Sid S Diner In Oklahoma Became A Local Legend By Perfecting Just One Food Item The Fried Onion Burger

If there’s one thing El Reno, Oklahoma is known for it’s the Fried Onion Burger. Many places in town have become legends for perfecting this food item and one to put on your food radar is Sid’s Diner. This little burger joint has been making some of best fried onion burgers since 1989 and it’s definitely worth a visit.

Sid’s Diner is located at 300 South Choctaw Avenue in El Reno. Since opening in 1989 they’ve been famous for their fried onion burger.

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The place is tiny, with only a few bar seats overlooking the grill.

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…plus a few tables and booths on the other end of the diner. The whole place only fits under 30 people so don’t plan on bringing a big group.

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The man who started it all, owner Marty Hall, still works in the diner making burgers and engaging with customers on a daily basis.

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He’s perfected the fried onion burger so it’s always bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Along with burgers, you can order french fries, onion rings, tater tots, breakfast items, and more.

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But if you’re coming to Sid’s, then you have to try the one thing they are famous for - a beef patty cooked with onions until the two become one. It’s like a match made in heaven!

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You can visit Sid’s Diner Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Come indulge in one of the best fried onion burgers in the country!

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History of El Reno, Oklahoma and The Fried Onion Burger:

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Born during the Great Depression, the fried onion burger was created in El Reno, Oklahoma out of a necessity for saving money when times were tough. Onions were cheap and meat was expensive, so why not add more onions and less meat, the locals thought. Little did they know this burger would go on to become a national treasure and delight the bellies of fellow Americans almost a century later. Click here to read more about El Reno – the epicenter of the fried onion burger.

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