Between the Buns by AMCO — Flame-Grilled Burgers
Flame-grilled, Bicol-born

Everything good
happens between
the buns.

Hand-pressed patties, seared over open flame, stacked high with real ingredients. No shortcuts — just a proper burger, built layer by layer.

Fan favorites

Best sellers, built right

Three of the most-ordered stacks at AMCO — see the full lineup on the Menu page.

The Original AMCO

The Original AMCO

₱185

Flame-seared beef patty, sharp cheddar, lettuce, house sauce.

Smoky Bacon Stack

Smoky Bacon Stack

₱235

Double patty, bacon, smoked gouda, caramelized onions.

Inferno Melt + Fries

Inferno Melt + Fries

₱260

Spicy patty, pepper jack, jalapeños, chipotle mayo, crisp fries.

4.8 / 5
FROM 500+ CUSTOMER REVIEWS

"The Smoky Bacon Stack is worth the drive alone. Everything tastes like it was made ten minutes ago — because it was."

JR
Jaymar R.
Regular, since 2023

"Between the Buns is our go-to for family dinners. My kids order the Original every single time — no complaints ever."

MC
Marites C.
Local mom of three

"Finally a burger place that doesn't skimp on the patty. The Inferno Melt has real heat, not just a name."

DP
Dennis P.
Food blogger

Hungry yet?

Walk in, call ahead, or send us a message — we're firing up the grill either way.

Our story

Built one stall, one stack at a time.

Between the Buns by AMCO started as a single flame-grill cart run by the Amora-Cortez family. Today it's a neighborhood staple — but the grill, the recipe, and the family behind it haven't changed.

What we stand for

The AMCO way

01

Real Fire, Real Flavor

Every patty is seared over open flame — never a flat-top shortcut. That char is non-negotiable.

02

Local, Fresh, Sourced Daily

Produce and buns come from local suppliers each morning. Nothing sits in a freezer for weeks.

03

Family-Run, Community-First

We're still a family operation. Regulars are greeted by name, and feedback goes straight to the kitchen.

How we got here

Our journey

2018

The first cart

AMCO launches as a two-burner street cart, serving a single burger recipe passed down from a home kitchen.

2021

A permanent counter

Demand outgrows the cart. Between the Buns opens its first sit-down counter with an expanded menu.

2023

500+ five-star reviews

The Smoky Bacon Stack becomes a local favorite, and the shop earns a loyal following across the region.

Today

Still flame-grilling, daily

Same recipe, same fire, same family — now serving the whole community, one stack at a time.

Come taste it yourself.

We'd love to have you at the counter.

We'd love to see you

Visit or Reach Out

Walk in during business hours, call ahead for pickup, or send a message below.

Address

Makiling, Calamba,
Laguna, Philippines

Phone

0915 873 7360

Hours

Mon – Fri11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Questions, catering requests, or feedback — we read every message.

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