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    Dan's Hamburgers - Menchaca

    4.1 (557 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DAN'S HAMBURGERS - MENCHACA ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Burger and fries.
    Sherrill J.

    A bacon cheeseburger with small fries. Great value and flavor. Always great service and location.

    Double Meat & Single Cheese
    Tim J.

    Dan's Hamburgers is a South Austin classic. The burgers are always fresh, juicy, and cooked just right, and the fries are some of the best around. Fast, friendly service and a nostalgic atmosphere make it the kind of place you'll keep coming back to. Simple, delicious, and consistently great.

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    Paul F.

    Great place for a cheeseburger. My wife and I ordered the cheeseburger combo...she got the fries and I got the onion rings. The cheeseburgers are cooked on an old seasoned grill, which gives it some extra flavor. The cheeseburgers were cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. The buns were soft and fresh as well as the lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. The cheese was melted all over the patty. They were really good. The fries were hot and seasoned with just enough salt. The onion rings were sweet, crispy and crunchy and served hot. The meal was delicious. The employees were very welcoming, friendly and polite. The restaurant was really clean and had a nice atmosphere.

    Small double Cheeseburger
    Geoffrey P.

    I remember when there was just Dan's. Then there was Dan's and Fran's. Now it's just Dan's again, but I'm glad they're still around. Great burgers and fries. Reasonably priced and made to order. Breakfast is great, too!

    David K.

    Austin's best old school burger! It's an austin tradition to eat here. There was a time when Dan's was THE burger. You may have had a handful of choices in the early 80's and Dan's was the reigning king of fresh angus beef burgers. The food and service is always just right. I do miss the salad they removed from the menu during COVID and I don't visit them once a week like I use to, since a salad with my burger is a must (can't eat fries every visit ). I'm not a kid anymore! Gotta stay healthy. The burgers may have a lot of competition these days, but it's still a top 5 burger in Austin and the surrounding areas. It's also less expensive than fast food joints!

    BLT and onion rings
    Holly O.

    Love me some Dan's. I love that you can order at the counter or have table service. Very friendly waitress. Yummy breakfast!

    Angela W.

    Quick breakfast on the way back to Houston. Great service. The food was good, Dan's is know for the breakfast tacos and burgers. The restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly. Potato, egg and cheese taco 10/10: first off, one taco will suffice. Huge portions and very flavorful. The salsa was very good! Ala carte: Bacon, Biscuits and hash browns 10/10

    Bacon cheeseburger with sautéed onions and jalapeños. PERFECT!
    Charity A.

    My burger and curly fries were so tasty! Very pleased! Came out within 10 minutes and was fresh and hot! Thank you for sautéing my onions and preparing the perfect bacon cheeseburger. Mylasia was so helpful taking my order.

    Jalapeno Cheeseburger with Fries
    Steven L.

    Was in the area and wanted to pick something up on the way home and the Dan's sign popped up. Jalapeno Cheeseburger - good quality burger, the cheese was nice and melted, the buns were well toasted, the ingredients tasted fresh overall. Pretty top tier for fast food burgers. Fries - fries were too soggy, and unseasoned. I really should've opted for the curly fries because I accidentally got one of those in my bag of regular fries and it was much better.

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    Heather G.

    Back again and this place is so fantastic!! Top-notch in appearance, cleanliness, Service and food!! Thanks

    Kyle C.

    I finally made my way to Dan's Hamburgers and now see why this place is an institution in Austin. I won't pretend to know all the gossip from back in the day between Dan's and Fran's but what I can say is walking into this place is like being transported back in time, in the best way. I was not expecting the diner vibes and overall charm this place brought to my day, but it was welcomed! Their staff was very friendly and made it feel a step above the typical fast food ordering experience. Same goes for the food. It's no Jewboys but that's the point right? It's a better, local option compared to your Burger Kings, McDonalds and even (gulp) Whataburgers of the world (TX don't hate me for that last one, but I'm going to Dan's!) I will be back to try their breakfast and would recommend anyone that considers themselves an Austinite to give it a go... after all, it's probably been here long before you!

    Curly Fries and Regular Fries
    Vicki C.

    We are here twice while traveling through Austin! Staff was very friendly. Food was cooked fresh so wait time was a little longer than the usual drive thru experience but that was OK- worth the wait for hot and fresh food! Loved the curly fries! Burger was great!! Diner inspired vibe & decor inside the restaurant. At least hit the drive thru while in Austin - and don't mind the wait! Relax and live in anticipation! (The wait was only about 15 min)

    Western omelette and #12 - Biscuits & Sausage*biscuits
    Craig C.

    This morning we went for breakfast as we had not been here for breakfast in awhile and it was great. We had western omelette hash browns wheat toast and coffee with biscuits and gravy with sausage and egg. It was hit fresh timely and we were waited on quickly and efficiently. The area was clean and well kept. A great place for breakfast and lunch for sure.

