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    4.5 (99 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Chili cheese dog, regular fries and cheeseburger.
    Eddy R.

    Thus place has some of the best burger in San Antonio. The hot dogs are also a must with their home made chilli. I always get chili cheese fries but you have to salt the fries yourself. The fries remind me of how McDonald's use to taste like back in the day. It's hard not to keep going for me since the fries and hot dogs are cooked in beef tallow. It is expensive but it's high quality without the snobbiness some burger places push on you to justify the price. It's kind small in there but seating outside is available. The service is always fast and the person at the bar is always nice. I give it a 4.5 only due to price but it's worth it!

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    Andrew A.

    Overall this place is good. The hamburger I had is called Charles Jr, excellent flavor cooked great, well proportion ingredients with lots of flavor. Fries and beef Tallow are definitely the way to go but $5 a pop it's kind of pricey but that's kind of the way to go downtown area. Burger and Fries came out to about $19. The decor is a little on but goes with the generation alien weird faces very abstract. People here don't smile much but again that probably comes with the generation and vibe. Overall very pleased with the food and would be five star if the mood wasn't so down. Maybe it could be time of day, this was a lunch time stop

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    Danielle A.

    Cool pop art and horror themed burger spot. Great bathroom burger photo opp! Friendly and quick service! I tried the culo burger and sat to watch a horror movie. Great flavor and good vibes!

    Margarita
    Lisa C.

    It's been a long time since I ate a burger and before I left San Antonio I had to stop at Pumpers. They call themselves the Adult Burger Store because after 9 pm they only allow 21 and up. They also have some edgy branding throughout the store and the atmosphere can feel like a late night, bar and drink hangout. The decor is eye catching especially now that it's halloween. I ordered a margarita. It was pretty strong. The bar tender did a great job with it. She was super friendly, seemed like she enjoyed working there. And for my burger, I ordered the, Last Exit (To Pumpers). Cute name. It was flavorful and juicy. I couldn't finish the whole thing but what I did eat I was pretty satisfied. And the fries are delicious. Love me a good thin fry that pairs nicely with a burger.

    Jen H.

    Honestly one of the best burger spots in SA for not only the food but also the retro dinner vibes. My only complaint is that the food does take a while to come out if it's crowded, but it's well worth the wait. The last exit burger was really yummy, with the bun being the star of the show. I'm not sure what buns they use or how they toasted them, but the buns were magical. The fries are also fried in beef tallow so you get the McDonalds fries taste without the McDonalds fries guilt. Also, street parking is a hit or miss depending on what time you come, so just keep that in mind if you want to dine in during prime time dinner hours/on the weekend.

    The Chili Cheese Dog without onions
    Oliver B.

    This review for Pumpers had to start at three stars because of advertising incorrect pricing for happy hour and stayed that way because of the food. The sign outside and the information on their website said the hot dogs were all $5 during happy hour. They charged me $8.50 for my hot dog because they recently changed their pricing. They should have honored the happy hour price on the sign outside of $5. I got the chili cheese dog and fries. The hot dog was good not great and the the fries were just okay. You do get a lot of fries with a regular order. I think this place is just okay and they need to get their stuff together. All it would have taken to adjust the price on the sign was some tape. No more no less. I'm not considering coming back because of a simple situation that could have easily been solved.

    Last Exit (to Pumpers) Burger
    Lisa G.

    Small, intimate and adult vibes. Went with a large group of friends...not much space for that. But we made it work & had a great time. Burgers are juicy and flavorful. Fries are delish. No fountain drinks at this place. Bottles, cans, and spirits. Staff was sweet and vibe was great!

    Charles Jr.

    One of the best burgers I have had to date. No complaints. Highly recommend. Seating is tight but that's just the restaurant space. Worth it

    Bailey N.

