Jim's Burgers at 729 South Broadway, Santa Maria, California.

My buddy and I came here on a quest for a random local burger joint. Saw it on Broadway and decided to go for it. The parking lot is awkwardly small, and we were in a compact car. The woman running the counter was friendly and patient, since we took awhile staring at the menu. My friend got a California burger with bacon in a lettuce wrap and I just got a plain old cheeseburger. We were stoked to see an auto race on the TV to pass the time while they prepared our burgers.

They called our number and the burgers came on a nice old school red tray with the checkered paper. Both looked pretty decent, but I gotta say the lettuce wrap was one of the better ones I have seen. The burgers were both well done as the patties were pretty thin. My cheeseburger was pretty damn tasty. The bun was toasted nicely and the burger patty itself was just about the same diameter of the bun which is unusual. I feel like almost every burger joint you have either too much or too little bread, but this was just right. The lettuce and tomato tasted nice and fresh and the beef was good. The burger overall is pretty solid. Nothing spectacular or that knocked my socks off, but it was tasty. I would definitely come back and try some of the other burgers. Good location, friendly staff and quality burgers for sure.

Friendly peeps and good food! ;) But, it's too cramped indoors to eat. On those nice days, I wish they had a outdoor patio, & they need a restroom too. :/ (there's a small area in front of the resturant where there are tables and chairs, but too close to the cars that back up in the parking lot. Doesn't seem too safe.) J/s. Have a great day!