Del's Charcoal Burgers

Got the burger and Philly which were both amazing. The burger charcoal flavor was amazing! The owner was working the register and so kind and you could tell he loved his business. I’m obsessed with Onion rings and rootbeer both incredible. Perfect crisp and root beer was homemade. 10/10 Will be back.

Came here on a passionate recommendation from a friend who lives nearby. I’d say the food was mostly enjoyable, I had a few irks with my combo though: - the burger was about half the size of the bun, and shifted to one side of it - the guac wasn’t very good - I didn’t get to say how to cook my burger, so it was overcooked for my tastes Overall though it was an enjoyable meal. I don’t like root beer much but I tried it because I’d heard good things about it and I actually quite enjoyed it. I imagine the float would’ve been amazing. Keep in mind that the place is small and inside can only host maybe 8-9 parties. There is some seating outside if you can handle the heat. Also parking seems like it could be minimal on peak days and hours.

There are only a couple of charcoal prepared hamburger joints in DFW I discovered this vintage restaurant in 1972 It’s been in business since 1957! Serving old fashioned hamburgers and homemade root beer . Simple menu with all your favorites. Walk inside the small dining room and time warp to 1957 Family owned and operated with a dedication to your satisfying meal experience. Near the Beltline and Greenville Ave intersection There is outside dining under umbrellas too. Stop in soon to see for yourself what a vintage burger place has to offer.

I enjoyed the flavor of the flamed patty. I added Jalapeños which added some flavor, I also wish I had added more mayo and ketchup. The seating is tight, but I think they're trying to preserve the old-time feel. The area around the soda machine with the exposed tubes and things was a bit messy. They do have outdoor seating, too.

Del’s Charcoal Burgers – A Richardson Icon Nestled in Richardson since 1957, Del’s Charcoal Burgers is a time capsule of mid‑century Americana—complete with charcoal‑grilled patties, frosty mugs of house‑made root beer, and red‑and‑white checkered tablecloths. Here’s a polished snapshot of the experience: 🍔 Atmosphere & Vibe • A cozy, no‑frills diner: yellowed menu boards, mismatched wooden chairs, nostalgic décor like old signs, exposed ducts, and life‑sized cut‑outs of Marilyn and James Dean. • The intimate interior means lunchtime crowds can lead to lines and bumping elbows—classic hole‑in‑the‑wall charm. The Food • Charcoal‑grilled burgers still shine—flame‑licked patties, perfect sear, with options like the classic #3 or the loaded Texas Cheeseburger (bacon, jalapeños, cheese, hickory sauce) . • Sides: onion rings are crisp and beer‑battered; curly and sweet‑potato fries are solid. • House‑made root beer is a highlight—served ice‑cold from a dedicated tap in frosty mugs, pouring approximately 150 servings daily . • Oddball treats: don’t skip desserts like fried Twinkies or hot fried pies . Service & Ownership • Family‑owned throughout its storied history, with Taher “Hoss” Hossein carrying forward the legacy since 2003 . • Staff are friendly and efficient—even during peak hours, they manage with quiet professionalism. Community & Resilience • A grease fire closed the restaurant from late April to early June 2025—but when Del’s reopened, it saw record crowds, selling 400–500 burgers per day during the first weekend back . • The restoration kept the soul intact while updating kitchen equipment—a new grill, fryer, fresh paint—and even added a poignant “Fire Fighter Lane” sign in tribute to those who saved it. What Locals Say: A variety of reviews reflect Del’s polarizing charm: “Local treasure. Love the hole in the wall feel. Solid burgers and fries… Charcoal burgers aren’t quite my favorite, hence the 4 stars… but still very good!”   “Del’s is legit, reminds me of the way Goffs was back in the day… one of the last breed of burger joints that makes its own damn root beer from scratch.”  Del’s is a must food stop for foodies and lovers of burgers. Its flame‑grilled burgers and icy root beer pour a taste of the past with every bite. If you’re looking for flavor with character and are willing to embrace a bit of nostalgia (and elbow room), Del’s is a worthy stop.

