Merced H & W Drive-In

The outside of one of my favorite places to eat in Merced, H & W Drive-In

Outside of Merced classic, H & W Drive-In

Make sure to stop by one of my favorite places to eat in Merced California.  H & W Drive-In of Merced is a classic burger joint drive-in that has been around for many years !  If you are traveling through Highway 99 and make your way into 16th street in Merced, make sure to stop and try their classic cheese burger and fries with their won special seasoning.  Just make sure to order on of their famous shakes to indulge in!  If it’s your first time in Merced, or whether you are here often, make sure to stop at H & W Drive-In in Merced California!

H & W Merced California: 121 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340
Phone Number: (209) 722-8595
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H & W Drive In
H & W Drive In
4.3
Based on 548 Reviews
Leeann M.
Leeann M.
2026-02-25 14:42:35
Food is always good, friendly staff and the prices are reasonable Homemade burgers like home, I always drive up order and food is hot and ready and out to...
Joe B.
Joe B.
2026-02-20 00:21:26
A Merced favorite. This place was also awarded "Best burger spot in CA" That sounds about right to me. Amazing burgers at amazing prices. We have been...
Erik J.
Erik J.
2026-02-03 14:30:40
Love their fries but a large order is equivalent to a small now! Why do they always put my burger in the bottom of the bag and smash it with everything...
Sonia H.
Sonia H.
2026-01-12 16:09:49
Jyst moved to Merced & place was recommended. Crinkle fries and cheese burger were made well and hit the spot! Lady that took our order was super nice and...
Aaron M.
Aaron M.
2025-11-24 16:43:04
Hands-down, the best burger place in town. The season fries are legendary, and the service and Hometown fee has never changed.
J. M.
J. M.
2025-11-11 19:42:56
The people were super nice! It was fast & the food tasted really good...definitely WILL comeback!!!
Osvaldo S.
Osvaldo S.
2025-11-06 13:29:54
The food always hits from here. Never misses. The prices are good to for this day and age. Always recommend people to H&W.
Lurdes R.
Lurdes R.
2025-10-23 21:27:40
Their hamburgers are incredibly delicious and a nice size to them. And French fries are crispy crunchy. I need to try their Philly cheese steaks next time....
Frances B.
Frances B.
2025-09-21 17:49:29
Very pleasant staff. Always great service. Everything cooked fresh and very tasty! We make this our refreshment stop on the way to and from Yosemite....
Michael C.
Michael C.
2025-09-07 00:54:10
Been here many times traveling up and down 99. I've never had a bad meal here. The burgers are top notch, I love their pastrami burger. Ice cream is really...
Ariana R.
Ariana R.
2025-08-27 22:45:36
Chili cheese fries and avocado bacon cheese burger my favorite meal here! Friendly and fast service. Good place to come eat with family.
Ronald S.
Ronald S.
2025-08-22 11:07:18
The burgers are so good .Nice crispy fries all at a great price. The linguisa sandwich I liked alot. Don't forget the pastrami burger need to try it.
Virginia R.
Virginia R.
2025-08-05 19:02:50
Great customer service and hamburgers are delicious that homemade tasty kind!! We goes at least once a week!!
Akela A.
Akela A.
2025-07-21 00:50:45
Positives: Food came out freshly made and steaming hot. Philly cheese steak sandwich is BOMB. Root beer freeze was blended perfectly. Absolutely delicious....
Carol G.
Carol G.
2025-05-17 21:20:20
One of my favorite burger places. H & W is a family favorite. They have amazing crinkle fries with season salt. Ranch is extra, but so worth it to me....
Jeanette T.
Jeanette T.
2025-04-15 15:47:53
Order at walk up window or from car. Friendly service, typical drive in from back in the day. Playing 50/60's music as well. We ordered 3 burgers a regular...
Maru T.
Maru T.
2024-11-27 15:11:43
Food was horrible.Service was ok ate outside. Dissatisfied with food which was lukewarm and greasy.Burger was average messy and greasy.Will not be eating...
Ernie S.
Ernie S.
2024-11-21 22:14:54
Best burgers in town. Usually a 10 to 15 minute wait. Staff is always friendly. Everything from burgers to sandwiches and the mozzarella cheese sticks are...
CW P.
CW P.
