La Parilla The Lab

The food was great! Had garlic parmesan fries & Cali chicken burger. Was so good. The girl that served us super nice too. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 was because place isn’t the nicest looking but looks clean, food is good & service was great!

I stopped in today for a quick takeout lunch. I wasn’t in the mood for a burger and ordered their 10 pc chicken wings instead for $ 8.99. I requested half garlic parmesan and the other half as lemon pepper.
As I waited for my order, I looked around the dining area and was pleasantly surprised how this place got a new facelift both in and out since my last visit. The dining area is huge with lots of roomy places to move around. Then I noticed they don’t have the option for fountain soda, but have good selections of drinks in the fridge. I like my drinks with ice. So to me it was a downfall.
After 10 minutes, my chicken wings were freshly made, piping hot with a ranch dipping sauce. The wings, to me, seem bigger here than other places. They were crispy and cooked perfectly! But darn it! I just realized the great garlic aroma from the garlic parm (hence the name) and taste were MIA! What I also didn’t like about the parmesan cheese used, it was grainy or kinda pasty (can’t quite describe it) for me to eat. It definitely lacked that robust flavor from the garlic.
On the other hand, the lemon pepper wings were good but needed more tartness from the lemon powder. These would have been awesome chicken wings if better quality seasonings were used. The ranch dressing can also be replaced with a better quality. It’s effortless to make one from scratch versus premade. This would have been a winning combination!
As usual, the staff here was wonderful and friendly! It’s located in a small plaza on East Flamingo between Eastern and Eucalyptus Avenue.

It saddens me to give this place two stars, but if I gave it more, I would be a liar. I had been dying to try La Parilla. Its seemed right up my alley, gourmet burgers, street tacos, a secret menu, and coke from Mexico! Well, what a disappointment! Being a mom and pop shop, I hate having to give them negative feedback, but please, let me explain.
First I will mention the good. The beans, the shakes with churros, and the carne asada.
Yep, that’s all. The beans were homemade and flavorful. The shakes are like no other! Made with real ice cream and interesting toppers that really catch the eye, and fill the stomach. And the meat on the carne asada taco was excellent.
I can NOT say as much for the pork, or chicken. Both of those tacos were simply average and nothing to brag about. The burgers, decent. Nothing gourmet. And why did the A-​1 burger, not come with A-​1? Hmmm? The wings, same, average.
So if everything was average, why only 2 stars?
Well, they were out of the amazing milkshakes, which still is not the ONLY reason. My boyfriend asked for rootbeer, they told us they didn’t have any. Meanwhile, Barq’s rootbeer is clearly in the cooler, in plain site. If that still does not justify my 2 stars, then we seen a roach, in the kitchen. THEN, after giving them the benefit of the doubt that bugs happen, and it’s getting warm outside, a roach crawled across the booth, to where my daughter had to literally jump over it. She totally lost her appetite, to be honest, we all did.
Now, the staff was accommodating, and did not charge us for our less-​than-​half eaten meals. We still left him a tip, but unless they get a system going, I don’t see this place lasting very long.
Maybe it’s the building, as many restaurants have failed here. I would love to see them make it happen here, regardless of my bad experience.

This restaurant definitely has potential ! If I owned it, I’d have to give it a renovation first off and then inform better regulations as to uniform and hair being tied up. I noticed a blonde lady that had her long hair down and going in and out the kitchen. To me that’s just risky business. But besides that, we ordered basically a little bit of everything! And it was all good. The only other complaint i’d have is about the shrimp nachos/​ff/​tots. We ended up paying $ 16 just for one order and it did not taste like it was worth that much. Plus, they got he order wrong too. So it can get pricey so just be careful about what you order. And also, there was a long wait time even with no one else there but us…

I had been following this place on Instagram and they post some really good looking stuff so I decided to give it a try when I went to vegas.
The employees are nice, the atmosphere is average, nothin special.
The food looks really good, but the taste doesn’t match the looks.
I got a surf and turf burrito and took two bites, the rest ended up in the trash. Ive had plenty surf and turf burritos before, but never one that tasted like that.
Their buffalo wings were really good though, I’d recommend them.
As far as going back, I can’t see that happening, but Im happy I atleast got to give it a try.