February 2025 Leaving a review after several visits. Good bun and great meat patty for a great burger. Good bun coverage and tasty meat. Indeed a local favorite spot serving Richardson for a long time. Recommended highly for a visit. The aroma of flavorful cooking can be picked up distance away from the restaurant.

This establishment is the real deal. Other foodies were not kidding when they said Del’s has the best burgers in the Dallas Metroplex. When you first arrive you are greeted by the vision of a little mom and pop burger stand that has obviously been around for decades. When you walk in, the restaurant is small and cozy, decorated with random knick knacks that give off good vibes. One such piece of decor sitting on the counter by the register is a statue of Bob’s Big Boy. If you know, you know! Let’s get into the grub itself. I ordered the #12 combo which is the Texas Cheeseburger with mayo,lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion, jalapeños, and bbq sauce. I threw myself a curveball and added homemade chili to the burger as well. The combo came with perfectly salted french fries and a drink. I went with a coke, but came to discover that they serve homemade root beer in frosted mugs. I will definitely try that the next time I visit. The burger was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The meat had some smokey flavor from the charcoal grill. The outer edges had a nice crust that compliments the overall taste very nicely. The addition of the bacon, jalapeños, bbq sauce and the chili takes this burger to the next level. You would think the bbq sauce would work against the flavors of the chili, but surprisingly creates a mildly sweet balance that calms down the heat of the chili and jalapeño peppers. The staff were super friendly and engaging with the customers. Like myself, there were quite a few other first timers and the staff went out of their way to make great recommendations based on what the customers said they liked. Very rarely will I give an establishment a perfect score, but I couldn’t find anything wrong with the service I received today. Great food, cozy atmosphere, and great staff. I give Del’s a perfect 5 stars out of 5 stars. This is a must try for anyone that loves a good burger and loves supporting small businesses. I will definitely be back!

Super cozy homestyle burger spot with superb service and tasty burgers. Not only can you taste the grill but you can taste the 68 years of passion behind the grill. Veggies are cut to perfection, paired with real cheese, a smokey patty, and steak fries. A gem 💎 located in Richardson. Don't forget the homemade rootbeer 🍻

We recently visited Del's last weekend and I was super impressed. My fiancé and I tried the Chili Cheese Burger and Onion Rings while he got a Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries. The Chili cheese burger was 10/10 tasted like homemade chili on a good smash burger which is my favorite type. The Onion Rings were perfect, the onion didn't pull out when you took a bite which is what frustrates me about them. The fries were amazing and my fiancé throughly enjoyed his burger. It's a cute little local restaurant on the corner in downtown Richardson where it seems like everyone knows everybody and it's a cute local spot. There is outdoor and indoor seating which is nice. The service was a little slow but we did go during the Saturday lunch rush so we didn't mind. I can't wait to go back and try some other burgers.

Enjoyed the burgers. The chili was also good. The fried cherry pie was a highlight for the meal. root beer was solid. Onion rings were just okay, but the fries were good. Nice people and busy setting up for a catering job when we were there. Retro in all ways, except price, on that, they are very modern.

Mushroom Swiss burger was high quality ingredients but not particularly seasoned or flavorful. The mushrooms detracted from the burger rather than enhancing the experience due to the lack of seasoning and flavor. Onion rings were good. Diet Coke didn't taste great. $14+ for this isn't something I'll repeat. If you go, order something else.

Del's Charcoal Burgers is a charming vintage burger restaurant that takes you back to the late 50s/early 60s. The restaurant is counter order. The burger took about 10 minutes to arrive after ordering (despite being busy)! The woman working the counter was friendly. Inside the restaurant is first come first serve seating. They have a lot of trinkets from the 60s decorated all over the wall. The burger itself was so good! You can taste the charcoal's smokiness on the burger. My husband ordered some onion rings, and I ordered fries. I would pass on the fries! They were not the best fries. Kind of hard and not well seasoned. The onion rings were good though!

