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    Chris Madrid's

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CHRIS MADRID'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Walt N.

    Chris Madrid's has one of the best hamburgers in San Antonio. It is counter service with food delivered to your table. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There is a stage with live music outdoors during good weather. The burger is flavorful, good balance of toppings and if you go with the Cheddar Cbeezy, you get an insane amount of cheese on it! They have a full bar as well! It can get crowded on the weekends, but it is absolutely worth the wait!!

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    Peter P.

    A real solid spot for burger in San Antonio, came here for lunch and left happy and full. Place looks nice, plenty of seating and indoor and out door seating. Plenty of parking. The staff here were super kind and friendly. Menu is small simple and to the point which made ordering a breeze. Got a macho cheeseburger (2patties) and fries and soda. Burger was big and filling, perfectly cooked, not quite a Smashburger style but with crispy edge and middle that was tender, toppings were fresh and the bun was soft. Fries were fresh cut and cooked which were nice. Plenty of soda options. Prices here are super reasonable and I would definitely come back. Would recommend for a chill casual fun spot to grab a burger in San Antonio

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    Carree W.

    Tried their food truck for lunch - I was excited because I've been meaning to try their burger because someone recommended it. I got their classic burger with fries. The burger was a good size - it was okay and fries were too soft and a bit greasy. Service was good - lady was nice.

    Patio seating
    Staci A.

    We eat here a couple times a month and always love it. Food is cooked fresh and quickly. I don't think they've ever made a mistake with our order...They're very efficient and have lots of food runners and table clearers and we've never had to clean off a table or go look for our food. They have 2 drink stations with all the condiments and utensils you need. They also have a separate bar area to order from. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon to sit outside...Very nice patio area. They also have party rooms for rent. We got our usual...I get the old fashioned - burger no cheese. My husband gets the double meat double cheese burger with jalapenos. We share a small fries and a vanilla shake. Everything was just great. *Bonus - they offer a 10% military discount!

    T V.

    Wow, was very disappointed in this place. Saw all the great reviews and had high hopes. The only thing nice about this place is the parking is good and it has a lot of room and space to chill and eat. The service was bad, the guy who took our order barely said anything, wasn't welcoming or inviting and kind of had the "I don't care to be here face". The food came out quick but you can tell why, everything is just slapped together. I got the tostada burger and yes everything is very cheesy and looks good but all I could taste was the refried beans. I didn't taste the meat or anything else. My burger literally was smothered canned refried beans, a tostada shell, a tiny sliver of meat and a glob of cheese topped with more refried beans. I couldn't even finish it because it felt like just eating beans out the can. Very disappointed and will never come back or recommend this place. Sorry.

    Cheezy burger
    Raven W.

    Amazing burger!! It's huge! And loaded with cheese! My friend took me there and I had a macho cheeseburger and fries and a Coke. I ate it all and was still hungry. My friend said if I could eat it he would buy it. I only weighed 112 lbs at the time. I ate a complete second burger! The service was great and lots of decorative items in the place. Very wonderful fun place. The food is NOT small.

    Cheeseburger
    Shelene L.

    I finally tried a burger here and it was just OK. I do not see what all the hype is about. Though a freshly made burger, the patty was extremely thin. For over $10 bucks I expected a little bit more meat and honestly to be able to taste it a little bit more. There was loads of shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle, and I had them add ketchup because I happen to like my burgers that way. I got a small order of fries. They were also just OK. They were fresh cut, which I happened to liked but extremely oily and very bland. Would I come back here again...maybe. Will I go anytime soon, probably not.

    Tostada burger!
    Diane D.

    What can I say? This place has the BEST burgers in San Antonio - especially the tostada burger (to die for!). This burger will haunt your dreams it's so good!! The fries are amazing as well. The "medium" size is more than enough for two people. This is always a MUST STOP whenever I come to San Antonio!

    Bunless Porky burger and fries
    Rebecca P.