2024-11-19 11:13:15
Ordered this from Door Dash this was the juiciest burger I've ever had in Merced ! Can't wait to go again
Abraham N.
Abraham N.
2024-11-16 21:31:05
Always a great choice for a late night craving. Pastrami burger was delicious and fresh! Family fries we cooked perfectly and the bag had more fries then my...
Jaylene C.
Jaylene C.
2024-10-30 21:45:42
H&W Drive In is a cool local spot in Merced. This was not a drive thru fast food restaurant. But, more of a drive in (hence the name) or walk up place....
Ginger P.
Ginger P.
2024-10-26 14:21:09
Got the French burger, which is a good value for $7. The roll was dry and the burger was rubbery, but overall it tastes good and hits the spot. The root...
William D.
William D.
2024-10-17 13:00:34
They're consistent on food and courteous employees. There fries taste like bbq chips.
Andy B.
Andy B.
2024-10-14 00:05:35
The food? Good. The people? Good. It's hard to really complain about this place really. Most of the 1 star reviews I see these days are often from people...
Michelle M.
Michelle M.
2024-10-02 17:00:03
Food.. Good Service.. impeccable Price.. Nada You know what I mean.. Excellent hamburgers .. remember when I lived in Lb .. Always stopped by.. Now I'm...
Cave K.
Cave K.
2024-09-28 13:46:16
Old fashioned homestyle goodness. O e of the best places for food in merced and the central vf f g
Mike B.
Mike B.
2024-09-25 08:48:36
You can't beat the value for dollar at this place. Good food at a great price. You can order at the walk up window or order in your car like the old A&W's....
ME M.
ME M.
2024-09-22 17:02:36
Always my fav for yummy food. Can be busy tho so go anytime other than lunch unless you have time to wait. Fav is the French burger, fries, and fried mushrooms.
Agent J.
Agent J.
2024-09-15 04:02:33
Best burger place. Great value. When I place my order it went pretty well. For the amount of items I got it was well worth the price. P.S smash bros sucks
Kale S.
Kale S.
2024-08-19 06:18:33
Why did you guys add 3 ice cream cones to my order when I didn't order any ice cream? I bought 2 avocado burgers with 2 chili fries and a chili dog then...
D T.
D T.
2024-08-11 19:58:49
Shakes are charged as floats, so menu prices need to be updated. Fries and jalapeño sauce are good. I wasn't a fan of the burgers or fried zucchini and poppers.
Debbie D.
Debbie D.
2024-07-28 14:51:27
Love this restaurant has been here forever always packed. Food is always really good and reasonably priced. French fries are the bomb.
Amy R.
Amy R.
2024-07-05 13:18:39
The food is amazing! I always order the Italian sub and fries. The burgers are also amazing
Melissa H.
Melissa H.
2024-06-16 09:15:17
Quaint little area that has awesome burgers. Requested extra crispy fries- and that is what I got!! Food had great taste and was promptly brought by a car...
Nate G.
Nate G.
2024-05-14 17:34:21
Super duper fire. Chill chezze curly fries where the best. Close to the freeway and you don't even have to get out your car.
Mark D.
Mark D.
2024-05-03 16:27:27
Located this gem based off other yelp's reviews, IT DIDN'T DISAPPOINT! A must if you want a classic burger, fires and cold coke. The Philly cheese steak...
Kathlyn R.
Kathlyn R.
2024-01-20 14:26:15
Stopped through on my way to a tournament.. what a TREAT!! Food was awesome.. shakes are legit old school as in real shakes are it's real fruit.. There...
Joni J.
Joni J.
2024-01-12 15:58:26
Absolutely, I would highly recommend this retro throwback drive-in. The hot pastrami with pickles and mustard - Delish- seriously-Delish!!! There's the...
Carl S.
Carl S.
2023-06-08 21:24:40
It's a drive "in" "walk up" "sit outside" kinda place. Nice people will wait on you and serve you in your vehicle, or you can walk up and order, sit outside...
Paolo B.
Paolo B.
2023-05-31 11:30:42
In any new city I'm passing through, especially the small towns, I always look for the local burger spot, which took me to HW. First thing you'll notice is...
Anna A.
Anna A.
2023-05-26 14:31:52
Good food Best fries Service comes to you Very evolved and involved In their community
Jerrie A.
Jerrie A.
2023-03-17 17:46:14
At H&W, you really get to experience a drive in kind of atmosphere! Unlike the drive thru windows at your local fast food establishment, you park up at a...
