Burgers near me roughly in order of best to worst. Factors include price, convenience to me, and quality of the bun, patty, and flavors.<\/p>\n
The distinguishing factor for steakhouse burger is the looser grind. Steakhouse patties are never pressed.<\/p>\n
$$$ Patty – A, Bun – A, Atmosphere \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Restaurant
\nOne of the most expensive burgers, but worth it.<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2015-03<\/p>\n
Frequency: about 2 times a year<\/p>\n
$$ Patty – C, Bun – A, Atmosphere – Diner
\nOverpriced burger. Avoid the “premium” meats. Very overpriced shakes. Not worth waiting in line for.<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2018<\/p>\n
Frequency: about 1 time a year<\/p>\n
Quick-service establishments press their patties so they cook faster.<\/p>\n
$$ Patty – B, Bun – A, Atmosphere – Diner<\/p>\n
The $10 happy hour special is a great deal<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2018<\/p>\n
Frequency: 3 times a year<\/p>\n
$$ Patty – B, Bun – B, Atmosphere – Cafe<\/p>\n
Great flavor combinations and excellent attention to detail.<\/p>\n
Frequency: not enough<\/p>\n
$ Patty – B, Bun – C, Atmosphere – Fast Food
\nThere’s something magical about these.<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2019<\/p>\n
Frequency: about 8 times a year<\/p>\n
$$ Patty – C, Bun – C, Atmosphere – Texas Chili Parlor
\nMy raw ratings aren’t that good, but they make a damn good burger. They don’t have fries on the menu.<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2014<\/p>\n
Frequency: about once a year<\/p>\n
$$ Patty – B, Bun – B, Atmosphere – Bar
\nAnother place you normally wouldn’t go to get a burger. This wing joint has a good basic burger. Patty is better than average, the bun is sometimes an A.<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2015<\/p>\n
Frequency: about twice a year<\/p>\n
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$ Patty – C, Bun – C, Atmosphere – Fast Food
\nIf you’re in the mood for Whataburger, nothing else will satisfy it.<\/p>\n
Last tested: 2015<\/p>\n
Frequency: about 8 times a year<\/p>\n
$$ Patty – B, Bun – B, Atmosphere – Steakhouse
\nI remember this being good. Needs to be re-tested.<\/p>\n
$$$ Patty – B, Bun – B, Atmosphere – Cafe
\nI remember this being good. Needs to be re-tested. I also remember the duck fat fries being good.<\/p>\n
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\nThey only have one burger, the Big Ass Burger. It is great. Strong, basic ingredients (thick bacon, melty cheese). The establishment is really more a restaurant than a steakhouse, but the atmosphere is steakhouse. Update<\/strong>: I think the quality has gone downhill. My last Big Ass Burger was kind of terrible.<\/p>\nParkside<\/h3>\n
\nGood burger, overrated. Would be one of the best patties, but mine had too much gristle.<\/p>\nIron Cactus<\/h3>\n
\nThe patty is a little unusual. It’s a nicer fast food patty: fine grind and molded. The fries are lightly battered and great.<\/p>\nWendy’s<\/h3>\n
\nNot bad. Was lured here by the marketing for their pretzel bun.<\/p>\nDirty Martin’s<\/h3>\n
\nNeeds to be retested. I haven’t been here in over a decade.<\/p>\nCamino El Casino<\/h3>\n
\nBetter when drunk.<\/p>\nHut’s<\/h3>\n
\nOverrated. Avoid. I haven’t been here in probably six years, but including them for completeness.<\/p>\n24 Diner<\/h3>\n
\nAvoid the burger, just get the $20 chicken and waffles. Shake was weak too.<\/p>\n
\nOther places I like but aren’t “central”<\/h2>\n
Phil’s Ice House<\/h3>\n
Places to try<\/h2>\n
Elevation Burger<\/h3>\n
\nRIP<\/h2>\n
Svantes Stuffed Burger<\/h3>\n
Peached Tortilla JapaJam Burger<\/h3>\n
Wholly Cow<\/h3>\n
\nConvenient. Local ingredients. Too bad they cook the hell out of ’em.<\/p>\nPlayer’s<\/h3>\n
\nGet ’em while you can, UT owns the land under them and has the option to kick them out with six months notice. You can get a comically large shake here.<\/p>\nEZ’s<\/h3>\n
\nDecent. Okay shakes, they definitely used to be better.<\/p>\nBacon<\/h3>\n
\nThe bacon… is ok, but you can customize it and try different kinds of bacon. Note: the house bacon usually isn’t that crispy because it’s so thick.<\/p>\n