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738 Lighthouse Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
American Burger was started in August of 2009 by the Miguel family. Prior to this, the Miguels ran a Mexican restaurant before recognizing the need for a high-quality, easy-going burger joint on Lighthouse. Proud immigrants from El Salvador, they named the new restaurant "American Burger" in honor of their own pursuit of the American entrepreneurial dream

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4.0539 reviews
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Elizabeth C.
10/6/2025

Delicious hamburgers, great atmosphere delicious pupusa's so much amazing music, memorabilia, and postcards to look at. We enjoyed this little gem.

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Devin M.
6/8/2025

The burgers here were good not mind-blowing, but definitely satisfying. Starting with the California Burger (7.8/10): it gave me "elevated Whopper with avocado" vibes. The sesame seed bun was...

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Long C.
3/31/2025

This place is like a time machine. The decor, the music, and the movies they play transports you back decades. The clear vinyl table covering has just the amount of stickiness that gives you that...

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Ehty E.
7/25/2025

Came from Orange County and tried this place. Delicious. Will return next time I return to pacific grove.

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Ruben C.
5/10/2025

Stumbled upon this place after spending the day by the water. I was taken back by all of the memorabilia. I took my time to take in all of the effort put into literally every table. This is a...

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