P. Terry's Burger Stand
Fast food restaurant · Zilker ·
All-natural burgers, shoestring fries, breakfast & shakes
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All-natural burgers, shoestring fries, breakfast & shakes
"P. Terry’s is Austin’s answer to In-N-Out, if the drive-thru burger chain got lost in a Jetsons rerun and decided to model its buildings after a 1960s version of the future. This original location—right near Zilker Park—is a bit of an exception in a few ways. It’s less stylized, with a walk-up window that’s perfect for grabbing a quick bite after a round of frisbee golf or a plunge into Barton Springs. But more importantly, it's one of the few locations that's open 24/7, so you don't have to wait until morning the next time a 4am burger craving strikes." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"P. Terry's has become an Austin fast food institution with nearly two dozen locations across town. This one, which sits at the corner of Barton Springs and South Lamar, is where it all started. The menu is lean, mean, and satisfying: a few burger varieties, chicken nuggets, and fries, all served out of a quirky building styled like a '50s drive-thru. And since P. Terry's stays open until at least 1am every night, it's the perfect late bite." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"P. Terry’s is Austin’s answer to In-N-Out, if the drive-thru burger chain got lost in a Jetsons rerun and decided to model its buildings after a 1960s version of the future. This original location—right near Zilker Park—is a bit of an exception. It’s less stylized, with a walk-up window that’s perfect for grabbing a quick bite after a round of frisbee golf or a plunge into Barton Springs. The menu is straightforward: burgers, fries, shakes, cookies, plus a few vegetarian and chicken options. The burger is exactly what you want from a fast food spot—juicy, griddled, and stacked with a thick layer of iceberg lettuce that provides its iconic combination of crunch and cool. The fries are a bit more divisive. Whether you love them or hate them mostly depends on how fast you eat them. Fresh from the window to your passenger seat, they’re warm, crispy, and well-seasoned. Give them 10 minutes, though, and they start to lean soggy and sad. Think of it as a reminder that sometimes patience doesn’t pay off. You’re probably not planning your night around a trip to P. Terry’s—and if you are, you’ve got a very specific vision we deeply respect. For everyone else, it’s a solid burger with local charm and a welcome upgrade from the usual fast food options. photo credit: P. Terry's" - Nicolai McCrary
"P. Terry's has become an Austin fast food institution with nearly two dozen locations across town. This one, which sits at the corner of Barton Springs and South Lamar, is where it all started. The menu is lean, mean, and satisfying: a few burger varieties, chicken nuggets, and fries, all served out of a quirky building styled like a '50s drive-thru. And since P. Terry's stays open until at least 1am every night, it's the perfect late bite." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"P. Terry's is Texas' answer to In-N-Out, but without the long waits and the Bible verses on the cups. There are dozens of locations across the state, and most of them stand out with bright Jetsons-esque retro-futuristic architecture. All of the menus follow the same simple format—burgers, shakes, fries, and low prices. The verdict: With prices (and drive-thru speeds) that can actually compete with bigger fast food institutions, P. Terry’s is the most widespread, reliable, and affordable of Austin’s burger chains. This isn’t a burger you’ll find yourself craving on a Tuesday night, but it’s one that will successfully scratch the fast food itch." - nicolai mccrary