I had a coupon from a HEB receipt & decided to give it a try. My burger came medium. I forgot to ask for medium rare. There were no juices coming from the patty, it was tough & lacked flavor. Next time I'll go to Beck's Prime which is nearby instead. Burger Joint has a better, less expensive burger & an assortment of aiolis. Southwell's only had pickled jalapeños. The kind woman at the register said something like,"How about grilled jalapeños ?", but they didn't have any when she went to the kitchen to ask. I ordered waffle fries after reading a review. They were good & seemed to be made fresh, not frozen. They were better than ChikFilA waffle fries. I forgot to ask for Ranch as another reviewer suggested. The people were kind. I was just not impressed. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Leftover waffle fries. The serving was generous. I enjoyed the texture which was different from most. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice and clean restaurant. Very good food and good service and reasonable pricing. Free parking and near Med Center.

No-nonsense Delicious old school burgers and fries come out quickly hot and fresh with friendly staff.

This place is a cult classic. Good standard burger. Plenty of options. I always go waffle fries. Service is counter service and they bring you your order. Ambiance is what it is, a place to go have a good burger. Good for lunch, or dinner when you just want a good ol' fashioned burger. This location doesn't have milkshakes but the others do. I get the cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, or the patty melt. Been on that patty melt lately. Waffle fries w side of ranch. Hits the spot. Every. Time. read more

When I go to southern churches, I can hear the SOUTH BELLS When I get some Cajun food, I can smell the SOUTH SMELLS The North can seem disjointed, but somehow the SOUTH GELS And when I want diner food in Houston, I do SOUTHWELLS! WHAT! Southwell's is a Houston Legend and a specialty shop which has wonderful burgers and great chicken sandwiches, juicy and fresh and tasty with plenty of chicken on them. Barbi has been to a couple of them with me and she agrees, they have excellent burgers and really great chicken sandwiches. They're not cheap but they're not expensive, and service is usually great at all the different locations, including this one, which was having a huge problem with a very angry customer/homeless person (I couldn't tell which) but was still nice to me when they finally served me. There are 4 locations, and I've been to 3 so far. There might be more I don't know about. Southwells definitely have some of the best sandwiches in town and we always appreciate every single bite. Service here was not too bad, although I prefer the other locations for that. read more

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Best BLT in the medical center. Burgers are okay, waffle fries usually are too overcooked. But the BLT get it!

I wanted to like it better. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly impressive. The service wasn't horrible, but it wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming. The food did come out quick, fresh, and hot. It was better than a fast food chain, but it didn't wow me. Maybe the burger needed a bit more seasoning. Even the atmosphere and decor fell short. Not funky enough for a dive, not cute enough for retro, and not not snazzy enough for nice. It's ok for a neighborhood place, but nothing calls to me to make it a destination. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Cheeseburger and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're looking for a neighborhood burger joint that serves up some righteous food, look no further than Southwell's Hamburger Grill! I have been to many locations of Southwell's all around Houston, and they all taste the same, and very consistent all the way throughout! Located in a shopping strip on San Felipe next to TCBY and a small shop, Southwell's shows off their own style of hamburgers and does the basics correctly when it comes to their food! You can't go wrong with a Mushroom Swiss burger, hand cut fries and a sweet tea. I just gave you my go-to order! Next time I do go, I plan to try the chicken sandwich, heard that it's been done the right way for a very long time, and I have heard only good comments about that sandwich! read more

My favorite sandwich spot in Houston! The grilled chicken supreme is my go to. They had great onion rings but just recently switched- Please Go Back to the Original Onion Rings!!!. The inside is always clean and has TV w games on, and truly friendly prompt service. The onion ring switch really threw off my mood and expectations coming back to my Home. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Grilled Chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been going to this place since high school 20 years ago. Burgers are great, service is fast and friendly, and always clean. Plan to keep coming back for another 20 years read more