    Decent spot for a quick casual lunch! I've heard rave reviews of their burgers and how much cheese is on them. Expectations were high to start with! We had a team lunch for work here at the peak of lunch hour on a Tuesday. The restaurant was very busy, but they kept the line moving and there was plenty of space to accommodate people inside and outside. Parking is a little more challenging as there's limited spots. I ordered the bunless 1/2 lb porky's burger with fries and it came out to about $21+tip. No drink was included, which is a bit pricey for burgers. A buzzer is given so people can come find you with the food. About 10 minutes into waiting, my food came out fresh and exactly what I ordered. The amount of cheese was underwhelming as people raved about how much cheese you get. The beef patty was okay, but felt a bit dry and overcooked. Vegetables were fresh at least. Fries were hot and fresh at first, but immediately changed to soggy fries. Not the best burger I've had, but it's decent. A bit pricey in my opinion and not worth the hype.

    Cheddar burger with jalapeños. Side of fresh cut fries.
    Mazi G.

    Whenever I've got company, I always bring them here. It's got a great vibe. The menu is easy. Drinks are awesome. The burgers, and even the fries, are made from scratch. You'll need a knife to cut that burger in half before you take a bite, it's huge! It can get busy inside, but there's tons of seating on the patio. It's the perfect spot to wow your guests!

    Gimmick burger

    This was a gimmick burger. Yes they serve an insane amount of cheese and it looks amazing, but the flavor bland and depressing, like the ingredients were pulled out of a can. It felt like eating a McDonald burger with tons of cheese. The place is cool and the outdoor seating is chill. Do better on the burgers

    Tostada patty and fries.
    Phil P.

    Line moved very quickly to order from the counter and food came out within five minutes. Bright seating area with lots of windows, (much different from my last chance to eat here 16 years ago). Burgers are just as good! Nice size, good grilled flavor, and the CHEESE!! Fries are excellent as well. Paleta seemed like a nice idea on such a hot day but basically frozen water with minimal flavor. My pineapple paleta had no flavor even remotely reminiscent of pineapple. Ever try hung else was great.

    Lauren G.

    Great burger spot!! They are known for their over the top burgers. I love a fresh natural fry and that's what they serve. Everything is order at the counter even drinks. They will give you a number and the food comes out within 10 minutes. Even with a full house. If you need another beverage you can always go to the bar instead of the front.

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    2 years ago

    Of course this place never disappoints! Great burgers, Pina Colada's. Staff were great and friendly! Atmosphere always good.

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    Great vibe, service, and food. Limited menu but what they serve is excellent. Burgers and nachos and cold beverages.

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    Burgers are amazing and huge! If you are wanting authentic burgers from San Antonio, this is the place!

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    Best burger in town!!! The fries are good too...This place is always busy but the service is fast!

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    Amazing actually best burger I've ever had with a super short wait and a huge burger for not too much

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    Food was great. You order at counter and are given a number and servers come look for your table when you food is ready.

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    Awesome huge burgers cheese is on the burger makes it a hit. Fries are really good. Bring your appetite.

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    Uniquely tasty burgers in a friendly neighborhood restaurant with great service and a tasty IPA.

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    Ask the Community - Chris Madrid's

    Are chalupas gluten free? Are they tostadas? How are they cooked? Daughter has extreme allergies

    Thank you for your inquiry, our tostadas are corn based and cooked in a combination oil that contains vegetable and soybean oil. The beans we use are also cooked in the same oil. No pork fat, bacon grease or lard goes into our beans. If you have any… 

    Are the beans cooked with Lard?

    Thank you for reaching out, we cook our beans in a soybean/vegetable oil-based shortening.

    Are there any vegetarian options, specifically for burgers?

    No, sadly, there aren't vegan options.

    Anyone know if there is a fluten free bun option?

    I wanna say no

    Does anyone know when they'll be back in the building?

    Nobody knows for sure. One of the employees told me that they are struggling with their insurance to open the restaurant. Hope this helps

    Is there any kind of fan or a/c in the tent by the food truck?

    There are two very large covered tent areas with fans.

    Any ETA of when they will be back inside?

    When I was there I asked one of the ladies and she told me they expect it to be September-October and they should be back in the building. But that all depends on the guys doing the renovation and all, the fire did a good job on it I guess. No… 

    Are they up and running yet? Or still just burgers? They have some tasty chalupas. Or tostadas? I say chalupa. #SorryNotSorry

    Not back in the building but they have burgers and tostadas. It was good two weeks ago.

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