Red Onion, El Cerrito

This is definitely on the top 5 of my places to get a burger list. Seriously these burgers are fantastic. Super fresh lettuce tomatoes and onions that feel nice and cold next to the hot patty. I'm not sure what kind of spices they are putting in the meat, but wow. Staff is very proud of the restaurant. They've been around for 35 years.

I had a quick lunch at Red Onion this afternoon. I have driven past this establishment on various occasions, but I wanted to give it a try. Fortunately, I got there before the lunch rush. There are very few tables, but seating is available at the counter. I ordered a BLT on wheat and fries with a diet coke. The BLT was one of the best I've eaten: the bacon was cooked well, the tomatoes were perfectly ripe. The cook had prepared the sandwich properly, so the bread did not become soggy. The fries were outstanding and cooked fresh...crispy, golden, and sizzlin' hot. It was a warm day and there is no air-conditioning. The place is very small, so get there early if you want a seat or table.