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El Cap


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#14 of 407 restaurants in St. Petersburg
  • Cuisines: American, Hamburgers
  • Price range*: $5-$10
  • Address: 3500 4TH St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704-1310
  • Phone:  (727) 521-1314

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2 of 5 stars
fernerobin   2 contributions
ocala
Nov 14, 2009

What's the big deal here? The burgers are OK...nothing more. They charge you extra for ANYTHING...even onions!! WHY deal with the bus station atmosphere and the borderline hostile service for a burger no better than average? The staff is rude and insulting, the prices are WAY too high for what they serve and the noise level is like a high... more

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5 of 5 stars
hoverbug   1 contribution
Tampa Bay
Sep 3, 2009

Simply the best burger you have ever had. Get it all the way (you'll love the way they cut the pickles.) This has been the best place for a burger since......well really long time. Very friendly local atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
floridateacher21   6 contributions
st. petersburg, florida
Aug 4, 2009

I think the bad reviews come from people who are used to 5 star restaurants. this is not el cap. if you like a relaxing atmosphere and a good, greasy burger, come and enjoy. more

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3 of 5 stars
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May 31, 2009

Its all about the atmosphere here..small roadside joint with outdoor seating, harkening back to the burger joints of old (actually probably a relic from that age. A sentimental fave for me more

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4 of 5 stars
pool69   4 contributions
florida
May 24, 2009

The daily double burger is outstanding. Had to order a second after the first one was done , that good! The service left alot to be desired so did the atmosphere. Really run down and "corner pub" looking kinda place. The burgers made it all bearable and then some. more

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4 of 5 stars
BMSBurlington   10 contributions
Burlington NC
Apr 18, 2009

No frills and staff is not too friendly, but the burgers are the best. more

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5 of 5 stars
vgonzalez2034   59 contributions
Clearwater Fl
Mar 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This place does do good burgers, if not great. No they're not the mechanically premade mcD thing most people are used to. They serve a med-rare burger, hard to find nowadays.The fries are good, although I've had to send them back one or twice. They've really cleaned it up too. The servers aren't too nice til they know you, kids... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 16, 2009

Best hamburgers in town more

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3 of 5 stars
stpetelocalyokel   17 contributions
Jan 5, 2009

Good burgers and service. The only thing I don't like is that they serve the burgers on little tiny plates as big as the burger itself. Also, everything is a la carte, which can add up. more

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5 of 5 stars
jezzy10   3 contributions
Palm Harbor, Florida
Nov 11, 2008

Cheap and delicious Cheeseburgers, tasty thin fries in a basket and a cold beer. Few places I'd rather be than sitting on the outside patio on a beautiful St Petersburg day. Yes, they do charge for toppings, lemon, refills, etc., but who cares!! Love this place, and its exactly the same as it was when I used to go there... more

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El Cap Address

3500 4TH St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704-1310
Tel: (727) 521-1314
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.