Burgers across Texas

[dogbreath 434]

We know some people who are on a journey to visit every county to check out the courthouses, so I'd like to to do the same for burgers.  What are your recommendations for each county?  Since there are 254 counties and the limitations of my gastric system, I will be proceeding at a slow pace of 2-3 days at a time, so any suggestions for other activities would be welcome.  Especially swimming holes.  

You can recommend the foo-foo burgers but I'd rather know of old timey cheeseburgers.   

As an example, several years ago we stopped at a convenience store on I-10 east of Beaumont and they had a nice looking grill so I went for the cheeseburger and it was fantastic--just an old time drug store burger. 

 

[Bevo&Pevo 5131]

Mom's, Lufkin, Angelina Co.

[Hank_Hill 18804]

Sky Rocket is my favorite in Dallas and contender for favorite in Texas

[Armybrat 40834]

Just ate out at a joint for the first time since February. Drove 25 miles northwest of Round Rock/north Austin to the Andice General Store. Excellent goopy/drippy burgers. Mrs. Brat had the Hatch Green Chili Cheeseburger (too much mayo though) and I had the standard burger, washed down with a pint of Bill Pickett Porter. Would go back again.
 

 

[hornbri 1398]

This thread is going to be your friend on that journey - https://www.surlyhorns.com/board/index.php?/topic/604-surlys-texas-small-townroad-trip-gems/

Edited October 12, 2020 by hornbri

[Jameslaw121 4448]

46 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

Sky Rocket is my favorite in Dallas and contender for favorite in Texas

Is that on Frankford just south of 190 or is there another location?

 

[Hank_Hill 18804]

10 minutes ago, Jameslaw121 said:

Is that on Frankford just south of 190 or is there another location?

 

That's it. There is one in Deep Ellum that is really good as well but prefer the original location

Edited October 12, 2020 by Hank_Hill

[Jameslaw121 4448]

Just now, Hank_Hill said:

That's it. There is one in Deep Ellum that is really good as well but prefer the original location

Thanks for the heads up. I'm over pretty often so I will have to try it.

 

Also, I think it's technically in Collin County. 

[Post Oak 20212]

Dubl-R in Waco. A hole in the wall.  Sit at the counter and watch the boys cook up your meal.  Tater tots are great too.

 

 

[Hank_Hill 18804]

3 minutes ago, Jameslaw121 said:

Thanks for the heads up. I'm over pretty often so I will have to try it.

 

Also, I think it's technically in Collin County. 

You wont be disappointed. Was shocked how good it was.

I mean:

[Hank_Hill 18804]

4 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

Dubl-R in Waco. A hole in the wall.  Sit at the counter and watch the boys cook up your meal.  Tater tots are great too.

 

 

Fuck yes.

[RDCanecutter 26424]

13 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

Fuck yes.

Hell yeah with the Dubl-R love.

[Covri 6249]

Kelly’s burger stand in Collin county is pretty damn good. Not open Sundays. Sides are chips and a can of soda because they don’t fry anything. Just a flat top grill burger from the beef they raise on their farm.  Also best grilled cheese ever. They cook it in the beef fat on the flat top. http://kellyfamilyfarms.com/burger-stand/
 

Non traditional burger that is awesome is the cowtown deluxe at kincaids over by Fort Worth, they have a couple locations, have not been to the original in Fort Worth.

https://www.kincaidshamburgers.com

 

There is a Chevron out near Hawkins Texas in Wood county that has a really good hamburger. Like the best version of a Whataburger style burger you can get with just the right amount of grease. You’ll need a nap afterwards lol.

2278 FM2869, Hawkins, TX 75765 

^^^I’m 99% sure this is the one but it’s been a few years. I can get it confirmed if anyone wants to venture that way. 
 

Mr hamburger in Huntsville is also really good and has been around a long time. Only been there once as well but would go back without hesitation anytime I’m around Huntsville. 

https://mr-hamburger.com
 

 

 

 

 

 

[Brisketexan 105108]

Cool to see the love for Andice General Store.  We're friends with the owner (well, mostly the owner's wife, she's awesome, have known her for 30 years).  Great joint, highly recommend.

[Revolution512 1487]

Andice is pretty good, onion rings are perfection. 

[Hornbeliever 712]

Anyone been to Welcome, Tx store near Industry on 109? 

I'veve passed it so many times but never at a time where I'm hungry and it looks like it serves an old time burger (from the outside).

[TommyGufano 6021]

2 hours ago, Hank_Hill said:

That's it. There is one in Deep Ellum that is really good as well but prefer the original location

well, shit. I grew up like 5 mins from there and had no idea the place existed

[Errestaurants 2570]

Herd's in Jacksboro and Orginal Fred's in Ft. Worth 

[PorscheGuy 127]

Fuck yes.

JFC I love some double R. Strongest contender for McLennan County. Have not been to Kitox’s in years, they used to be my go to but fell off hard in the last few years.

There is a hole in the wall south of Possum Kingdom that was fantastic. I’ll have to look it up. Should be on the surly list.

Growing up, used to eat at the Birch Diner after a long day on Lake Summerville. It was in a trailer home. And it was glorious.


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[PorscheGuy 127]

Looked it up. The cafe in Grayford. Great hole in the wall. Great burger.


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[bigcigar 1164]

well, shit. I grew up like 5 mins from there and had no idea the place existed

It’s only been around a couple years. It’s awesome, but very easy to overlook.

[Ag with kids 581]

Scuttlebutt's, North Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Nueces County.

