I don’t really understand “Best Burgers” lists, and yeah, that even includes our own. Rarely do I read one where every burger’s greatness isn’t qualified by listing an extensive number of pork and dairy products thrown on top. None of which sound even the least bit appetizing. To me, what makes a great burger is a thick, high-grade piece of meat, an unobtrusive bun, and fresh toppings that are sidekicks, not the main character.
I’ve found a few over the years – Flannigan’s and Gilbert’s most notably – and I recently found another at Juanchi’s on Coral Way. It’s one of those places you drive by a hundred times and never stop, and then once you do you kick yourself for not doing it sooner. Yes, it’s got its list of specialty burgers, but stripped of all its toppings the burger at Januchi’s is still top notch. And while no sauce is required to enjoy a burger here, if you do want some they might have the healthiest condiment selection in the city.
Now that $20 is the g…
