Best Burgers in Houston (2025)

Willet and Diane Feng’s meticulous, locally loved shop turns out dialed-in smashburgers with house condiments and Bread Man buns. Frequently recommended by Eater Houston and praised by local critics for customization and care.

Co-founded by Bun B, this smashburger phenomenon earned Good Morning America’s best burger nod and keeps delivering the crispy-edged classic. Covered extensively by Eater Houston and the Houston Chronicle; firmly rooted in Houston culture.

A family-run institution since the 1930s, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Big, juicy burgers and a true Midtown time capsule, celebrated by Houston food writers for generations.

First Ward mainstay since 1961, Asian American–owned and beloved for half‑pound patties and playful builds. Featured on Houston Chronicle’s best-burgers list and cited by Eater Houston as a must-try classic.

The English muffin double cheeseburger—minimalist and perfect—draws raves. Named Texas’s best burger by Yelp and consistently praised by the Houston Chronicle; a defining EaDo experience.

Heights darling with a French cheeseburger flooded in melty raclette on house bread. Frequently lauded by the Houston Chronicle and other critics as one of the city’s most craveable upscale burgers.

Pop-up turned bodega-themed smashburger haven from Abbas Dhanani. Crowned Best Smash Burger by Houston Press and profiled by Eater; collaborations and chopped cheese nods connect NYC flavor with Houston pride.

A humble, highway‑hugging classic dating to the 1980s, beloved for bison burgers and Houston grit. Recently celebrated by the Houston Chronicle for enduring charm and flavor.

Third Ward cafe beneath the historic Eldorado Ballroom serving a soulful oxtail smash burger. Backed by Lucille’s 1913 and spotlighted by Eater Houston for its community-first ethos.

Filipino American flavors meet burger craft—think longganisa, banana ketchup aioli, and siopao buns. Featured on Eater Houston’s burger guide and shouted out by Texas Highways.

An East End walk‑up legend serving third‑pound griddled patties and its famous Texas‑Size Steak Sandwich. Frequently cited by Eater Houston and praised by local publications for timeless value.