Bubba's Texas Burger Shack

"Eating at Bubba’s, a literal wooden shack, feels more like dining inside a decades-old postcard than anything resembling modernity, which is probably why the burgers are so incredible. Bubba’s specializes in bison burgers, but you can get beef, too, if you’re some kind of burger purist. Dress up the burger with jalapeños, grilled onions, or even an entire frito pie, which is a very Texan thing to do. While you could go here for dinner, visiting Bubba’s for a late lunch will help you avoid getting stuck in rush hour traffic. Plus, you’ll have the rest of the day to nap, which will be necessary." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Eating at Bubba’s, a literal wooden shack, feels more like dining inside a decades-old postcard, which is probably why the burgers are so incredible. They specialize in bison burgers, but you can get beef, too, if you’re some kind of purist. Dress it up with jalapeños, grilled onions, or an entire frito pie if you really want to embrace the Texas. Visit Bubba’s for a late lunch after taking a million selfies at the Water Wall or getting in some Galleria shopping to avoid getting trapped in Houston’s notorious traffic. Plus, you’ll have the rest of the day to nap, which will be necessary." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Eating at Bubba’s, a literal wooden shack near the Galleria area, feels more like dining inside of a decades-old postcard than anything resembling modernity, which is probably why the burgers are so incredible. Bubba’s specializes in bison burgers, but you can get beef, too, if you’re some kind of burger purist. Dress up the burger with jalapeños, grilled onions, or even an entire frito pie, which is a very Texan thing to do. While you could go here for dinner, visiting Bubba’s for a late lunch will help you avoid getting stuck in rush hour traffic. Plus, you’ll have the rest of the day to nap, which will be necessary. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Eating at Bubba’s, a literal wooden shack near the Galleria area, feels more like dining inside of a decades-old postcard than anything resembling modernity, which is probably why the burgers are so incredible. Bubba’s specializes in bison burgers, but you can get beef, too, if you’re some kind of burger purist. Dress up the burger with jalapeños, grilled onions, or even an entire frito pie, which is a very Texan thing to do. While you could go here for dinner, visiting Bubba’s for a late lunch will help you avoid getting stuck in rush hour traffic. Plus, you’ll have the rest of the day to nap, which will be necessary. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel Food Rundown photo credit: Richard Casteel Bison Burger Bubba’s specializes in bison burgers, but you can get beef, too, if you’re some kind of burger purist. Dress up the grassy and light bison patties with jalapeños, grilled onions, or even an entire frito pie. photo credit: Richard Casteel Patty Melt This is the patty melt final boss—the patty melt to rule them all. Caramelized, griddled beef (or bison), gloriously dripping with melted American cheese, onions, and chopped jalapeños smashed between crispy toasted rye bread. Just hot enough to burn your mouth, just spicy enough to keep you coming back for bite after bite. photo credit: Richard Casteel Frito Pie We appreciate that this frito pie resembles one you’d get at a little league game. Think nearly electric yellow cheese, industrial-grade chili, and thick slices of jalapeño. Just like the concession stand used to make." - Chelsea Thomas

"This divey gem lives up to its iconic reputation as having some of the best buffalo burgers in the Lone Star state. Crowds flock to polish off the “Vegas Burger” topped with BJ’s signature habanero hot sauce, bacon, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, and a fried egg served over the juicy intensely meaty buffalo patty. Toss in a side of creamy jalapeño potato salad for the best meal you’ve ever eaten in a shack." - Baylea Jones, Eater Staff