tucson, az: in-n-out burger
When I flew out to see my friend Travis in California a few years ago, he picked me up from the airport with his girlfriend and told me flat out: “Okay, we have to stop at In-N-Out before we head home. You need to experience it.” I honestly had no idea what In-N-Out was at the time… and then I was enlightened. And addicted. And lived in the Midwest. If you haven’t heard of the cult of In-N-Out yet, it’s pretty simple: perfect, simple burgers, fries and shakes, done really, really well. I mean… really well. Like the best fast food burger you’ll ever have well.
I know a lot of people knock fast food and the evils of it and blah blah blah McDonalds breakfast will kill you. But I stand firm when I say it’s all about the production of the product which causes the bad rap. If every restaurant did what In-N-Out does, I think we’d all be singing a different tune. Yes, it’s high in calories and fat because they’re still burgers and fries, but guess what, that organic pizza or locally raised beef you’re eating? Probably has the same calories.
No freezers, no heat lamps, freshly ground beef from their own cattle, hand leafed lettuce, freshly baked buns … I mean the list goes on and on of why this place rocks. And although I now live in Colorado and only get In-N-Out when I’m lucky (oddly enough today is Friday the 13th – go figure), I still make sure to grab an Animal style cheeseburger, fries, and Neapolitan shake whenever I can.
HDU attack McDonald’s breafast!!!!!
God, these pics are making my mouth water.
You knew I was following your In’N'Out story. I love the pictures. Your lunch today looks yummy – just like mine yesterday!
Next time, try animal style fries – grilled onions, melted cheese, and sauce on top of the fries themselves. They have to be eaten immediately, otherwise they congeal (eww, gross). But sometimes I just want cheesy ridiculousness on top of my fries.
I also like Tommy’s Burger and the Hat, but we’ll save that for your next trip to Los Angeles.
BB I WAS DEFENDING IT. SAYING PEOPLE KNOCK ON IT BUT I DON’T. YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT MY MCMUFFINS.
I was born on the west coast and ate In-N-Out for years. It wasn’t until I moved to the Midwest that I first discovered they had a secret menu. I was floored! In-N-Out is still my favorite burger joint and will always be. Nothing compares!
Reasons why I love In N Out Burger
Been there exactly ONCE!
They do not exist anywhere I’ve lived- well I lived in California for several years- Santa Cruz area- as well as Yosemite National Park- But I never made it to In N Out. My Sister is a college professor who lives in South Pasadena. They took me there once while we were on a road trip en route to hiking in Joshua Tree National Park!
I’ve been hiking in Grand Canyon several times but never been to Tucson…… Damn I wish there was an in N out in Colorado. They are the bomb!