Del's Charcoal was exactly what I was looking for and more. In fact, I was so busy eating their delicious burgers that I wasn't able to take pictures for my review until I was halfway done. Their charburgers are amazing! Looks like they've been around for awhile and it definitely shows. Very close to home for me and really nails the charburger experience. It has all the 50s diner stuff like all the rest do, but they kept their old style menu that gives the whole place a hole-in-the wall burger feel. The food, price, and quality was great. Their root beer is also exceptional! Would recommend for your charburger fix.

Del's was recommended to us when we were in Richardson so we had to give it a try! They've been there since 1957 and I love the decore! I got a cheese burger and fries. In hindsight I wish I had gotten curly fries or tater tots, but the fries were good. The burgers are old school grilled with "never frozen" ground beef. We tried the fried pie AND a fried Twinkie. Both were excellent! Two burgers with fries (one with cheese) a tea and a water was $20.65 The Twinkie and pie $6.48 Everyone's prices have gone up, so no surprise there. The staff was friendly, food was good, I recommend it!

Classic burgers served in a classic spot. Not much more to say. Great food at a great price

Never fear we got back and it was worth it again. I posted new photos of street parking after major renovation of entire downtown area. Interior looks much the same so no worries they would spoil a 67+ year old look. Got two cheese burgers of course along with tater tots.

Minimal parking space since it's downtown and an older location. A maximum of about 10 spots and they're shared with the nearby businesses. Ambiance is very classic, with images of Elvis and Marlyn Monroe and a few other 50/60s American icons. Extremely strong "mom and pop", vibes. You can also smell the food from outside which is pretty good indicator of the cooling going on.

Over time, this place has really reserved a place in my memory. The home grown atmosphere, the warm welcomes, and the delicious menu items really makes me want to come here for a meal, even when Im not wanting to "go out". Everything from the meat to the veggies is fresh and carefully prepared which is not what you would expect from a burger joint. I come in every time expecting this place to be over hyped by people trying to find the next best thing, but I always leave feeling more than I should for a meal experience. These guys do an excellent job and have never left me feeling dissatisfied. I find myself sitting in the restaurant wondering what the building has experienced and wanting to add my own impression on the downtown Richardson area. When it come to places I will always visit when Im around no matter how far away I live, this is on the radar.

Still Rockn and Rollin! I recently visited on a Sat afternoon, it was packed inside. Granted it's small inside. I order #13 chicken sammie with avocado and cheese, small fry. Of course a frosted mug root beer. Last time I was here was back in 2002. Same great taste same great root beer. CONGRATS to Dels for still making great food

You order at the counter just as you do in any fast food restaurant, so there's no table service to speak of. However, the hamburgers are great and so are the fries.

I have gone to this place for almost 20 years. Never have I ever had a bad experience. It was always a good experience with the Dad and Son at the counter. Until a few days ago the son was taking a break and a woman served me at the counter. There was 3 in my group. I ordered a cheese burger with just ketchup and a root beer float with extra ice cream a Philly cheesesteak with onion rings and a root beer last a cheeseburger with union rings and a root beer floats. Total came out to $43 to witch I was taken of guard by how expensive it was. Granted I could have handled it better but asked the Son to check it out and he did. It wasn't off by much like $5. But what happened next was absolutely wrong. We were the only ones on the clip for food to be cooked. They took their time and purposely messed up our order. Ordered union rings got fries. Cheeseburger with just ketchup got mustard added to it. And to top it off the male cook giving me crap under his voice thinking I don't understand Spanish. Sad to see an employer let an employee talk crap like that. 3 words done done done!

