"Sometimes you want a thick, juicy burger with a little ribbon of pink through the middle. Other times you just want a patty that’s smashed so thin it might get mistaken for an ancient piece of papyrus. Patty Palace is for when you want the latter. There are only two main items on the menu at this burger trailer at in South Austin—a beef smashburger and a veggie burger. The beef version is about as classic as they come, with super-smashed crispy-edged patties, grilled onions, a few slices of pickles, cheese, and some mustard or special sauce. And you can get it without waiting in a long line like you might find at other hyped-up burger spots. The veggie version is made with a housemade patty of mushrooms, chickpeas, carrots, lentils, and probably a ray of sunshine. It’s a little thicker than its beefy counterpart, but it holds together surprisingly well and never feels like a second-place option. " - Nicolai McCrary
