San Antonio is a haven for tourists with marvelous sights to explore like the San Antonio River Walk, Alamo Mission in San Antonio and SeaWorld San Antonio. But when one’s definition of exploring also includes food, that’s when the city has you covered. Dream an array of Mexican food, Italian, barbecue among the many other mouth-watering dishes the city has to offer. Imagine smoked chicken, puffy tacos and chips with guacamole, San Antonio is ridden with streets of food that pierce right into your soul and finds that feel-good place in your belly. However, if your tastes are specific, judging as to how you’ve arrived at this article about burgers, then we’ve got you covered with a list of the best juicy, grilled and generous burgers available in town. Check out our curated list of the must-try burger places in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
1. Attaboy
Attaboy is the place for a burger. Just take a look at their menu offering their signature bacon cheeseburger, the friendly veggie patty, and the creative concoctions of a burger du jour/noir and the sumpin’ sweet. Our tastes are bound to vary but Attaboy works this difference into their favor, serving a juicy patty drenched in cheese and playing it up with sauces, flavors, and condiments that we didn’t know could go well with burgers. Delivering a satisfying meal with the promise of freshly baked bread, flavorful sauces and a side of addictive fries, a visit to Attaboy is the best satisfaction for a burger craving.
Attaboy
Address: 2410 N St Mary’s, San Antonio, TX 78212
Website: Attaboy
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 8am - 2am (closed on Mon & Sun)
2. h Street Grill & Bar
If it’s burgers you want, 54th Street Grill & Bar has you covered along with 150 other items on its extensive menu. The fire-grilled mile-high burgers are probably the reason you’ll want to pay the restaurant a visit but with its selection of made-from-scratch full-sized appetizers, salad varieties made with fresh cut produce complimented with their own homemade dressings, sandwiches, and soups, burgers won’t be the only thing on the table when you order. While one can be confused about what to order from its immense variety, the premium ground fresh burgers are definitely a crowd pleaser. Using high-quality meats and ingredients with a reasonable price tag, a bite into these burgers only warrants for more.
54th Street Grill & Bar
Address: 7307 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223
Website: 54th Street Grill & Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11am - 12am; Thu - Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 11am - 11.30pm
3. Armadillos Texas Style Burgers
When a person describes a burger as mouth-watering, it can be a reasonable assumption that the burger came from Armadillos Texas Style Burgers. Think of a thick slab of goodness with generous oozing cheese atop savory slices of bacon crisped to perfection, these are the burgers you’ll be treating yourself to at Armadillos Burgers. Complementing their great burgers is a clever and tempting menu of wings, salads, and fries. The exteriors of the restaurant might be lackluster, but step inside and you’ll be greeted with an instant connection to the cozy vibe of a place that believes in good food and serves it. Get the flame-broiled burger, a customer favorite.
Armadillos Texas Style Burgers
Address: 1423 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Website: Armadillos Texas Style Burgers
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10.30am - 9pm; Fri: 10.30am - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
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4. Big Bob's Burgers
With burgers that please everyone and an ambiance that does the same, Big Bob’s Burgers is infectious with its friendly energy and a huge love for food. The burgers are great with their generous portions, clever makings, packaged into an irresistible temptation. But what makes the place great is their easy charm. Customers no matter young or old are happy here, kids enjoy the ice cream and shaved ice while adults bond over the extensive selection of bottled beers and draft beers. Sit out on the patio and dig into the popular 50/50 burger to understand why the place is so popular.
Big Bob's Burgers
Address: 447 W Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
Website: Big Bob’s Burgers
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
5. Big'z Burger Joint
If you’re into burgers and looking for a place to bring your entire family to dine in without breaking the bank, here’s the deal for you. This family-friendly joint has two outlets in San Antonio and is fetching pretty great business with their juicy burgers and saucy sides. Take a look at the menu to understand the craze behind the restaurant’s popularity. It’s definitely hard not to fall for a big, fat half-pound patty complete with fried eggs, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese. That’s what you get at Bigz’s Burger Joint!
Big'z Burger Joint
Address: 2303 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA
Website: Big'z Burger Joint
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
6. Burger Boy
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
If you’re in a hurry but don’t wanna settle for a convenient food snack, this burger drive-in is the perfect excuse for you to binge. Convenience and satisfaction rolled into one, Burger Boy does not compromise on its quality of food and service of the staff. Everything is perfect with the juicy, thick beef patty blanketed by light and soft buns. Burger Boy’s menu highlights its signature burgers with the popular Burger Boy, Double Boy, and Triple Boy but also stretches with menu specials like The Bates Special and Working Man, bringing you great burgers with special concoctions.
Burger Boy
Address: 2323 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
Website: Burger Boy
Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 10.30am - 10pm; Thu - Sat: 10.30am - 11pm
7. Cheesy Jane's
You might have seen Cheesy Jane’s on a food truck and tasted some of that goodness, but if you haven’t and are still on the hunt for that all-time favorite burger joint, Cheesy Jane’s will definitely make the cut. Their grilled burgers are to die for with a juicy slab of 100% ground beef coupled with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayonnaise, and mustard along with your choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, Blue, Pepper Jack, and Provolone. In addition, order a Burger Basket to get a side of fries, tots, onion rings or tossed salad to complement the burger of your choice.
Cheesy Jane's
Address: 4200 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
Website: Cheesy Jane’s
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
8. Chris Madrid's
An intimate setting perfect for a get-together with friends is – Chris Madrid’s. While the eatery is currently undergoing some renovations, the joint is due to move back to its original site come Spring 2019. Meanwhile, loyal customers or curious first-timers can get a taste of their famous burgers at their food truck. The Tostada Burger is an easy favorite with the toppings of homemade refried beans, chips, onions and melted cheddar while the Cheddar Cheezy is the joint’s signature with their generous serving of melted cheddar cheese atop mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
Chris Madrid's
Address: 830 W Hollywood Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
Website: Chris Madrid’s
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm (closed on Sun)
9. Longhorn Cafe
Ask around and you’ll get to know that this place is famous for its burgers and chicken fried steak. Longhorn Café keeps things simple and does it well, delivering juicy burgers with fresh ingredients and a generous serving of fries at the side. The flavors of the burgers are perfect, and if you’re adventurous and getting one with chili, order a draft beer to go with the meal perfectly. The buns are lightly toasted while the fillings of meat patty with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions seal it as a match made in heaven. The fries are a favorite but don’t miss out on the onion rings in their perfect sweet batter.
Longhorn Cafe
Address: 17625 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78232, United States
Website: Longhorn Cafe
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
10. Babe's Old Fashioned Food
This is a family-friendly joint for sure with its popular menu of hamburgers, classic fries, and sweet shakes. Kids will be begging their parents to return once they’ve tried their fill. Established in 1987, Babe’s Old Fashioned Food has grown to a cult following with regulars trusting the no-frills menu and newcomers returning after that crucial first bite. The hamburgers are the deal-maker of the eatery but the delightful match of hand-cut fries, hand-battered onion rings, and frozen homemade chicken tenders serve as perfect snack platters to maximize the satisfaction of the good old burger.
Babe's Old Fashioned Food
Address: 4535 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78201
Website: Babe’s Old Fashioned Food
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
Pig out in San Antonio
Now that you know where to pig out, just remember to grab some napkins to wipe off the burger sauce you’ll have dripping as you snatch the fries!
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