The good news is there’s no excuse to settle for a bland fast-food burger in San Antonio. A bounty of local spots offer up the tasty sandwiches in a variety of styles — from old-fashioned to smash-style to the homegrown bean burger.
Bombay Bicycle Club
607 Hemisfair Blvd., instagram.com/bombay_hemisfair
Bombay Bicycle Club debuted its new location in the historic Espinoza House at Hemisfair, near Yanaguana Garden, this fall. Bombay’s second location features kitschy decor reminiscent of its flagship store, with a menu featuring its signature burgers and loaded nachos, as well as cocktails, beer and wine. Credit: Amber EsparzaThe Cove
606 W. Cypress St., (210) 227-2683, thecove.us
Over 50 craft brews on tap and a dog friendly patio make this the perfect spot for a chill afternoon enjoying the San Antonian weather. Grab your pup or pals and some brews and check out live music on Thursdays. Credit: Nina RangelCheesy Jane’s
4200 Broadway, (210) 826-0800, cheesyjanes.com
Cheesy Jane’s serves up grilled burgers from its brightly-hued flagship location at Broadway and Hildebrand. The family-friendly spot also has a coloring kids menu. Credit: Sanford NowlinThe Dogfather
Multiple Locations, sadogfather.com
Don’t be fooled by the name — in addition to its eponymous hotdogs, The Dogfather also serves up a variety of hamburgers, including a rotating Burger of the Week. Credit:Photo via Instagram / thedogfathersaKrazy Katsu
Multiple Locations, krazykatsu.com
Krazy Katsu goes beyond its signature chicken sandwiches with a selection of smash-style burgers on offer. The Pandan Smash Burger is served on a green pandan bun, while the Ichi-Banh Burger features a patty made with ground chicken blended with onions, lemongrass, garlic and ginger. Credit: Sanford NowlinArmadillos Texas Style Burgers
Multiple Locations, armadilloburger.com
Armadillos Texas Style Burgers offers “good old-fashioned tasty burgers.” Diners can keep it classic with basic burger offerings, or switch things up and try the Fiesta Burger — the restaurant’s take on the bean burger — which is topped with refried beans, pico de gallo, fried tortilla chips and cheddar cheese. Credit: Sanford NowlinGood Time Charlie’s
2922 Broadway, (210) 828-5392, https://www.gtcsatx.com/
Good Time Charlie’s may be known for its chicken fried steak, but the burgers are nothing to shake a stick at. The spot’s jalapeño queso burger promises a spicy kick that will “get your endorphins moving.” Credit: Sanford NowlinSlider Provider
Location Varies, sliderprovider.com
Food truck Slider Provider moves around town slinging the mini-burgers it’s named for. Those looking to snag some of the roving sliders can check the location schedule the truck posts on Instagram. Credit:Photo via Instagram / sliderprovider66. Lucy Cooper’s Ice House
Aside from Southern-inspired fare from the kitchen, the bars at Lucy’s two locations — one opened in New Braunfels earlier this year — serve up a wide enough variety of craft beer and mixed drinks to satisfy any imbiber. Sports fans can enjoy televised events on the myriad flatscreens, while patrons looking to chat can do so at lounge areas carved out at both locations. If you’re looking for something a little more raucous, check out weekly Naughty Bingo — which is exactly what it sounds like. Multiple locations, lucycoopers.com. Credit:Instagram / lucycoopersicehouseBest French Fries
Mr. Juicy, 3315 San Pedro Ave., instagram.com/mrjuicyburger Credit: Michael KarlisBest French Fries
Sam’s Burger Joint
330 E. Grayson St.
(210) 223-2830
samsburgerjoint.com Credit: Sanford NowlinSan Antonio-based fast-food chain Burger Boy is in the middle of a whirlwind expansion. Credit: Michael KarlisElsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E. Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen’s expansive patio space is both kid- and pet-friendly. The spot also offers a kids menu. Credit: Jace Gertz
Multiple Locations “Food was so good. I ordered the 1/4 mushroom burger. Patty was very flavorful. Nice atmosphere, people were friendly.” – Imelda G. Credit:Photo via Instagram / marksoutingThe Marriott River Center Thanksgiving Day buffet will feature a smoked turkey house-cured ham carving station among other Turkey Day staples. Credit: Shutterstock / 4kclipsDiana’s Burgers
2202 N. Zarzamora St., (210) 251-2252, facebook.com/dianasburgers
Diana Madrid, sister of the late Chris Madrid, stayed in the family business. While Chris Madrid’s is no longer owned by the family, she opened her own burger spot in Woodlawn Lake. Credit: Photo via Google MapsChef Stefan Bowers plans to open a permanent location of his burger venture Pumpers. Credit:Photo via Instagram / pumpers_worldBiff Buzby’s Burgers
Multiple Locations, biffbuzbys.com
Biff Buzby’s new Nacogdoches location — which formerly housed Windmill Ice House — features plenty of patio seating, as well as a kids’ playground. Credit: Michael KarlisBig’z Burger Joint
Multiple Locations, bigz-burgerjoint.com
Big’z Burger Joint has three locations across SA. The family-friendly burger spot features large outdoor play areas. Credit: Photo via Google MapsBunz Handcrafted Burgers
Multiple Locations, tastybunz.com
Chef-driven concept Bunz Handcrafted Burgers operates two locations, one downtown and another in the La Cantera area. The restaurant’s burgers feature unexpected toppings like Boursin cheese and pear. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