You know it's a great place when the line's out the door. I had a hickory sauce and onions burger. The charcoal taste reminded me of an authentic charcoal bbq grill we had in the 70's. We shared their steak fries which were perfectly fried and seasoned. They also serve root beer on tap in a frosted mug!!! 2 burgers, 1 fries, 2 root beer $18.00

Del's is an absolute gem. Delicious burgers: wonderful flavor, perfectly cooked with just the right amount of char, fresh soft buns, thick sliced cheese. The fries are cooked fresh to order and are always hot. The chili is one if my favorite treats- chili cheese tots or the chili topped burger *chef's kiss*. Absolutely love Del's! One of our favorites!

If you don't have the time or desire to make a charcoal grilled burger, come to this place and you will be thoroughly satisfied. Its tiny and crowded but the food is par excellance

There's def a reason they've been around for multiple generations! Not too many places put a char on ur patty ... it's usually a flat top. The patty melt is next level as well. Amazing old school atmosphere w nice folks. No frills, basic menu, reasonable prices and a historic gem for the city.

Such a quaint little mom and pop shop. The burgers are top notch, their root beer floats are amazing and their apples pies are the perfect way to end a delicious meal.

Del's Charcoal Burgers is my go-to place every month or so. My visit was for the California Chicken Sandwich and I like to add some bacon. Mmmmm. Next time I'll add some BBQ sauce. Del's has the best burgers in Richardson.

Construction in front is kinda annoying but no worries. Nice homey energy. We got the Del Classic and the one with cheese. Also got side of onion rings and curly fries. Comfy classic burger. Nice charred flavor, however I wished there was more sauce or something because I thought it was kind of dry (the one without cheese). Curly fries were solid, but I'm bias and still prefer Arby's because I like my curly fries potatoey and these were very crispy. The onion rings were top tier; so crispy and flavorful without the onion falling out. There was one ring at the bottom that was more like a puck than a ring. Too much batter. Other than that, the price here can't be beat! I would most likely come back here.

I returned to Del's with my son to see if they have gotten better or I caught them on an off day, but I'm sorry to say no. The burger was average at best but at least the cheese was somewhat melted this time and the burger didn't disintegrate in my hand. A lot of praise on Yelp for Del's but not my favorite.

I have been a customer here for literally 8 years. My friend told me about it while in college and we came here almost every day. There isn't a thing on the menu that is bad. Everything tastes amazing. I usually get the mushroom Swiss with turkey bacon and add guacamole. AMAZING. The place is in an older building with older signs and it's owned by the kindest man. They have old signs and a very rustic feel and look to the place. It really is just an amazing place with amazing people. The drinks are all made in house. If the sugar isn't a problem, get the ice cold mug of root beer. AMAZING. All made in house. They also have swamp water (tastes better than it sounds) which is incredible. The pictures are of two sandwiches and I took them after a few bites. I was starving

Their root beer really is something to try, it's delicious. Their Texas cheeseburger is also very good, though I didn't find their jalapeños to be very spicy. I think next time I'll try a double cheeseburger because their patties are so thin (but good). I came during lunch rush and I had to wait about 20 minutes, so this isn't exactly fast food. This place definitely harkens back to another era, gives the sense of a place where time stopped.

I have been eating at Del's Charcoal Burgers for 30 Years. For the last few years 2 to 4 times per month. This is a true family owned / run restaurant. In square footage might be the smallest restaurant Around. Great food, professional, friendly service. I've brought several friends and customers over the years . It's worth the drive, worth the ride with a motorcycle group, a must experience, anywhere in North Dallas or Richardson area. Thank you, Hoss your family and employees. May God bless you Mark

Root beer was the best! (chilled mugs) Texas cheeseburger was also great Jalapeños on the burger were a great addition to the barbecue sauce. Come here to feel back in time with vintage signs, frosty mugs, and classic cheeseburgers. Keep in mind, it is a smaller restaurant so there is limited indoor seating. But that does not affect the food or the experience in the slightest. Thank you for the great experience Del's!

Super service. Friendly and attentive to the customer. The Burgers are amazingly delicious. Especially the mushroom burger. 5 Stars.

