P. Terry's is the most over-rated burger chain in the State of Texas. There. I Said It. * * * I have just gotten an angry email from Yelper "I Love Iceberg Lettuce". I Love Iceberg Lettuce writes: " P. Terry's is the Holy Grail of all that is decent in hamburger chains in Austin. They load their burgers with vast amounts of absolutely fresh high quality iceberg lettuce. No shredded lettuce from a Sysco pre-prepared bag. No old fake dying lettuce. Practically garden fresh lettuce and in generous qualities. This is what freshness means in a burger." Okay. What I Love Iceberg Lettuce says is true. You can get your three fresh servings of vegetables a day just from the iceberg lettuce on your P. Terry's burger. That said, no one goes to a chain restaurant looking for an iceberg lettuce sandwich for lunch. If I want lettuce, I go to a different kind of restaurant and order salad. * * * I have just gotten another angry email from Yelper "Save the Architectural Treasures." "Save the Architectural Treasures" writes: "P. Terry's is the last defender of architectural decency in the fast food world. McDonald's no longer has its iconic Golden Arches. P. Terry's iconic turquoise modernism and restaurants filled with shining light means that Texas has not forsaken good design." Visually, P. Terry's is like a date who looks fantastic on the street. Wild erotic beauty all the way. You get the phone number. You meet for dinner. You take the long slow careful look at table. What were you thinking? The exteriors of P. Terry's are everything "Save the Architectural Treasures" says. The interior is another story. You order at a congested corridor. The inside is a mix of open space and dysfunctional compression. I always leave a P. Terry's thinking - can't the architect get the space use right somehow? * * * I have just gotten another angry email from Yelper "Fast Food is Going to Hell and Only P. Terry's Can Save Us." "Fast Food Is Going to Hell and Only P. Terry's Can Save Us" writes: "Have you eaten at Wendy's or Burger King or Kentucky Fried Chicken lately? All of the fast food chains are going down down down. Deferred maintenance. No housekeeping. No training. Raw ingredient and cooking awfulness. Everything is about spending the least amount of money to get the maximum amount of profits for management. P. Terry's has standards. No one else does." Fast Food is Going to Hell is basically right. The chain restaurants are falling apart. Say what you will, P. Terry's has absolute integrity. However, integrity and making a hamburger that tastes good are two different things. And frankly, in the world of fast food falling apart, McDonald's is bringing the old standards back. McDonald's was the first chain to fall, but also the first chain to right itself. You can pretty much always go to a McDonalds and eat well.(except for the bottom 5% of stores). It will always be clean (except for the bottom 5% of stores). The food will always taste great (except for the bottom 5% of stores). Ninety-five percent odds are pretty good. And in some cases, where local zoning commissions insist on it, the McDonald's is even in an architecturally impressive building. * * * I just looked at my email. There are seven hundred and sixty five more emails from angry Yelpers. And the emails just keep coming in. OKAY! OKAY! OKAY! I LOVE P. TERRYS! THEY ARE JUST LIKE CUTE PUPPIES AND KITTIES AND GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE AND THE AMERICAN FLAG AND FIRST KISSES ON A STARLIT NIGHT!!! Everybody happy? (But the three star rating still stands.) read more

It was one of the worst hamburgers I have ever eaten. The meat had absolutely no flavor. The bun was cold and there were no pickles on the burger. French fries were limp. The only good thing was the milkshake. read more

Wanted outdoor dining on a rare cool April Day in Austin. Also wanted cheap, and funky. All this is easy to find, why not a cheeseburger in retro joint?. Burger is nothing special (kraft cheese slice had not melted). Large helping of fries is probably attractive to the UT students in the area. They're ok. read more

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THIS IS A GREAT CHEESEBURGER! Wasn't expecting it to be great but I was blown away. First of all they are so deliciously cheesy and juicy, WOW! It had the perfect patty, cheese to bun ratio. A simple classic American burger with great flavors. Will def be going back to P.Terry's for more! Staff is super nice Also, the lemonade wasn't extremely sweet which I really enjoyed, it was rather refreshing. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - Cheesy and juicy! - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just visited P Terry's for the first time. New location in Stone Oak. Overall, we liked it. I thought it was weird though that P Terry's serves burgers and fries that are identical to In N Out Burger and use many of the same advertising gimmicks. I would recommend it though and I'd go again despite this. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - the sign - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

AlwyAs love p Terry's, an Austin staple and will always be loyal to it in the whataburger vs in n out debate. Cheap, quality burgers and shakes and their new spicy chicken sandwich is great in the new chicken sandwich debate, and employees are always quick and effective in a location that gets heavy traffic but small spaces. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - Spicy Chicken Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

