Any time is a good time for a hamburger. In many ways, it’s the perfect convenience food. But let’s not mistake convenience with settling for bland and tired fast food. These homegrown San Antonio spots serve up delicious, decadent burgers that go far beyond their boring drive-thru rivals. 

Broadway 5050 Dine-in Only, 5050 Broadway St., (210) 832-0050, broadway5050.com This central SA staple offers up 10 signature burgers, as well as a specialty Burger of the Month. For those that like heat, the 09er Burger features ghost pepper cheese, chipotle mayo and jalapenos. Photo via Instagram / broadway5050
Armadillo’s Texas Style Burgers 1423 McCullough Ave, 210-226-7556, armadilloburger.com Known for enormous, loaded burgers and comfort food vibes, Armadillos is a neighborhood haunt you’ll want to try at least once. Massive portions of ultimate comfort food are the ticket at this local spot. Photo Courtesy of Armadillo’s Texas Style Burgers
Bobbie’s Cafe 6728 S Flores St, (210) 923-1158,bobbiescafe.com For country eatin’, there’s no need to leave San Antone. This no-frills cafe keeps it humble with country-style American dishes for every meal, right inside SA city limits. This cozy eatery has been around for more than 40 years, and is working through the pandemic by offering dine in, to go and curbside options. Photo via Instagram/ bobbiescafe
Fletcher’s Hamburgers 312 Pearl Pkwy, 210-277-0090, fletchers-hamburgers.com This popular counter-service spot serves up burgers, fries and decadent milkshakes at the Pearl’s Bottle Department Food Hall. Just be sure to ask for extra Fletcher’s Sauce — that stuff is delish. Photo via Instagram / fletchers.hamburgers
Franklin Jack Various Locations, (562) 269-6522, facebook.com/Franklin-Jack-108813421359139/ Snag a G.O.A.T. burger — with roasted goat cheese, smoky bacon and fried onion strings — from this unassuming food truck for a truly chef-inspired and -prepared bite. Photo via Instagram / franklin_jack_food_truck
JDub’s Burgers & Grub 516 E. Houston St., (210) 229-0391, jdubsburgersandgrub.com If gooey cheese and extra napkins are your jam, definitely try a burger from JDubs. Hand-formed chuck patties and lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, mustard and the chef’s secret-recipe Dub Sauce all make a sweet, cozy home inside a potato roll bun at this spot. Photo via Instagram / jdubs_burgers_and_grub
Muck & Fuss 295 E San Antonio St, New Braunfels, (830) 255-7055, muckandfuss.com/ Okay, technically this spot isn’t in SA, but we’d be silly not to include it on a list of burger spots an aficionado should try. Don’t be turned off by the novel mini fry baskets, these burgers are the real deal. Photo via Instagram / muckandfuss
Pumpers 11101 Broadway, eatpumpers.com “Adult Burger Store” Pumpers opened in January, offering its signature double-patty burgers and even a glizzy bar. Come for the burgers and stay for the cheeky, X-rated decor. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Pumpers
Benjie’s Munch Dine-In, Curbside and Pick-up, 1218 W Bitters Rd. #107, (210) 556-8624, benjiesmunch.com Munch Burger, $8, 1/2 lb. house ground Angus chuck, avocado, bacon, swiss, sautéed onion, arugula on a scratch-made toasted brioche. Photo courtesy of Benjie’s Munch Credit: Photo courtesy of Benjies Munch
Slider Provider Drive Thru and Curbside, Multiple Locations, (936) 718-3315, sliderprovider.com The Guackeen Phoenix, $8, Fresh guac, melty sharp cheddar and bacon on a King’s Hawaiian Roll. Order ahead at sliderprovider.com or in person at the food truck window! Photo courtesy of Slider Provider
Biff Buzby’s Burgers Dine-in and Pick-up, 12702 Toepperwein Rd., Live Oak, (210) 590-2040, biffbuzbys.com The Melt, $8, 1/2 lb. handmade patty, melted swiss, grilled onions and bacon. Served with fries and homemade pinto beans. Photo courtesy of Biff Buzby’s Burgers
Bigz Burger Joint Multiple Locations, bigz-burgerjoint.com Grab yourself a single burger and an order of fries for about $10. If you’re feeling fancy, splurge on a giant fudge pecan brownie, filled with chocolate chips and pecans. Treat yo’self! Photo via Instagram / natasburgerblog
10. Fattboy Burgers & Dogs 2345 Vance Jackson Rd, (210) 377-3288, fattboyburgers.com From fresh fries to premium beef and kosher franks, Fattboy Burgers and Dogs goes the extra mile to make all-time favorites with all-star ingredients. Don’t forget to save room for a side of Fattshrooms, or maybe some tangy fried pickles. Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
Che’s Chicken & Burgers 4303 S Presa St., (210) 533-7989 Pick up some fish, gizzards, burgers and – duh – chicken at this counter-serve fast food spot. Sit under the covered patio and enjoy the fried goodness. You can worry about the calories later. Or never. This is a no-judgement zone. Photo via Instagram / davistho_sa
Cheesy Jane’s 4200 Broadway St, (210) 826-0800, cheesyjanes.com With it’s sock hop vibes, creamy milk shakes and cheese-filled burgers, Cheesy Janes is a great family friendly burger joint. Photo via Instagram femalefoodie_satx
Mark’s Outing 1624 E Commerce St., (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com Stop into this East side staple for any one of their daily $10 specials, or a burger and fries for around $9. Whatever you do, don’t skip out on Mark’s famous slow-simmered beans — they’re free! Photo via Instagram / marksouting
Chris Madrid’s 830 W Hollywood Ave, (210) 735-3552, chrismadrids.com Chris Madrid’s reopened in this January in a temporary location adjacent to the original. Found across the street and featuring covered tented seating, the location keeps folks sated while we wait for construction to end on the original building. Photo via Instagram / scream_one
Diana’s Burgers Outdoor Dining and Curbside, 2202 N Zarzamora St., (210) 251-2252, facebook.com/dianasburgers Jalapeño Cheddar Burger, $5, A Texas classic — beef patty with mounds of cheddar, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served with a toasted bun. Photo courtesy of Diana’s Burgers
Hopdoddy Burger Bar 17623 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 101, (210) 434-2337, hopdoddy.com When searching for a delicious burger that breaks the mold, you can trust Hopdoddy, based in Austin, to hit the spot. The names of the burgers are just as inventive as the ingredients used, plus your meal will be extra yummy with the shareable fries. Photo via Instagram / hopdoddy
15. Papa’s Burgers 6900 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 101, (210) 781-9171, papasburgerssatx.com This burger joint may have taken a hiatus due to COVID-19, but the spirit of Papa’s Burgers lives on. Made with high quality ground beef and the freshest produce, it’s easy to see why Papa’s Burgers continues to be a recommended SA spot. Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
The Cove 606 W Cypress St, (210) 227-2683 With their live music, welcoming and good vibes, and most delectable burger, The Cove is the place to be for an all around dream burger experience. Photo via Instagram alamocity.epicurean
Bandit BBQ 1913 S. Flores St., (858) 353-3999, banditbbqsatx.com If you make it past Bandit BBQ’s Loaded Brisket Fries with room to spare, the Picadillo Taco will be sure to finish the job. You can even take home a bottle of their famous sauce! Photo via Instagram / banditbbqsatx
Sam’s Burger Joint 330 E Grayson St, (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com See live performances, enjoy a perfect lunch date, and devour Sam’s signature burgers. Photo via Instagram _pcta
25. Chester’s Hamburgers Multiple Locations “Chester’s never disappoints, thanks for the great burger, friendly staff and clean atmosphere.” – Rose A. Credit: Photo via Chester's Hamburgers/Instagram

