20 must-try hamburgers in San Antonio

Bombay Bicycle Club
Multiple Locations, bombaybicycleclubsa.com
Bombay Bicycle Club’s menu showcases its signature burgers and loaded nachos, as well as cocktails, beer and wine. In addition to its longstanding St. Mary’s location, the bar expanded with a location in Hemisfair that opened in 2023.

The Cove
606 W. Cypress St., (210) 227-2683, thecove.us
The Cove’s stated philosophy is “SOL” or “Sustainable, Organic, Local.” The spot’s burgers are made with 100% grass-fed beef that is hormone and antibiotic free. In addition to a variety of traditional burgers on the menu, the Cove also has vegan, portobello and veggie burger options available.

Cheesy Jane's
4200 Broadway, (210) 826-0800, cheesyjanes.com
It’s impossible to miss Cheesy Jane’s brightly-hued flagship location at Broadway and Hildebrand, which serves up grilled burgers made with 100% certified Angus beef ground chuck. Options include the SA-classic bean burger, a wurst burger topped with Kiolbassa sausage and the Jammin’ Jane, which is topped with black pepper bacon jam.

The 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.

Krazy 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.

Armadillos 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.

Good 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.”

Slider 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.

Lucy Cooper's Texas Ice House
Multiple Locations, lucycoopers.com
At Lucy Cooper’s, go big or go home. The 21-and-up spot offers a Donut Brunch Burger, which features two four-ounce patties topped with American cheese, loads of bacon, a hash brown and a fried egg, sandwiched between two donuts instead of a bun.

Mr. Juicy
3315 San Pedro Ave., instagram.com/mrjuicyburger
Andrew Weissman’s Mr. Juicy touts itself as the “home of the wet burger.” Ordering a burger “wet” entails having au poivre sauce poured over the sandwich.

Sam's Burger Joint
330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com
Sam’s Burger Joint serves up its eponymous sandwiches with a side of live music. Those with big appetites can try to sate their hunger with the one pound BigUn Monster burger.

Burger Boy
Multiple Locations, burgerboysa.com
Locally-based burger chain Burger Boy has locations spread across the Alamo City. The menu is perfectly suited to a workday lunch break, with the Working Man, Overtime and Part-Timer meal specials on offer.

Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E. Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen serves up its burgers with a heaping side of Instagrammable ambiance. The spot’s menu includes the PB&J burger — topped with strawberry preserves, peanut butter, cheddar cheese and bacon — and the BBQ ranch burger — topped with grilled onions, BBQ sauce, ranch, bacon and cheddar cheese.

Mark’s Outing
1624 E. Commerce Street (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com
Mark's Outing, formerly Fatty’s Burgers, has been serving up burgers and complimentary slow-cooked beans on Commerce Street since 2005.

Tributary
101 Bowie St., (210) 223-1000, tributarysa.com
A hotel restaurant in the Marriott Rivercenter may not be the first place you think of to grab a hamburger. Tributary, however, offers must-try burgers including the Eloté Burger, which was named a 2022 World Food Championships Award Winner.

Diana'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.

Pumpers
1101 Broadway, instagram.com/pumpers_world
Currently a pop-up operation, Chef Stefan Bowers plans to open a permanent location of his burger venture Pumpers in a development north of downtown. Pumpers’ burgers are made with Wagyu beef patties and prepared in the smashburger style, which produces a crispy exterior char while retaining a juicy interior.

Biff Buzby’s Burgers
Multiple Locations, biffbuzbys.com
Biff Buzby’s is known for towering burgers sandwiched between slightly sweetened sourdough buns. In addition to its flagship location in Live Oak, Biff Buzby’s recently expanded to a second location in the site that formerly housed Windmill Ice House.

Big'z Burger Joint
Multiple Locations, bigz-burgerjoint.com
Big’z Burger Joint has three locations across SA. The family-friendly burger spot offers its signature Big’z Famous as single, double and triple patty versions.

Bunz 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.