I just gotta know who was drunk enough to think of the EL NINO?! haha. substitute the buns for pupusas and add in the veggies that go with it? Come on… my mind was blown. Not only did it sound AH-​mazing, but it was ALL THAT!!! I also had an oreo milkshake with two slices of cheesecake topped in it. Wowzer! Service was a bit slow, but I could tell she was new to the serving game so I cut her A LOT of slack, since she was nice and apologetic. Most high end places you don’t get that, you’re lucky if you get a sincere apology. I had the garlic Parmesan fries and they were ok, nothing special like the rest of my meal. But I will definitely go back for more EL NINO and their shakes. Prices were not bad at all to top it off. Be advised they charge .50 cents if you use your cc and if you’re gonna eat in, just choose a chair.

The El Niño has aaaaamazing!!! I wasn’t sure what to expect because I’m a hard core pupusa fan, but the burger patty itself was seasoned so perfectly that the burger itself melted in your mouth. Highly recommended.

Stopped in here Saturday 5pm.
Hard to find, especially with the construction on Flamingo. Its in the Magoo’s bar shopping mall area.
Walked in expecting a fancy burger place, but this isn’t it. Its got a diner feeling to it. Large walk in area up to the counter, then a side area for tables and seating. There were 2 other tables occupied.
Only one employee, I guess someone was late showing up, so he was doing all the cooking, cleaning, and order taking. Good job as he managed our table and the two others with charm and efficiency.
The burgers are huge, and there is a nice selection of choices available. I had the BLT burger and my friend the A1 burger. Both were pretty good, and for a fair price (I think around $ 8). Drinks come from a giant cooler filled with bottles, and you can get beer if you desire.
I’d come here again. Food was good. I wish they had milkshakes because that’s what I like with my burgers. Also the table menu is so small it was hard for me to read the printing.

I came to La Parrilla The Lab a few nights ago with my dad after seeing the strong reviews on Unilocal.Actually, the final decision maker was the pictures. The burgers looked amazing and I knew I had to try one.
The restaurant was completely empty when we walked in. We weren’t even sure the place was open when we pulled into the parking lot. But it was open and we were welcomed in and greeted promptly. We were given the opportunity to sit any where. A benefit of eating at an empty restaurant. After each of us ordered a Bud Light, we looked a the menu for a few minutes. Both my dad and I wanted to try the Bulgogi Burger. Again, I saw on Unilocal and knew I had to try it. We each ordered our own fries too. My dad got the chili cheese fries. I had garlic parmesan fries.
It took a little while for a food to come out but I could smell it cooking. I knew it was fresh. The burgers looked awesome when they came out. A soft artisan bun and a burger with toppings stacked high. The fries were equally impressive. My dad’s chili cheese fries were covered with the title ingredients and a generous portion of chopped onions. I tried one bite and could tell it was a good quality chili. My fries were great as well. And very fragrant at that. Between the garlic and parmesan, it was almost offensive. I savored every bite.
We both thoroughly enjoyed our bugers. They were cooked to a nice medium which is perfect for me. My dad I think would have preferred his more rare but it was not a point he felt it was necessary to make. We both were impressed with the bulgogi beef topping our burgers. It was sweet and tender. It added an almost teriyaki flavor to the burger. Not a bad thing.
The food here is good. For a nearly hidden hole-​in-​the-​wall burger bar they are knocking out some good food. Beware though. The price can sneak up on you. $ 7.95 for a burger seems alright. But add $ 3 or $ 4 fries and $ 4 beers to that and you have yourself a sneaky $ 30+ tab for only two people. It adds up when you have to order items separate from each other because they don’t have meals like a lot of other places. Not that they are unique in that way. I’ve been to other restaurants that do the same thing. Just know it going in.

