Opened In 1948, Gordon’s Stoplight Drive-In Is A Longtime Icon In Crystal City, Missouri

A burger, fries, and a milkshake probably earn a spot on the list of all-time favorite American meals. After all, what could be more tasty or more filling? While we can usually fill up on the traditional meal at just about any fast food joint or brand-name restaurant, we won't really find better than those at Missouri's homegrown burger joints. This drive-in in Missouri, for example, has been a favorite for decades, and you have to taste why.

If you live in or travel through Crystal City, you've probably driven right past Gordon's Stoplight Drive-In, a neighborhood staple since 1948.

The cozy old-school restaurant, in fact, bills itself as "serving the best hamburgers in the world since 1948." However, have you judged it for yourself yet?

Don't expect a huge menu, but do prepare for a flavorful meal that will fill you up. If you're craving a burger or cheeseburger, how hungry are you?

Will you sink your teeth into the single, double, or triple burger or cheeseburger?

Don't forget to add a side of fries, cheese fries, chili cheese fries, or onion rings.

How about washing it all down with a hand-dipped shake? Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and pineapple are your choices.

Gordon's Stoplight Drive-In also serves several other classics - hot dogs, BLTs, and grilled cheese, for example.

If you're a fan of chili, dig into a bowl of the drive-in's famous chili.

Browse the menu on Gordon's Stoplight Drive-In website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.

Have you been to this drive-in in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For more good eats during an unforgettable getaway, plan a stay at this one-of-a-kind hotel in Missouri.