Zesto Drive-In

When the craving for a local no-frills fast food burger strikes I think no further than my local PDL (Ponce de Leon) Zesto's. With the newly installed PDL bike lanes (#2wheelsgreat!) pedaling to Zesto's hasn't been easier. Whenever I visit the same old lady of seemingly European descent always warmly greets me and insists I get something to drink despite my typical satisfaction with just water. Don't get me wrong or consider me as some Communist, I fully understand the Patriotic merits of an ice cold Coke with my 'Murican cheeseburger. Something about that pH of 2.3 and ability to remove rust from a penny doesn't sit well with me. To the most important aspect of any dining experience, the food. While tempted by the daily specials I typically opt for the deluxe burger and fries. If I'm feeling "special" from perhaps the prior night's raucous festivities I may get crazy and order some wings -- always plain with the sauce on the side to preserve that precious crispiness. The burger while probably not locally sourced, fresh ground, or not frozen at one point of its existence, is executed well, made and assembled with care. The bun is toasted, dressed just right with mayo and mustard, and adorned with the "deluxe" accouterments of lettuce, tomato, and onion. And the wavy fries, my personal favorite are always cooked to perfection, hot, crispy and seasoned well with salt. The old-timey diner-like ambiance while kitsch is not my cup of tea but the interior is well maintained and clean. And being grounded in reality in knowing what to expect when I walk into a Zesto's, it's what I'd happily expect. Lastly I'm unsure of Zesto's business model but I'd like to think I'm supporting a local business which is far better than the other nearby national fast food joints.
Dec 14th, 2014

I love this place! The food is always on point, and the staff is always friendly. The only downside is that I wished this location offered wi-fi like the Lindbergh location.
Nov 7th, 2014

Great Experience with fresh fast food and excellent Milk Shakes
Sep 1st, 2014

I really like this place. I love the foot long hotdog, and especially the Banana milkshakes. Also, their order of nachos is HUGE, more than one person can eat. I like this place because it never takes a long time to get in and out. The drive-thru may be a little slow at times especially at on the weekends at night. The sights there can be rather entertaining at times but nonetheless, this is a fun place to drop by for a quick, cheap meal while you are out running errands or with the family looking for a cheap place to eat. Listening to the staff can also be funny as well. Of course this is not a place to expect five star service, but you can always expect a good meal and at a good price.
May 19th, 2014

Apr 9th, 2014