P. Terry's is the best fast food burger and fries! Should be rated way higher. Amazing organic quality ingredients and their shakes of the week are incredible. The cheeseburger price cannot be beat for the quality - just over two bucks. Everyone I know who leaves Austin laments over not getting P.Terrys anymore. Burger specials are great too! 100% recommend. read more

Love this place. The food is delicious and always prepared exactly to order with fresh ingredients. I try to stay away from junk food as well as typical fast food, but this is an exception as the options allow me to enjoy a scrumptious treat without the guilt. . Staff is always friendly and seem happy to be at work The popular place can get busy but the line moves quickly and efficiently. read more

Amazing NUM NUM Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Mc.Donalds This is Redonkeylis read more

This is the place ! Everything Terry P has is fresh safe & economical for the QUALITY. FACT!

Manager changed lightbulbs above where we were eating. This is after messing around on his phone while the poor line cook busted her butt to get orders out by herself. read more

First time here Lots of tables Fast service Tried Cheeseburger combo with a chocolate shake Not expensive Highly recommend read more

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P Terrys, one of my favorite place to pig out for cheap! There are some better things about P Terry's versus In-N-Out and some things I like less. Here are the tradeoffs once that new In-N-Out opens on the Drag! Positives (+) - Hands down, better fries. Their fries are the perfect blend of crunch and juicy interior. I love dumping pepper on it and getting a bigger kick :D - Their shakes! They change the flavor every month I believe and I had the Pumpkin Pie one, exactly like it sounds. A delicious pie in liquid form, definitely heavily. They also had an apple spice early which was hella dope. Even if you don't like the current flavor, they change it up often. Negatives (-) - The burgers are just okay, the In-N-Out buns have a better sear and the sauce is better in my opinion. Much more flavor and juicy fattiness. Mostly just my preference. I usually go to In-N-Out but I'm definitely a fan of P Terrys! Their cookies, shakes, and extras are much more dope than In-N-Outs but the burger is just a tad less in my liking. I recommend ALWAYS adding those flamin jalapenos for 20 cents! Super cheap for an awesome kick to your burger. read more

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While driving around Austin, I spotted many P. Terry's and was always curious on how their food taste. The exterior of the burger stand is unique and somewhat looks like it came out of a cartoon. The interior is super cute and a great photo spot because of its turquoise walls. The food there is super cheap ($2.50 for a hamburger) and the burgers are smaller than usual. The hamburgers at P. Terry are okay and a little greasy. Nothing really stood out though. The french fries are thin and somewhat crispy. You can tell however that they aren't fresh. Overall, I feel that the food at this burger stand aren't great but the place is a great photoshoot destination. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - 2 hamburgers and a side of fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

After a long day of ubering, I had 10 dollars left on my debit card and went to P Terrys and ordered a double cheeseburger with fries and a sprite. The total came to 8 dollars and some change. When I got to the window, I handed the gentleman my card and was charged and handed a bag. I check the bag and it was the wrong order; I paid 3.34 for someone else order. At this point, I have less than 6 dollars left on my card. I am then told that the order was refunded and I should get the refund in a few days and then told to pay the 8 and change for my order. I now cannot bc P Terrys took it upon themselves to change me for someone else's order. So, tonight, after a long day of driving, I do not get to eat bc of P Terry's incompetence. Fuck you for literally taking food out of my mouth and money out of my account to feed someone else without my permission. You mother fuckers. read more

Solid burgers. We wanted something quick. When hubby suggested whataburger, I suggested we try something local to Austin. Definitely glad we did. The first thing you notice are the insanely low prices. The menu is simple, just burgers, a chicken sandwich and fries. I got s plain cheeseburger with jalapeños and grilled onions. As I was eating it I wished I had gotten the double. Burgers are not huge; but they were delicious read more

Consistent, delicious, clean, friendly staff and high quality. This location is a favorite, thanks!

I noticed how there's so many "P.Terry's" are all over Austin, it's a local staple and it's a very good burger. The fries are thin and crispy. Something different from other burger places. The service is good every time I came to P. Terry, I can see they have a system and it works. FYI, it's a hard job and sometimes it gets crazy. I love the retro 70s design of the place and I'm a fan of small menus. read more

Cheap breakfast burger and deliciously crisp breakfast potatoes. Gives me an excuse to eat basically a whole potato for breakfast. My order had some mistakes last time I went though - one of the burgers only came with one bun, and both of the burgers I ordered came with cheese when I asked for no cheese. Didn't realize until after I drove away. read more

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Has a similar style to in and out. The burgers are cheaper. I got a cheeseburger and fries. I would say the quality is good. Their vegetables were fresh and even though their fries were on the soggy side I really enjoyed it. The place was spacious and clean. Has a cute ambience to it. The order came out quick. The workers were kind. I would recommend this place if you're going for a quick bite with a friend and want to get full for cheap. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - Size of cheeseburger. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

An icon in Austin and a whole heck of a lot better than any other fast food around. Always my first meal back in Austin.

