The Vitals:
the spot: Kincaid’s Hamburgers multiple locations in Fort Worth, tested at the Camp Bowie location
the eats: Cheeseburger
the bucks: $7
the full nelson: The most quintessential Texas Burger I have ever tried
Originally a grocery store with a full service butcher shop, Charles Kincaid began cooking up burgers made from steak trim. The burgers became a hit and by 1991, Kincaid’s transformed into a full time burger restaurant. By 2008, Kincaid’s Hamburgers made the pages of Hamburger America, Burger Scholar George Motz’s book about the best burgers in the country.
The burger was tremendously beefy. And only $7. Kincaid’s is a must top for any true burger aficionado and easy choice for this Best Burger Texas list.
The Vitals:
the spot: Reese Bros Barbecue 906 Hoefgen Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210
the eats: The Verde Burger
the bucks: $13
the full nelson: A craft barbecue take on a San Antonio burger tradition
Reese Bros BBQ serves up a “San Antonio bean burger” which starts with a patty(a beef patty mind you NOT one made of beans) that is topped with Fritos(or some corn chip), queso, refried beans and onions. It’s their take a on a local burger phenomenon.
The patty itself is a substantial half pound of ground brisket trim, seasoned with their 2:1 black pepper to salt brisket rub. Smoked and then seared, the patty is nestled on a brioche bun, and topped with a slice of white American cheese. Being my first time trying a San Antonio Bean Burger, I might have peaked. Which makes Reese Bros easily entry for the fourth spot on the Best Burger Texas list.
The Vitals:
the spot:Mum Food’s Smokehouse and Delicatessen 5811 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723
the eats: Smoked Burger
the bucks: $15
the full nelson: The new best smoked burger in town
The Oak Smoked Burger at Mum Foods Smokehouse and Delicatessen features an 8oz oak smoked patty, with oak smoked poblano peppers, oak smoked poblano aioli and swiss cheese. It is served at a flawless Medium Rare and is my current favorite smoked burger in Austin and certainly a contender for Best Burger Texas.
The Vitals:
the spot: Jabs Burgers and Fries 111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
the eats: Excellent Smash Burgers
the bucks: $
the full nelson: Some of the best Bang for your Burger Buck Smash Burgers in town
You can’t do a Best Burger Texas list and not include smashed burgers: one of the hottest food trends in the country. Jabs elevates the standard smashed burger with Creekstone Farms beef and the prices are very reasonable, between $9 and $13. Don’t forget to ask for extra sauce, it has a Raising Cane’s like craving.
The Vitals:
the spot: Cullum’s Attaboy 111 Kings Ct, San Antonio, TX 78212
the eats: Attaboy Burger with Glacé
the bucks: $16 + $5 for the glacé poured tableside
the full nelson: the most decadent burger I’ve had in 20 years
Located off the St. Mary’s strip, Cullum’s Attaboy is the finest sidewalk cafe you’re gonna find in San Antonio, maybe in all of Texas. And that burger? The most decadent one I’ve had in 20 years.
A six ounce Wagyu patty from Peeler Farms in Floresville TX is draped with slice of gruyere cheese on house made double egg wash bun. A classic homemade aioli, a slice of raw white onion and an optional but essential house made Glacé sauce seal the deal for this burger that earns the top spot for Best Burger Texas.
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