Best Burgers in Austin

Burger spots in Austin range from a walk-up hotel window to a bar that's been serving the same neighborhood since before World War II. Ranked by real Google rating.

1. Burger Bite

Burger Bite is a budget-friendly burger spot in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 101 reviews.

2. Wholly Cow Burgers – Manchaca

Wholly Cow Burgers Manchaca is a moderately-priced burger spot.

4.8 stars, 41 reviews.

3. Jewboy Burgers

Burger-heavy food trailer with a clever menu of Mexican & Jewish mash-up fare, potato latkes & more.

4.7 stars, 4,426 reviews — the most-reviewed burger spot on this list. A food trailer with a menu of Mexican and Jewish mash-up fare, including potato latkes alongside the burgers.

4. Frazier's Long & Low

Described as a McDonald's cheeseburger that went to culinary school, for around $5.

4.7 stars, 949 reviews. $. Get the frizzle fries.

5. Moreno Burger Co

Smoked and smashed, from the Moreno BBQ family.

4.7 stars, 137 reviews. $.

6. Burger Bar Congress

Walk-up window at the JW Marriott Hotel offers a modern counter for burgers, fries & shakes.

4.6 stars, 1,890 reviews.

7. VanHorn's

Hidden caramelized onions, thick cheddar, dry-aged trimmings, cooked pink.

4.6 stars, 318 reviews. $$$$.

8. Jimmys Big Burgers

Jimmys Big Burgers is a budget-friendly burger spot.

4.6 stars, 267 reviews.

9. Patty Palace – South Austin

Patty Palace - South Austin is a budget-friendly burger spot.

4.6 stars, 242 reviews. The Infatuation's favorite smashburger in town — nearly paper-thin patties with a dark crust that looks burnt but isn't bitter.

10. Casino El Camino

No-frills bar & grill with huge burgers, a patio & jukebox that caters to music nerds.

4.5 stars, 4,459 reviews. A no-frills bar and grill with huge burgers and a jukebox that caters to music nerds — a real East 6th institution, and a 2026 Chronicle finalist.

11. Sandy's Hamburgers

Drive-through or dine-in burger shack with an old-fashioned menu, including milkshakes & sundaes.

4.5 stars, 3,683 reviews.

12. Dirty Martin's Place

An Austin mainstay since 1926 — one of the oldest continuously-operating restaurants in this entire guide series.

4.5 stars, 1,666 reviews.

13. P. Terry's Burger Stand

P. Terry's Burger Stand is a budget-friendly restaurant.

4.4 stars, 803 reviews. Won the 2026 Chronicle readers' vote for Best Burger — Austin's answer to In-N-Out.