Delicious fries and burgers. Lettuce wrap is decent, non processed meat, great prices. Definitely recommend. Outdoes McDonalds anytime.

This is my favorite fast food place in Austin and has been it for a while. This is one of the cheapest fast food places yet it still is able to maintain its quality. I order a burger with all the regular things on it, fries and a vanilla milk shake and I am always happy. The fries are my favorite fries of all time, the burger is decent and cheap, and the milk shake is delicious. The staff at this location is also very nice and I will keep coming back for the foreseeable future. read more

First visit. Delicious food at decent price. Wish they wore masks, though. This location is a little difficult to get in and out but service excellent. Forgot ketchup. Did the survey and visited again to redeem free fries at breakfast. Husband loved coffee. We all loved egg burgers and will be back after the next survey. read more

Amazing burger stand. Huge cheeseburger fan, and this place is beyond amazing. Fries were absolutely delicious. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - Lettuce wrapped cheeseburger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Cheap burgers, what could be better? Love the retro diner feel with the turquoise and reds. Good place to come with a group of friends. The burgers leave me feeling good inside, pretty standard. They are also able to accommodate your preferences (no buns, wheat buns, etc). The fries here are good as well! Definitely prefer them over in and out ones. read more

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We all have that local hamburger joint we like to go to. In California it's In-n-Out or your standard, typical Whataburger. But when it comes to Austin locals, oh yes...the P.Terry's hamburger stands out above the rest! Angus beef in their meet, fresh crisp vegetables, killer special sauce, smooth/creamy milkshakes and crispy hand-cut fries. It can't get any better than that people. P.Terry's all around Austin is probably one of my top five places to go to get fast food. While there are a couple of locations close to campus by driving, you will be satisfied at any location that you go to. Just be aware that some places are drive-thru only and don't have indoor seating like this location does. One thing that I have yet to try is the breakfast menu. I have heard some good things about it the past couple of months. The only problem is with school and not having a car (will update my review when I've had the breakfast items). Other than that, it's cheap, it's fast, it's food, and it's definitely very good! Go try it for yourself! If you ask me In-n-Out vs. P.Terry's, you know which one I'm going to pick! read more

P. Terry's always hits the spot! This specific location always has excellent customer service and fresh food! I love that it is walking distance from my work place for a quick burger and shake! Thank you P.Terrys on Lamar for never disappointing! read more

So this is a little hard to say coming from a lifelong Whataburger fan but P Terry's is really good. I say this because Whataburger often puts way too much salt on their burgers. I do like Whataburger and will continue to go there from time to time but I now prefer P Terry's or Shake Shack. On of my favorite things at P Terry's is the $1 oatmeal chocolate chip cookie...you really can't beat the quality of cookie for that price. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty good burger and I would say it's comparable to In N Out as far as the quality goes. I'm unsure as to why Whataburger is compared to In N Out, when the quality isn't a match and they don't exactly serve identical things. I definitely think P. Terry is a match for In N Out and it's very very good. The beef quality is there and their double cheeseburger with their special sauce hit the spot for me. Their fries were also good and crispy too. Definitely a place to visit if you ever come visit Austin. Skip Whataburger and just go here instead read more

It was the Austin version of In and Out. I liked their meat more than the other brand and my daughter raved about the chicken burger. The fries were good but not stellar. Milkshake was thick. I can't wait to try their cookies with in house butter. Next time! All-in-all we will come back when we are in Austin. read more

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Literally Austin version of in n out and I'm not mad about it at all! P Terry's is absolutely fantastic for sure my favorite burger place in Austin!!! Today I ordered a #3 (double cheeseburger combo) and it was amazing per usual the service here is absolutely impeccable and every location I go to is the same!!!! I truly feel like if you don't like P Terry's there's something seriously wrong with your pallet. read more

As one might expect from the ever-popular (and ever-expanding) pantheon of Michael Hsu designed establishments, the newest P Terry's is a Jetsons-like modern and open-lined version of a burger joint. It's a striking view and family friendly, what with the sandbox and large windows encouraging lots of light. This space has come a long way since the days of Hill-bert's gone by, and we're better for it. The burger and fries I had at lunch yesterday were steady as a metronome compared to the original location, and we sat out on the porch to take in a little of a cool day and burger combination. I will say that there are lots of choke points in the way that this place is laid out, so if they're busy you can expect to be in someone's way at least part of the time. But a killer burger at lunchtime with the sun raining down? That's an easy decision. read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