    Burgers are my absolute favorite thing to eat, so I tend to be tough on burger joints. Pumpers has been on my "to visit" list for quite some time, and finally made it yesterday! Overall, it was okay. A couple of things I noticed right away: the place is tiny... I would not go at "peak time". I was there yesterday at 2 PM... With only a handful of other patrons. Second, I wonder how this place is ADA compliant... With the steps it takes to get into the restaurant. I even walked around the back of the building after my meal to see if there was another ADA friendly way to enter. There did not appear to be. It was my first time here, and the gentleman behind the counter taking my order was nice and friendly. He was knowledgeable about the burgers and the menu in general. They didn't have Topo Chico, though, which was a downer. I ate the Charles Junior burger and fries. The burger was large, so I felt the price point was in the right range. I momentarily wondered whether it would be unmanageable. It turned out to be the right combination of messy... Without being unmanageable and falling apart! Although I recommend you cut the burger in half... The fries were fantastic! Right out of the fryer perfectly golden... Fresh. My last two cons: napkins, and service. If you're gonna serve burgers like this, please upgrade your napkins. The napkins are very thin, and cheap feeling. I literally found myself reaching for a new napkin after every bite because the napkins practically disintegrate after just one use. Lastly, although service started strong with the gentleman behind the counter, I was only checked on once during my meal, even though I was sitting at the bar. Overall: wouldn't mind going back to try something else.

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    Sean P.

    We came here on a Tuesday for a late lunch. There is a small parking lot on the north side of the building and street parking all around the area. You order at the counter right where you walk in and they bring your food to your table. The music was a little loud, but not too bad. The restaurant was small and I bet is a madhouse on weekends. We both got the lunch specials which were burgers, fries, and a drink. I got The Pumper and my wife got the #1. The food came out quick. We loved our food, but could easily have split one meal since the burgers were so large.

    Alexis R.

    The theme of this place is absolutely hilarious, it is very hip and trendy, and definitely has loads of individuality. But when it comes to the burgers, they are amazing. Coming from someone who treats herself to a juicy burger every week on the weekends, please do yourself a favor, check this place out yourself. You will not be disappointed. I've never had such a juicy flavorful burger, and the fries were absolutely amazing. All the staff were incredibly nice and welcoming, I will definitely be back.

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    Vanessa C.

    Happened into Pumpers and ordered to go burgers. They were ok. Nothing to write home about. And when I asked if the fries were enough for two I was told ye but it was just a single serving. I'm glad to know it's open late because sometimes you just need some grub after drinking. But for the cost I'll head to Whataburger.

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    Rebecca C.

    Came here on a Friday night for reverse happy hour & it was delicious!!! The menu is simple with a variety of burgers, hotdogs, fries, & drinks. Your order at the counter & then find a seat. The atmosphere jn the restaurant is very relaxed & retro. The food was amazing! Fries were fresh & the burgers had great flavor. Will be back again!

    Room/cool temperature water with a side of an ice cold Miller High Life. Plenty of beers and drinks on the menu!

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    Small place but burger were really good. Creative concept with the cones for your order number! Friendly staff

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    The burgers are excellent! Cooked perfectly! Best burger in town!! Service was good also.

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    Went in to try it out for the first time.WAYYYYYYYYY too small. Everyone seemed to have had to walk over each other, no thanks

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    Absolutely delicious. Our group tried three different burgers and we loved them all. Great gluten free buns too!

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    It's way smaller than it looks in pictures but they may have the best burger in San Antonio

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    Wow food was awesome can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu. Awesome vibe inside and out.

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    The Shack

    4.6(533 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    They have keto buns!!! But it's hit and miss, i've gone a handful of times where they didn't have…read morethem or times where the bun is extremely small. But they do lettuce wrapped, still not the same though. The service is always great since I have the extra modifications. The ambiance is nice, we are able to hear each other speak even though there are tv's playing. I'm a sucker for their bistro burger and the cucumber cup as a side.

