Burger Restaurants in Texas – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Burger Restaurants in Texas

When Guy Fieri rolled his red Camaro into the Lone Star State, he uncovered a treasure trove of burger joints that embody Texas-sized flavor and attitude. From 2008 to 2018, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured 10 outstanding burger destinations across Texas, and every single one remains open today—a testament to their staying power and devoted followings.

These aren’t your average fast-food patties. With an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars, Texas burger spots have earned their reputation for bold, unapologetic creations. Leading the pack are Dallas powerhouses Maple & Motor and Twisted Root Burger Co., both boasting 4.6-star ratings and cult-like customer loyalty. Down in Kemah, T-Bone Tom’s Steakhouse rounds out the top tier with its 4.5-star rating and hearty portions.

The show’s Texas burger trail spans from San Antonio to Austin to Dallas, with stops in Arlington and the Gulf Coast town of Kemah. Each location brings its own personality to the grill, proving that when it comes to burgers, Texas doesn’t just compete—it dominates.

Maple & Motor

Maple & Motor

Still Open

Dallas, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 168: Streamlined Sammies
BurgerSandwich
Twisted Root Burger Co.

Twisted Root Burger Co.

Still Open

Dallas, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 68: A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice
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T-Bone Tom’s Steakhouse

T-Bone Tom’s Steakhouse

Still Open

Kemah, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 91: Burgers, Steaks & Chops
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Lankford Grocery

Lankford Grocery

Still Open

Houston, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 79: Burgers, Tacos & Dogs
AmericanMexicanBurger
Fred’s Texas Café

Fred’s Texas Café

Still Open

Fort Worth, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 73: All Kinds of Classics
AmericanBurger
The Cove

The Cove

Still Open

San Antonio, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 44: Totally Unexpected
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Casino El Camino

Casino El Camino

Still Open

Austin, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 41: Burgers and Dogs
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Smoke Shack

Smoke Shack

Still Open

San Antonio, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 385: Burgers, Bacon and BBQ
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Counter Cafe

Counter Cafe

Still Open

Austin, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 171: Big Time Flavor
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Chop House Burgers

Chop House Burgers

Still Open

Arlington, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 169: Crankin' Up the Classics
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