Phoenix/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 21, 2019
Mesa's 5 best spots for affordable burgersStufrageous Stuffed Burgers | Photo: Sara G./Yelp

Looking to sample the best burgers around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable burger outlets in Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Haven Burgers

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Topping the list is Haven Burgers. Located at 606 E. Main St., Suite 101, the spot to score burgers and more is the highest-rated cheap burger spot in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, you'll find the Haven Burger with pastrami, as well as cheeseburgers, chili cheeseburgers and a California burger with bacon, avocado and cheese.

2. Culver's

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Next up is Culver's, situated at 1909 S. Country Club Drive. With four stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp, the fast food spot, which offers burgers and frozen custard, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

Burgers can be served on a pretzel bun or on sourdough or rye bread; a gluten-free option is also available. The burgers are customizable with items like mushrooms, bacon and Swiss cheese.

When it comes to custard, look for sundaes, shakes, malts and floats. 

3. George's Gyros

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George's Gyros, located at 205 N. Country Club Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score salads, burgers and sandwiches 4.5 stars out of 195 reviews.

George's Gyros offers the option of either a quarter or half-pound burger served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and ketchup. French fries are also on offer.

4. Stufrageous Stuffed Burgers

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Stufrageous Stuffed Burgers, a spot to score burgers and more in Fiesta Park Village, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 602 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1036 W. Southern Ave., Suite 104 to see for yourself.

"Stufrageous originated from a love for food and a desire to be unique," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We prefer extraordinary over ordinary, so we took the already loved burger and made it even more loveable. A juicy, six-ounce burger stuffed with almost any combination you can imagine, served cut in half for an amazing sight of cheeses and stuffing's oozing out."

Specialty burgers include the Greek, with mushrooms, spinach, sundried tomatoes and feta cheese, and the Hawaiian, stuffed with pineapple and teriyaki sauce and topped with ham and mozzarella cheese.

Click here to view the menu.

5. Giant Hamburgers

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Check out Giant Hamburgers, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 483 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers burgers and sandwiches, by heading over to 2753 E. Broadway Road, Suite 104.

"For 14 years now, Giant Hamburgers has been perfecting a fresher approach to hamburgers," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Since opening, our mission has been to provide our customers with the freshest, most delicious burgers that they have ever had in a family-friendly environment."

"At Giant Hamburgers, we use the fresh approach, using Grade A meat that has never been frozen for that extra juiciness. We use the freshest vegetables for a crisp bite," the eatery continues.

Garden and Boca patties are also available for vegetarians. 


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