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    Burger Nation

    4.2 (494 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Alize G.

    Always great eating here! Little hole in the wall burger joint off NASA Parkway. If you're looking for great burgers for fair prices here's your place! No frills, all good eats! And if talking to people isn't you thing they have iPad kiosks that make ordering even easier. I got a customized burger and my partner grabbed their famous PB&J burger. If there's one burger to try, it's definitely that one. They also have a variety of menu items, not pictured but the friend we ate with got an order of the buffalo wings that were pretty solid for a burger place. I'm confident recommending this spot for anyone wanting a good ol burger!

    Birria burger amazing.
    Romero L.

    I decided to try Burger Nation out because I heard they offer a birria burger.I was completely blown away with the burger I tasted the birria inside the patty right away. I plan on going back to try the other burgers.They have a flaming cheeto burger which is the next burger to try.

    LOTS of Tater Tots
    Aj G.

    Burger Nation 24Nov24, 4:30pm The bells & whistles of most every joint now bows to gastropub-itis with its menu. Burger Nation follows that theme to keep up with the Joneses. Just make sure it's not Jerry Jones. Check out their menu online to see what I mean. My failure to follow my own advice turned into a 10-minute process on the huge computer screen menu at the register. Thank goodness there was no line since I missed the lunch crowd. This place should have a line! The are THAT good! I picked the All- American Burger with a Soft toasted Martin's Potato Bun -- DELICIOUS!! Patty was so good with, for me, the right blend of seasoning. Put that together with being fried on big, filled with flavor flat grill-- bro, please-- scrumptious!! Let's try Scrumpcholus! Yeah, it's not a word but it is now! Every bite was pure YUM! Now, you know what my new word means! Most joints skimp on Tater Tots but not here (check pix)! I got the Salted Tots rather than the Cajun ones. Not into spicy stuff. I want to savor the flavor of my food rather than be beat by the heat. We endure TX summers. No need to endure it with our food. But you do you. Man, there's something here for every taste. Like Arnold said, "I'll be bock" for this Scrumpcholus !!! PS -- place could be neater as pix indicate. Could also use some flatscreen TVs for games. Just sayin'. Happy Thxgvg from The Brown Sugar Daddy!!!

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    Susan P.

    The concept is good and some of the combinations unique but the burgers appeared undercooked without a sear and were just grey. Service was friendly and the management chatted up the diners. A little more attention to the burger themselves would have warranted more stars.

    Cajun tots, and a veggie burger with American cheese! (They write cute messages on all of the cups! )
    Evelyn B.

    Service is quick with the option to order with the cashier or two self-service order screens! The cooks are friendly and efficient! I've been here twice now because the food and ambiance is so good!! I don't eat meat so exploring the veggie burger world can be...interesting LOL but this veggie burger is without a doubt one of the best I've ever had! And for the affordable prices, I can't imagine not coming here now!! I adore you, Burger Nation!!

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    Amanda S.

    So glad I thought to hit up Burger Nation with the family on the way out of town! I've had them bookmarked for sometime now so I was excited for this stop! The burgers here live up to the hype! They have a computer self serve ordering system that was pretty easy to figure out, but if you need help the staff provides a great explanation on how to use it and is more than willing to help. I ordered the Stuffy and my husband got the Bacon Swissroom. I enjoyed every bit of my burger and it was cooked perfectly. Its was a nice thick patty - no thin smashed patty here. I tasted the husband's and loved the grilled onions on his! The fries with the special Cajun seasoning were delicious and I hated that I couldn't eat them all! My kid ordered the chicken tenders and she ate them all so I'd say she was a fan too. If you are looking for an awesome burger that isn't your typical fast food drive thru then this place is the spot. It's still a casual place but slightly elevated I'd say and it won't break the bank! If I lived in there area I could see myself being a regular here.

    Best burger ever! With Nutella and Strawberry Jam
    Courtney M.

    Excitedly about the new one in Pearland, but prior to, I frequented the NASA location. The staff is extremely polite and helpful. They have a decent assortment of burger options and they helped me narrow it down. They have the best buns!

    The Manager's Special $7 lunch-only meal: burger and fries. The combo was delicious, and their fries are THICK.
    Ciara G.

    Behind the chocolate milkshake and the soda is their infamous fried Oreo cookies. Do not leave the place without ordering it. I loved loved loved the cashier Desere having the courage to make me smile with a funny phrase in sign language she learned on TikTok. I'm deaf, so it was a breath of freshness of the day. I gave the place four stars because of the fries. They were too thick for me. But for good services when you're sad, it's worth a visit.

    PB&J milkshake

    Everything is great with this place I come about every 2 weeks or so..I just am surprised with the shake I got handed for the amount I paid.. I love this place don't get me wrong but it's rare I order the milkshakes! (: everything else is awesome, cooks are great!

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    The Burgers were fantastic. The service was consistently friendly whether we got carry out or dined in. Highly recommend.

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    Been here a few times and it is always very good. The people who work here are some of the friendliest and nicest people around

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    Great portions. Will keep one filled for a long time. Fast service. Worth the drive! You will not be disappointed.

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    We were not impressed with the serving size for the price. It was not all that good either for the price.

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    I rarely get the chance (or give myself permission) to indulge in a proper smash burger, so when I…read moresaw people casually walking around POST Houston with this thing in hand, curiosity got the best of me. I went with the Double Good Burger at Johnny Good Burger, and honestly... it was surprisingly good. Perfectly smashed patties with those crispy edges, juicy inside, and well-balanced flavors that didn't feel overcomplicated. Sometimes simple just works--and this definitely did. The fries deserve their own shoutout: extra crispy, hot, and downright addictive. No soggy sadness here. I kept telling myself "just one more" until the tray was mysteriously empty. All in all, a very satisfying burger experience. If you're in the mood for a legit smash burger and happen to be wandering POST Houston, this one's absolutely worth stopping for.

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