We liked our burgers and the service was good despite being a bit slow (they were super backed up on food orders and the bartender kindly comped us a few drinks as apology). We will be back! read more

Well sad to say, I ordered from Lone Star for lunch earlier in the week. I ordered the exact same burger I ordered the first time. You can ordered your burger with 1 or 2 1/4 lb patties. First burger, I received was a 1/2 lb patty that was cooked to perfection (med rare).My experience this week was a 180- 2- 1/4 patties cooked to death. The meat was so dry and the texture of the patty was off. It crumbled and had the texture or a grind used for chili meat.. I was not a fan. The fries were okay, but the cook was not as great. Finally, a different gluten free bun. For GF people, the struggle is real. Rarely do we get a real good bun that holds up to the condiments on your burger. The bun was smaller than before and reduced into a gummy blob. I am soooo disappointed - I really thought I'd found a local gem. Sad to say, I guess search for a fabulous GF burger continues. read more

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The burgers were great. Asked for medium and that's what I got. Juicy and good seasoning. I get my burgers plain so need some good seasoning to enjoy. Nice that they had the option of a side salad or side of fries which is less than a basket of fries. My husband really wanted to try the onion rings but only wanted a couple and I don't eat them. Need to come back with more people to share. They looked amazing. Loved the special margarita which was watermelon. Small inside and a small space outside. We asked about Podnahs and if we can get this burger over there. They said you can order from both places directly but could eat at one. So if husband wants a burger he orders here and I could order BBQ next door. Very friendly and good experience we will be back. read more

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Burgers were just way below average for the price and the service was really bad. Will Not be back. read more

Glorified McDonald's burger. The Lone Star deluxe tastes and looks like a fancier McDonald's cheeseburger deluxe. I'm not sure if you can ask for them to be cooked to a preferred temperature, but they didn't ask and ours were well done. At McDonalds you get a medium fry and drink with your burger for the cost of just the burger here. Fries are sold separately. They also don't have regular ketchup, so if you don't like the taste of beer you won't like their ketchup. The fries were very similar to Five Guys, so those were tasty. The service was good- you go up to the counter to order then seat yourself wherever and they bring it out to you. The staff are nice and helpful. They have patio seating if you want to enjoy the nice weather too. read more

My husband and I really liked Podnah's BBQ next store, and learned the same guy also owns this burger place so came back to try it. It was very busy when we arrived. It's counter service and we struggled to find a table after ordering. Tables weren't clearing because no one had their food. It took over an hour to get two burgers with fries! The burger was just ok. It wasn't hot, the fries were basic and weren't fresh. The bun was good but made the burger overall kind of dry. Definitely NOT worth an hour or more wait. The server didn't even apologize for the long wait when we finally got our food. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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From reading other reviews, it seems like this is a polarizing place! I came in with high hopes, but gf and I ended up in the "meh" camp. We got the green chili burger and the Oklahoma onion burger. The green chili burger was what I was most excited for, but it fell flat; the patty wasn't that juicy and didn't have much flavor. Same for the green chilis... I couldn't really taste them and they added nothing to the burger. It would have been well served with some kind of sauce, but as-is it was somewhat of a dry burger. The onion burger was a little better since it had a sauce on it, but overall wasn't anything more special than a cheeseburger, and one that was dwarfed by the bun it was on. The saving grace was the fries... the fries were thick cut and skin on and absolutely delicious! My gf usually prefers thin fries so she was disappointed when they came to our table, but quickly changed her tune. We agreed they were some of the best fries we've had in Portland. They might be cooked in the beef fat. Really yummy! read more

The restaurant is in a great location. Plenty of street parking and there's ice cream and other places nearby for an after dinner treat. The layout of the restaurant is cluttered, the bar is very big and tables are cramped around it. There are a few tables outside, which was more comfortable so we chose that option. Service was friendly and the food came out at a reasonable time. We ordered the cheeseburger and had high hopes, but it fell flat. The bun to meat ratio is off, there's way too much bread. Also, the buns were dry. The meat was overcooked and wasn't very flavorful. With the abundance of amazing restaurants in Portland, this won't be one I'm looking forward to eating at again; though it's t would probably be good if you want to drink. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Cheeseburger* - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The burger was super delicious! Obviously couldn't wait to eat it. The basket of fries was the perfect size. It was shared between 3 people and a toddler. The service was great and the ambiance super chill. Will definitely be coming back for another burger. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Green Chile Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Service kinda nonexistent. No greeting or thank you. Ambience very nice and clean. Bacon cheese burger and green chili burger. Both patties were dry. Bread dry as well. Maybe a burger sauce or something? Coney dog was good but the tiniest hot dog, really not worth it. This is a one a done kinda place. The fries tho, amazing! read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We decided to come here to check out the food. We ordered the green chile burger, Bleu cheeseburger, and their hit dog special. The quality of meat on the burgers were great and super tasty. The size of the burgers were also of good size. The hot dog was also pretty good to try out. I would come here again. read more

