TheNiche Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Sparkle burgers are outstanding! Niche might disagree, but I think they're better than Champ Burger, and that's saying something.I wouldn't know. I haven't tried Sparkle yet. Attica's description of the patties as an inch thick certainly got my attention, though.I know this is a burger thread, but I've been told about a giant bacon chili dog at a new place called Ray's, next door to Last Concert. I may have to abstain from food for a couple of days so I can check it out. I agree with Sev--if you're going to do it, aim high!I think we have the makings for the next Happy Hour, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I've been meaning to try the Ray's hot dog place. Its in a spot that was previously some kind of Chinese or Vietnamese place of which I don't remember the name of. I just noticed that it changed to Ray's about 2 weeks ago and I've been meaning to make a trip. B4Ueat shows good reports so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I hope Rays knows to stay open late for all the Last Concert goers with the munchies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I wouldn't know. I haven't tried Sparkle yet. Attica's description of the patties as an inch thick certainly got my attention, though.It's not a burger that's for the faint of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ray's Franks and More has some pretty big burgers as well as hot dogs!untitled.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It's not a burger that's for the faint of heart.i saw some blonde headed girls out there on friday when i drove by.....i could tell they were uncomfortable yet trying to be hip. i'll bet they have a food blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ray's Franks and More has some pretty big burgers as well as hot dogs!I tried Ray's this weekend. It was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 i saw some blonde headed girls out there on friday when i drove by.....i could tell they were uncomfortable yet trying to be hip. i'll bet they have a food blog.Your troll is tiresome and boring. Is this still what we're all picking on? Should food bloggers join some sort of internet-hate support group (which I imagine to be administered by furries...)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Your troll is tiresome and boring. Is this still what we're all picking on? Should food bloggers join some sort of internet-hate support group (which I imagine to be administered by furries...)?guilt by association perhaps? by all means seek help if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 guilt by association perhaps? by all means seek help if you need it.Eh. I'm just not that into this one...Moving along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Your troll is tiresome and boring. Is this still what we're all picking on? Should food bloggers join some sort of internet-hate support group (which I imagine to be administered by furries...)?I love food bloggers. If there are some out there who don't know what they are talking about, you'll quickly discover that and can go elsewhere. But when you find one that knows what they're doing, it's as good as gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the burgers at Guy's Meat Market on OST. I wish I had one right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the burgers at Guy's Meat Market on OST. I wish I had one right now. Damn...I thought I'd mentioned them on this thread already. I didn't want to become known as the Guy's Pimp, because I know I've mentioned them in several places on HAIF. I just had a Guy's burger last week. It's a rare treat for me, since I work on the west side of town, and I'm not often home around lunch time during the week. I do have to second Robb Walsh's recommendation for the Guy's burger: cheeseburger, with bbq sauce, jalapenos and onions. No lettuce/tomato/mustard/mayo. It's too messy with everything else. It's definitely not your typical burger, but it's a tasty treat...at a nearly historic business. Guy's Market has been in business for 71 years, 51 years at the OST/Yellowstone location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We went to Christian's Tailgate (I-10/Washington) last night and it was damn good. I took down a 1 pounder double and was still loving it on the last bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 After seeing this article a few weeks ago, I had to check out Hubcap at 1111 Prairie:Chron article on Hubcap GrillIts only open from 11-3pm Monday-Saturday, I don't work downtown so we went on Saturday around 12:15. We had to wait 10 minutes to get in, then another 30 for our burger. Its a pretty small joint, the owner stands outside and only lets people in to order and find a seat. After 1 when we were wrapping up, the line was over a block long outside and he mentioned they were running out of fries. He said things had gotten kinda nuts after a few articles came out. Hopefully they will be able to handle it. Anyways, the important part: the burger was amazing. I had a bbq burger, but there were several others I want to go back and try. My gf doesn't eat beef and had a chicken sandwich, which was really good as well. Everything all fresh, homemade bread, amazing handcut fries. They also have a mobile truck they just opened, I think its out at Liberty Station on Washington at night. Hubcap Grill site(unfortunately the site is down when I tried it this morning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAg02 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Lot's of great suggestions in this thread so far. One that hasn't been mentioned and is a particular favorite of mine is Texas Hamburger Palace.If you live or work in west Houston you have to try it. Get their