    FIRST TIME VISIT!…read more Woohoo! Been looking for chili cheese fries and happened upon a review for this place boasting fries with a homemade chili so we HAD TO stop in tonight. THE LOCATION: on the very end of a string of businesses in a strip mall that I've never been in before, so that was cool. Lots of parking, that'll never be an issue. And right off the 410. THE MENU: Burgers, dogs, Mexi-style munchies and a variety of frozen dessert-type items like shakes, frozen fruit concoctions and Italian ice. THE STAFF: I wasn't overwhelmed with a warm welcome and smiles, at least from the guys. Lol! They should really work on that. There was a sweet gal who ran out our food orders and she was great. THE FOOD: I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich deluxe with tots and a sweet tea. The grilled chicken was juicy and cooked well and the bun was lovely, slightly sweet and toasted. Overall, the sandwich could've used more flavor, like a creamy bbq spread and cheddar instead of the "Swiss" cheese that tasted more like American cheese. But overall, 7/10. The tots were extra crispy and the guy who took my order didn't take heed to my request for ranch. I was too lazy to get up again so I settled for ketchup. The sweet tea was nicely sweet and fresh, I'll be sipping this in my dreams. The hubby ordered the bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries and an Oreo cookie shake. The burger looked good and he ate it quick, so there's that. This guy can EAT so it surprised us both when he slowed down fast after eating that burger. Lol! He kept saying how filling it was, but then he also killed a large shake before the food arrived, so there's that. He ate most of his chili cheese fries, leaving me a few bites to sample. Not bad. I order a Coco Haven frozen dessert to go and omg is this thing delightful! Vanilla ice cream and coconut Italian ice (?) with a blue snow cone-like syrup drizzled throughout. I loved the texture of what I believed to be Italian ice. Smooth and flaky, a perfect icy dessert. OVERALL: decent eatery, the hubby said we can go back (LOL!) Shockerrrrr! But I recommend the staff tries harder to make customers feel welcomed and comfortable. The next visit will be telling.

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    Smash'd

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    0.6 miGovernment Hill
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    An old buddy wanted to meet up for lunch, so I took him down to Smash'd, and it did not disappoint…read more This little Bar & Grill might fly under the radar, but it delivers big flavor. They've got a solid lineup of burgers on the menu, but I was there for one thing, their Philly cheesesteaks. We both ordered the fully loaded version with fajita peppers and a side of crispy tots. The sandwich was stacked, flavorful, and cooked just right, easily one of the better cheesesteaks you'll find around here. If you're looking for great burgers and even better cheesesteaks, Smash'd is absolutely your spot. Friendly service, good portions, and a menu that hits the mark. Highly recommend checking it out.

    I've had this place bookmarked a while. It's on my "best burgers in SAT" list…read more Going in the door, let me just tell you: don't bother parking right across the street. Yeah, okay, it's convenient, but by the time you pay to park (minimum of four hours, which pissed me off) and then have your tiny, overpriced burger...you gonna be mad. Do yourself a favor and fight for street parking. I walked up to the outside counter Saturday night about 7:20. Never been here. The ladies behind the counter obviously could NOT have cared less. No nice welcome...no pleasantries. Nothing said. I spoke first, asking about seating availability inside (it was chilly), and they were rude - looked at me like I was from outer space and said they didn't know. They said they didn't know in that "yeah, good luck with that...it's Saturday at 7, dumbass" kinda way. How could you not know? And if you truly didn't know, which one of them should have gone to check for me. So I went and checked myself. Turns out: plenty of seating. Returned to the chilly duo and placed my order. Ordered the Wake and Bacon burger. I also ordered a Topo Chico, which was also met with a blank "are you from this planet?" stare. How do you not have Topo Chico or something similar !? The burger was just okay. Tiny, but tasty. Fries were so salty and over-seasoned as to be almost inedible. No one checked on me after bringing me my burger. Not one time. The only reason I gave the third star: neat, dog friendly outside area which would be cool for a group outing. Probably not going back.

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    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
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    Great afternoon spent here...very personable staff, and engaging...wasn't too busy and atmosphere…read morewas great!