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Had the bacon cheeseburger which had some of the best bacon on it. Service was friendly and food came out pretty quickly (just a couple other orders when I was there for a late lunch). Prices seemed reasonable compared to other burger places. Burger wasn't greasy and could get clean bites with the bacon breaking nicely but not overcooked or salty. The main issue was the burger tasted watery so didn't get much flavor of the meat itself or toppings (minus the bacon and cheese) which could be caused by a few things. Would be willing to give another shot though. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sooooo good. The service was great, and the quality of the ingredients seems very high. Everything from hot dogs to burgers to fries was fresh and delicious. I will definitely come back. Clean and tidy place. read more

Let me start by saying I will really really miss La Taq... BUT GOSH DARN! Lone Star Burger knows what they're doing! My boyfriend and I went during lunch on a weekday so it wasn't super crowded and we were able to sit down right away. We ended up ordering the hatch chile burger, coney dog, and onion rings to share. The burger was so juicy and flavorful that I'm still thinking about it! And don't get me wrong, I love a smashburger... but they've been popping up everywhere. It's so nice to have a new spot that has a thick patty! And the red onions are my fav. Not a lot of places do red onions but for a burger, they're delicious. And the onion rings? I promise you. Best in town. read more

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Must try!!!! The service is great, you can tell it's people who are passionate about the space. Burger was so tasty, I got the daily burger. The brioche buns are a great add as well. I would have added a pic but I ate the burger too fast! read more

Ground BRISKET, SIRLOIN, and CHUCK burgers!! Need I say more? The cooked to perfection Green Chile Cheeseburger is drip-down-your-chin-and-hands juicy and full of flavor. The onion rings and shoestring fries are crisp and tasty. Make sure to order the chocolate chip and pecan cookie for dessert. If you're too full, take a couple home for later - you won't regret it. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Lone Star Burger PDX Menu - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was decent. Had the green chile burger and it had a little heat to it. Meat was cooked right and the bun was soft. Also order the onion rings and the special hotdog for the Weiner Week promotion going on. Only one thing I would've preferred on the burger which is sliced onions. My burger has chopped onions which made it hard to eat without a lot of the onions falling off of the burger. Overall a pleasant experience. The space isn't too big but it wasn't too crowded when I arrived. You also have to order at the bar and they give you a number where you take it to your seat. Would like to come back and try their cocktails. Also the place was next door to Podnah's and few doors down from Nick's ice cream place. Since the space is small, we missed it the first time for some reason. Wasn't paying attention as it was part of a strip of restaurants in that block including Hat Yai. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised. The green chile burger was absolutely delicious. In the land of smash burgers this was a fantastic change of pace.

Overall, not a good first time visit.. my friend and I got burgers and mine was fairly undercooked and hers was way over cooked. The meat itself was just ok, could have used a little more seasoning. The bun was dry and her burger seemed like it barely had any cheese on it. The onion rings were ok, the sauce it comes with was meh but the mustard aioli was pretty decent. Didn't try any drinks. Service was just ok, seemed kind of weird/off for some reason, like she was mentally somewhere else. But overall, we both agreed we sadly wouldn't return. I had been wanting to try the bbq spot thats also owned by the same person but after the burger experience I'm not sure I want to. read more

This review is strictly for the hamburger week burger. I give Lone Star a 5 star because they're always good, the vibe is chill always with good music, and the employees are great. I really like the burger but I will give it a 4 star. The ingredients were top notch but for some reason it didn't hit a home run for me. Trust me, I would eat this burger all day long but it wasn't my favorite. Still love the place and will be back many times. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Ain't she purty! Burger week burger 2025. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Juicy thick patty, quality brioche buns, add a bit of some roasted hatch Chile what more can you ask from a delicious burger? Small simple menu, just a few burgers and dogs. Small place w/ a central bar and some smaller tables surrounding and they've got some patio tables as well. Friendly bar service. read more

Boy that burger was so tasty it'd make a crocodile crawl out of the water for a bite. Cozy, rustic looking bar with front patio, real chill. Great service, they aim to please. A+. read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Onion Ring, edible napkin - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Biked here a week or so ago. I was surprised it was empty, esp. after the Oregonian praised the place, after my first visit. The burger was just as good or better than my first visit. Very juicy (dripping) AND medium rate (even though I forgot to request that). They also had stone ground mustard. IF you like a thick burger this seems to be the place now. read more

