When it comes to burgers, Texas knows how to serve up a masterpiece. We’ve tasted our way across the Lone Star State, from sizzling backyard grills to legendary burger joints, and we’re here to tell you: not all burgers are created equal. From towering stacks of beefy goodness to perfectly toasted buns, we’ve sampled the best of the best. Bite into these must-try burgers that truly capture the heart (and flavor) of Texas!
Trill Burgers
Houston: The award-winning Trill Burgers in H-Town has long lines wrapped around the block. This burger joint has earned legions of fans, including famous faces like Drake, Ludacris and even ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson! Double meat, triple meat, or vegan, this spot has something for every burger fan.
LSA Burger Company
Denton: Grab your friends and post up on the sprawling rooftop patio at LSA Burger Co. in the heart of historic downtown Denton. It’s all about “Lone Star Attitude” here, from the live music to the colorful tributes to Texas musicians scattered throughout the restaurant. LSA also dishes out some of the BEST burgers we’ve found. Trust us, you’ll need a Texas-sized appetite for this place!
Freiheit Country Store
New Braunfels: Bring a hearty appetite to the legendary Freiheit Country Store in New Braunfels! Fill up on comfort-food classics with a side of great Texas tunes, then go BIG with the famous Freiheit Extreme Burger—a half-pounder loaded with crispy bacon, melty cheese, mushrooms, and grilled onions.
Parkway Grill
Wichita Falls: At the Parkway Grill in Wichita Falls, it’s game day every day. Be sure to come hungry to this iconic sports bar. They’re serving up gigantic plates of nachos and a burger so tall, they call it “The Skyscraper.” This monster has four patties, cheese sticks, and an order of onion rings stacked on top!
Caprock Cafe
Lubbock: Pull over for juicy double-stacked burgers loaded with cheese and grilled jalapeños at Caprock Cafe in Lubbock — and don’t forget the heaping stack of crispy fries! This rockin’ Hub City hangout also boasts that it has the “Coldest Beer in West Texas.” It’s all about fun at this country music loving cafe where you may find honky-tonk singer Joe Ely enjoying a beer himself! We’ll show you why Caprock is a “must do” on your next road trip to Red Raider country.
Cheesy Jane’s
San Antonio: Bite into a giant slice of nostalgia at Cheesy Jane’s in the Alamo City, a 1950s-style burger joint grilling up monstrous half-pound burgers. Wash one down with a hand-spun Chocolate Banana Shake or pick from nearly 30 other flavors.
Cibolo Creek Brewing Company
Boerne: Planted on Boerne’s bustling Hill Country Mile – just feet from the creek it’s named after, Cibolo Creek Brewing Co. is not your typical watering hole. This popular spot delivers bigtime flavor in magnificent dishes, but nothing beats their burgers. The legendary goat burger is grass-fed beef mixed with goat meat, a heavenly three-cheese spread, bread-n-butter pickles, and two fried onion rings, all on a pretzel bun.
Bebo’s and Kathy’s Cafe
Pilot Point: If you have a Texas-size appetite, then head to Bebo’s and Kathy’s Cafe in Pilot Point. Leave your diet at the door for comfort food classics like the ‘Steph Burger’ piled high with fried cheese sticks, deep-fried onion rings, and fried green tomatoes! For the truly hearty appetites, see if you can tackle the gigantic five-pound “Bozilla Burger” challenge, with eight slices of cheese, seven slices of bacon and two big baskets of fries!
Hat Creek Burger
Austin: What does it take to create the perfect burger? As the owner of Hat Creek Burger in Austin will tell you, the ingredients are simple, but the secret is a whole lotta LOVE! You’ll love Hat Creek’s signature burger that’s dripping with American cheese and house-made sauerkraut, stacked high next to hand-cut fries. The owner, a former UT basketball player and devoted dad, shares with you how he started his business in an Airstream trailer and turned it into one of the most popular burger joints in Austin.
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