Houston Burger Chain Hierarchy

August 19, 2009


The best burgers in Houston are found in quirky, out-of-the-way joints that do their thing in their own unique way. But Houston is huge, and when you're in the mood for a burger, you often can't drive across miles of traffic to that perfect out-of-the-way spot.

The solution: A burger from a chain. Here in Houston we're fortunate enough to have some very good burgers from stores with multiple locations. But how do you decide which chains are craveworthy and which are only for emergency use?

We're here to help, with our Houston Burger Chain Hierarchy.


The Big Kahunas - Comparable to the best burgers in town
Beck's Prime
SmashBurger

Worth the Wait - We always enjoy these burgers
Cheddar's
Culver's
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Jax Grill
MooYah Burgers

Just Fine if It's On the Way - Nothing exceptional, but not disappointing either
Burger Tex
Cafe Express
Cliff's
59 Diner
Fuddrucker's
Houston's
Otto's
Skeeter's Mesquite Grill
TGI Friday's
What-a-Burger

I'm In a Hurry - Just Feed Me - Go in with low expectations, or prepare for disappointment
Avalon Diner
Burger King
Chili's
Jack in the Box
Johnny Rockets
McDonald's
Prince's Hamburgers
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Sonic
Sweet Mesquite
Wendy's

Just Say No - If you like burgers, keep on driving
Applebee's
James Coney Island

Who have we forgotten? We'll update this list if we've left someone off.

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