Americans Try South African Fast Food Burgers For The First Time

Shalom Family! Welcome back to our channel! In this video, we're taking on the ultimate South African fast food burger challenge. We're trying four of the most popular fast food chains in Johannesburg, South Africa - Spur, Wimpy, Steers, and RocoMamas - to taste and compare their burgers. Join us as we give an honest review of each burger and share our thoughts on the taste and quality of their burgers. Will we find the perfect burger? Which one will win our hearts? Will it be the flame-grilled burger from Steers or the gourmet burger from RocoMamas? Don't miss out on this mouth-watering adventure as we explore the best of South African fast food burgers. We hope you enjoy and as always don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL!!!!
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[@Mlm332]

Fun fact: Rocomamas is founded by the founders of Spur (a steak and ribs specialty joint) as their smash burger specialty joint. Wimpy on the other hand, has always been one of those old-school diners known for their cheap [all day] breakfast.

[@justinerasmus2473]

Rocomamas was acquired by Spur Corporation, Brian Altriche (who founded RM) was just a Spur franchise owner, not the founder of Spur

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

That’s good to know

[@terrenceomwenga8841]

There ribs r amazing

[@MarykeL72]

No it was a individual on his own started in Fourways. And Spur started to feel the impact. So offered him loads

[@shanerose2799]

Cheap you say?...where?

[@Dannyvan14]

Spur burgers 10 years ago were great, but not anymore. RIP monkeygland burger.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Good to know

[@donnaoreilly4475]

Mine was the Goodie burger 😊

[@nonhlanhlamahlangu8427]

Yes now the patties taste dry, and it's super expensive now, 😢

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

Aswell as Burger King the patty is the same taste as cardboard like MacDonalds😏

[@JINXRSAMobile]

True but i dont know how burgers are bad now i never eaten a bad burger in South African some wasnt as good but dang our burgers in SA is top notch

[@eugenedemeillon4412]

As a South African currently living in Denmark, watching this has me salivating. Particularly miss my Steers chips and RM pretty much everything. And you guys are so cool and sweet. Enjoy SA South

[@wolfieinu]

I'd go Steers, RocoMamas, Spur, Wimpy. But to be fair I always get the Steers burger with more than one patty. And it kind of depends on the location, whether whoever's at the grill knows what they're doing or you just end up with a grey brick.

[@kmakiable]

Roco Mama's has the best burgers 🍔 in the country right now

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Absolutely

[@Joe_Ndlozi]

Personally, I'm all about that "RocoMamas" burger, and I'm betting it's gonna crush the competition in this burger showdown. 👌🏾😊

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

You were right lol

[@starknight1244]

The seasoning of the chip *chef kiss* but it can be messy 😂

[@tillievantonder]

South African here, ironically I would rate the total opposite, Steers 1st, Spur 2nd, I don't know how the RocoMamas taste, but I hate Wimpy food, so Wimpy 4th. Love your channel, keep posting pls!🥰

[@PFNel]

RocoMamas taste great, and there's a huge selection. But somehow I've found them a bit on the small side, so not ideal if you're a big guy, and hungry. But somehow you can't see that in the video. They look the same size as the others, so maybe they've changed. For the rest, I agree with you.

[@KaiGaming84]

I totally agree! From my 2 times having Roco's, I've found their burgers large but less flavourful than Spur or Steers. Wimpy is the only one on the list I can actually say that I hate. Their meat just tastes like absolute sh*t.

[@dj.conkey802]

Shoo! You guys went for the kill!😂😂 I thought I was the only one who hates Wimpy's food

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarykeL72]

Once you go Rocomama's you will never go back.

[@ErinBR]

Enjoyed the review. It would've been cool to see you guys cut the burgers in half tho and taste them together rather than taking turns, but all in all we always enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing. ❤🇿🇦

[@bpro3762]

You guys really do a good job to show in country life and food etc ... But your appeal is how much fun you have and how relate-able your experiences are. Still binge watching your vids.

[@Raqatour]

From Jo'burg born and raised and such fan! Glad you're enjoying your time here! Hot take on SA burger joints: Spur - Go for the ribs and wings rather Wimpy - For me, they're the simple breakfast people. Guess like a diner in South Africa 🤷‍♂ Steers - Nah, you gotta double pattie that at least. Plus the beast part are the chips imo RocoMamas - Can't go wrong baby

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Good take lol

[@nicholastison4734]

100% you have to get the double steers burger and their chips yeah!

[@wendyomanga]

I really enjoy watching this chanel. 🎉 ya'll are so humble. Love from Sagana, kenya. 🇰🇪

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

We really appreciate that

[@rjj479]

I think south africans like Steers as it's flame grilled, which is closer to a braai 😂😂 We are used to less processed food than our Western counterparts and Steers tastes more real to us. You must try a Braai, boerewors, pap and chakalaka

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you for the recommendation.