The Elvis Burger.

You can thank me later.

[ztejas 43419]

I'll submit Roadhouse - Bastrop and Blue Sky - Amarillo (Potter)

[ChickenSandwich 9834]

Been a while but always loved Dairy Treat (not queen) in Victoria 

[Hank_Hill 18804]

32 minutes ago, bigcigar said:

It’s only been around a couple years. It’s awesome, but very easy to overlook.

Yea, shitty strip mall with next to no signage and not really facing either road for whatever reason. Only knew about it from here.

[conVINCEd 21469]

Frankfort/Preston, correct?  Which corner?

[bigcigar 1164]

3 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

Frankfort/Preston, correct?  Which corner?

Frankford and coit next to the hot & creamy donuts (nw).

[conVINCEd 21469]

8 minutes ago, bigcigar said:

Frankford and coit next to the hot & creamy donuts (nw).

I lived in the apartments across the street from Central Market for a year about 5 years ago.  I believe they occupy the space that my dry cleaners occupied when I lived there.  That is the worst possible location for a restaurant.  No entrance from the 190 access road.  You either have to snake your way through the 7-11 parking lot or deal with the light at Frankfort.  
 

To get this back on topic, I need to figure out the names/locations/status of a few places I’ve had a great burger at on some W. Texas excursions over  the last 5 years.  

[After irth 1243]

39 minutes ago, Ag with kids said:

Scuttlebutt's, North Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Nueces County.

The Elvis Burger.

You can thank me later.

Is PIBC still around?  Been gone 5 years. 

[Hank_Hill 18804]

7 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

I lived in the apartments across the street from Central Market for a year about 5 years ago.  I believe they occupy the space that my dry cleaners occupied when I lived there.  That is the worst possible location for a restaurant.  No entrance from the 190 access road.  You either have to snake your way through the 7-11 parking lot or deal with the light at Frankfort.  
 

To get this back on topic, I need to figure out the names/locations/status of a few places I’ve had a great burger at on some W. Texas excursions over  the last 5 years.  

First time I thought I was going inside the 7/11 at first

 

[After irth 1243]

Go to Freiheit. Thank me later. 

[RMac5 1551]

Coyote Bluff in Amarillo, Randall County.

Edited October 13, 2020 by RMac5

[Revolution512 1487]

Ed’s Place in Taylor still makes a solid burger.

[Ag with kids 581]

34 minutes ago, After irth said:

Is PIBC still around?  Been gone 5 years. 

Yep.  Still going.

They've got some great burgers, too...

[Native Horn 3501]

I've heard good things about Hays City Store (Hays County, duh), but haven't been myself.  Might need to change that.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4976]

Rusk County: Mac's Burgers in Henderson

Panola County: Clayton General Store

Gregg County: either Jucy's or Butcher Shop

[Nueces River Rat 5538]

Gonzales Burger in Donna.

 

[Horn Draoi 255]

Lampasas county: Bill’s Burgers, Lampasas

Mills County: Peabody’s, Goldthwaite

Brown County: The Turtle, Brownwood

San Saba County: Bar D Brewhouse, San Saba

[PorscheGuy 127]

I would add Jucy's Burgers in Tyler to the list

[DDD Dad 14336]

17 hours ago, Jameslaw121 said:

Thanks for the heads up. I'm over pretty often so I will have to try it.

 

Also, I think it's technically in Collin County. 

Yeah that's not Dallas.

[DDD Dad 14336]

18 hours ago, Hank_Hill said:

Sky Rocket is my favorite in Dallas and contender for favorite in Texas

Ever been to Wingfields?

[Updawg 2266]

I've heard good things about Hays City Store (Hays County, duh), but haven't been myself.  Might need to change that.

I’ve never tried the burger but the fried shrimp are good

[TommyGufano 6021]

14 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

Yeah that's not Dallas.

City of Dallas. But about a half mile north of the county line

[Hank_Hill 18804]

19 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

Yeah that's not Dallas.

Well there’s one in Deep Ellum so I’ll vote for it for both counties

 

19 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

Ever been to Wingfields?

Have not, will check it out. Patties look a little thiqq for my taste

[DDD Dad 14336]

6 minutes ago, TommyGufano said:

City of Dallas. But about a half mile north of the county line

If it's north of Loop 12 it's not Dallas. #getoffmylawn

[C-Man 27221]

19 hours ago, Armybrat said:

Just ate out at a joint for the first time since February. Drove 25 miles northwest of Round Rock/north Austin to the Andice General Store. Excellent goopy/drippy burgers. Mrs. Brat had the Hatch Green Chili Cheeseburger (too much mayo though) and I had the standard burger, washed down with a pint of Bill Pickett Porter. Would go back again.
 

 

No pics of the burger?

[C-Man 27221]

Herd's in Jacksboro (Jack County)

[Hank_Hill 18804]

5 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Herd's in Jacksboro (Jack County)

Seen this place mentioned on a few threads but haven't made it out. Looking online in the past, what do they have against melted cheese?

[C-Man 27221]

9 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

Seen this place mentioned on a few threads but haven't made it out. Looking online in the past, what do they have against melted cheese?

I dunno. But shit is bomb 'yo.

[BonzoMontreaux 1038]

Hays City Store is our go to burger place.  They have a variety of specialty burgers- Bacon Jam Burger is probably my favorite.  I usually just go with a cheeseburger though.  Fries can be a little hit or miss but I am seeing more consistency towards being good all the time..  My wife loves their onion rings.

In Waco, it used to be Kitok or Cupps.