While my burger was NOT cooked medium as requested, I’m still going with 5 Stars. No, this is not a fancy strip location but sits in a humble strip mall location a few miles up Flamingo Rd. Here are the reasons I am going with 5 Stars. The burger really had awesome flavor, excellent toppings and fresh ingredients. They are all handcrafted burgers and made with care. The staff’s working here are super friendly and could handle all my picky requests! Sauce on the side, side of gravy, side of cheese sauce. Actually that’s what they specialize in is off menu request for customizing your burger to the way you like it. Free chips and salsa that was awesome as well. Family owned and operated these guys are a hidden gem that’s worth the travel! Don’t expect to be wowed by the ambiance, but if you’re going to keep prices down (about $ 8 Bucks a burger) and share that with your guest, then you’re doing right by me. Also, no gimmicky up charges for all the extras I requested! A little confused with the Spanish name and the mix of American with a hint of Spanish on the menu. Whatever! It worked for me!

WORST BURGER EXPERIENCE!!!
First off this place does not look like a gourmet burger joint. It looks like a Roberto’s. And then we walk in the lady hands us a menu and tells us to sit anywhere, which we did. There was only one couple and then my husband, my daughter, and I. It took the lady like 15 minutes to even come take our order. The concept of the whole burger lab was never explained to us. We didn’t know what we can add on or how much the add ons were.
So we ordered two bulgogi burgers (mine was the regular and my husband got one with one extra patty and extra bacon). Then we order bacon and cheese fries. And ordered some drinks. Now we’re thinking this place is just starting up but it’s like a sit down dinner. Nope! The only good thing about this place was the burgers! We ordered $ 4 fries which was a small bowl of skinny fries with cut up bacon and what I’m guessing is melted kraft slices. And the drinks we got were $ 2 each (we got Peach juice, dr. Pepper, and a small water which turned out to be a big water bottle) these were not Fountain drinks. They gave us bottled drinks, FOR TWO DOLLARS! Oh and the first time the lady took our order, she lost our ticket so the chef had to come out and retake our order. WE WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE IN THERE. And then on top of that they started playing Spanish music, just blasting it!
And at the end of the night we paid $ 40 for everything. The lady didn’t even show us our bill, so we didn’t know until we paid that they charged my husband for 3 extra patties instead of 1! This place is TERRIBLE!!! DO NOT GO!!!

Just came in on a Wednesday night, craving for some big ass burgers that we saw on their Instagram account. Gosh everything was so delicious! I can’t blame the service cause the guy was pretty nice to us. The burgers were pretty big and we didn’t really eat the entire portion. But hey, at least we got something to eat later at night right? Lol.
Note: eating here is a little bit pricey. Especially to the ones that you see on their Instagram posts. Like The Surf N Turf, the price was ridiculous. $ 18 but it was bomb.
Wish they weren’t that pricey though. The experience was pretty cool and all, but we’re not coming back again. Spent $ 50 just for one time eating at a restau. That’s not hella cheap.

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef.
What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.
Okay, okay, I’ll stop.
Went on Saturday 2−13−16 at 6:15PM. This restaurant is located on Flamingo between McLeod and Eastern. The vibe is casual and while we were there they were setting up equipment to do karaōke. They did have a TV playing Iron Man 3 which I liked.
$ 37.66 got us a buffalo chicken sandwich, cheese fries, parmesean fries, a cali chick burger, a jarritos, a Corona, and a cheese pupusa. Service was very friendly, if not a bit slow. We were brought very thick tortilla chips and «salsa» which was more like tomato soup with a bit of cilantro in it.
Cali Chick Burger $ 7.95
Tarragon aioli, lettuce, tomato and grilled marinated chicken breast with Swiss cheese and avocado. Husband said it was very tasty and he enjoyed it.
Buffalo Chicken Burger $ 7.95
Lettuce, tomato, onions and crispy chicken breast tossed in Frank’s hot Buffalo sauce with a side of ranch. Chicken was hot, fresh, and tasty although there was no ranch in sight.
Cheese Pupusa $ 1.95
Very tasty de maiz with lots of gooey cheese inside. It was served with the traditional red sauce and cabbage. Pretty good value for the money, although I wish chicken was an option to go inside it.
The fries were $ 2.95 each and IMHO tasted just like very undercooked McDonalds fries. They had no golden-​brown tinge at all. The parmesean ones were the best but still they needed a couple more minutes in the fryer. It might be better to ask for your fries well done if you like them crispy.
Overall it was fairly expensive, not very clean inside, no high chairs or booster seats for the kiddo, very average food, and it’s a one and done for me.