I've been going to this place for years. They're all consistently good and a good price if you want a variety.

We ordered as take out. Food was ready pretty quickly. The chicken sandwich was ah-mazing! I'll definitely come back again!

On my continued tracking of one-of-a-kind burger joints, I found Del's. Del's Charcoal Burger has been serving burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs all flame grilled to perfection since 1957. The longevity and pictures here on Yelp, gave me great call to visit with my burger and wine (BYOB) lunch bunch. I don't need to repost the history of this place and I must tell you that it readily deserves a rating of 4 Stars for burgers. We came in, sat, opened a nice bottle of Malbec and breathed in the atmosphere. Nostalgia from the '50s adorn the walls, like the full posters of James Dean on the men's restroom door and Marylin Monroe on the ladies. But there is Dallas Cowboy stuff all over and the TV was on with ESPN. We ordered three bacon cheeseburgers with tator tots, onion rings and sweet potato fries. Along with the wine, we asked for 3 waters with lemon. The man at the cash register who took the order was so very professional, efficient and made sure that I was properly directed to self serve where the large lemon slices were to put into our waters. This being Texas, there was a plethora of different kinds of hot sauce to take to our table (two rows of family style tables put together, while there were several other four tops). When the burgers were ready, my first thought was that they seemed to be a bit small. But after biting into mine, I was pleasently surprised at the crispness of pickles, lettuce and flavor of the burger. Bun was toasted perfectly and double mustard on both sides. Tots, fries, and onion rings were perfect. The only disappointment was dessert. We were hoping to try their fried pies, but was informed that they sold out from the previous weekend and the only item was a fried Twinkie. OK. We tried it. It was like trying a fried this or that at the State Fair, but not as expensive. We can say "Yes. We tried it." One of my dining companions said "I have been in Dallas since 1957 and never knew about this place. I am surprised." As I now live way up North in McKinney, driving down to pick up my friend from Highland Park and back to Richardson seems a bit far. But when you are telling people about a Burger Journey, it just seems logical to try it and see why it has been around since 1957. I highly recommend this place.

Ordered the Texas burger with Fries and a root beer. Food was delicious and service was good. Recommend going slightly before the lunch rush as it became pretty packed.

No frills ambiance and basically self service, but delicious burgers. Ok battered onion rings and good sweet potato fries. Homemade root beer but honestly didn't think it was anything special (no free refills on root beer btw).

Always on the hunt for a good burger, I decided to give Del's a try. It's a small place, with only a handful of tables inside and a few more outside. It's got that old school vibe to it. The lady behind the counter was very friendly, and I mentioned that it was my first time there and that I might take a minute to look at the menu, and she said "take as much time as you need". I decided on a #3 burger, which has pickles, tomato, onion and mustard on it. As a side I ordered french fries. In about 10 minutes my name was called and it was time to eat. As I usually do, I first sampled a french fry. It was crispy on the outside, hot and fluffy on the inside, and I sprinkled a bit of the cajun seasoning that was on the table on the rest of the fries which made them even tastier. We're off to a good start. Next up, the burger. The bun was soft and springy, but not too soft like some buns can be and they end up falling apart. This one held together nicely. The toppings were generous, and everything was fresh. The burger patty itself was cooked just right, although I never really got any charcoal taste from it. All in all I wouldn't put it at the very top of the best burgers I've ever had, but I did enjoy it and would certainly go back again some time.

Cooked quick. Tasty burger. I got the jalapeño burger. Enjoyed it with the crisp onion rings.

I love Del's. Ever time I get a hyped burger somewhere else, I always think, "mmm, Del's is better." Yet somehow I never reviewed them, so here it is. Great burgers, better-than-average fries and a frosty mug of root beer. The perfect lunch! Every time!

