World Burgers in Whittier offers international recipes inspired by the owner’s travels

WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) — Travel the world one burger at a time as you take a trip to World Burgers in Whittier.

Located off Highway 72 on Painter Avenue, next to numerous shops in the Whittier Quad, the local gem offers international flavors for every burger on the menu.

“I pick up my daughters from high school and bring them here after school. This is our place. This is our regular place,” said area resident Mike Pope.

The gourmet burger joint offers more than a dozen options to choose from.

The little flags on each sandwich represent a different country, from Irish to Korean burgers and everything in between.

Owner Al Alcala says the concept came about through his travels around the world and his appreciation for the diversity of Southern California.

“We are so culturally diverse in LA County, so I think when people come in, they will try different cultures and different flavors of that country,” Alcala said.

The Californian Burger is the biggest favorite, but the restaurant also offers other unique American and Mexican recipes, such as the Nashville and Guadalajara burgers.

The Argentinian burger is the next best seller, featuring a large, juicy patty with provolone cheese, chimichurri, tomatoes and onions on a brioche bun.

Once you use your passport to travel to all the different ‘citizens’, you get one for free.

Root beer floats and fresh-cut fries are an added bonus to the handcrafted burgers Alacala makes, inspired by his time around the world.

Thanks Andrea Dominguez from Whitter for the submission!

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