So disappointed,this was the driest most tasteless burger I have had in years.this used to be a staple restaurant for me, read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - the dining area - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Southwell's on Fountain View is a great spot to get a burger if you're near Uptown. The fries taste fresh, and the ingredients of the burger taste fresher than other burger places in the area. That being said, you can find a better burger if you spend $30 on a gourmet one. But this gets 5/5 because it provides exactly what it advertieses: a good, fresh, classic American burger. Not to mention they are quick and affordable. Thumbs up from me. read more

I got 50's diner vibes from this place. It's small and you order at the counter where the menu is right above it, they have a good selection of burgers and chicken sandwiches, and they also offer veggie patties for any of them which was nice. (I don't eat beef so that's what I got when my husband said he was wanting burgers.) They deliver the food to your table when it's ready, and you seat yourself. I ordered the mushroom burger with the veggie patty, it was really good, it had a nice crust on it, they served it on a wheat bun and I included all the vegetables on it which were tomato, lettuce, onions, and of course mushrooms and Swiss. The fries were fresh too, not too bad for a burger joint, I wish they had a turkey patty option but overall I ate my whole meal. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Veggie burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been years since I've been here but all the Great Memories and Flavors came back to me. Had some good work lunches here years ago. Same friendly environment and Great Service. Hand cut fries and fresh battered onion rings just for the side. Can't say enough about the great burger with all the fresh fixings. Will have to make a trip down more often! Thanks Southwell's and for keeping it original. . read more

Had to update the review just on quality of burger. Unfortunately not the best patty but good bun and fries. Gave it a 3 off of my first experience and went back just to give it a second try and unfortunately it still was pretty bland of a burger but enjoyed the brownie and the hand cut fries are skinny but good. I really like to support independent business as I suspect Southwell's but not the burger for me and I like burgers! Will not return but give it a try as they have a variety of sandwiches. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Chalkboard menu - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Looking for an old fashioned burger? Come on in!! This place is busy. Small and just a tad bit too crowded for me. But most peeps are picking up Togo orders. Food came and it's a much better hamburger than McDonald's. Fresh cut fries are my favorite. I like the ones that aren't so crispy and crunchy. Well our tummies are full and happy. It's nit a place to write home about but it's a place to fill your belly. Music they were playing was 50's would be nice if it was louder. read more

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This place is amazing, I recommend the mushroom Swiss burger. The customer service is great and the food tends to come out pretty quick. The ambiance is nothing special but is still enjoyable. The pricing is fair for the amount of food you are receiving/quality. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. And here's why. Burger 4/5 - cheeseburger made to order. Served hot. Seasoned and flavorful. Overall good homemade burger taste. Fries 0/5 - natural cut. soggy, unseasoned, saturated with grease, inedible. If I had dined-in, I would have complained, requested a refund, or a replacement item. I saw lots of customers with waffle fries that looked much better. I'm just now a fan of waffle fries. Service 4/5 - nice folks. Quick and friendly service read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Natural cut fries - thumbs down - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Southwell's a Htown staple has been serving up big juicy burgers for decades. The restaurant feel takes a trip into the fifties with classic booth seating, photos on the wall add a unique touch and legendary hits playing in the atmosphere... My family and I were greeted with a masked-up smile. After reading the chalk board menu I couldn't decide on a burger or chicken sandwich- but the sound of old fashioned hamburger grabbed my attention! Cashier waited patiently as I organized what to order and even suggested his fry of choice, waffle. There's plenty of burger choices to choose from- nothing crazy just straight up bacon, avocado, mushrooms or different type of cheeses... 1 hamburger, 2 cheese burgers and waffle for a total of $23 bucks! As we sat at our booth listening to Ronettes "Be My Baby", masked patrons walk in and out grabbing their to-go orders. Our food brought to us in a matter of minutes and devoured in minutes. We enjoyed every yummy bite. Only thing missing was a milkshake. We left happy and full!! read more

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By Far .... get ready....I know. THE BEST FRESH CHICKEN Sandwich in Town! Been going for over 30 years! Never uses Frozen chicken, always fresh and always delicious! On wheat cut in half + Swiss Cheese & mustard! Yummmmy! read more

Burgers are what I would expect from a school cafeteria, so not worth the price. However, onion rings are always delicious, and the grilled cheese may no longer make me roll my eyes at the suggestion of going to Southwell's. read more

Consistent! Family friendly local burger spot that you can always count on. Love the chicken supreme with extra bacon!!