bacon cheeseburger, you won't be sorry. There is literally more bacon than burger.It's on a street called Ranchester, just south of Richmond and inside BW8.For you burger fans, this is a great website to check out:http://www.texasburgerguy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 We went to The Counter (on Washington) yesterday. I rate it ok, nothing better. The concept is great with the menu options, I just don't like it when a burger place tries to be too fancy. And they did the one thing that always turns me off, butter the bun. As unhealthy as I usually prefer food to be, buttering a hamburger bun just isn't right. It takes away from the taste of the patty and leaves me with a bad taste at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Two places I've tried and liked were The Burger Guys off Westheimer and Rockwell Tavern & Grill off of Telge Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Anyone been to Sparkle's Hamburger Spot on Dowling? The best and beefiest (10 oz pattie) burger anywhere in town for about 4 dollars (and thats with cheese). Its fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sozavac Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I had a buger from Bernie's Burger Bus this weekend and it was a glorious sloppy mess. My burger of choice was The Principal with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon and a fried egg. Everything is scratch made right down to the ketchup. Before starting the bus the chef/ower was the personal chef for Shane Battier. You can find the bus at Inversion Coffee on Montrose on Wednesdays 11-2 and at Lizard's Pub on the weekends. http://www.berniesburgerbus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Down south on Highway 3 I like Carlos' Beer Garden - the burgers are good and they have fried pickles (yum!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Since I haven't contributed yet:Pete's Fine Meats, out on 5509 Richmond Avenue. They have AWESOME selections of beef jerky, if you're into that as well. Of course, I love Bubba's Buffalo Burger Shack on 5230 Westpark Drive is pretty damned good. Natachee's. I recently tried they buffalo burger (just started a diet, so I had to behave) and I have to say, it was pretty damned good. Hopefully this place will survive. 3622 Main StreetSpec's Midtown: Surprisingly, I stumbled across this a couple of years ago and was startled they had burgers. Being curious about the burgers, I ordered one and was amazed on how good they are and have been back several times since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I definitely have to try Bernie's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 A lot of people are posting great multiple burger places.but if you could only have one final burger before your tumultuous end,Where would you get it from and what would be on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 so, so many places to try!!!Sparkle rocks... Christian's Totem is great... i haven't been to Champ Burger in almost 20 years.When I start jonesing for an In N Out Burger, instead of flying to LA, I go to Five Guys- it's pretty much an In N Out ripoff... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 A lot of people are posting great multiple burger places.but if you could only have one final burger before your tumultuous end,Where would you get it from and what would be on it?The Christian's Tailgate (Totem location) burger with the chicken-fried bacon on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 The Christian's Tailgate (Totem location) burger with the chicken-fried bacon on it.agreed with that. and after you eat that burger, the tumultuous end that is spoken of would probably be a coronary caused from eating the burger itself.death incarnate and worth every drippy bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I hate to give up a local secret, but my "Last Burger" would have to be from Shandy's (Westcott and Memorial) between a liquor store and valero. "Spinach Artichoke Turkey Burger" w/roasted tomatoes. I know it sounds a little gourmet, but it's worth a shot and it has a super local feel to it and she was there before all of the new stuff came to the area. Luv It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 i will echo the sentiments on bernie's burger bus... absolutely top notch burger in every possible way. juicy and beefy patty, fantastic toppings, handmade everything including the fries and condiments. and it sets up shop at my local watering hole (lizzards) fri and sat nights also, on the recommendation of allison cook, i stopped by ninfa's on nav yesterday to try the fajita burger..... HOLY flurf. perhaps the best burger i can recall having. the juicy ground beef had chunks of chargrilled fajita bits in it and it blew my freakin' mind. topped w gooey white mexican cheese, grilled and seasoned red onion and avacado slices, it was an other-worldly burger experience. just another reason why NoN is the bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbha Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 According to Travel+Leisure readers, Houston ranks as the best city in the country to get a burger.Link to the start of the list: http://www.traveland...burger-cities/1Here's what they say about Houston: It turns out that bigger does mean better for AFC voters, and this oil town takes the prize for putting a Texas-size spin on the American classic. Double-patty, half-pound burgers are the norm here, topped with shredded lettuce and mustard more often than mayo. Some local favorites—such as Lankford Grocery and the Hubcap Grill—also offer triple-patty versions, with upwards of a full pound of beef. Austin shows up at #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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