Dont give a lot of 5 stars out but this place lived up to the hype. The food, service, and price were better than expected.
Some people will say its not in the best of areas and im not sure what they mean by that? Its in a strip mall with other tenants and plenty of parking. Nothing more or less.
Dont expect free chips and salsa as i didnt get that nor really wanted it.
I will be back much more as its a small business near me.

Went here last night with my boyfriend and his cousin. First time, we each got different burgers and different a fries. AWESOME! This place is very unique! If you go on their IG they have secret menu items. Which I got the cheesecake shake! A strawberry shake with a whole slice of cheesecake in the middle of it!!! So amazing!
Three burgers, three fries, a soda, onion rings, and a shake was $ 50!!! So it was a bit pricey but the taste was awesome.

I’m gonna say that I like this place. I was driving by and I saw this hole in the wall joint and I had to try it. This seems to be a Mexican restaurant that also specializes in creative burgers. They do serve breakfast items in the morning as well.
Today I tried the Bulgogi Burger with egg and garlic parmesan fries for my side. I’m gonna bet that no Korean person will ever tell you that this actually tastes like Bulgogi, but nevertheless, it was different and I thought it tasted pretty good. The egg was a nice addition. The fries were a bit too salty for my liking but that could be just me. There are no fountain drinks here so you’ll have to get your drinks by the can. Also, they give you nachos and salsa while you wait. After everything including tip, I spent about $ 16 here. Overall I was stuffed by the time I was finished and I thought it was a decent value for your money.
Food came out fast and my server was very nice. He also told me that there is a secret/​variable menu that can only be seen on Instagram so I’m following them now. This place is a bit out of the way for me, but if I’m in the area I’ll try it again for sure.

One of the best burger places in town with the best prices.
They have a «secret» menu on Instagram. Half the stuff on IG is not on the menu. But basically you just show them a picture on IG and they’ll make it for you, even tweak it for you if you wanted to add or subtract items.
I got the Avocado burger with egg. It was literally bigger than me. Like I am a very neat eater, I don’t like to get dirty. But beware, if you’re like me, you will get as messy as hell! I did not know how to eat it at first because it was so gigantic. And for about 8 $ it was definitely much worth it! My boyfriend got the Bulgogi burger with an extra patty and that was even more massive!
Also they have the best shakes I ever had. It is literally heaven on earth. We got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shake and it was so good. I really really wanted to get the tiramisu shake but they ran out of tiramisu. That was the only disappointing thing about our meal.
They also have Mexican food that I hear is pretty damn good. So next visit that is what I will be trying out.
Now once you arrive it’s in a pretty awkward place. It’s usually deserted and not in the best side of town but really it is worth it. Do not judge a book by its cover.
The guy that helped us was awesome, very helpful and informative. He mans the IG account and post the best pictures of the food.
Can’t wait to come back.