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    2 years ago

    This is the best hamburger place to share a burger beside IHop ~ get the food cut in half ! Order water

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    2 years ago

    Old time burgers and fries. They also have great biscuits 'n gravy on their breakfast menu.

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    2 years ago

    Great hamburgers that's for sure would highly recommend if you are around dancer make sure you get one you will not be disappointed

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    The food taste was great. The layout of the food was great. The staff was very helpful. Will go again.

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    Dan's is always consistent and their burgers, curly fries, are excellent and the prices are great as well.

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    2 years ago

    This place is surprisingly good! I never had complaints about the food. The ambience is also old school which is cool!

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    Great burgers, fries and rings and very friendly people at this Austin icon. Go get some!

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    10:30 daily, 11:30 on Sunday (it's not listed anywhere even though half their menu is breakfast)

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    I've eaten here twice. Once the patties were beautifully charred and the overall burger was…read moreperfection. The second time the patties were light grey and tasted like they had been boiled. I'd like to know which style I can expect from this place as I prefer one over another.

    Long story short - it's an average burger, where flavor wise the beef itself was overpowered by the…read moreamount of pickles. I'm a girl who prefers no pickles on burgers so that's my own bias but even my partner stated he felt the burger was very pickle forward. The waygu beef was suppose to be star, especially at the price point for this ($40 for two burgers, a diet coke, and a shared order of beast fried), and it simply wasn't. Both the burger and fries were well cooked but my feedback is slapping what seems to be sliced cheese that will only melt to the top layer of fries and leave the rest without any toppings feels like a missed opportunity. It makes it harder even grab fries because they are conjoined together by the cheese. I like consistency in each bite, once the top layer of fries was gone they were just plain Jane fries. I think if the burger had some crunchy / crispy to just break up all the soft textures that would be nice as well. Like subbing the grilled jalepenos for raw ones. I can't say I'd go out of my way for this spot again with other competitors like Buddy's being closer and less pricey but it was still a well cooked burger. But if you like pickles, this is the place for you! It's bar/ high top dining only so definitely a casual, quick bite stop.

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    It's been a while since we've been back here and since then, they've moved and this is their…read moreSECOND, new location. Whoa! I studied their website before we went as a review session and they have a section with ingredients and options for food allergies and special diets. I got there prepared and the owner was there and I found out that website hasn't been updated in about 2 years. Many things have changed, but not their website. Our go-to Meati Sandwich is no longer on the menu. But I must say I love the new place. Bold, clean, awesome. Other than that, not too much has changed; they still have a lot of mouthwatering items on the menu... and my family can only eat one burger on the menu. We're allium-free vegetarians and there's alliums in sauces and certain proteins used. Thankfully, we were speaking to one of the co-owners and he was super helpful and patient with us, even looking up ingredients and letting us double check. He is aware of the Jain diet. They also have a kids menu and we actually ordered off of one for the first time for the kids (just a simplified version of the regular burgers), We ended up ordering: MISSION BURGER ($16.95): a classic burger with 2 Impossible patties. Having said that, the patties were super thin and smooshed flat. The guys got this burger. Took out onions and subbed out the house sauce with ketchup and mustard. JR MISSION BURGER ($12.95): same as the regular with only 1 of the smooshed impossible patties. My sister and I got this. A very good burger and it's such a nostalgic feeling eating a burger (that I didn't make myself for once). The burger was perfectly filling but I could definitely also eat a regular Mission with no issues since the patties are smooshed down. KIDS' CHEESEBURGER W/ FRIES (1 with a gluten-free bun), both $11.99 so no additional cost for GF: both my kids got this with nothing added in other than cheese and the smooshed impossible patty. The saddest looking burgers BUT they ate it! The gluten-free bun is a bit... flattened, but my kid ate half of it there and finished it on the car ride out of Austin. Then asked for another one. In fact, he's still asking for another one and it's been almost 2 weeks. My other kid (picky, no allergies) likes it as well, but didn't finish and not as much as her brother. But she definitely loved the fries. SMALL FRIES ($3.50): almost every order of burgers came with a side of fries. These are perfect, stayed delicious, and were perfectly seasoned. If you are gluten-sensitive or have a wheat allergy, do know they use a shared fryer for ALL their fried items. My kid with the food allergies couldn't eat them, just to be safe. COOKIES AND CREAM MILKSHAKE ($11.95): This is made with their soft serve and regular Oreo cookies. SO GOOD. My daughter and my vegan sister got one each. Not too sweet, hit the spot perfectly. I would like to suggest they offer a gluten-free version made with GF Oreos if they can figure out how to significantly eliminate cross contamination... or just use only GF Oreos. VANILLA SOFT SERVE ($3.99): fun fact - these are lentil protein based! Got this for my kid with the food allergies (he's allergic to wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, pineapple, kiwi) who prefers real dairy and he ate almost the entire cup! It's a pretty hefty serving. I had a taste and it's pretty good. Very close to the dairy version. We were thrilled with our visit. Everything tasted great! I loved how there isn't an additional cost for a gluten free bun (it's a little wonky shaped... irregularly flattened on top). My food allergy kid asked me to make him a burger because he misses the one he got here and he specifically requested for buns with a round top so it's apparently a sore spot with him. I also love how I could actually talk to someone and make well informed decisions on what we could order... and we ordered everything we could have (aside from desserts). I'm a bit sad Mission Burger is so far away, but I guess it just means we'll have to stop by Austin when we're in Texas again. Thank you for another amazing experience!

