Quick Review: Hamburguesas HM (Del Valle Norte, CDMX)

(Photo source: Paul Aguilar)

Today's lunch adventure was supposed to be a new chicken place Judy saw on Avenida Insurgentes. Allegedly called 'Chik-it' (no such establishment according to google maps). Once we realized 'Chik-it' might have been a weird dream we needed a back up plan. Hamburguesa HM was the winner. We have passed this place a few dozen times over the last 3.5 years living in Del Valle Centro. Seen other locations around the city, too. Apparently there are 10 locations around la CDMX. Never really gave it a go. Just don't go out for burgers much.

From the Insurgentes side of this location you'd never guess how big it is. From the back side, which opens up onto maybe one of the shortest streets in Mexico City, Cerrada de Artemio de Valle Arizpe, it looks like nothing special. Turns out it's decent. Place was pretty busy. Had all the screens on a Womens Euro quarterfinal between France and Germany (Germany won). Can see how it could be lively for a higher profile event.

Didn't take any pictures of the menu, but it's a multi-page laminated deal with hero shots of burger after burger. And a compelling tower of Aros de Cebolla which was enough to convince Judy. Looked better on the menu than this, but she was happy. $110 MXN for at least 20 hearty onion rings.

Judy got a pulled pork 'burger' that she was really happy with. I had my mind on something chicken related (was excited to try 'Chik-it') and got a Burrote with cruji pollo. Was hoping for something akin to the old fried chicken wraps I used to get at KFC way back in the day. It was just okay. Loaded it up with the side of jalapeños they brought to the table, plus alternating shots of cheez whizz and bbq sauce. I blame myself for getting the chicken option at a place named 'Hamburguesas'.

We would try it again. I'll get a burger next time.