Experience: I was taking my Grandpa out to lunch, and I used Unilocal to find a place nearby that serves something he will eat. He won’t eat anything besides American and Italian. A burger place is pretty safe. It was noon on a Monday.
Facility: It’s located in a pretty deserted strip mall on the end. Once you walk inside, it’s a pretty big size, but not too many tables, which is a god thing. There’s about 8 booths and 4 large table and chair seating. It’s a diner type atmosphere with minimal décor.
Service: We were greeted as soon as we came in by a nice waiter. We sat down and he served us immediately. He checked back several times over and over again.
Food: They put chips and salsa down as soon as you sit. The chips are delicious, but the salsa tastes way too heavy on the raw onion side for me. Weird… there’s no salt on the table. I usually salt my chips.
We ordered a couple of regular burgers American style and a side of fries to share.
I was a little surprised the waiter didn’t ask how we wanted the burger cooked. However, it still came med-​well, so that was good.
The burgers were big, cooked well and with a nice flavor. There were plenty of toppings, including a lot of pickles, which makes me happy.
The fries were hot, fresh and tasty. They didn’t need any additional salt, so maybe that’s why there’s no shakers on the table. I only ate a few because I filled up on the chips.
Overall: This is a good burger spot, especially for the price. They have some other things on the menu and secret menu that I want to try like the shrimp cocktail, tacos, and ceviche, but today was just a burger day. I’ll be back. :)

My son & I were hunting for a good tasting, high quality burger and thanks to some well written Unilocal reviews, we detoured to La Parilla The Lab this past Saturday evening for dinner to check it out for ourselves.
*Clean restaurant, including restroom.
**Convenient parking, big lot.
***Friendly customer service.
****A dozen or more burgers to choose from.
Located on E. Flamingo, E. of Eastern, So. side of street, in same plaza as Magoo’s.
*Breakfast
**Lunch
***Dinner
****Desserts
*****ESPN on flat screen
******Karaōke on weekends (inquire for hours)
Our friendly server told us Instagram has a «secret special menu» that is not listed on the hard to read main menu. I don’t do Instagram, so I guess I missed out and The Lab limited their income potential to Instagram users.
Both take-​out and dine-​in menus had an orange & yellow color background, w/​small black letters outlined in white borders. This menu was a struggle to read! Both menus list incorrect hours, so call to inquire.
*Take-​Out
**Dine-​In
***Catering available
Served complimentary freshly made tortilla chips w/​hot salsa while we awaited our dinner. Very good!
My son said his A1 Burger was good and he liked it! @ $ 7.95
…A1 aioli, onion rings, bacon, and cheddar cheese burger.
1Up Burger was also good, but I would try something else next time. This burger is a fork/​knife event as it was VERY juicy! No fork at table, no server in sight, didn’t feel like getting up to ask, made the best of it and enjoyed a sloppy eating fest. Definitely need a fork and knife to eat this burger, as the bun was falling apart. Again, VERY JUICY-​see photos.
…Grilled onion, Swiss cheese, roasted tomato, grilled Portobello mushroom, lots of lettuce, and tarragon aioli. Normally, this is a «vegetarian burger» @ $ 7.75. I added a meat patty for an extra $ 2.50. It was difficult for me to decipher if the burger had enough seasoning/​flavor as there were plenty of other ingredients in the mix that were more flavorful than the burger itself.
Both burger patties were cooked well done. The server never asked how we wanted them prepared and we failed to tell him. My son likes well done. I prefer medium/​medium rare/​certainly pink.
We shared the Carne Asada fries, a small portion @ $ 8.75, amazingly delicious!
The friendly chef visited our table inquiring how the food tasted. Overall, it tasted really good w/​many high quality ingredients.
3.5 Stars, rounded up to 4 :)
Will we return? Yup!
Unilocal 250 CHALLENGE 2015: #214

Came to check out this place because we’ve been seeing such great reviews on them on Instagram and social media.
As soon as we came inside we were greeted by a gentleman. This place has that at home feeling in which makes you feel comfortable.
I ordered the bulgogy burger with bacon and thousand island and my boyfriend had the El Niño burger (had 2 pupusas as buns) with double stacked meat and a side of garlic Parmesan fries. This was enough for the both of us. The guy who helped us named Ivan was very nice and explained everything on the menu & even suggested some other things and said they also have a secret menu.
Overall, for our first time here, it was such a great experience and we are definitely coming back. Their food was so good, even had some left overs to take home!