Karl’s Famous Burgers

Reviews

• John J.

  star star star star star 29 May 2026

  Karl's Famous Burgers is neither famous nor owned/operated/managed by Karl. In fact, Karl's Famous Burgers is a hidden gem in Tulsa that is run by a gentleman named Mohammed. And, the burgers aren't even the best item on the menu.
  
  I'm pretty passionate about Karl's. In fact, this is the first place I drove when I got my driver's license on my 16th birthday. I've sampled a lot of the menu and have liked it all.
  
  The burgers are quite good - I've gotten the cheeseburger on many occasions and have yet to regret it. It's a pretty thick patty with cheese and all of the fixings you desire. I've actually never loved the french fries, but I've always liked them. They're a little thicker but delicious if you salt them up.
  
  A great option is the gyro - it's full of delicious lamb, gyro sauce, and vegetables, and is wrapped in a fluffy pita. This was my original go-to item.
  
  These days, I almost always go with the country fried steak sandwich combo. It's really awesome. A thick, crunchy, meaty, deep-fried steak covered with mayonnaise and vegetables. If I'm ever on death row (I'm hoping not to be), there's a good chance this would be my last meal. The combo comes with a drink and fries, so it's great to enjoy in the restaurant with access to the fountain for refills.
  
  Although the food is quite good, the service is second to none. I recently visited Karl's for the first time in over a year (and perhaps closer to two years) and they immediately knew my order and my name. How is that possible?!
  
  I hope my review makes this restaurant a little more famous. The name may not make the most sense, but it's good food and better people. Check it out.

• Joseph H.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  Great place. My dad has been going here for a long time. I got the gyro and it had fantastic flavors. Definitely a place to check out!

• Chris B.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  Garbage food. All the fries  were Charred Black. It was supposed to be a bacon burger but it was defiantly some sort of bacon substitute. The burger bun was way over toasted and it really wasn't even a good value. Over 9$ for a burger and fries would not recommend. I even feel bad for bringing my coworker

• Fairouz K.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  Delicious food, fresh meat. Big portions.the staff are really friendly, tried their chicken sandwich, very yummy and fresh, the Gyro is very delicious.

• Chris A.

  star star star star_border star_border 13 May 2026

  Karl's has been in existence, in that location, for well over 30 years.  I've grown up in the area and I now work nearby and not once have I been.  Today was the day I would change all that and visit what has to be one of Jenks' oldest businesses.  I will admit right up front that I wanted to like this place.  There are very fewer and fewer family owned restaurants in this part of town and for one to be still up and running all these years later has to be doing something right....right?  I didn't expect the place to be packed, but I walked in and there were maybe four other patrons in the restaurant and it's almost high noon.  Let's be honest, that's not a promising sign, but I do know from others that Karl's does some call in/carry out business so I go to the counter and order the bacon cheeseburger combo that comes with fries and drink for $8.75.  When you step inside the place you'll notice right off that it probably hasn't changed much inside spare the occasional new T.V. or carpet.  I personally like the unintentional nostalgia and family diners like this can still win you over with the food itself.
  
  So what about the food?  It was just fine.  The other reviews have pointed out the strange bacon and the just below mediocre fries (seriously, how do you screw up fries?), but the burger itself was good.  They do need to figure out if they need to make wider burgers or serve them on smaller buns.  It makes for a strange presentation to see your burger that far recessed between the buns.  Let's see...I liked the toasted bun.  They have free refills while there....The people who run it seemed nice...At the end of the day, it was just fine.
  
  That's maybe the biggest issue here with Karl's Famous Burgers.  The burgers are nowhere near as good as the SmashBurger down the street at almost the same price.  While they could still have a good Gyro or Fried Steak Sandwich most people who are going in for the first time are more likely to try one of these "famous burgers".  These reviews will suggest that they will most likely be let down in the end.  
  
  This is meant as no disrespect to the owners, but these are three things I think that will significantly change the perception of your product.
  1. Better frozen fries or better yet fresh cut fries.  Yes, it's a pain in the rear to prep, but your customers will appreciate it.
  2. Change the bacon.  Whatever it is or if it's just being overcooked it needs to look and taste more like real bacon.
  3. Burgers patty should extend past the bun.  Doesn't need to be much, but it goes a long way in perception.