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 It you don't love these two places, you will once you have had a taste. At the corner of Valencia St. and 24th St. sitting there like two soul mates who have staked out their own little world in the Mission are BIG MOUTH BURGERS and PHAT PHILLY, dining establishments for those with some money in our pocket and starving for some out of this world comfort food.

Lets look at BIG MOUTH BURGERS first. This is big burger supreme, and check this out: all natural beef . Forget Mcdonalds and Burger King. Here's a taste of the menu:

The Big Mouth Burger: all natural prime ground chuck. broiled medium on you're choice of bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion & mayo.

The Turkey Burger: fresh ground turkey broiled and served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion.

The Blue Cheese Burger: with pesto aioli, lettuce, Tomatoes, pickles, red onions and mayo.

The Garden Burger: Garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onions and mayo.

The Salmon Burger: grilled with lemon-dill aioli, lettuce Tomatoes, pickles & red onion.

Side orders: French Fries, Baked Beans or Cole Slaw.

Beverages: Draft and bottled Beers, Milk Shakes, Root Beer Floats, Sodas and Juices.

As I said This is just a taste, the menu is much larger with includes Chicken Breast and Cajun Sausage.

Location: 3392 24th St. @ Valencia St. Hours: 11am-10pm 7 days a week. Phone: 415-821-4821. Price range-$4.50-$8.50.

Once you take a bite you will find a special place in you're heart for BIG MOUTH BURGERS.

Now lets look at PHAT PHILLY. This place is Cheese Steak central, and the French Fries and Onion Rings are just about the best in the City: Here's a taste of the menu:

Classic Philly Cheesesteak: Masami Farms American Kobe beef, Caramelized Onions, choice of cheese.

Pepper Steak: Classic with Roasted Bell Peppers.

Combo Steak: with Roasted Bell Peppers and Sauteed Mushrooms.

The Whole Shi-Bang: Meat, Cheese, Roasted Peppers, Sauteed Mushrooms, Applewood Smoke Bacon and Avocado.

Cheese topping: Whiz, White American, Cheddar, Provolone.

I will tell you now, the Criss-cut Waffle Fries and Beer Battered Onion Rings will blow you away.

You can see the full menu st the PHAT PHILLY website, just click on the PHAT PHILLY picture above and it will take you right there. You can order online, and they deliver.

Location: 3388 24th St. @ Valencia St. Hours: 11am-11pm. 7 days a week. phone: 415-550-phat.