At mid-century, the L.A. ecology of cars, kids, and sunshine was perfectly suited to the drive-in hamburger restaurant. In-N-Out Burger evolved to fill that niche, and in the fifty years since, its menu of freshly grilled burgers and hand-grated french fries has remained unchanged. Today more than ever, hungry Californians flock to this La Brea Tar Pit of fast food. A true native, In-N-Out has only marginally increased its range, with a handful of locations in Northern California and Las Vegas. ...more