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No joke, going to Texas to try Whataburger is on my bucket list
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I love Whataburger, it's still just a fast food chain though, so temper your expectations a bit. That said the biggest mistake I see a lot of people making is just grabbing the regular #1. It's fine. I'd suggest going with something from the All Time Favorites like the Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich or the Sweet and Spicy Bacon Burger. The real joy is that you can pretty much customize to your liking.
It's fast food, but fuck if it isn't the first thing I get when I land in Houston every single time. Double whataburger with cheese on Texas toast, what a size fries and a sweet tea.
I'm drooling thinking about it.
I'm drooling thinking about it.
Whataburger is ok. That being said, I'll take either a Mighty Fine or P. Terry's burger any day over Whataburger.
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One of the things I liked to do when I visited the United States was eat at White Castle, I really like their sliders.
I will second Culvers too. Great burgers but I wouldn't plan a whole trip just for that or Whataburger.
You need a way better reason to endure having to be in Texas than an average regional fast food chain.
Listen to this man.
There's far better burgers in every town in Texas pretty much, but I respect your want for a trip - they're an icon.
i liked it when i visited the US but five guys blew my mind best burger ive ever had lmao and ive had BURGERS
its so messy and sloppy but the taste was pure junk beefy cheesy bacony and just delicious
its so messy and sloppy but the taste was pure junk beefy cheesy bacony and just delicious
Whataburger is more like quantity over quality. When I lived in Phoenix I alternated Whataburger and INnOut. Whatabuger is huge portion sizes while INnOut has delicious burgers
Good on you OP. Knowing what gives you joy in this life puts you far ahead of a lot of people in this world.
Like a lot of people have said, Whataburger is just okay. I'd put them slightly above your typical fast food fare like McDonald's/Wendy's/BK/etc. One thing I do like about them is that your order will be fresh almost every time. I don't recall a time where I got something that had been sitting out like other places.
Also as some people have said already, don't get their normal burgers, get one from the All-Time Favorites menu. My favorite is the A1 burger but it seems to come and go, but the patty melt is a close second and they always have that one. Be aware that their burgers are massive and even a medium combo will fill you up plenty. Also the fries are hella salty so ketchup or spicy ketchup is a must. Alternatively get some of the jalapeño ranch and dip your fries in that, it's game changing.
As for my personal favorites, I'd recommend hitting up Fatburger if you can find one. The last time I went was the one in I think San Antonio (this was 10+ years ago) but I dunno if it's still there anymore. I think there's one in Houston. If you find yourself in Louisiana though, I'd definitely hit up Atomic Burger in Metairie or Baton Rouge. They have some of the best burgers I've ever had.
Also as some people have said already, don't get their normal burgers, get one from the All-Time Favorites menu. My favorite is the A1 burger but it seems to come and go, but the patty melt is a close second and they always have that one. Be aware that their burgers are massive and even a medium combo will fill you up plenty. Also the fries are hella salty so ketchup or spicy ketchup is a must. Alternatively get some of the jalapeño ranch and dip your fries in that, it's game changing.
As for my personal favorites, I'd recommend hitting up Fatburger if you can find one. The last time I went was the one in I think San Antonio (this was 10+ years ago) but I dunno if it's still there anymore. I think there's one in Houston. If you find yourself in Louisiana though, I'd definitely hit up Atomic Burger in Metairie or Baton Rouge. They have some of the best burgers I've ever had.
The best thing to get is the Patty Melt. It's very good.
Everything else is pretty standard, but the chicken is surprisingly good. I like the other all-time favorite burgers, too, like the Monterey Melt and Mushroom Swiss.
That being said, if you ever come to Houston go to Luling City Market for some authentic slow cooked yummy brisket and BBQ. Street tacos are also good in Texas. Well, tacos and food trucks in general in Austin, too.
Everything else is pretty standard, but the chicken is surprisingly good. I like the other all-time favorite burgers, too, like the Monterey Melt and Mushroom Swiss.
That being said, if you ever come to Houston go to Luling City Market for some authentic slow cooked yummy brisket and BBQ. Street tacos are also good in Texas. Well, tacos and food trucks in general in Austin, too.