We decided to try the new burger place out and had high hopes, but were left fairly disappointed. In a neighborhood where you are competing with several other burger joints and bars that serve amazing burgers, this just did not hit the mark considering the price point. I will separate critique out into bullet points that hopefully the owner will find useful: - Pictures of food on social media vs product received was surprising, online the fries appear to be thin but fried well so they have color and are crispy, we received limp fries that barely had a crust on them and were pale yellow in color. The green chili burger is shown with a pile of roasted green chilies on it and the one we received had like 5 small pieces on top, so much so that my wife originally thought we got the wrong order. - Veggie patty description, I think including more detail on what your veggie patty is made of would be helpful. We ordered one burger with a vegetarian patty and she was surprised it was a black bean patty. I think most vegetarians would agree there is a difference so it might be better to either change your recipe to be a more vegetable focused burger or to change the description online to include that it is a blackbean burger. - Website ordering experience, make sure you thoroughly check the options on each service you choose to participate with. Through doordash in the section where you exclude toppings you are only allowed to select one removal which seems odd. - Kids burger should probably be a thinner patty so its easier to eat for smaller kids, though if the website allowed for more removal of toppings for a hot dog we probably would have just gone that route. Overall if I were to order this burger in a more rural area I would have not been as disappointed, but in NEPO and even on Killingsworth St itself I can think of 5 other respectable establishments that offer a better value product at even more competitive price points. read more

Came in on Saturday after a long day with the kids and decided to try this place because of the great reviews. The food was good especially the burger but the service was really disappointing. The waiter/bartender, who seemed to be the only person working, was extremely rude and unfriendly. He made my whole family uncomfortable. When we asked questions about the menu, he just pointed at the wall and didn't offer any help or any advice or suggestions . For someone working in customer service, he lacked basic courtesy. Unfortunately, the poor service overshadowed the good food. read more

Been waiting to come here for a long time, mainly because I was afraid of the prices. Unfortunately, my fears were confirmed. Started with onion rings and they were a little undercooked, sauce in the side was tasty enough but not my preference do to some kind of horseradish. Pretty much worth the price. The burger in the other hand was the definition of average. Not very juicy (for a thick burger this is criminal) bun wasn't that soft, green chilies had almost no flavor and was overpowered by the raw onion and I'm no onion hater. Most of the food lacked flavor, like the hot dog. The sausage was fine but the chili left a lot to be desired on the coney. Not enough options on the menu in my opinion. Overall just an extremely underwhelming experience that was over priced. Killer burger clears easily, missing la taq a bit extra today. read more

Just here for the burgers, not the bar. Ordered the special: 1/4 pound cheeseburger, fries, and a drink. Nothing particularly wrong with the burger, but nothing particularly good about it either. Unseasoned meat, a bit dwarfed by the bun, and very pedestrian fries. Not bad for $12, but impossible to give a basic, bland burger a 4. Not sure how this place got to a 4.4. read more

Fantastic Green Chile Burger! Delicious onion rings and shoestring fries. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Lone Star Burger Bar - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of the best burgers in Portland, hands down. Juicy and full of flavor. The onion rings are a must, crunchy and tender. Can't wait to try the Coney's. There's a new burger-sheriff in town, and its name is Lone Star. Get there soon. read more

Met with my GF at Lone Star Burger Bar on 12/18 around 7PM. They were busy, but what surprised me was how well the wait staff was A) handling a lot of disparate requests from existing customers, B) Were attentive to new customers, and C) held an absolutely pleasant demeanor the whole time. She even was polite and accommodating to my GF's food allergy (garlic) and went above and beyond to check! We ordered the Green Chile Cheeseburger (add bacon), onion rings, and the cheeseburger with fries. This is, hands down, the best burger I've ever had! Big, juicy, bacon was flavorful, and the burger itself was extremely flavorful. the onion rings were light, flaky and flavorful - not too much onion and not too much breading. Fries were REALLY tasty when hot, and even after they cooled off, were still execellent! I personally thanked the chefs and tipped everyone above and beyond for such an amazing experience. Thank you! I WILL BE BACK MANY TIMES! read more

Best burger ever! And, they have gluten free buns that are the best I've had. Friendly staff and great music. So glad we went.

Hour and half wait...not worth it. Fries are okay. Burger was bland and nothing to special. No apologies for waiting so long.. Just threw burgers on table and left. They need to wait to be tipped. They would have NOT gotten one. read more

Service was very friendly, real people serving real food. Rosie made me an awesome rum punch, and the burger I got was big and juicy, definitely worth your money for such a generous serving. Seems like a great place to bring the whole fam or a hot date! read more

Great burgers and super duper cocktails! Onion rings were delicious and fries are perfect.