ABX American Burger Works

Wow, I didn’t realize this place had been closed/​replaced! I actually thought it was an okay place to get a burger, given its location. It had the potential to be the hidden gem inside the aging Excalibur, because for me, the first time I tried their fries I was taken aback at the way they had a similar crisp and flavor to the Pommes Frites I’ve enjoyed in Germany. That changed though on my subsequent visits. Lightning didn’t strike twice, and I figured it was a one time thing. Turns out their run ended, and though I was hoping to see if they could replicate the fry experience, at least there are plenty of other decent burger places around Vegas.

Sooooooo sad this place got replaced with nasty expensive Johnny Rockets!!! ABX was my fav!!! :(

The burger was sorta tasty and seemed to be good quality beef. I got the California burger (I think that’s the name, it had avocado on it) and had it wrapped in lettuce. Hubs got the jalapeño burger, he thought it was ok. The fries seemed like the kind of fries you get at a hole in the wall burger joint — bland, too oily — not fabulous belgian fries at all! We didn’t try other sauces because we are too cheap to pay for them haha! Oh, we also got a grilled ham and cheese for our kiddo and she wanted noting to do with it, but I don’t think she was hungry. It actually looked pretty good and was served on toasted Texas toast, but then I tried it and the ham was super fatty and hard to chew. This place was too pricey for mediocre food, but it was late and we were hungry and I had to feed our kid. Next time, we’ll make sure to skip this place for something better.

I am a burger fanatic. I got the western and thought it was pretty good! I thought the fries were ok. But I would go back if I was in the excalibur again

Mushroom burger with ¹⁄₁ ½ fries, about 10 – 15 a person (we got a drink) but this burger is to DIE for.
My boyfriend loved the BBQ burger and the bacon cheese fries. Everything was done to perfection! Come to Excalibur for this awesome burger experience!

I was fairly disappointed. The burger was mediocre, maybe a little thicker than a typical burger at a Wendy’s, and I asked for a little ketchup and mustard on mine and it was absolutely slobbered in it… At least they were being generous instead of skimpy, right? Pricing was pretty poor too– I got a burger fries and a soda and it worked out to over $ 14; keeping in mind this is a fast food burger place. I won’t be going back, unfortunately.

Not a bad burger at all… several nice choices… definitely a bit more expensive then the Mcy-D’s upstairs, but a vastly superior burger.
I tried both the Western and the Mushroom… rings, fries and sweet tater fries… all were good… but none had that extra something that made you think I gotta get back here.
The only real gripe I had was an off the wall one… Litteraly. There is big artsy text on the wall with burger related words and phrases that grab your eye when you walk by. Words like «Beef», «Chili»,“Truffle”, etc. Unfortunatly many of the words, are not items you can get here. I found myself reading the wall thinking…“Yeah, some chili would be great on a burger”… «I wished they had brioche buns…». But alas… I had to suffer with my still very tasty burger.

The burger selection is great. I had the burger with jalapeños on it. (Forget the real name) but it was thick, juicy AND delicious! The fries are tasty too. I thought the price was fair, and just about matches any other burger & fry combo price you’ll get around here but with better quality.
Since I come to Vegas often and I usually have great luck gambling at Excalibur (even though I don’t stay there), I plan to make it a point to get my burgers from here.
What a great food find in the sea of mediocre semi-​fast food joints on the South end of the strip.

Went in for breakfast burritos after a big night out. Aside from my burrito leaking some sort of sauce on my pants, it was fine. Nothing great, but not bad. Did the trick and under $ 10.

Greatttt burgers! Can be a bit pricey but it’s a good quality burger and fries. I tried the siracha ketchup and I been hooked ever since. I make siracha ketchup at home all the time now.

We were staying at the Luxor and checked into our hotel late at night. We were starving and everywhere we looked was closed! In Vegas! We stumbled upon American Burger Works and were pleasantly surprised how good the burgers were and reasonably priced. They really hit the spot. The staff was very friendly also in walking us through their menu. We even came back the next day! We will definitely be back the next time we are in Vegas.

Very good!
Tried the BBQ burger and was pleasantly surprised. Came back and tried a standard burger a day later and liked it too. Look, I’m not a huge fan of Excalibur, but if you’re stuck there on a business trip like I was, you have to make the best of it. Solid burgers in what would otherwise be considered a black hole of fast food.
The thick cut fries are pretty good, too.

Good solid flavorful burger. Great service. A bit pricy for what your get. $ 15.12 for a burger, fries, and a drink.
Fries need improvement. I too can fry up some thick cut, store bought frozen fries. These fries were hot, but with a soft soggy texture.

