the test of any fast food spot — if these are bad, the rest probably is too

griddled crispy edges and juicy middle — ask for medium-rare, fries non-negotiable

medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

add bacon if available, double-up if you're actually hungry

ask the bartender what they're proud of right now, that's usually the move