There’s no doubt about it — Oklahomans are loyal to their favorite eateries. And there’s also no doubt that the tiny but beloved Sid’s Diner in El Reno is worthy of all the love the locals show it. Not only is it famous for the legendary Fried Onion Burger, it’s an all-around fantastic place to dine.

Sid’s Diner is small in size, but large in popularity.

Ed S / TripAdvisor Since their 1989 beginnings, they’ve been wildly popular.

Space is limited, so if you manage to snag a seat, you’re lucky.

Master_Tennison / TripAdvisor You can always get your burgers ad fries to-go, but there’s something special about dining inside this homey space.

This might be a local favorite, but the burger joint has actually received national attention.

Sid’s Diner Facebook Sid’s was listed as a top place to eat on foodnetwork.com, and it was even featured on an episode of Man Vs. Food.

Everything on the menu here is scrumptious, but if you come, you should really try the famous Fried Onion Burger.

Oklahoma Tourism Facebook The onions are cooked into the beef patty, and it’s absolutely delicious.

The fried onion burger’s history actually goes all the way back to the Great Depression.

nowincolorado / TripAdvisor It was created in El Reno during that time period out of necessity. Onions were cheap, and meat was expensive, so the onion burger helped stretch the food budget. Of course, those days are long gone, but the delicious fried onion burger remains a local delight.

Marty Hall is the owner, founder, and all-around burger master.

Vidvandrer / TripAdvisor If you’re lucky, you might still spot him in the kitchen cooking your meal.

Sid’s Diner is open Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

vamosrafa82 / TripAdvisor And once you try a Fried Onion Burger, some fries and a creamy shake, you’ll understand why so many Oklahomans fall in love at first bite.

Address: 300 South Choctaw Avenue, El Reno, OK, 73036

Ed S / TripAdvisor

Since their 1989 beginnings, they’ve been wildly popular.

Master_Tennison / TripAdvisor

You can always get your burgers ad fries to-go, but there’s something special about dining inside this homey space.

Sid’s Diner Facebook

Sid’s was listed as a top place to eat on foodnetwork.com, and it was even featured on an episode of Man Vs. Food.

Oklahoma Tourism Facebook

The onions are cooked into the beef patty, and it’s absolutely delicious.

nowincolorado / TripAdvisor

It was created in El Reno during that time period out of necessity. Onions were cheap, and meat was expensive, so the onion burger helped stretch the food budget. Of course, those days are long gone, but the delicious fried onion burger remains a local delight.

Vidvandrer / TripAdvisor

If you’re lucky, you might still spot him in the kitchen cooking your meal.

vamosrafa82 / TripAdvisor

And once you try a Fried Onion Burger, some fries and a creamy shake, you’ll understand why so many Oklahomans fall in love at first bite.

Did reading this cause a craving for a mouthwatering Sid’s Diner burger? Try one — and many others — on our Oklahoma Burger Trail.

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