DELICIOUS!!!
Stopped by on Sunday morning, they serve breakfast items until 10:30 am. I ordered the breakfast burger ($ 7.99) which was great! It comes with a fried egg inside, lettuce, tomato and cheese. It was a perfect fix for my hangover and did not sit too heavy afterwards.

Was good, not great, but probably tasted better because it was free/comp’d.
They were out of most of the sauces, but the ones we got were alright. Not a lot of fries for the combo, but shakes were good.
Burgers were a bit dry, or maybe it’s the bun soaking up all the juices too well. Whatever it was, I picked at mine and finally traded it to my husband for the rest of his fries.
Ample seating, but wouldn’t eat here if I had to pay with my own money.
Friendly service.

Disappointed. There were favorable reviews when it first opened and I had hoped there would be a reason to walk through Excalibur, being the dump it is. I was wrong.
Let’s start with the service. They forgot several items that we ordered after coming up to get our food. No apologies, just lack of attention to detail. The sauces in a Yogurtland taster cup were $ 1 each! That’s kind of a slap in the face when you can barely dip a fry in it.
As for the food, I hate when the bun overpowers the meat. If I want deep dish bread I’ll go to Chicago. The meat was overcooked and the only thing that was consistent was the toppings.
I went back and forth whether I should give this place 2.5 stars, but figured, the burger is better than a fast food one. The belgian fries were not as advertised either. I’ve had much better ones before and I wish they’d step it up in all areas.
Once again, a good fit w/​Excalibur. Underwhelming.

Excalibur is seriously lacking in the restaurant department (among other things…) but ABX is a decent quick bite. It’s a burger bar, and the prices are not outrageous factoring in Vegas grub in general. They have an adequate array of options, and you’ll get your meal in about five minutes. The actual dining room is kind of unclean, and greasy, but again totally passable if you’re just looking for a quick cheaper eat.
I was thrilled to find turkey burgers were an option, although I’ve definitely had better (even at home). My co-diner’s beef burgers were very greasy and dripped, but mine tasted more clean and certainly less fatty. Overall, this place is nothing remarkable BUT one of the better low priced options on this side of Vegas. I’d eat here again for lunch or if I needed something to sop up alchohol with.

Located in the Excalibur, ABX was a great find! Veggie Burger was great. My carnivorous friends enjoyed their burgers as well. Why only three stars you ask? They offer a variety of sauces that all sound great, but only give you a thimble of one, and charge you for more or to try the others. Really? It might have cost me an extra buck for the sauce, but it cost ABX a star!

I didn’t personally think the fries were anything to write home about — good — not GREAT, but the burger was SPOT ON.
There’s nothing like a burger to help cure a hangover and a cheeseburger from ABX was the perfect fit. Huge, greasy, loaded with fresh toppings — burgers are one of my favorites and even I couldn’t finish this monster.
If I ever hit up the Excalibur again, I will be sure to make a pit stop at ABX.

Excalibur is so dated. Walking around the hotel and casino takes me back to 1997, when all I had in life was a PlayStation, AOL email account, and acne.
Clearly, the ladies were not knocking on my door. So I drowned my sorrows out in wrinkly tissues, crumpled Playboys, and of course, fatty food.
American Burger Works takes me back to that time when I would binge eat to make myself feel better. In January, my awful place of employment punished me by sending me on 11 day trip to Las Vegas, a fabricated city full of depression in the middle of desert. Naturally, I grew even more depressed. So I spent 4 of my nights eating dinner here. Yes, I would consume 3,500 calories in one sitting. Sober.
The staff here is friendly and accommodating. The menu is straightforward and simple. No matter what you choose, it’s going to be a big burger made to your specifications. The bun will be crispy, the meat will be juicy, and you will be happy.
The Belgium style fries are optional, but might as well be mandatory. They are so unbelievably delicious. And the milk shakes, with chocolate candy add ins, are a really sweet way to finish your massive meal off. Burp. Fart. Food coma.
The gift and the curse of this place has to be the Belgium fries and the variety of dipping sauces. They have over a dozen different flavors like chili-​cilantro sour cream, Sriracha ketchup, and bacon mustard. They are awesome and make the fries that much better.
The first dipping sauce is free, but all additional sauces are $ 1. Look, I have a $ 500 iPad and a $ 300 iPhone, but I won’t even spend 99 cents on an app. So maybe I am bit cheap. But when it comes to food, I don’t mind splurging. Sadly, the $ 1 gives you a tiny thimble of dipping sauce. Personally, I want a bit more for my buck.
In the end, I am still huge fan of this place. But I can no longer fit in my 33×32 slim fit jeans. Burp. Fart. Ugh.