[@WarNeverChanges9191]

I am South African and I have had some bad experiences with Steers either their buns is too thick or the meat taste off. But ja nothing beats braai, boerewors, pap or chakalaka 🙂.

[@rudyopperman1975]

I'm glad you guys did a proper review of south african restaurants

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@biancahelberg2890]

You need to have the Wimpy burger WITH the Wimpy Milkshakes... Classically South African!

[@timbosch3512]

Love you folks. So good to see you enjoying SA! What did the baby think of our burgers😉😂

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

She loved it!

[@joha_verse]

You have to try the Steers fries with that amazing spice. And Spur fries and onion rings with pink sauce

[@lawrenzo1109]

I love that you started the video by saying Shalom✝️🥺❤️

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

HalleluYAH🙌🏾

[@KX5Kat]

Spur is the only burger that still tastes like real food.

[@AfrikaansKerkLiedjies]

Bruh be for real. Steers also

[@Steve-go6oq]

Spur burgers are random and depend on where you get them. As a chain they're easily the best and worst I've had in how their quality changes between restaurant. For great burgers though you have to avoid the standard chains.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Good to know

[@decktator]

As a South African, from Cape Town…… I’d never go to any of these spots for GOOD food. Maybe for convenience but definitely not good burgers…. I would go for steers chips though! That’s the best thing in their menu!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Fair enough!

[@mrnonke4496]

The thing with most South Africans we love well cooked meat, in most instances you'd find that our patties are well done and ftom watching the food network y'all Americas love your meat as bloody as possible. That's my 2cents...

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Definitely not me. I like my food cooked thoroughly but yeah, that definitely is a thing in America for some reason. 😂😂😂

[@princelobstarrr]

Yes wedefinitely prefer well cooked

[@londekazondi4771]

Definitely try the King Steer burger next time. So much sauce and it all just balances each other out.

[@gerdamare2022]

I’m secretly a Wimpy fan😋…cheapest, but Wimpy is just so familiar. But if anyone asks, I’ll reply “Steers,”

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

😂😂😂

[@soxsib9576]

Love you guys!

[@izakslabbert3534]

You must try the King Steers burger. It has two patties.😋😋

[@tillievantonder]

Yes!

[@Raqatour]

100%

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Maybe next time

[@kmakiable]

The lady sounds feverish...it's winter in South Africa now anyway

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

It’s just allergies

[@kmakiable]

Sorry man, you're so cute and lovely I'm going to pray for your husband....lucky bastard.

[@rjj479]

Some thing's for your list if u are more Gauteng side: - Gold Reef City - Hartbeespoort cable car and area - Cradle of Humankind

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendations.

[@myshepspud1]

Really enjoying your guys takes. 😊. I agree with most others. I always liked Spur chicken shnitzel with cheese sauce but that was ages ago.. Still worth a try guys! The burgers I don't know but gone down a bit. Steers always had the best best burgers. And chips! But kind of been wrongly franchised in some places depending on the place really can be dry and no love in it. As opposed to KFC burgers which are awesome in some places but way too oily in others. Rocco Mammas being an entrepreneur led thing you can tell there's care in the food. Try out any South African specialised small chain restaurants they really good. 😊

[@WarNeverChanges9191]

RocoMama's definitely are not normal 🤣they have according to me the best beef burgers ever 🙂

[@tenillewilliams2926]

I only get Buffalo Wings at Spur. Hubby and I love Rocomama's too. Jerry's Burger Bar also has yummy burgers (Brioche bun:)

[@boitumelomoja4504]

I really can't wrap my head around y'all calling a burger a sandwich. Wimpy will always remain my fav fast food, no cap!

[@naimjacobs2372]

Enjoying your videos but Daaaaamnnnn,you guys can eat😂😂😂

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

😂😂😂

[@johnjoseph11]

You guys should try the King steer burger

[@kgaugelomojela4288]

If you guys are in Jo'burg... you should try a place called 'Kota Joe' no one out do them in the province.

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

RoccoMamas the best ! real beef real taste😍😋 definitely restaurant vibes ❤

[@modikiramaisa4619]

Steers is my first choice and wimpy is very nostalgic of my childhood in the 90s

[@sandrandhlovo7918]

wow guys are u still here? nice2💗

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

We are. Thanks for watching.

[@justicemashishi3919]

For Steers I would recommend that you get some like the Original King Steers Burger. It’s much better and more moist

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@Ntombi_Red]

Roccomamas 🍔are easily the best👌🏾

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Absolutely

[@truesouth6532]

RocoMamas is a gourmet burger. It'll always be number 1

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

for sure thanks for watching.