4. Bunz Handcrafted Burgers

Multiple Locations
“Stopped in on a whim to satisfy a burger hankering. Pleasantly surprised by the great burger (got the “Cheek Bunz”) and chocolate shake. The beef patties were cooked to order & perfection (they offer medium rare for those brave souls). The Manager gave us recommendations since it was our first time. Did not disappoint. Will add this burger joint to our rotation the next time we are in town.” – Jada B. Credit: Photo via Bunz Handcrafted Burgers
Bombay Bicycle Club Dine-In, Curbside and Pick-up, 3506 N St. Mary’s Ave., (210) 737-2411, bombaybicycleclubsa.com ABC Burger, $8, Avocado, cheddar and smokehouse bacon served on a sesame seed bun with hand-cut fries. Photo courtesy of Bombay Bicycle Club
Good Time Charlie’s 2922 Broadway, (210) 828-5392, gtcsatx.com Down-home staple Charlie’s continues to draw downtown lunch crowds with its quick service, big portions and affordable prices. Virtually every one of its sandwiches and meal-sized salads comes in under $10. The $7.65 bean burger is not to be missed. Photo via Instagram /
Burger Boy 2323 N St. Mary’s St, (210) 735-1955 Burger Boy serves up banging burgers on the go, always paired with golden fries for your satisfaction. Photo via Instagram quinto_g
Luther’s Cafe 1503 N Main Ave, (210) 223-7727, lutherscafe.com Luther’s serves up this scrumptious signature burger, with the side of golden onion rings. Photo via Instagram rogersaurus_mex
17. Mr. Juicy 3910 McCullough Ave, (210) 994-9838 Mr. Juicy Menu Mr. Juicy offers a no-frills, all-flavor burger experience. Snag a cheeseburger combo and a shake for dessert and you won’t walk away hungry. Let’s just say these burgers live up to their name. Photo via Instagram / mrjuicyburger
Uncle Barney’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 7015 Interstate 35 Access Road, (210) 922-6602 The cheese and mayo fuse together beautifully here, creating a slight creamy texture to your one-pound double burger. A tad pricier than some of the other options on this list, but you’ll definitely get your dollar’s worth. Photo via Instagram / s.a.vory
Mad Mack’s Burger Co. 2933 Roosevelt Ave., (210) 922-1500, facebook.com/Mad-Macks-Burger Located just a few miles south of Downtown, this burger joint brings the classics and even the innovative tamale burger during the holiday season. Open now for curbside ordering. Photo via Instagram / alamocityburgerproject
18. Tycoon Flats 2926 N St Mary’s St, (210) 320-0819, tycoonflats.net Tycoon Flats serves the classics, and serves them well. Burgers, fries, chicken strips and other classic Americana eats make for fun and casual meals. Stuffed burgers are definitely a highlight. Photo via Instagram / tycoonflats

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