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favorite Favorite Burger Joints?

texas blues

texas blues

I am a burger freak as well as a foodie in general. I grew up on Whataburger(used to be able to get whole jalapeno's on the side) but haven't had one in years. Over at Hamburger Today they have alot of devotee's of In-N-Out Burger. I had a trip to Las Vegas and my gal and I stopped in one of these joints just off strip. Place was packed and lined up out the door. While I found the cheeseburger way better than the other joints like BK, McD's, Wendy's etc. I wasn't that knocked out and don't understand all the hoolah balooh. Same same for the Phatburger joint down the way. What's your fav and why?
I know imaguitargod eats heaps of burgers so has to have an opinion. What say you?

BTW..my fav burger blogger TexasBurgerGuy has been MIA as of late. Anyone heard about him and what's up? Thanks.
 
around my area we have a place called lindburgers. its not the best burger in the world, but they certianly have a lot of variety! i think they have about 40 different types of burgers to choose from! i've never seen so many options.

as far as fast food type places go..my favorite is a place called andy's. they don't have them down here that i know of..but i worked at two when i lived in north carolina. i guess part of the reason i liked their burgers a lot was that i made my own to my specification. :hell: extra beef, extra bacon, cheese, jalapenos, onions, garlic salt and pepper, on a toasted bun. mmmmmmm :shocked:
 
I'm gonna have to to a three-way-tie....
1.)Duffy's tavern on Anna Maria Island
2.)Skinny's about a mile away from Duffy's(and they have dollar mugs of bud draught!)
3.) The Biff Burger in St. Petersburg(oldest burger joint on the west coast of florida....built in the mid 50's and hasn't changed much since!)
Anybody comes to this side of Florida while i'm still here and i'll take ya out these places.
 
Thanks for the tip about the Texas Burger Guy blog. I love food blogs!


I've been looking for the best burger in South Austin and haven't found it yet. I tried Red Robin ( a chain) recently and was disappointed to find out that their patties are 6 oz. max. I ordered the double one and it was pretty good but not great. It was a fun place to eat though..they have cocktails and stuff...and real good onion rings.

If you're coming to Austin soon there's a bar on 6th Street, Casino El Camino, that used to make the best burger in town...I say used to because I haven't been there in some time..they still might. It's a good bar to check out regardless.

The best fast food chain I've found is Culvers. They actually make a surprisingly tasty burger for a fast food place..really good. My only "beef" is the one near me seems to employ only teenie boppers and they are 2 for 1 at screwing up my order. After getting home with what was supposed to be a fully dressed deluxe jumbo burger to find only a slab of meat and two pieces of bread I almost gave up on them...but I've been back; I just carefully check my order before leaving the premises. They have good onion rings too and great frozen custard treats.


Has anyone tried Fudruckers lately? Someone suggested them saying they make ( big) burgers to order.
 
We recently got "5 guys burgers and fries" here in Charlotte and what a terrfic disappointment they were. I figure if your only decor is headlines about how great your food is, it better be out of this world. Though you are allowed to build your own, nothing stood out at all, Bummed.

Have had a real big and tasty burger at Ruby Tuesday's. It's the "monster burger" or something like that. BIG! Enjoyed it.
 
chiliman said:
We recently got "5 guys burgers and fries" here in Charlotte and what a terrfic disappointment they were. I figure if your only decor is headlines about how great your food is, it better be out of this world. Though you are allowed to build your own, nothing stood out at all, Bummed.
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huh...my only problem with 5 Guys is the price. I think they make a decent burger. I'm also partial to Johnny Rockets, but I haven't seen one since 2001 when I was in Cincinnati.
 
Hey chuk, not familiar with any Austin burger places, would like to try that one in Houston that is like located under a highway overpass, has all types like buffalo etc....suppose to be really good, been on food network!

Hey DD will have to try snuffers, use to eat at the Feedbag in Dallas was awesome, but not sure if still around.

