi 7. 7th Street Burger 8. Whataburger 9. Bareburger 10. Fatburger Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/americas-best-burger-in-n-out/