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You’d be hard pressed to find a more storied Houston burger joint than Lankford’s, which sits at the literal intersection of Montrose, Fourth Ward, and Midtown. The decades-old business has captured the hearts of generations of Houstonians, first as a grocery store and market, then as an ice house, and finally as the full-service restaurant we know it as today. The Read more...
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This Ford Fry establishment might change its menu often, but the Classic H-Town Pharmacy Burger is a guaranteed item, and thank goodness for that because it’s a must-order on every visit. La Lucha’s mouthwatering burger comes with cheese, pickles, onions, mustard, lettuce, and tomato, and it’s wrapped up nicely so you won’t make too much of a mess while eating Read more...
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This empire started out as a New York hot dog cart and didn’t even sell burgers until three years in. Now they do made-to-order burgers, crinkly fries, and “concrete” milkshakes, and it all has a cult-like following. Get the classic Shack Burger with fries and a Vietnamese Coffee & Donuts concrete, made with “Cop” donuts from Morningstar and cafe sua da marshmallow sauce. Read more...
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The popular sandwich chain specializes in Texan versions of Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Burgers, salads, and other sandwiches also available. Read more...
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If you’re looking for a burger that meets all your expectations, sometimes you just have to build it yourself, and there’s no better place to do that than Burger-chan, Diane and Willet Feng’s burger joint in the Galleria area. Burger-chan’s 2-ounce or 5-ounce patties can be served on either sweet sourdough, brioche, rye bread, lettuce, or with no bun at Read more...
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EaDo burger destination Rodeo Goat has one of the largest burger menus in the city, with 15 well-conceptualized varieties to choose from. While the Marvin Zindler, featuring applewood smoked bacon, jalapeños, and pickle chutney, is a total delight, our favorite mash-up is the whiskey burger: The salty-sweet patty comes topped with whiskey cheddar, candied bacon, blackberry compote, shredded lettuce, and Read more...
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You might think you’re going to inSPIRE Rock Indoor Climbing and Team Building Center, but don’t count out the food at its in-house eatery. Offerings are higher quality than they need to be and international, jumping from Vietnamese banh mi (served as tacos or sandwiches) to hummus to stone-oven pizza. Even the Caprese salad can be made into a sandwich or Read more...
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The playground outside the former Mission Burrito on West Alabama has been replaced with wooden picnic tables, the better to enjoy Hops Meet Barley’s interesting craft beer line-up under the oak-shaded patio. And speaking of interesting, you’ll especially want to experiment with the beer cocktails; the summery La Flor Luchador pairs Deep Ellum’s Mexican Lager with mezcal, ginger beer and hibiscus tea. Read more...
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This cherry-red roadside stand is the only place in town we know of where you can get fried catfish with a side of egg rolls and spicy boudin links—and that’s before you get to the homemade-hamburger side of the menu. The finely shaved ice in the sno-cones is the other attraction, holding ample amounts of neon-hued Polar Punch or Tidal Read more...
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The beef is from 44 Farms and the soft potato buns are baked daily by slow dough, then crisped up in beef fat before serving. The menu is simple—just four different burgers, three types of fries and two milkshakes—but that’s all you need when everything is done exactly right. Read more...