A group of coworkers stopped by for lunch on Thursday. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed with the food. It was just okay as far as burgers go. I may have missed something though because my coworkers seemed to really enjoy their burgers. The staff was friendly and the food came out really fast. Just because I wasn't a fan, I wouldn't go as far as not recommending this place though. It had a lot of the old school feel to it, I would guess it looked a lot poker he day they opened to be honest. It was a cool little place and I love supporting small businesses. 3 out of 4 of us enjoyed the food so honestly I think you should give them a try.

You cannot go wrong with the burgers here. Freshly cooked, awesome taste in downtown richardson.

Very good burger. You can tell this place has been in busy for a long while and have established themselves as a place to go for a good burger.

Been going for years. Very disappointed in recent trips. Just blah plain burger. The char has left the building.

A small hole in the wall place. The charbroiled burger was good and the homemade draft rootbeer was great. The menu was average and the service was adequate. Reviews were overblown.

Gotta thank Reddit for this suggestion! 10/10 wow. Unbelievable. Finally a place that did a veggie burger excellent. Mushroom burger charred! Came with Swiss cheese, Mayo, tomato & lettuce. Adorable old decor and table cloths. Delicious amazing "gator swamp water". It was a green fruit punch! Never had it before and LOVED it! They were out of the strawberry cream soda :( maybe next time! Delicious curly cheese fries! Without a doubt coming back here. Tasty & quality food!!

Ate at Del's on Friday. Was just as delicious as when I ate there years ago. There's an excellent reason Del's is still around! If you're looking for an old school charcoal style grilled burger, Del's is your place. Sorry no photos. Was too busy eating and visiting with old friends to think about photos.

Bed burger in the world! I love this please been coming here since I was a kid,there service is so good! I love the atmosphere also it has its own thing going on. Come here if you want a good burger in Richardson/Dallas Texas

Not the best burger but not the worst I've had. It's a notch above a chain or fast food. But below a a true burger that is hand formed and chargrilled.

The best hamburger in Texas! Good service and friendly staff! Price is good and quality is high!

This is the cutest place. The owner thanked us twice for coming in. The decor is like stepping in a time warp.

Great burgers and amazing staff!!! Andrew is incredibly attentive and will make you feel right at home.

The guy at the counter was not friendly. Not sure if he was the owner or not, but he seemed to be pressed for time and irritated that I didn't know what I wanted as soon as I walked in the door on my very first visit. I ended up ordering a cheeseburger (no tomatoes) and curly fries to go. My order was ready in about 10 minutes. The curly fries were delicious. I almost wish I had two orders of those. The cheeseburger was ok. I know their burgers are chargrilled, but it was almost too much of a charred taste and I couldn't taste much of the veggies, cheese, condiments, or bread. It was overpowering. Since I was at home, I decided to add another piece of cheese to see if that would make it better. It did. That instantly made the burger way better. I could then taste the burger and everything else that was between the buttery, toasted buns. 10 times better, but the burger still could've used some salt and pepper. My suggestion - if you like cheese, ask for an extra piece of it on whatever you order.

The appeal of Dels must be the ambience and nostalgia because the food is not 4 1/2 star. It's decent but my burger patty was frozen, the mushrooms were canned, and the fries came from the freezer too. But the cook did like the fries because I kept on watching her pop them in her mouth out of the kitchen bas we ordered our food.

Double cheeseburger w/ bacon and fries Yeap, it is a burger. There is not much to say here because it doesn't seem like this place is trying to be fancy or different with their burgers. It feels like a backyard burger and that is exactly what I wanted when I came here. It was tasty, fries were good, service was fine.....everything I could expect and want in a simple backyard burger. If I am around the area, this would be one of the places on my mind. I do recommend getting double meat unless you are not very hungry because the patties are a little on the small side but I kind of like that.

I have been back to Del's quite a few times since my last review. I stand on my review it's a still a great place to get a Burger especially if you like the nostalgia. However I have come around in the guy at the counter he is actually an ok guy. I apologize for my earlier stance everyone is entitled to a bad day