Went here for the first time on a friend's recommendation in 2016, while visiting from out of town. I remember the mushroom burger being juicy and the sweet potato fries having just enough crunch. It was by far my favorite burger in Houston. But the food and service really seem to have gone downhill. I have ordered to-go twice (once pre-COVID and once during), and both times I was seriously underwhelmed. Both times we ordered on the telephone, the employee who took our order sounded annoyed that we even called and generally unpleasant. This would be all right if the food was stellar, but it's not. The fries were soggy and flavorless, and the burger was dry and bland. I agree with the reviewer who said it reminded him of cafeteria food. I thought maybe the first time was a hiccup. But after the second poor experience, I decided I would rather pay less for my favorite fast-food chain burger - at least the quality is consistent. read more

Fabulous little burger joint that keeps things simple and delicious. There's no pretentious nonsense here, no baloney "Master Iron Chef" malarkey... Just great burgers that are delicious. Great sized patty, good vegetable-to-meat ratio in the bun, and just the right amount of burger greasy goodness that lets you know all is well. I docked them one star due to sides with the burger. Admittedly, I don't eat much in the sides department here, though for the love of Buddha, please, guys, do one thing right here. Fries, onion rings, something... It's a fail point on that. All else being equal, you can skip sides if need be because the burgers are epic read more

Best chili cheeseburger I've had in my life. It was so good, I almost ordered a second one. Also their ice tea is awesome.

Burger was served with a piece of a plastic fork mixed in the meat. I also didn't realize that their mushroom Swiss burgers have mustard on them. Brought it to their attention and they said they would call their meat distributor. Bad experience but may have been isolated incident. Will give them another try in the future read more

Fresh cut fries! It's the main reason to come here. The chicken sandwich was passable, the waffle fries were typical, but the fresh cut fries are worth coming back for. We got here at 8pm on a Saturday night and the place was almost empty. The lighting inside makes you feel like you are in a morgue. Everything glows an eerie green. The photos on the walls of early 1900s scenes (not Civil War era as someone else mentioned) are a little weird -- they are everywhere! It's definitely their theme, but not sure why. We ordered and the staff behind the counter (yup, it's order at the counter and wait for your name to be called) were super friendly. She gave me a take out menu because she knew the blackboard on the wall wasn't easy to read. We ordered two chicken sandwiches and two different types of fries. We got two diet cokes, and they have the YUMMY sonic-style ice. Those of us who love our ice know that sonic has great ice, and now I know Southwell's does too! All of this for under $20. Our food arrived quickly, delivered to our table. Ketchup was delivered as well as napkins. The food was good. The chicken was the slightest bit rubbery, but overall the sandwiches were good. My husband really enjoyed his supreme chicken sandwich (cheese, bacon, and 1000 island dressing). The best part of the meal (besides the ice) were the fresh cut fries. Delicious! We decided to try the chocolate cake as dessert. We shared it and thank goodness we did. It's RICH. Definitely not made there, it appears to be a generic boxed cake from somewhere else. I could be wrong, but I'd be surprised! Good, quick service. Decent sandwiches. Great fries. Worth going back to for sure! read more

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This place is a lot of bang for your buck. The fried onion rings and waffle fries are amazing! They also make a really nice grilled chicken sandwich. The burgers are also very good and not too greasy which is a plus. H-E-B offers coupons on the back of the receipt for a free burger with purchase of burger + fries & drink. They are very good about always honoring the coupon which is great if you're a frequent H-E-B shopper. Note it can always be used for the grilled chicken sandwich. Overall I consider myself a regular and they are really consistent about taking accurate Togo orders over the phone. read more