    My BFF and I came here looking for Spin Burger and realized this location had moved in. Sad I…read moredidn't get a burger frisbee, but this was a great substitute. FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie - The cookies are definitely great--no crazy standout, but they had a distinct oat flavor. I can imagine sea salt would enhance the flavor even more. I love chocolate chip, though... and FREE is the best seasoning. Mushroom Truffle - We agreed to split these burgers 50/50, and bro zoned out while eating; I got like 1/4 of it. Hopefully that emphasizes how much he enjoyed this burger. The first thing I noticed was that the patty wasn't as thick. I do like their burgers and how they're medium-rare, but this one was much more packed with mushrooms, per the burger style. If it had the B&B patty, this would've been my favorite. Hold up--I did not know this was an Impossible patty. Not bad, but it does explain the difference in flavor. Still, it paired exceptionally well with the mushrooms. Black & Blue - Very deep flavors. I didn't like it as much as the Mushroom Truffle. In fact, I felt like this was way too saucy. The blue cheese didn't hold the show as much as the rest of the burger, and I'm a sucker for blue cheese. Like, inject Penicillin straight into my soul; obsessed. Anyways, it was just okay. My BFF and I agreed that these burgers are TENDER. Like, "didn't have to chew; it was a soft slush in my mouth" tender. Anyways, the sauce on both of these was on point--the first bite was a very obvious banger of flavors. Okay. I lied; these are ALL Impossible patties. Instantly changed the game because these were very well executed. On the way out, one of the workers (perhaps the owner) asked for our feedback. Apparently, many of these burgers are new menu items, and we got to hear a bit of their backstory (and got another FREE cookie). Some of the loveliest people I've met. I really love what they're doing here, and I'm glad they moved just 15 minutes away from our location. Wishing them the best!

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    4.7(78 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    This burger spot is essentially just a food truck, but the food is solid, and the service is great…read more The food truck itself is nice and clean, and there's a big signage out front. There is some picnic bench seating if you care to eat there, but each order is ready to take home You can also find a menu and other information posted on the outside. The menu mostly offers burgers, but there are a couple other offerings like a cheesesteak, partner, etc. The staff were very friendly and precessional. I really appreciated that they double checked everything in our to-go bags against what we ordered just to make sure we had everything. Everything was bagged, and the orders had the individual order and special order requests written on top Everything tasted great. The burgers were classic burgers, slightly messy, but very flavorful. The fries weren't quite as crisp as I like, but they were seasoned well and tasty Some tips: Consider ordering online so you can have your meal ready when you arrive The burgers/entrees don't come with fries, so, consider ordering a couple fries to share. One order of fries is more than enough for 2 people to share. To do this just make your meal a combo on the ones you want to have fries. Combos also come with a drink, but it's not a fountain drink it's in cans which they also bag for you Cheers!!

    When I chose to eat here, I checked the reviews and there were way more positive reviews than…read morenegative, so I thought the odds were in my favor. The few negative reviews mentioned bland burgers, but the positive ones say these are the best burgers in town. I thought I couldn't be unlucky enough to be in the minority and receive bland burgers, but, boy, was I wrong! NO SEASONING IN THE PATTIES!! Not even salt? If they had just seasoned the patties like they seasoned their fries, my experience would be completely different. An easy 5 stars. But nope. A solid 2, only because of everything other than the patties. We came at around 8pm on a Saturday night and were the only customers, so maybe that should've been a sign. Also the lot felt kinda sketchy in the dark. Idk if I would have wanted to be there alone at night. Food was also ready in 10 minutes, like the guy told us. FRIES: Thick cut, well-seasoned, good. Looked like a steak seasoning on the fries. I liked it, but since they were thick, the center of the fries were bland, unfortunately. Maybe it would've been less noticeable if we ate them right away. Large serving though. My bf and I only got one combo and couldn't finish the fries with each of our burgers. The burgers are big, at 4 inches wide. THOUSAND ISLAND BURGER: I liked it at first because of the thousand island, but for the bites that didn't have it, I noticed that the patty didn't taste seasoned...like at all. I was shocked at how bland it was without the dressing. MUSHROOM BURGER: The mushrooms had no flavor, probably weren't seasoned at all. The burger, overall, was also very bland. Unseasoned patty here too. The ingredients felt fresh, but it was missing the flavor we were expecting. Really disappointing. They gave ketchup packets in the bag, but we didn't remember they were in there before finishing our burgers. It probably would've really helped, but the burgers shouldn't have needed it to be good.

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