[@Leratomogase]

Could you compare rocomamas to tigers milk, hudsons and bgr next? Lol aside from mcdonalds from time to time, those are the only places I get my bugers from.

[@mohammedpatel5155]

You guys need to eat take away foods from akalwayas in Johannesburg based in fordsburg and lenasia. Try out their Gatsby and fish and chips and many more u could select

[@samkelemleni8973]

This just proves how American we are. Everything makes sense y'all 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tessasinclair6315]

Scary, for sure! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-jy6gz5uw7k]

If it wasn’t mentioned, Wimpy is a SA classic from 1967… Still a go to for a quick breakfast or burger… Taste has remained the same… But all main fast foods a using processed patties, apart from Rocco’s..

[@jerryramchundar2198]

It's a pity you did not try the gourmet burger from Mug and Bean. Put it on your list, its called the big daddy burger

[@PFNel]

You can't eat that one with your hands, though.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@jerryramchundar2198]

@@PFNel you right, it's too big, fork and knife special. LoL

[@nyikisivuyile8946]

Mug and bean is not South African it's an international chain

[@jerryramchundar2198]

@@nyikisivuyile8946 who cares who owns it,

[@thembatalksmind7149]

Rocco Mamas 4 Sure... Can never go wrong even with them shoe string fries 🍟 booyyyyyyyyyyy Das a good Burger 🍔 no cap.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Absolutely

[@xpressivemusic4578]

you need to try the gatsby when in capetown

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Next time. Thanks for watching.

[@rnburley]

How's the price difference? Rocomamas is probably the best restaurant type place and not really known as fast food but will likely be the most expensive with high quality meat. Spur and Wimpy are also restuarants but perhaps a bit more focused on value and family with still decent meat but not like Roco. Steers is the garbage you eat at 2am after a night out like McDonalds.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Roco mamas was the most expensive

[@tumi-annemonama4946]

Steers Burger and Steers alone. Wimpy's breakfast is their strength, while Spurs Ribs is off the hook and Roccomamas is 2nd bsst for sure

[@flybynight7037]

Next try the cape town gatsby-Full house masala steak And then Rooti gatsby - full house masala steak. And then pop in by these 2 restaurants Golden dish and wembly road house

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@riyaazwest1991]

Next time you guys in Cpt, tryout authentic cape malay cuisine homecooked

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

next time for sure. Thanks for watching

[@laskink]

Please visit akhalwayas in church Street in Fordsburg. You will thank me later🙏🏿

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@pinkiedlamini7298]

Agree with Spur patty being over cooked, im shook that first bite of steers had more bread coz wow steers packs their burger so much that things start sliding off side ways its so juicy

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@petrusrossouw6340]

Best burgers in Cape Town is the Royal Eatery at the top of Loop Street

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Sounds good

[@khanyiswasithole8895]

RocoMamas ❤❤❤ it's 👌150%from South Africa Cape Town

[@lanla6838z]

It's not really a comparison aesthetically or taste. Spur is a formal sit in restaurant. Rocomamas is like a nightclub restaurant. Steers is a fast food joint like Burger king Wimpy is a breakfast fast food restaurant.

[@platt690]

For me it's Steers, RoccoMamas, Spur and Wimpy... With steers get the double patty, or bacon and cheese burger, but their chips are the best!!!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@allannortje6440]

Fast food restuarants in south africa differ from each other, eventhough the same name each item is a little different like we got 2 Steers Burgers at the garage and the meat were a lot bigger and delicious!

[@Rick_johnson524]

You guys should really try Gatsbys next

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Hopefully soon

[@Umitskyra]

Fresh wimpy chesse burger and chips is sooo good for hangovers

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the tip.

[@tafnyazenga]

While in Cape Town please try fat cactus

[@MarykeL72]

I always ask spur to make the patty meduim. Or I do grilled chicken

[@Ismiaeel786]

Y'all should try Broccos in Canal Walk Cape Town😭😭😭❤️

[@icekingsbattlefield9805]

"that was a big bite!" 😂😂

[@Introvert_Fi]

Steers is great, I love Steers burgers

[@palesamogorosi8939]

Spur has the most ugliest, dry burgers. The quality is bad but they have great ribs and steak of course. I'm glad you guys tried all of these. Personally, I love Wimpy out of all of them.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Wimpy is good!

[@JJSmith1100]

I do not know Rocco mamas but if I come across them I will give them a go. My Choice Spur Steers, Wimpy. I would like to know how does our fast food compare to that in the US?

