Burgers - an American dietary staple since the dawn of time. OK, perhaps that's an overuse of hyperbole, but burgers are meaty meal staples for many.
Mary's Burger Bistro along Pacific Avenue in the greater Tacoma Dome District presents an especially tasty version of the burger. The Secret Sauce Burger ($5.99) features a third pound of juicy beef in a hand formed patty - one could opt for a Mighty half pound or All Mighty one-pound patty as well. Fresh, thick slices of onion, crispy leaf lettuce, velvety melted American cheese and Mary's "special sauce" is sandwiched along with the patty on a lightly toasted Kaiser bun.
There are not a whole lot of bells and whistles to this burger. There need not be. Mary's Secret Sauce Burger is perfection. Add a side of house cut French fries and an old fashioned shake for $3.49, or a soda and fries for $2.49. Mary's shake selection is the usual suspects in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry and include root beer, butterscotch, peanut butter, blueberry, blackberry raspberry, orange, peach, banana, caramel and marshmallow.
Mary's - with its retro-like feel - serves up other burgers, fish and chips, salads and sandwiches, not to mention a decent selection of domestic brews and non-fountain beverages.
Skip drive-thru burger joints. Mary's service is genuine and friendly.
MARY'S SECRET SAUCE BURGER, Mary's Burger Bistro, 2301 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0777