    Update to first review below, rating updated from a 3 to a 5 star (drinks & bartender would get 10+…read morestars if we could rate that high): Saturday night: Went back for after dinner drinks at the Downstairs (a "speakeasy" throwback, look up the history of the place to see why). Drinks were AMAZING! Bartender Rob made the best Negroni I've ever had. I asked him to use whatever gin he thought best--result was an artistic smooooooth full-bodied drink. Told him when I was done I'd lick the glass if it wasn't considered so uncouth for a 'mature' lady like myself to do so Hubby's Buffalo Trace bourbon old fashioned was also outstanding. Rob was the bartender last night who did such a great job, and his work was even better tonight. We highly recommend The EsquireTavern for excellent cocktails. We love the long wood bar and high copper ceiling upstairs, but love the intimate speakeasy atmosphere downstairs even more. We'll definitely be back every time we're in San Antonio! First review, Friday night: Drinks were great (Manhattan and Bourbon Old Fashioned). REAL drinks, no complaints at all about those. And the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Those aspects of the Esquire get 5+ stars from us. But the appetizers were not good, close to inedible. It was about 8:30pm or so, so maybe they were getting ready to close out the kitchen but the chalupitas with chicken tasted like rubber, and no flavor at all. The seafood platter had something in it that was breading with shell inside, but no meat of any kind. We couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be. The shrimp was good and the fish was good but those other things... We'll always love the drinks, the long wooden bar, and the ambiance at the Esquire Tavern, but we'll eat somewhere else and come here for before or after dinner drinks. (See update above to this review for when we returned the next night for after dinner drinks.)

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    The Dogfather

    4.5(720 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Had a hankerin' fer a dawg. So after taking a few rolls of 120mm film to Digital Pro to be…read moredeveloped, I headed to The Dogfather with glee. It's been a few years since I've been by; so, I was truly looking forward to getting something. I chose The Brat & tots (plain). I was very happy with my choice. The gentleman greeted me immediately. I thought it would take me a minute, but, as I stated, I chose The Brat immediately. I'm a little high strung from my age, so people kinda chuckle. It's cute. I make me smile. They put the perfect amount of mustard on it too! See the photos, but it comes covered with cabbage & crispy fried onions. It is amazing. I was able to get a whole 1/3 of it eaten before my body shut down. Tot wise, they were hot & perfectly fried! I like to dip mine in ketchup, but they offer you various other dips as well. So, I got ranch cuz, um, of course. Also, I really like their soda brand. I can't remember it, but it's a dia de los muertos skull for the logo, but I love their roots beer, which was my beverage of choice today. It's really a nice little place to just come in & sit & enjoy a yummy hotdog alone, or with family/friends.

    This is an official Local Favorite of mine! Dogfather is in a really low key location, and when you…read morewalk in the vibe is completely chill. My partner and I went on a Sunday morning just after 11am and there were already people coming in to eat. It's popular for a reason! I've eaten here a few times and had a very consistently good time, but this review will be about my most recent visit. We visited on a rainy day, but luckily we were able to snag one of the inside tables, we ordered at the counter and our orders arrived very quickly. I got the Ratchet dog which is a beef dog with queso, hot Cheetos and fried jalapeños. Dogfather uses quality dogs and buns for all of their gourmet dogs. I found the Ratchet to be meaty, salty with just right amount of spice from the jalapeños. My partner got the Pop it like it's hot, but removed the jalapeños. This was good but lacking a bit of flavor, however she and I both agreed that was on her for taking the jalapeños off the dog. Both dogs were extremely tasty, and we devoured both. I also got an order of curly fries loaded with their chili and cheese. For me, these did not have to go as HARD as they did. The chili they are using at Dogfather is seriously good, with a slight tang and a good amount of spice. It thrills but does not take away from your meal with too much heat. Very tasty. My only feedback is that Dogfather needs a larger space! There's a good size outside seating area, but for times like today when it's raining people need some coverage. They're doing it right and the crowds want to come! As I have stated this is a local favorite. If you live nearby, make it a regular spot. If you live in San Antonio, do yourself a favor and make a trip over at least sometimes. If you like hot dogs you won't go wrong.

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