Every other table has an X on the corner to discourage people from sitting too close to it. Went in for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. I had the Larry's special without onions. The chicken head a great flavor. My boyfriend had the burger and said it tasted pretty good. The fries weren't that special, but we did get mozzarella chiese sticks and those were perfectly crispy and gooey. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and the in the mood for a laid back burger spot. read more

I could have sworn that I already wrote a review about here already? Anyways what I remembered is the help behind the counter are pretty nice, the cooks will stand there and look at you funny no matter what time you come in, where you seat or what you order but they cook some pretty good food. A little expensive for some semi Wendy's type patties and I don't remember getting much but it beats almost any fast food burger place. They have/had a coupon running around somewhere in the newspaper (Dining Guide or was it Houston Press?) that you get a free burger with purchase of burger, fries and drink purchase. The burgers are very decent as well as the fries. read more

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Says they take contactless payment but they actually don't. I had ordered ahead but when I went in I was told they don't take Apple Pay. It's 2023, contactless payment should be an option if you want business. read more

Super consistent, fast service and decent burger for the price. A great go-to place for area locals. You can tell the old timers, their kids, grandkids, and new comers will keep it going for years to come. I love the onion rings, once I let some of the oil soak into napkins. read more

Super family friendly restaurant. The food is fantastic me and my boyfriend went after grocery shopping From H-E-B, they gave us a coupon we love the burger so we ended up buying more stuff. read more

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Average burger but pricey. 9$ for a burger with no fries or drink. The service was alright since I took takeout.

The food is a little overpriced if you ask me. It's delicious but not delicious enough to say let me pick this over whataburger where for 10 you get a whole meal. Lower prices or at least offer deals with combos. Payed 10 for just a burger. read more

I won't be going to Whataburger for a patty melt ever again, delicious!. And the waffle fries, man!

I really love the burgers here! There is one caveat you must come during the day when the good cook is there. I've gone a few times at night and burgers are burnt and it's just not the same. I love their natural fries. The onion rings are ok but a bit too greasy for my taste. The burgers are delicious! When made correctly it's one of the best burgers in Houston. The inside is usually a bit too hot but they have nice booths. Music is annoying because it's the same each time I visit. read more

A staple of my childhood. Glad to see they haven't changed a thing. Same manager, who is extremely nice. Everything is made from scratch. No Sysco French Fries, homemade dressings, etc. Great price and awesome food, family owned. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Southwell's is a casual burger joint in the Tanglewood area. You order and pay at the counter and they'll call your name when your order is ready. There's both table and booth seating. They've got very charming black and white photos framed on the walls. The staff are very friendly and there's hardly a wait for your order. Their burgers are fantastic. The patties are thin yet somehow still juicy; cooked to absolute perfection. Veggies are fresh and crisp. Portion sizes are definitely large enough to leave you satisfied. Hands down best burger joint in the area. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Southwell's Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very unassuming burger joint - does not disappoint! I'd seen the location off of Taylor St. hundreds of times but never even considered it. After moving to a new home right off San Felipe I popped in on New Years for the first time and wow. I'm a San Antonio Transplant and the king of burgers is Chris Madrid's over there. But here, I believe Southwell's knows what they are doing. No nonsense Capital-B Burgers. The meat is juicy, the veggies are crisp and fresh, and the bacon is incredible. Always trust a burger place who defaults their cheese to cheddar. Southwell's has instantly become my favorite burger place in Houston for non-gimmicky, aptly priced burgers. I hope more people find out about this place and you know I'll be one of their evangelists from now on. Also, I'd say to disregard any complaints about staff as I saw several members of the staff disrespected, and it seems like they have some loyal employees who must get worn down through the day. I believe that many reviewers may be taking exhaustion as a personal affront. 5/5 Cheesy Patties. read more