Restaurants in RiNo
Lalos SmashBurgers
Rates above the average for restaurants near RiNo — one of 30 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Lalos SmashBurgers is a family-run smash burger food truck known for caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and house-made burger sauce, located inside an art studio and considered among the best burgers in Colorado.
Reviewers consistently call these the best smash burgers they've had, praising the caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and signature Henry's sauce layered with fresh ingredients on a sturdy bun.
- ✓House-made burger sauce that reviewers say surpasses any they've tasted before
- ✓Perfectly caramelized onions and impeccably cooked bacon on every burger
- ✓Battered fries seasoned with Old Bay that elevate the meal
- ✓Fast, made-to-order service run by a friendly husband-and-wife team
- ✓Fresh, quality ingredients at reasonable prices for the caliber
- ⚠Fry portions are modest for the $5 price point
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
People Order
- —double cheeseburger with Henry's sauce
- —double patty burger with caramelized onions and bacon
- —battered fries
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What Visitors Say
Kristen G
4 months ago
I’m not joking when I say this is the best smash burger I have ever had in Denver. At first when I saw $14 for a double patty burger from a food truck I was a bit skeptical…but after I had it and ate it, it is worth every bit of that $14. It came with the most beautiful caramelized onions and crisp bacon. Their burger sauce is better than any I have had probably ever. In addition, their pickles taste homemade and they should bottle their garlicy hot sauce. I think they use old bay or something similar for their fry seasoning which really elevates what I can only assume are frozen fries. That touch is really nice. I think a slightly larger portion of fries for $5 would be my only suggestion. I am so very impressed with this truck. Service was fast, food was made to order, their daughters provided adorable entertainment, and every bite was packed with flavor. I’m so happy I live across the street. I plan to be back a lot!
Jessie Fleming
a month ago
Gloriously gooey smashburger hidden in an art studio - family ran by a husband and wife duo! We needed a quick bite after a brewery and this spot had rave reviews - the double cheeseburger with Henry’s sauce is crisp on the edges and juicy inside, well layered with pickles and cheese, with a fresh bun that doesn’t fall apart. And the BACON perfectly cooked! We also got a side of the battered fries which are crispy and thick at the same time, almost steak fry consistency. While Twans is temporarily closed you should come here for your fix!
Cesar Alberto Gutierrez Acosta
4 months ago
I tried their smash burgers and was genuinely impressed. The meat is flavorful and perfectly seared, the ingredients taste fresh, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Service was friendly and quick. I’ll definitely come back.
vicente segovia lopez
4 months ago
Amazing burgers! I would say best ones in Colorado. Come and enjoy this bomb of flavor! And support local owned businesses! This was our 3rd time and we will keep coming for sure! Compliments to the chef!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lalos SmashBurgers worth it in RiNo?
Reviewers consistently call these the best smash burgers they've had, praising the caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and signature Henry's sauce layered with fresh ingredients on a sturdy bun. Known for: perfectly seared smash burgers, crispy bacon.
What should I order at Lalos SmashBurgers?
Popular choices at Lalos SmashBurgers include double cheeseburger with Henry's sauce, double patty burger with caramelized onions and bacon, battered fries.
What do visitors love about Lalos SmashBurgers?
House-made burger sauce that reviewers say surpasses any they've tasted before Perfectly caramelized onions and impeccably cooked bacon on every burger Battered fries seasoned with Old Bay that elevate the meal Fast, made-to-order service run by a friendly husband-and-wife team Fresh, quality ingredients at reasonable prices for the caliber
Is there anything to know before visiting Lalos SmashBurgers?
Fry portions are modest for the $5 price point
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