No , this is n’t a list of old - timey Warren E. Burger that you have to eat before local anesthetic allow you to even refer to yourself as a Houstonian – even though you ’ve been living here for 15 years ( though some of those are included ) . Instead , it ’s our current bucket list of the most lively burger to make your way through in your life-time … or before you allow Houston , which think of you ’re passably much dead to us anyway .
Note : Whataburger is not included because that ’s a given ( are you even from here ? ) .
Hunky Dory’s HD Burger
Hunky Dory
This double tap house burger may take care pretty aboveboard , but it ’s actually one of the blue , beefiest taste burgers in township . The magic is in HD ’s expertly veteran blend of chow , brisket , and don’t - knock - it - till - you - strain - it gripe tongue . A homemade bun , practiced ol’ American cheese , planetary house pickles , and sliced scarlet onion lend the burger just the appropriate finish mite .
Petrol Station’s The Rancor
Petrol Station
Like the reptilianStar Warsbeast for which it ’s refer , this 10 - -napkin burger ’s only desire is to FEED … feed you , that is . Made with half a Ezra Pound of aggressively seasoned Angus , the beef - bomb is crowned but with Armerican cheddar , smoked Sir Francis Bacon , and a fried egg , because in today ’s crazy humanity , that is dewy-eyed .
Hubcap Grill’s Quadruple Heart Clogger
Hubcap Grill
All three locations of this beefed - up ball of fire lure a steady gang of burger lovers thanks to the excellent mansion - made backside ; hand - shape , juice - dripping 80/20 cake ; and topping that both the burger purist and unwarranted child can get behind . But since this is a bucketful list , we ’re going out with Ricky Craig ’s aptly named magnum opus , the grilled weiner , bacon , chili & cheese - stacked Quadruple Heart Clogger . Hope you canceled that afternoon meeting .
Bernie’s Burger Bus’ Detention Burger
Bernie’s Burger Bus
We call back the picture speaks for itself , so we ’ll just say this : home - ground Angus beef , whiskey - griddled onions , BACON GRILLED high mallow behind .
Stanton City’s Bites’ The Original Bacon Cheeseburger
Stanton’s City Bites
For a darned - fine burger with a little side of nostalgia , reach this neighborhood hero of all thing beef . The family - pass grocer ’s been around since the ' 60s , eventually turning into a beefburger smirch in the ‘ 80s when husband and married woman team Art and Theresa Fong inherited it . Though the adored Art has since passed , you ’ll still come up Theresa flippin ’ grown , beefy star sign ground patty and stimulate everyone feel like category . you could go full throttle with stacks of candied bacon and hash browns , but before that , get a taste of the hamburger that started it all .
Killen’s Burgers Cheeseburger
Killen ’s Burgers(address and info)PearlandBecause being the Baron of BBQ and the Sultan of Steak was n’t enough , Chef Ronnie Killen decided to add some more beef cattle into the mix . Burger fanatics have been feeding on his fully lade , unbelievable Warren Earl Burger during weekend soda water - ups at Killen ’s Barbecue . Those have sadly cease , but have no fright : Killen ’s Burgers is spread in the original Killen ’s Steakhouse locating . Now the only question is , why is this all hap in Pearland ?
The Hay Merchant’s Cease & Desist Burger
The Hay Merchant
This burger is so damn tasty , it legitimately almost sparked a suit . Here ’s how it all went down : sibling eatery Underbelly nickname their standout burger the " UB Double threefold , " which apparently was a little too close-fitting to the signature burger of a certain uptight Ernst Boris Chain . Soon after , they were present a cease and desist letter by said uptight range . A quick name change later on , and this double - cheese , two-fold - bitch , ace - sound burger can now be found serving time at The Hay Merchant .
Lankford Grocery’s Grim Burger
Lankford Grocery
This is not the kind of place you claver on a diet , as the smells wafting from the flattop will have you pitch up for an insanely bad - for - you burger quicker than you could change your Coke to diet . Since you went this far , you may as well go full fatty with this bacon - load , sliced jalapeño , egg , and gooey macaroni & cheeseflower - adorned house dearie . Cash only .
The Shack Burger Resort’s Cooter Jack
The Shack Burger Resort
Locally sourced , fresh - form , and loose-fitting as all netherworld , these burger guru adorn their masterpiece with everything from queso and bacon to hot Cheetos and deep-fried banana . Though spice lovers can take consolation in the Dang Dang , it ’s the Cooter Jack that hits all of our topping checkpoints . Buttermilk fried onion twine for crunch , smokey BBQ sauce for sweetness , chipotle mayo for richness and heat , and gooey diddly-squat cheese … for Malva sylvestris . Get it on a jalapeño cheddar bun ( our pick ) , a pretzel bun ( some the great unwashed ’s selection ) , or no bun at all ( WHOSE CHOICE IS THIS ? ? ? ) .
B&B Butchers & Restaurant’s Burger Diane
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
While yes , you usually go to a chophouse for steak , luncheon is a completely satisfactory time to exercise your alternative for something less fancy ( i.e. , loud ) . This branching and tongue burger , a Riffian on a cognac and mushroom-shaped cloud gravy muffle steak Diane , is well worth the $ 14 price shred . Of naturally if you ’re in the temper to to ball out , you’re able to add together foie gras for another $ 12 .
Pappas Burger’s Frito Pie Burger
Pappas Burger
This homegrown joint from the Pappas kinsperson uses Prime trimmings from the neighboring steakhouse to make creditably great beefburger patties , which we are whole disrespect by telling you to order covered in Fritos , queso , and Pappas chili . But it ’s on the menu so , their faulting .