P Terry P Terry I came here with my boy Harry Things were hectic and a little scary We made it to the counter And soon faced a downer Cashier was in my ear Looked at me all weird "What will you have!?" "What will you have!?" "Chicken burger combo!" "Cheese burger combo!" Make us feel like Dumbo! "Fries! Fries!" We both cried Your meats, they tasted real neat The chicken, while better than the beef Made me squirm in my seat But the cond-o-ments To the bathroom I was sent! Your mayo was all runny Like eggs when they're sunny I was wearing black It dripped into my lap That was not cool As I looked like a fool The fries were rather limpy Soggy but plenty I think they're better at the King But I don't wear that ring No time for that here Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear All around, there's better in this town But you will do for now, just don't bring me down Thanks for being fast You tasted better than that Smash! read more

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So I was told this is Austin's version of In-N-Out. Well if that is the case Austin, we have a problem. This place is not good. Just having In-N-Out just last week I have a reference point within close proximity to compare. The two are just not the same. I had the double cheeseburger with fries. The burger itself was mediocre, nothing special, a step above McDonald's...yeah i went there. But their fries...OMG terrible. It's the natural skinny cut looking fries, they are cooked in canola oil? Healthy but not good tasting. If I'm going to bother eating fries might as well get good tasting ones. read more

RESTAURANT INSPECTION SCORE: 91 (07/22/2011) I recently had an opportunity to give this location another try. I had a friend in Seton hospital, and part of my "Get Well" plan for her involved a vanilla milkshake. I could think of no better place than this P. Terry's location to achieve that goal. Oh, by the way, I picked up a single burger to make up for the fact that it was 4 PM and I still hadn't had lunch. The shake was incredibly thick, even though I walked with it for four blocks in 100+ temperatures. My burger was delicious while it lasted. With changes in the dining options within walking distance of Seton, it's good to have P. Terry's around as a B-plan. Clearly, there are times that it's the only plan. read more

My family has been back to P. Terry's many times over the past months -- too often than is good for us, if truth be told. Their food has consistently been great. The burgers are always nicely seasoned and stuffed with fresh vegetables. Sometimes the meat patties are a tad overcooked, other times perfectly juicy. Of course, we prefer them juicy... much tastier! The fries are always hot and salted just so. And I'm excited to see that they are considering changing their bun! I happened to have a hamburger on the day they were trying out a slightly heftier bun. What a difference. My burger looked and felt bigger. It certainly tasted a whole lot better The bun held its own despite the meat patty's lovely juices oozing all over it (yes, I know it's fatty grease, it's yummy though and that makes me happy). P. Terry's is looking up and looking good. read more

Last time we were in Austin I thought P. Terry's was only ok. Gave it another chance.. and glad I did! Delicious juicy burger patties--- made "old fashioned" style. I could taste a little griddle char. Customized my double cheeseburger with bacon & jalapeños. Everything seemed fresh including the shoestring fries. They were not crispy,but also not greasy. read more

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I am a frequent customer at this location and I had no problems for a long time. I enjoyed the food, customer service, and how convenient it was for me. Then, about more than six months ago, I placed an order at the wrong location. I used the online order for pick up and I just picked the location that showed up first assuming that would be the one closest to me. I should have checked but I just ordered and did not realize until I arrived to this location. I had placed my order at the 5900 N Lamar Blvd location. I could not go to the right location to pick it up because I was on my bike and it just wasn't possible for me. I asked the employees at this location, 3303 N Lamar Blvd, if they could just make my order at this location after showing them confirmation that I had ordered as proof. They said there was no way and that I would have to pay there and then get a refund from the other location. That sounded fair so I just paid for another meal and then contacted P. Terry for a refund for the first order at the wrong location. They replied to me MONTHS after I first contacted them and asked me what locations I visited so they could send my "contact information to a member of our leadership team over that store who can assist you with the refund." I replied 7 minutes after I received the email. It had been five months since that email and I still have not received a refund. No one has contacted me since that email. Very frustrating experience! read more

P. Terry's Burger Stand - My response 7 minutes after that still hasn't gotten a response - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pros: -I like the sauce in their burgers. Order extra on the side for free- it's great for dipping fries! -they have sugar cane root beer! -seating area is bright and a casual place to enjoy lunch or dinner -fast service -great shakes! -all the items on the menu are very fairly priced! Cons: -It didn't look or taste like the buns were toasted; they didn't have a crunchy surface like In N Out's burgers -I'm not a big fan of the fries; They're too tiny and flimsy to dip and get a large bite of potato. -if you want pickles or onions, remember to ask for it! -Overall, it was a very satisfying meal!! read more