You’ll be standing elbow-to-elbow inside this small Grant Park burger shack that barely has enough room for the order counter. Or, just hit Mix'd Up's drive-thru, which should be your first option whenever you need a burger and fry combo that’s way better (and more bespoke) than conventional fast food joints. Straitlaced types can get a standard beef burger with the usual toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese), but you should really try one of the jazzed up options, like the Texan (topped with tender pulled pork, salty bacon, BBQ sauce, and a mound of tangy chipotle ranch slaw). Sure, there are better burger spots elsewhere in the city. But these meaty beauties are good enough for an on-the-go option—and their burger and fries are as customizable as paper dolls. Want your fries with crawfish and chili? Or what about subbing your beef patty for lamb and drenching it in tzatziki? If you need time to decide, maybe you do head inside to avoid backing up the drive-thru line.
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