El Cap
St Petersburg, FL 33704-1310
Phone: (727) 521-1314
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hamburger 2005
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for El Cap – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
A family-owned and run business for more than 24 years, this local legend grinds its own hamburger meat daily. The casual restaurant holds about a 100 hungry visitors. There are 18 TVs inside and fans and TVs outside. Big, juicy burgers come with loads of fixings such as tomato and lettuce. Chicken wings, coleslaw and french fries come highly recommended, but the burgers top local polls consistently.
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User Reviews for El Cap
09/18/2008 Posted by porty
I lived in this town for an eternity without having an El Cap burger. I could live another eternity without one. As I drove past the other options on 4th St today, something drew me here- maybe all the times I was invited but couldn't make it. When I found a parking spot adjacent to the front door, that little something went off inside my head (I hate it when that happens). The only good part was that I knew the bartender from one of my previous haunts. I ordered a cheeseburger with cole slaw. The slaw was fairly salty and heavy on the mayo- tasted more like some sort of cabbage salad. Ordered my burger with lettuce, tomato and mayo- good thing, or the bun would have been looking around the restaurant for company. Had to remove the condiments to get a taste of the miniscule hamburger patty., which was ordered medium rare as the menu suggested. it was cooked on one side and then flipped for about 5 seconds, as best as I could judge. The bun was like some grocery store's private label. If you want a fresh-grilled generic burger, stick to Five Guys. For a broiled Angus burger, look up the Country Skillet on Roosevelt in Clearwater. Sorry I missed the good days at the El Cap.
Pros: TV's-a- plenty
Cons: TV's strategically placed to distract you from the imaginary hamburger patty on your bun
09/07/2008 Posted by amberlynn72
I have been there at least 3 times...in the last 5 yrs. Once with my sister and a couple of times for takeout orders. Honestly, I am originally from San Francisco. The people in St Pete haven't a clue what good food is. I have given this place 3 chances. Just ate there again tonite. And I said to my eldest son. I make better burgers than this. They had absolutely no flavor, the bun is ALWAYS soggy. And when I got a beer , I looked at it and wondered if it was for a child it was small not like big glasses that we are all used to. Harvey's 4th street grill really makes a great burger, even steak n shake is way better. It's just no good. I don't know who the heck is saying it is? I am stunned
Pros: Outside seating
Cons: small beers and bland hamburgers and soggy buns
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