Cuantas Hamburguesas
Hamburger restaurant · Central East Austin ·
Mexican-style smashburgers with unique toppings and beef tallow fries
Mexican-style smashburgers with unique toppings and beef tallow fries
"A burger operation was singled out in a national newspaper’s roundup of American burgers, with its signature sandwich compared favorably to the owner’s well‑regarded tacos from his other truck." - Nadia Chaudhury
"We’ve seen hamburguesas with a lot of different toppings, but at Cuantas Hamburguesas (from the Cuantos Tacos team) you can choose from a list of combos that grow increasingly unhinged—from cheese and chopped onions to one with a smashed longaniza patty and a costra cheese corn tortilla. But none of them feel like novelty toppings. If they did, we wouldn’t have found ourselves back twice in the same week. Thanks to a well-seasoned foundation of caramelized beef and a soft, toasted bun, these are burgers worth a hefty detour for technical precision alone—though the one topped with sliced hot dogs might fall somewhere in the (tasty) middle. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"This Central East Austin burger truck spawned from the popular Cuantos Tacos truck cooks up up Mexican-style smashburgers layered with a tortilla and gooey melted cheese. It serves four types of burgers anchored with Angus patties and fries. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"We’ve seen burgers with a lot of different toppings, but at Cuantas Hamburguesas (from the Cuantos Tacos team) you can choose from a list of combos that grow increasingly daring—from cheese and chopped onions, to the Campechana with a smashed longaniza patty and a costra cheese corn tortilla. Grab the Americana if you want to see how Cuantas compares to other smashburger spots in town, or get one of their signature creations. Either way, pair it with a side of fries cooked in beef tallow. The combo will set you back less than $10. Your Order: Campechana ($7.75). It has a beef patty and a Mexican chorizo patty on it. " - nicolai mccrary
"What happens when one of Austin’s best taco trucks decides to get into the burger game? You end up with a smashburger topped with a longaniza patty and a costra cheese corn tortilla. Because just when we thought we had reached the thin peak of the smashburger movement, this place makes us feel like we’re still in the parking lot. Technically, we are. Cuantas Hamburguesas is parked at the Arbor Food Park in East Austin, right next to its famous sibling, Cuantos Tacos. Much like at its taco counterpart, the menu here is small, delicious, and affordable. You can also grab a more classic double-patty Americana—or try a burger topped with ham and sliced hot dogs. Add a side of fries cooked in beef tallow, then marvel at the fact that every combo is less than $10. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