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

You should definitely try Roco Mamas

[@Theodupreez]

Roco Mamas, for me is even better than Burger King and McDonalds. Spur is normally better for a sit down and Steers fries are close to the best fries, but Roco Mamas are by far the best, you are not wrong.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@1_chilled_guy595]

Next time try a mutton bunny chow...Also trying the burgers hot and fresh may change your opinion on them

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Yes, we will have to do that. Thanks for watching.

[@worldexplorer554]

I need to try roco mama's and mocha mocha burgers

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Absolutely

[@Jhetx]

Damn. Wimpy beating Steers and Spur. Shocker. 😂😂 roco mamas and spur are the same company, some random info.

[@callumchetty2200]

You guys need to come to Durban and try a mutton curry bunny chow!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

We would love to

[@TheeStarlight]

From past experience I'd go Rocomamas, wimpy, steers, spur

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching.

[@leareilbuys3311]

Forget burgers. You have to try a Massala Steak Gatsby. 0:20

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Hopefully soon

[@leareilbuys3311]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE haven't had a burger since 1999... Gatsby's the only fast food you need between a bread roll 😉

[@Dannyvan14]

You guy have got to try Brocka, their burgers are fantastic! Also, Jerry's, Hudson's, and Bossa

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@JermaineGertse]

Miste bougee

[@thilivhalinetshifhefhe8470]

Steers is not that bad try mjojo burger Spur specializes with ribs so their burgers are dry Wimpy burger has unique source so i like its uniqueness. Rocomama is expensive for no reason 😊

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@teachermichelle9632]

Are you guys still in South Africa? You HAVE to have a lekker braai!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Hopefully we will on our next visit

[@lepermessiah1433]

Steers is king man, it's takeout where you can sit down, the other 3 are mostly sit down where you can take out. King Steer Burger when you go there next!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for recommendation.

[@thabang_sammy]

you must try coloured, white and indian south africans food

[@zazamkhonto2398]

As a South African I would say it's Rocco mammas, Steers & Spur...I hate Wimpy burgers 🤣🤣

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching.

[@dintlekubheka09]

🤣😭I know someone isn't South African enough if they love Wimpy burgers

[@Mandi_Zwane89]

With me, it's Roccomama, Steers, Wimpy, spur always. ❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching.

[@martinkou3359]

Okay who here as gone to wimpy, specifically asked for a champion burger, Single not the double or "big champion" With medium cooked egg because a well done egg will simply ruin this for you, and then ask for thier *chilli mayo* instead of the regular mayo (somewhat a secret menu item this) ????

[@k5v1nv]

You must try a "Monkey Gland" steak in SA and report back on what you think.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@dalesmart0569]

You should try and order a Gatsby

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Hopefully soon

[@MultiTommie]

I absolutely love burgers and i would trust their burgers over burgers here in the usa.

[@willemprins6295]

Have you tried artisans pizzas?

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

we have not.

[@MbuleloMacLoudKatise]

No lie, you only do Rocomamas justice when you eat it fresh at the restaurant, not a takeaway

[@gersie777]

Rocomomas is Spur's luxury brand, so the burgers more gourmet. you could have replaced the Rocomomas with Mochachos

[@rnburley]

While in SA you should try a walkie talkie lol. I'd love to watch that video.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

What is that?

[@rnburley]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE chicken legs and chicken heads, complete with beaks and combs and feet

[@terrenceomwenga8841]

we have spur in kenya

[@donaldmacdonald9993]

That is a South African franchise, it is also in Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho

[@Philasande_Shange]

Yah I’ve seen it in videos, and mug n beam too

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

That’s good to know

[@edith1705]

We have in Uganda too.

[@tobialabi01]

Mac Donald’s mc spicy is king 🤣… I love roco mamas too

[@didirm8683]

WIMPY 10/10 FOR ME💕💕

[@katmatlou]

As a South African who has been in the USA, I can safely say, i had the best burgers in America. Unfortunately I can't say the same thing about their 🍟. I still find SA to have the best 🍟.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Wow okay. I think just the opposite. 😂😂😂

[@katmatlou]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE opposite on both? That's funny! 😂

[@RealLaone]

As a steers guy RocoMamas was some of the worst burgers I had, but after this video gotta try them again to doublecheck my take. You should've tried them with their chips, thats where steers & spur shine

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

You definitely should

[@thobekaradebe4636]

Um not sure if putting rocomammas with the rest is fair, since you build it yourself

[@ntshade8806]

Wimpy was the first chain restaurant to cater to all races in SA

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Wow thanks for the info

[@jasonholland8232]

Only thing to eat at Wimpy is the breakfast, Steers all the way

[@n-tertainmentx-tended4760]

Steers is probably the best. But it's expensive.

[@tebogomohanoe5443]

we need some wings review next time

[@lethaboelvismahlangu4869]

Sour burgers are dry because they use Dry Aged meat to have a bold taste.