Carnival Season means you’ll be seeing towers of king cakes on display in every grocery store across the state. You might even have one on your kitchen counter. Louisianians are always looking for new and inventive ways to eat this iconic dessert, and the folks over at Magic Grill in Louisiana have a concoction that’s just crazy enough to work: a king cake burger! Let’s take a closer look.

Magic Grill is a humble little diner-esque eatery with locations in both Monroe and West Monroe.

Aidan Taylor/Google No matter which location you visit, you’ll be treated like one of the family at this locally owned and operated joint.

The atmosphere is welcoming and casual, just like you’d expect from a low-key burger joint like this one.

Threshold 360/Google Order up at the counter and then find a spot in the dining room. Since it’s a favorite with locals, you’ll find it’s pretty popular during peak hours, so you may want to arrive early to ensure a seat.

Magic Grill doesn’t cut corners, and you’ll be able to taste the difference in the quality of their food.

Magic Grill/Facebook The plate lunches are just like your mama used to make. Hearty portions of comfort food like smothered porkchops, beef tips, and red beans and rice served with two sides. Yum!

You’ll also find all of your favorite Louisiana classics on the menu.

Magic Grill/Facebook Over-stuffed po’boys are a local favorite, but their red beans and rice are legendary.

Of course, the burgers here are truly something magical.

Magic Grill/Facebook Handmade with freshly cut fries… you can’t beat it.

The menu features six staple burgers you can sink your teeth into, but during Carnival Season, a very special burger makes an appearance: the king cake burger.

Magic Grill/Facebook An unlikely pairing, but we promise: it’s a match made in heaven.

This festive burger starts with their perfectly seasoned patty and is dressed to your liking and then sandwiched between a slice of king cake.

Magic Grill/Facebook It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory you didn’t know you needed.

And there’s no better pairing with your burger than a milkshake or some ice cream.

Magic Grill/Facebook Sweeten your meal with one of their delicious ice creams, available as a milkshake, malt, float, or just regular ice cream in a cone or a cup.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.

Aidan Taylor/Google

No matter which location you visit, you’ll be treated like one of the family at this locally owned and operated joint.

Threshold 360/Google

Order up at the counter and then find a spot in the dining room. Since it’s a favorite with locals, you’ll find it’s pretty popular during peak hours, so you may want to arrive early to ensure a seat.

Magic Grill/Facebook

The plate lunches are just like your mama used to make. Hearty portions of comfort food like smothered porkchops, beef tips, and red beans and rice served with two sides. Yum!

Over-stuffed po’boys are a local favorite, but their red beans and rice are legendary.

Handmade with freshly cut fries… you can’t beat it.

An unlikely pairing, but we promise: it’s a match made in heaven.

It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory you didn’t know you needed.

Sweeten your meal with one of their delicious ice creams, available as a milkshake, malt, float, or just regular ice cream in a cone or a cup.

Would you try the king cake burger from Magic Grill? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 2500 Arkansas Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USAAddress: 4331 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203, USA