As far as burger chains hard to beat a jalapeno double cheese from whataburger just something I have always grown up with.
 
chiliman said:
We recently got "5 guys burgers and fries" here in Charlotte and what a terrfic disappointment they were. I figure if your only decor is headlines about how great your food is, it better be out of this world. Though you are allowed to build your own, nothing stood out at all, Bummed.

Have had a real big and tasty burger at Ruby Tuesday's. It's the "monster burger" or something like that. BIG! Enjoyed it.
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We have a fairly new 5 Guys here in Jacksonville, and I too was a little disappointed in the food. The fries were heavy and soggy. I expected a great burger with all the critic's reviews that they had quoted. The burger was only average - a step above McD's or BK, but a couple steps above in price.

I do like In-N-Out burgers, but I only have a chance to eat them when I'm in CA. They have a great taste and plenty of juice and grease. I think a burger needs some grease for flavor, I hate a dry burger.
 
chemegator said:
We have a fairly new 5 Guys here in Jacksonville, and I too was a little disappointed in the food. The fries were heavy and soggy. I expected a great burger with all the critic's reviews that they had quoted. The burger was only average - a step above McD's or BK, but a couple steps above in price.

I do like In-N-Out burgers, but I only have a chance to eat them when I'm in CA. They have a great taste and plenty of juice and grease. I think a burger needs some grease for flavor, I hate a dry burger.
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AMEN to grease. Just hate it when someplace advertises using lower fat meat for their burgers. For me it just reads "dry"! I use 80/20 for burgers at home and add parmesian cheese to the meat to fll in for the juices it loses while cooking. Always juicy!!!
 
We have McDonalds and Boiga king (correct Brooklyn pronunciation, I'm informed) over here, and that's about it.

Except TGI Fridays and pubs/ restaurants that do them, but that's not a chain as such.
 
chuk hell said:
Has anyone tried Fudruckers lately? Someone suggested them saying they make ( big) burgers to order.
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I thought they went out of business. Or were going out or something like that. Maybe i heard wrong. I used to enjoy going there alot when i lived in Atlanta, but i haven't seen one in Florida at all yet.

marcosauces said:
Mr. D's..!!!! good stuff there..:hell:
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I heard that place was killer!!
I'm going to have to stop in there while driving up to NYC sometime.
 
chemegator said:
We have a fairly new 5 Guys here in Jacksonville
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you live in crapsonville, nc? :hell: i used to live there on camp lejeune 7 years ago. i'd go back there to visit..but i think pretty much everyone i know there has since moved. (military families)
 
xgrafcorex said:
you live in crapsonville, nc? :hell: i used to live there on camp lejeune 7 years ago. i'd go back there to visit..but i think pretty much everyone i know there has since moved. (military families)
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No, Jacksonville, Florida
 
texas blues said:
I know imaguitargod eats heaps of burgers so has to have an opinion. What say you?
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I usually like to cook my own, that way I can marinate it in anything I want. But as far as burger joints go, here's my list.

-Fuddruckers-after all, they do toat their burgers are the world's greatest.

-Gordon Biersch-their burger quality varies greatly, but usually it's awesome. Thick, juicy patties on nicely risen buns, with mayo to die for. Plus you can get pepper jack cheese instead of American.

Fast Food Places:
-McDonalds- Yes yes, I know their fast food usually is crap, but I just went to New Mexico wher I purchased a Green Chili Double Cheese Burger :hell:

- Carl's Jr- They have a five dollar burger that's decent.

-Rallies- They must put some sort of crack in their burgers because I was sooo addicted to them about 8 years ago.
 
IGG...being a CA guy and all, I would have thought you would be a big In-N-Out fan. (No not THAT in and out) When I was up in Alaska, there was a Carls Jr. that was okay. So many of the big joints as mentioned, lack the grease factor and tend to be bland and dry. Most of the good burgers round here close to Seattle are the mom and pop joints. I'll be moving in the next 3 weeks to Las Vegas and I'll be a hop and a skip from a joint called the Bobcat Bite which from what I have read is the shizet for green chili burgers. I can't wait. My pepper plants should do better down there too!! Ahhhh..sigh..pequins.
 
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