State of Grace’s Butter Burger
State of Grace
All hail the heavy State Department of Texas , because not only does this Warren Earl Burger have frozen butter lump dotted properly into the patties , it ’s also done “ carpetbagger - dash ” – mean it shares a bun with a crispy fried oyster high hat , American cheese , caramelized Allium cepa , and for an extra few sawhorse , thick cut bacon and an oozing fried egg . drop the supernumerary duo of bucks .
Tookie’s vs. Stomp’s Burger Showdown
Southern Goods' SG Burger
Southern Goods
With a card wedge full of good ol’ boys like pork barrel belly cracklins and BBQ plate , it may be hard to order the beefburger at this southerly standout . We ’ll make it unhard . Top - nick cuts of boeuf take a spin in the hoagie before being make into two aggressively seared and pinkish - in - the - midway patties , each of which gets a cheese cover before being heap and packed into a buttery and toasted salt & pepper bun , along with house b&b pickles and overbold produce . At its side ? Potato salad and comeback sauce . recollective story short , you require this .
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse’s Vic Burger
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
As V&A expanded their luncheon hours , what used to be only a Friday special is now usable every weekday . Prime ground boeuf , firm - cure bacon , and a duo of American and cheddar make this a burger suitable of Vic ’s good name .
Moon Tower Inn’s Cheech or Chong
Moon Tower Inn
guide here on Wednesday for BOGO Burger Night and you wo n’t even have to choose between the Cheech – munificently stacked with thick - cut Francis Bacon , sambal mayo , poblano , and creamy stooge cheese ; or the Chong – a beauty with slurred - gash bacon , house fix , cheddar , Creole Indian mustard , and a gloriously yolky gay - side testis .
Bernadine’s Cheeseburger
Bernadine’s
Proving this Gulf Coastal concept is not all about the sea , this by - land portmanteau word of chuck and brisket come big and mighty on remarkably good Texas Toast , crisped and slather with mayo . The accouterment – house b&b pickles , squawk - adipose tissue griddle onion , and L+T – are dewy-eyed enough to let the blue burger smooth .
Glazed the Doughnut Cafe’s Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Glazed the Doughnut Cafe
Since sugar - made doughnuts slather with a sugary glaze distinctly were n’t enough , these guy rope determine to throw a duet of pith bomb and some bacon & cheese in between two of them . It ’s kinda operose to consider the heart - clogger is useable so closely to the Med Center … but it is , so you’re able to hit it up after you pass your yearly physical .
State Fare’s Hicks Burger
State Fare
Housed in the former Pour Society , this rebranded concept from Cherry Pie Hospitality ’s Lee Ellis and culinary director Jim Mills is bringing Texas comfort fare to new heights . As in , this colossal burger stacked in high spirits and sloppily with griddled pastrami and onions , melty Gruyère , a rich power play of hamburger sauce , and family - cut chicken - fry French fries , because this is Texas .
Kenny & Ziggy’s Zigalicious
Kenny & Ziggy’s
This Jewish deli may not make their patties in house – they ’re a custom blend of inadequate costa and skirt steak from Pat LaFrieda in NY , so that ’s fine by us – but they most in spades make their own pastrami . The smoky , meltingly tender slices come piled high on the 1/2 lb , crazy - full Warren E. Burger along with ‘ coleslaw , aged Swiss , and Russian dressing . It ’s not cosher , but that too , is okay by us .
Christian’s Tailgate’s Giant 1lb Burger
Christian’s Tailgate
Sometimes , everything grownup is well . lawsuit in full point : this full pestle , which is widely view among Houston ’s burger elite group by anyone with tastebuds . Get it in saturated frame with just Malva sylvestris and the usual suspects or , who are you josh , stack with chicken - fry bacon .
Bramble’s Cheeseburger
Bramble
Be warned : Chef Randy Rucker ’s 44 Farms burger is for mustard lovers only . A compact coating of the odoriferous and hot house - made condiment is what make this already - great , wood - grill burger extraordinary . A sizeable amount of melted Redneck cheddar and house jam finish the job .
Mocking Bistro’s American Wagyu Hamburger
Mockingbird Bistro
This erstwhile - school classic has managed to keep up with the cool kids , despite being a brawny $ 32 . Chef John Sheely ’s house blend of chuck , brisket , and short rib helps with that , as does the effete foie gras topping and earthnut frites side . If you ’re calculate to save a buck , the Roger Bacon - marmalade - topped M Bistro burger is just $ 11 at the bar .
Jonathan’s the Rub’s The Texas
Jonathan’s the Rub
Texas is awesome , because living here means you’re able to get a giant - worthy , menage - rub 10 oz chargrilled hamburger , pack it in ‘ shrooms , caramelized Allium cepa , bacon , then embrace it in thick , creamy Texas gravy and call it lunch .
Mel’s Country Cafe’s Mega Mel Burger
Mel’s Country Cafe
We ’re fairly certain it ’s percipient at this spot that eating all of these burgers will help you along in recoil the bucket , so if you ’ve managed to make it this far , you may as well go balls to the walls . This is not so much an gratifying burger experience , but rather a challenge to those brave enough to face up the beef . Those who accept it will have two hours to consume 1.5lbs of ground beef , a FULL Sudanese pound of bacon , 1/4 lb of tall mallow , and all the trimmings . Victors will get their name on the wall of fame and all the glory that comes with having go through nigh 2lbs of essence .
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Tookie’s Burgers
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
Bernadine’s
Glazed the Donut Cafe
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