Maru T.
Maru T.
2023-03-05 17:38:17
I don't understand why people rave about this place. Fries were cold and mushy.Burger looked thrown together and again warm at best
Jesse G.
Jesse G.
2023-02-16 19:00:47
Went to H & w today. Usually has been a great spot but unfortunately not today. Burgers were just ok and fries and zucchini sticks were very very greasy...
Philip T.
Philip T.
2023-02-07 21:26:43
If you're judging by the looks as you drive by you're missing out if you keep going and not stop. The food is great and a decent bit of variety. The grilled...
Andrea L.
Andrea L.
2023-01-31 14:02:55
If you want some good comfort food, this is the place to go. This place has been around for years, and once you eat here, you know why. One of my favorite...
Francisco C.
Francisco C.
2023-01-04 09:53:57
H and W is so freaking good man you should eat this asap it is a must a try and also the prices are so reasonable and great customer service
Paul L.
Paul L.
2022-12-22 00:16:27
H&W! Hello there. Been eyeing you for a while and finally gave it a try. First time I tried your Western Burger. Solid. I admit, not as tasty as Burger...
Sanjeev S.
Sanjeev S.
2022-11-29 03:12:38
As most of us love In-n-Out burgers , I wanted to try this place so I ordered Double French burger which comes with four patties. Oh man was way beyond my...
Olga R.
Olga R.
2022-11-27 18:29:38
French fries are the Bomb! Bacon cheeseburgers are wonderful. Great place to eat at!
Vanessa C.
Vanessa C.
2022-11-25 15:22:56
Go support small business instead of the in n out around the corner. This place is yummy and the fries are probably my favorite. I will drive to Merced...
Krista C.
Krista C.
2022-11-18 17:06:04
I was really excited to try this place out.... However, it was not at all what people have made it out to be.... Small sizes for the price. Looks like we...
Eli J.
Eli J.
2022-11-17 19:04:03
After hearing about this place for years. I finally popped in and ate. It was pretty darn good and pretty inexpensive. The wait was short. The jalapeño...
Nick P.
Nick P.
2022-11-16 17:28:00
Friendly customer service, outdoor seating, some of the best burgers I have ever had, by far the best in town.
Debbie F.
Debbie F.
2022-11-06 13:58:00
Fast friendly service with great delicious food. I love the car hop service they know how to make change the old fashioned way. There Shakes are always...
Bill P.
Bill P.
2022-11-03 06:48:00
This place actually deserves 5 stars. Idk why i was so harsh in my previous review. Shit was obviously BUSSIN. Always comin back here
Matt W.
Matt W.
2022-10-17 09:33:52
This place is always good. I've never had a bad meal here. The best place to get an old fashioned burger.
chris c.
chris c.
2022-09-13 19:18:32
Great food luv the drive in and they come to the window old world charm love how everything is fresh
Jim M.
Jim M.
2022-09-05 22:22:10
Super fresh food!! You can tell all the food is cooked to order and doesnt sit out all day. This place is a must visit when you're in town!!
Stuart H.
Stuart H.
2022-09-04 19:53:20
I wish we were able to give 6 stars. A Merced staple that requires no explanation after visiting. This location has everything a burger joint should have. A...
Robin H.
Robin H.
2022-09-04 14:19:07
Classic car hop location with walk up service as well. Hands down one of the best Western Burgers I have had. The onion rings were crispy, the sauce had a...
Isela B.
Isela B.
2022-08-11 18:21:33
I was traveling through Merced and stopped here for dinner. Honestly, this a one of the best burger places I've been to and I've done a lot of traveling. I...
Juan G.
Juan G.
2022-08-11 18:21:14
Enjoyed my meal here. I ordered the deluxe double and the curly fries. I liked how the curly fries had a good crunch and the good quality cheese on the...
Terri W.
Terri W.
2022-07-13 15:58:57
Old fashioned, fresh burger heaven! Flavor is out of this world. Bacon is thick and crisp. Foo0d here is amazing
Jessica C.
Jessica C.
2022-07-07 13:04:31
Place is legit. Fast service. Perfect for quick bite on the road. In and out in 10 minutes.
h & w outside seating picture
H & W Drive-In in Merced also has great outside seating!

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