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Best Burgers in the Bayou City
Plonk! Beer & Wine Bistro is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

1. Plonk! Beer & Wine Bistro

8.7
1214 W 43rd St #100 (at Ella Blvd.), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 43 tips and reviews

BestOfBestOf: Although you wouldn't expect it from a wine bar, Plonk has one of the best bacon cheeseburgers we've ever tasted.

Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

2. Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard

1133 W 19th St (btwn Beall & Bevis), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 68 tips and reviews

Crystal G.Crystal G.: Sticky burger is fantastic! Husband had the Muffaletta burger and it was great also! The Greek fries with special sauce are amazing!!

Cliff's Old Fashioned Grill is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

3. Cliff's Old Fashioned Grill

7.5
1822 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Cream Burger is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

4. Cream Burger

6.8
3116 Scott St (3rd Ward Elgin), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 11 tips and reviews

Ronald M.Ronald McAdams: If your looking for a homemade, inexpensive burger and shakes them Cream Burger is the place.

Petrol Station is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

5. Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr (at Golf Drive), Houston, TX
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

matt m.matt martone: Crazy Good Burgers and Real Draft Beers

Little Bitty Burger Barn is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

6. Little Bitty Burger Barn

8.0
5139 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 41 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: My burger, the Queso Queen, won their 2011 burger contest and is now featured on the menu. Nachos on a burger? How could you not love that? More info at the link: Read more.

Hubcap Grill is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

7. Hubcap Grill

1111 Prairie (at San Jacinto), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Burgers you should try: the sticky burger with peanut butter, the Philly cheesesteak burger and the hand cut fries. Beware of the small space, though, it's tiny in there. [Eater 38 Member]

Branch Water Tavern is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

8. Branch Water Tavern

510 Shepherd Dr (at Gibson), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

JennJenn: One of the best happy hour spots in the city. Are you freaking kidding me? $2 bombshell blonde? $2 Brooklyn Lager? $3 daily whiskey specials? Consistent food and well thought out menu. Yay!

The Burger Guys is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

9. The Burger Guys

12225 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

jrfhoutxjrfhoutx: Give the Havana burger a go, and always get the fries, absolutely delicious. All the ingredients are local sourced and homemade so watch out they may be out of stock of what you're looking for!

Bernie's Burger Bus is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

10. Bernie's Burger Bus

Moving Target! (Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 112 tips and reviews

Antoinette W.Antoinette Williams: The Substitute: best burger EVER!!!!!

11. Lankford's Grocery & Market

8.4
88 Dennis St (Genesee), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 116 tips and reviews

Hubert L.Hubert Law: Get the Grim burger. 1/3 lb beef patty, bacon, jalapenos, fried egg, and ... mac & cheese. Yes. Mac & cheese. Don't count on being productive at work after this bad boy.

Becks Prime is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

12. Becks Prime

8.4
2615 Augusta Dr (at Westheimer Rd.), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 32 tips and reviews
Pappas Burger is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

13. Pappas Burger

8.6
5815 Westheimer Rd (Bering Dr.), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 85 tips and reviews

Rebekah P.Rebekah Putch: Phenomenal burgers! Beware, the burgers r the size of my head!

14. Stanton's City Bites

8.8
1420 Edwards St (at Houston Ave.), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 75 tips and reviews

J.J.: burgers are the best in houston (per houston press for 3 years)! try the portabella burger and bacon cheddar tots!

Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

15. Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill

7.4
2000 Bagby St (at Pierce St.), Houston, TX
Sports Bar · 65 tips and reviews

B N.B Newhouse: Seriously the best burgers in town!

16. Goode Company Hamburgers & Taqueria

8.6
4902 Kirby Dr (at Westpark Drive), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 47 tips and reviews

Chad S.Chad Smalley: Great burgers! Also, don't miss the chicken enchiladas verde... awesome.

17. Champ Burger

8.6
304 Sampson St (Garrow), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Akin O.Akin O: This place has some decent burgers, however they operate on a cash only policy. Order ahead by phone if you plan on going during lunch time.

Sparkle's Hamburger Spot is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

18. Sparkle's Hamburger Spot

6.9
1515 Dowling St (Leeland), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · Downtown Houston · 41 tips and reviews

Kyle P.Kyle Pourciau: On Ms Anne's (atlanta) level.

19. Cue's Burgers 'n More

8.6
10423 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 22 tips and reviews

erich l.erich lim: Great burgers and crinkle cut fries plus daily lunch specials!!

Block 7 Wine Company is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

20. Block 7 Wine Company

720 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Burger: Don’t forget to order some sweet potato fries with your burger topped with well-melted Gruyère and a bacon relish!

Jonathan's The Rub is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

21. Jonathan's The Rub

8.5
9061 Gaylord Dr, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · Spring Valley · 22 tips and reviews
Bubba's Texas Burger Shack is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

22. Bubba's Texas Burger Shack

8.7
5230 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 79 tips and reviews
Guy's Meat Market is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

23. Guy's Meat Market

3106 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX
Butcher · 18 tips and reviews

24. Jonathan's The Rub

8.5
9061 Gaylord Dr, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · Spring Valley · 22 tips and reviews

Chris D.Chris D: Try the hamburger. One of the best in Houston.

Champ Burger is one of Best Burgers in the Bayou City.

25. Champ Burger

8.6
304 Sampson St (Garrow), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

26. Bubba's Texas Burger Shack

8.7
5230 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 79 tips and reviews

SerenaSerena: Dog friendly :)