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Burger Boy

4.4 (692 reviews)
InexpensiveBurgers
Open 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Gloria S.

Do you want to feel good? Cheap therapy here. I would come just for Kenny and the rest of the amazingly friendly and helpful staff! Late busy Saturday night and they are all still smiling and the most joyful ppl around! The one time I really want to tip. Food was good, had hot dog, fish sandwich, Creamsicle shake, orange freeze, but would return for the wonderful welcome. Older facilities, small, limited seating inside, restrooms outside, outdoor seating by ppl watching street. Drive up. Hard to see where the entrance was for walk ins, it is in the back, not street entrance.

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Paul M.

Visiting san antonio so had to try burger boy! We got some burgers, french fries, and some shakes. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. I feel like Burger Boy could take on In and Out and win! We really enjoyed the burgers and the shakes, this is my kind of fast food burger, why would anyone want to eat at one of the big chains when they have this??

Nycole R.

Can you feel nostalgia the first time you go somewhere? Maybe that's not the right word for it, but this place takes me back to a time before I was even born. Burger Boy screams 1970's and I feel groovy just going inside. The building is incredibly unique and the orange décor fits perfectly. Most people drive through, although you can also go inside and order-there are a few counter seats indoors or several picnic tables outside. It's definitely the fast food vibe and plan on getting some ketchup or mustard on your shirt for sure-it's that kind of place. The food and shakes are fantastic and the service is as quick as possible, given the never ending line of cars queued up for their burgers. I deducted a star for the bathroom. It was dirty and the toilet appeared to be out of order-although plenty of people had contributed to it anyway, if you know what I mean.

The working man's special. Great stuff!
Michael B.

TLDR: Definitely, get your burger fix cured here! I had a very poor experience at the Burger Boy location on Bitters but people kept recommending the original location. Well, they're right - this place does burgers and fries really fresh, in a quirky downtown location. There's currently (spring 2024) a lot of construction in the area, and the lot's been partially cordoned off. There is plenty of street parking behind the restaurant, however. About six seats inside, so it's primarily take-out. Burger was served hot and juicy. The Working Man special had perfect proportions of fixings: Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions. Crinkle-cut fries were delish, too. Thumbs up, way up! This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

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Ino R.

It was a burger kinda day ... the kids had never been, and I love for them to experience finer things that SA has to offer lol. We visited this location on the way to the Witte, and the kids enjoyed their Part Timers with cheese. I enjoyed a Working Man's (double) meal. You gotta love their crinkle cut fries...cut and fried just right, not too crispy, not soaked in oil, and piping warm. The burger was just right...warm and juicy, but not overdone. The Working Man was built with the right amount of fixings...lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and diced onions. The kids didn't even mind how their Part Timers were built. No problem for anybody to finish their meals. Not that I wanted, but my meal came with a large drink...I picked the Orange Freeze. It's like a Fanta slushee. It was too much for me, but I was able to share this large freeze with the kids. They enjoyed it, and their tongues were orange for awhile. Service was great. They came out to take our order, despite the like but it went quick. We got our drinks first, while they made the burgers to order. Enjoyed the experience.

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Ashley M.

We went to Burger Boy for dinner tonight. We go there often! One of the best things about Burger Boy is the consistency of their food. As a bonus we had our favorite associate Kenny give us our order! He's fast, friendly, and efficient! I don't think there's been a time when he's not smiling! The positivity he displays is contagious and I feel that I enjoy my food better. Head on over to Burger Boy on St. Mary's and say hello to Kenny. Enjoy!

New Milkshake creations every month @ Burger Boy!

I got a chance to try the newest Burger Boy Special - Chocolate Dipped Cone Milkshake! the crunch of sugary ice-cream cones in a vanilla flavored, chocolate bottomed cup! Maria and the Entire Service Staff were very friendly and reminded me to come back for their Burger Boy Lunches. They've always got a great crowd and the drive-thru moves quickly too! Waiting for their Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake to return LED

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Great and fast experience. Ordered the Bates special with half lemonade/half iced tea.

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Kenneth had amazing energy and made our burger boy experience easy. Everything was clean and food was hot.

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Great burgers, fries, & dogs. Better than home made. Food is always tasty hot and always fresh.

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Kenny is the man. Super nice and the food is delicious. I'd definitely come back for another burger

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Great service at this location always! Jeffery is excellent at customer service. Everyone should grab a bite at this iconic burger place!

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Extremely delicious! Best burgers in town. They hooked it up for me tonight and I'm forever grateful!!!! Thank you!!!!

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so the driver dosent a shake and two burgers and won't answer our calls. I can't believe this absolute nonsens.

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Our boy Kenneth always takes care of us! Serves with a smile and always provides top customer service!

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Kenny was awesome, food came out fast and hot !! We ordered milkshakes which also came out super delicious !

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