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    Burger Tex

    3.9 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    BURGER TEX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Specials. No 2 is legit!
    Belly G.

    One Monday afternoon I was on my way to have me some good BBQ at Virgie's. But alas! The place was closed. Apparently Virgie's doesn't open on Mondays. No worries, on the way there, I passed Burger Tex. Now having been to a different Burger Tex location off of N. Eldridge and FM 529 and trying their Bulgogi burger, I thought that maybe it's time for me to try out their regular burger. So I turned around and went to Burger Tex. This place is a lot brighter than the other location. However, the menu's pretty much the same. I learned from the nice guy that was working here that the location off of N. Eldrige is run by his aunts/uncles. Pretty much a family-run business. However, there's another Burger Tex nearby located off of Brittmoore and he said that location was bought out and is not run by the family anymore. I proceeded to order combo #2 (6oz bacon burger) with cheese. To my surprise, the burger was actually really good. You can see the guy cooking the meat and pouring some kind of seasoning all over both sides of the meat. This time around, the homemade bun tasted a lot better than it was at the other location. Unfortunately the fries still tasted like frozen crinkle fries. Maybe they need to pour whatever seasoning they put on the meat on the fries when they fry it. Just like the other location, you have your condiments bar. You have lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mayo, mustard, ketchup, pico de gallo, and jalapenos. I totally forgot to ask if they would have grilled some onions for me because I would have rather had my onion grilled and caramelized with my bacon cheeseburger. Same comment at this place with the other location. I'd be strictly for their burger, but I don't think I'd be ordering their fries or drink. The burger alone filled me up really good.

    Mexican burger with bacon & guac....delicious!
    Noall S.

    I was surprised to see a lukewarm rating. Although definitely a "hole-in-the-wall", these guys keep a clean restaurant and serve tasty food. The value is great for what you pay, and the food came out very fast!

    Yvette H.

    Tasty, cheap and juicy burgers! You order at the counter and pick it up in 10 or so minutes. I got the small cheeseburger meal. There's a salad bar with lettuce, tomatoes, etc to dress your burger how you want. Extra brownie points for the queso that I abundantly dribbled over my crinkle fries. Everything was super flavorful! My friend says it's a little salty but she still finishes the whole thing. There are a surprisingly a lot of other options. I got an order to-go for a grilled chicken sandwich for my brother and he said he enjoyed it. Koreans work here so I'm intrigued to try the bulgogi burger next time!

    Dressed 8oz.burger
    Carl H.

    In the mood for Virgies BBQ but they were closed (Tuesday)..... across the street a sign says, "Best Burgers In Houston", well why not try a new place. I ordered the 8 oz burger with fries and a drink. It was ok but not quite in the best burger ballpark. You dress your own and the fixins' were fresh and the usual .... including pico and jalapenos. If you do choose to try this place, order one of the combos.... 6 oz burger, fries and a drink for less than $6, which is better than the just under $10 for my order. Will I return? ..... not likely.

    Daniel H.

    This is usually not the type of place I would stop to check out, but i'd read that burger tex was great on some 'best burgers list', and thought this was the one i'd heard about. it was a bit disappointing. not bad, but just a normal fast-foody type hamburger. they do offer a bulgogi burger; pretty interesting, but i opted for the regular. not bad at all, but the food doesnt really garner a high number on any burger lists that i would write.

    Bulgogi burger

    Legit burgers and fries and specialty burger "bulgogi burger" onion rings are . Great price, clean diner and friendly service. Go check it out for yourself... you will not regret!6 Oz. Bacon Cheese Burger

    Bulgogi burger with fries! Delishhh.
    Tam N.

    I frequent here often for lunch since my sister works down the street from the restaurant. We always order the bulgogi burger with fries. Service is fast. The food is good. It's a good in-and-out dining place. Nothing to complain about for this place. PS. Burger Tex is ranked 3rd among Top 40 burger joints in Austin I believe. :)

    I would show you the burger but I ate it too fast...
    Shawn K.

    Burger was juicy, hot and the secret recipe buns are amazing! I had the mushroom Swiss with fries and it was out fast and the service friendly. If you are a burger aficionado or just a hungry burger lover, try this place out. Still have to try the Korean Bulgogi dinner or burger. You will not be disappointed!

    Buffalo chicken sandwich and my messy fries

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    Pretty good burger and fries. Fast and easy. Like the vat of nacho cheese you can self serve on your fries.

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    Normally when I go to a fast food place I already expect the average customer service but today I…read moregot the opportunity to experience outstanding service from every single employee there. My daughter and I had just left her game that she lost but the employees were so friendly, interactive and helpful. I applauded these employees and will definitely be back because the sandwiches were awesome but the service was outstanding!

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    So I recently moved to the area and was surprised that there was such an infamous restaurant right…read morearound the corner. After doing my research and seeing food bloggers post online about this place, I decided to try it! We went on a Saturday afternoon at 2 pm - packed! There were no tables available inside and there were people inside and outside waiting for their orders. That's something to be ready for if you come on a Saturday. Our order didn't actually take that long. Or maybe it took a little while and we didn't mind waiting. Either way, it wasn't that bad! Luckily it's located in a shopping area so there's always parking. My main gripe is that they close at 7pm. I'm sure there's a good reason for that but I've wanted to try it multiple times before but they've been closed! I ended up going with the infamous brisket and fried rice. The brisket was super tender - I was able to pull it apart with my fork. I typically shy away from brisket because usually it's tough. But this was delicious - tender and had a nice smoky flavor. Not overwhelming or too salty. The rice had a great flavor too. There were chunks of meat in that as well and the rice had a nice smoky flavor. Not too salty or greasy. It also came with some accoutrements - pickled onions, fresh pickled cucumbers, jalapeños, bbq sauce and bread. The cucumbers and onions stole the show - very fresh and refreshing. We were surprised at the pickled onions - they were soo good! Overall - worth the hype! I'll definitely be back to try ribs, chicken or pulled pork sandwich. I heard everything is good here!!

    Brisket & Rice has been on my list to try for years since they first opened. Now that they've been…read morerecommended on the Michelin guide, I've been more eager to try. My husband and I finally had time to stop by on a Friday afternoon. It wasn't too busy and didn't have to wait long. Brisket with fried rice - 7/10 The Viet style fried rice was great and felt comforting. The brisket was not dry and had a smoky flavor to it, however, we were expecting a more depth of flavor. It was missing that oomph to it. Chicken leg quarter - 8.5/10 It was seasoned well and very moist! Surprisingly, we enjoyed this more than the brisket. House sausage - 8.6/10 What a flavor bomb! The sausage had a great bite to it. Although we felt the brisket was lacking, the fried rice, chicken and sausage made up for it. If we're back in the area, would love to try other items on their menu but probably won't go out of the way for it.

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    Here's a polished Google review version that keeps it honest but ends strong:…read more Review: I've been an occasional customer since this place first opened. Honestly, in the beginning it was pretty rough, slow service, incorrect orders, and the sandwiches just weren't as good as what I was used to getting in California. That said, I kept coming back every now and then hoping things would improve, and I'm glad I did. My last few visits have been great. The sandwiches have been fresh and really tasty, and the customer service has been solid. I also spoke with Jose, and he mentioned he's been working hard to turn things around, and it definitely shows. Not sure why they don't have more locations yet, but I hope they expand soon!

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