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Mr. Pasadena (@Mr_Pasadena) has been indulging in delicious burgers at Lucky Boy for more than 30 years. He gives me an insightful look at a historic burger restaurant that has withstood the test of time and the ever-changing food scene in Pasadena, CA.
Michael Calderon, a.k.a. Mr. Pasadena, has a wealth of knowledge of the city of Pasadena. He grew up there and currently lives there. He has been eating at Lucky Boy Drive-In for more than 30 years, and considers it one of the go-to places in Pasadena for a good burger, and a great breakfast burrito. The restaurant features that traditional Southern California flair of having a diverse menu with a number of offerings including a quality hamburger sandwich.
I got the double bacon cheeseburger with everything. The bacon was poking out at me before I even picked it up. It’s real bacon, crispy, and there’s a whole layer of it on the bottom, so it’s still there three bites in. Then you get the char and the cheese melted right on top of the meat.
Mr. Pasadena has been coming here for 30 years, probably a thousand times. To him it’s the smoky taste, the cheese and that crunchy bacon. Nothing on it is trying to trick you. No pineapple, no pretense, just meat, cheese, bacon and a soft bun that isn’t too sweet. Everything works together, which is how a bacon cheeseburger should be.
A small order of fries is an entire box. Lucky Boy is also known for its breakfast burritos, and he grew up on them. We were at the original location on Arroyo Parkway, across the street from Trader Joe’s.
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