The neon sign at El Cap Hamburgers caught my attention when I was driving around St. Petersburg. I dropped my wife Marcela off at an antique shop and headed back to check this place out.
I’m glad I stopped. I love it when I’m roaming around a city I’m visiting and come across something special. A family-owned restaurant over 50 years old is just the type of place I love to support (recently sold in January 2023).
I was planning on just having the burger and fries, but then I saw a chili dog on the menu. If you’re ever going to try a chili dog somewhere, an establishment with such longevity is more than likely doing it right.
It was a great starter, and unlike some folks, I enjoy American cheese in that partially melted state.
The fries were frozen but properly fried and not oily. If you’re in that kind of mood, I suggest having a chili dog instead of the fries.
There is no fancy bun here, just a solid old-school cheeseburger with an even better meat crust on the outside.
I want to remit my original statement and say that having two cheeseburgers is the deal here. I’m craving one just thinking about it: don’t let that happen to you.
El Cap Restaurant
3500 4th St N
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 521-1314
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ElCapStPete
Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
I love a good old school cheeseburger. Looks like a nice crust on the meat too. I’m hungry! 🙂