The San Antonio hamburgers everyone should have tried by now

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
2410 N St Mary's St, 210-994-0015, pumpers.world
Wagyu beef patties are prepared in the classic smashburger style at this mobile eatery, featuring a crispy char on the outside while retaining a juicy interior. Dripping with melty cheese, mustard, ketchup, onions and pickles on a toasted bun, all you're missing is a mountain of napkins.
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Benjie’s Munch
Dine-In, Curbside and Pick-up, 1218 W. Bitters Road #107, (210) 556-8624, benjiesmunch.com
Half-pound, hand-pressed patties made with hand-ground Angus Chuck make Benjies’ multi-hyphenate burgers a mouthful in more ways than one.
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Slider Provider
Drive Thru and Curbside, Multiple Locations, (936) 718-3315, sliderprovider.com
These small but mighty eats are just the ticket for a sweltering summer day. With monikers like Chuck Norris, Hasselhoff and Cowboy From Hell, you know these burgers mean business, regardless of their small stature.
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Biff Buzby's Burgers
Dine-in and Pick-up, 12702 Toepperwein Road, Live Oak, (210) 590-2040, biffbuzbys.com
Biff Buzby’s is known for hand-formed beef patties, sweetened sourdough buns and family-friendly classic car shows every Friday. Snag a burger and take a gander at a lot full of classic rides while you digest.
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Big'z 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

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.
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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 its sock hop vibes, creamy milk shakes and cheese-filled burgers, Cheesy Janes is a great family friendly burger joint.
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Mark's Outing
1624 E Commerce St., (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com
Formerly known as Fatty’s Burgers, this eastside staple serves up delectable, stick-to-your-ribs eats amid comfy neighborhood vibes. Don’t miss out on the slow-simmered beans!
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Chris Madrid’s
830 W Hollywood Ave, (210) 735-3552, chrismadrids.com
Though a fire made this San Antonio staple move out to a food truck operation, Chris Madrid’s is keeping the cheesiness coming. You can still order up their signature tostada burger AND get it macho-style at just $9.75 (that’s with tax!). Or you can try the new Flaming Jalapeño Cheddar Cheesy burger regular-style for $8.75.
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Diana's Burgers
Outdoor Dining and Curbside, 2202 N Zarzamora St., (210) 251-2252, facebook.com/dianasburgers
Fans of the flat ’n’ floppy style of burger epitomized by Chris Madrid’s will find a similar iteration at Diana’s — she is his sister, after all.
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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.
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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.
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