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Burger Tex--Info & Reviews
220 E Anderson Ln
Austin TX
339-1722
- Service: Counter
- Cuisine: Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers
- Local Chain
- Coke or Pepsi: Coke!
Overall Rating: +0.5/+3
About Burger Tex
Local burger joint with a few locations scattered about hither and yon. They make their own buns in-house, and use fresh beef.
Staff Reviews (Your Reviews Below)
Bone Dry Burger
Reviewer: Chris
Original Review Date: 06/23/2006
Rating: 0/+3(Ho hum)
I got the lunch combo with the 6 oz. burger (8 oz is the other option). I upgraded (for 60¢) to half fries and half onion rings, always a good option (and I think it was Burger King, back in the day, who marketed a version of this combination frite as "Frings"). They use fresh beef and make their own buns. The condiments are serve-yourself à la Fuddruckers (although not as impressive a spread). Sounds like a recipe for success.
Burger was griddle-cooked and was dry as a bone. Fries were boring, onion rings did appear to be homemade and were not bad, but not that great. The burger had a decent flavor, and the homemade butter-toasted bun was a nice touch, but the dryness of the burger outweighed any of those plusses.
The arid burger combined with the somewhat dingy interior (busing dirty tables did not appear to be a high priority) and ho-hum fried offerings results in a score of 0 from me.
Your Reviews (add a review)
Well, let's talk!
Reviewer: Bob Pietrasik
Review Date: 03/19/2008 09:01PM
Rating: +1/+3(Not bad)
I had eaten there about 10 years ago so I thought I would give them another try. Had burger there in March of 08, I heard of the burger's being dry so I asked for it medium to see if it would be a little moist, well it was not well done but it was not medium either, the bun made it a OK burger.
However the fries were those fake coated fries (I call them yuppie fries),
absolutely terrible, even ketchup could not save them.
As stated the decor is a little old but passable.
Most likely will not go back for another 10 years.
Reviewer: just a fan
Review Date: 03/16/2008 09:12AM
Rating: +3/+3(Great)
best burger in my life..of course beeest in Austin!
everything is cook to order, fresh buns(made every morning at the sight), fresh vegitable...well...seeing & eating is believing!
Mixed Bag
Reviewer: Keith
Review Date: 10/27/2007 10:51AM
Rating: 0/+3(Ho hum)
I cant figure out why they cant control the quality of the burger in this place. I usually order a side order of chili (pretty good stuff) with my burger. The last time I was there, the chili was hot but the burger was ice cold. I concluded that they are cooking them up ahead of time and then warming them a little on the grill. Maybe this is why so many people find the meat dry, or in my case the temperature of an ice cube.
Ok
Reviewer: Escapeso Austin Real Estate
http://www.escapesomewhere.com
Review Date: 07/19/2007 02:10AM
Rating: +1/+3(Not bad)
I must admit I have not gone their much since college. But at the time I liked it. It was next to burger king so by comparison I liked it. I liked the fries. They werent the tiny mini fries you see alot. The people that worked on the one near the University of Texas were always pretty cool.
Never again
Reviewer: Joe
Review Date: 09/22/2006 03:53PM
Rating: -1/+3(Crap)
Burger had potential but totally dry. Never been a big fan of the bait and switch and from the prices I paid and the writings on the board, things didn't add up. It became a matter of assumed prices. 22 bucks for two burgers and fries. Never again.