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it's fine, but if you're travelling i-40 you're much better off eating Feltner's Watta-Burger
Feltner's Whatta-Burger (whatta-burger.com)
Feltner's Whatta-Burger (whatta-burger.com)
Their mushroom swiss is the best thing on the menu but seriously, any big city you go, there are likely a half dozen places with much more memorable food at competitive prizes.
Best burger I had in Texas was a Portobello burger at a brewpub in Fredericksburg, strangely enough. Cute little touristy town worth visiting, if your route happens to take you thereabouts.
And that's not even getting into the food trucks. There's a local one here in the valley that serves some offbeat but divine octopus/shrimp tacos. I have lived in 8 different cities, each of them in Mexico or overwhelmingly Hispanic, and they still blew my mind. Please, ask around, and see what might be worth finding.
Best burger I had in Texas was a Portobello burger at a brewpub in Fredericksburg, strangely enough. Cute little touristy town worth visiting, if your route happens to take you thereabouts.
And that's not even getting into the food trucks. There's a local one here in the valley that serves some offbeat but divine octopus/shrimp tacos. I have lived in 8 different cities, each of them in Mexico or overwhelmingly Hispanic, and they still blew my mind. Please, ask around, and see what might be worth finding.
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Fully wrong about In-n-out but that's not what matters here, Texas has amazing cuisine, so many barbeque and burger joints that aren't fast-food chains.
I think OP should watch some Guy Fieri videos.
edit: I'm from CA and am super jealous of the southern food I see on TV.
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Imagine driving all the way to Texas to get food from a restaurant that, about 30% of the time, is going to either fuck up your order or flat out give you someone else's food.
It is delicious, though.
It is delicious, though.
I tried it when I lived in Texas and it didn't stand out to me. It wasn't until years later that I knew people hype the shit out of it.
I'll give it another try since they're coming to Kansas City thanks to Patrick Mahomes, but I doubt I'll feel much differently about it.
I'll give it another try since they're coming to Kansas City thanks to Patrick Mahomes, but I doubt I'll feel much differently about it.
A number of us at ours have stopped eating there because of food poisoning from breakfast items. Youngest sister stopped after another location gave her food poisoning from what we presume was undercooked chicken. I guess what I'm saying is, get a burger and not a breakfast food or chicken. It is legitimately good food, if not a bit pricey.
If you wanna be "that guy" then I really like doing (by which I mean, making myself and just buying a "regular" burger so as to not have a mile long receipt)
Buns toasted both sides
Easy mustard on both buns
Creamy Pepper sauce added
Grilled Onions
Grilled Jalapeños
(When around) Smoked Cheddar cheese added, equivalent to meat amount
absolutely love it
Also, anyone ordering a Jr and removing the Tomato, Lettuce, and Onion... what's wrong with you?? That's a Justaburger Kid's Meal. Keep the onion and it's a Justaburger.
Varying by location (but every one I've gone to has let me do it), that's also one of the best tricks for value. Buy a Justaburger, ask to add lettuce and tomato. Bam, Jr for way cheaper. Can have the onion grilled, too.
If you wanna be "that guy" then I really like doing (by which I mean, making myself and just buying a "regular" burger so as to not have a mile long receipt)
Buns toasted both sides
Easy mustard on both buns
Creamy Pepper sauce added
Grilled Onions
Grilled Jalapeños
(When around) Smoked Cheddar cheese added, equivalent to meat amount
absolutely love it
Also, anyone ordering a Jr and removing the Tomato, Lettuce, and Onion... what's wrong with you?? That's a Justaburger Kid's Meal. Keep the onion and it's a Justaburger.
Varying by location (but every one I've gone to has let me do it), that's also one of the best tricks for value. Buy a Justaburger, ask to add lettuce and tomato. Bam, Jr for way cheaper. Can have the onion grilled, too.
It's always horrible when the first reply isn't to say that you should be having Whataburger's honey butter chicken biscuit, not their meh burgers lol
I moved from Texas but I do miss my Whataburger, the best thing about whataburger is the ability to tweak your burger to perfection.
Here is my burger order..
Double Meat, Double Cheese with grilled onions, grilled fajita veggies, and spicy ketchup. I get a side of spicy ranch to dip my burger into here and there. So juicy and delicious.
Here is my burger order..
Double Meat, Double Cheese with grilled onions, grilled fajita veggies, and spicy ketchup. I get a side of spicy ranch to dip my burger into here and there. So juicy and delicious.