Sukos Burger

During the 90s and 00s I was a club promoter in the 6th and 3rd ward and have seen the decline of mom and pop shops over the years through gentrification. So when my friends told me about a still surviving mom and pop restaurant in the 2nd ward I was super excited! However, when we arrived we quickly discovered that the restaurant had been bought out. There is a sign on the counter that says, all cash purchases get a discount. Nice! However, if you pay cash they don't have the right change and he will simply say, I owe you. Not good. The old fashioned burger was good! But it was cookie cutter good. I've had the same burger in Stafford, Sugar Land, etc. Even my friends noted that it was good, but different, the magic was gone. The chicken tenders were large, however, there was no sauce for them. When we asked about gravy he simply said, it's too much trouble. Not good. What makes mom and pop restaurants so special is that they care! They want to give every customer an amazing experience because they love what they do! That's the magic! The connection. They may not have the largest profit margins, but they have the most loyalty. This restaurant feels like an investment opportunity. Right on the cusp of 2nd ward and the ever expanding hipster EaDo that's taking over everything. But I have no doubt that if it renamed 2nd Wards Original Sukos Burger since 1989, all the hipsters from the fancy coffee place 4 blocks away will flock to it.

First time trying Sukos Burger, and the food was great and did not disappoint. We tried a old fashioned burger with fries, wings and rice (didn't get a picture of it) and the fried fish poboy. Food had so much flavor and for a good price, will definitely be returning!

I love sukos as a mom and pop. The burgers are so good. I jus tried the shrimp fried rice for the first time and deff wouldn’t get again to pay $13 for bland rice and 6 baby shrimps. The seafood platter with shrimp is also okay, wouldn’t probably get again for the price and size of the shrimps. The fish was also jus okay. Kinda disappointed. Didn’t seem like the usual owners behind the counter so maybe that’s why it wasn’t as good.

Great spot for a true old fashion grease burger 🍔

I ordered the “Old Fashion” burger combo with cheese, man when I tell you it’s Good! Oh my goodness off first bite I knew I’d be coming back asap! If I’m looking for a burger, or other items on their menu I’m definitely coming back here! It’s a can’t miss spot, the cooks, Owner were so polite, helpful, and got my order done fast! Thanks for a great meal!

The catfish po boy and double burger with cheese and bacon were both delicious and tasted homemade. The lady working Saturday morning was very very nice. I wish the fries would have been a little more crispy.

Saw this place and decided to give it a go. I suppose I was hoping it was going to bring me some good old fashioned burger taste and it did! Very competitive prices. Burger combo was approximately $10 bucks and honestly it's all about the local. Cook was a very sweet lady and they were getting ready to close but took and made all 3 of my orders. Definitely a great place to grab a quick bite.

Man It's really hard to mess up a cheese burger but suko's was able to do it. When you walk you're hit with the STENCH of mildew. It was so bad I thought about waiting for my food outside. I ordered a double meat cheese burger basket with a drink. $16 dollars I had to double take when i gave it a second thought. I got my order. The buns were just plain pieces of bread. The meat was tough and flavorless.. Y'all even the fries didn't have a pinch of salt. I'm sorry guys but this burger was so lacking of flavor and was just slipping and sliding it was hard to eat I ended up throwing it away. The burger they gave out during high school lunchess was miles better than this..read that again..Shoulda just went to whatburger it would have been 2-3 dollars cheaper..

Suko's is a solid burger spot located in the East End. It is in a fairly walkable neighborhood and it is always easy to order and get your food in a timely manner. The burgers have a classic taste, a little bit like Whataburger but with different individual ingredients. They also offer fried rice and wings but I haven't tried those yet. Suko's is a good place to eat on your lunch break or maybe for an early dinner. The interior is small but they do have quite a few tables available, I normally get my order to go. If you would rather support local than a big franchise you should definitely try them out. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, tater tots, and a drink and my order was about $13.

Not bad, not bad at all. I went to sukos with the intention to try a burger, I've heard good things, but I had a last minute change of heart and ordered the two fish and six shrimp meal. Fish was good (a little salty), the shrimp was delicious! Fries were okay. Price was okay. Place needs a little sprucing up, but it'll do. I will be back for a burger.

The food was fresh and made to order! Have not been here in decades but def gave me some thoughts years past! Services was also on point and employees were friendly. Inside was clean as well as the restroom

I ordered to go. I ordered the cheese sticks, double meat burger with bacon and fries. The bun of the burger was slightly stale & the fries were as well. I usually would have informed the cook. However, I was coming during closing and I just looked at my order to make sure everything was right, so I was already at my destination when I started tasting the food. However the burger meat & cheese sticks were decent, nothing that produced a wow factor, just pretty standard in terms of being bland. I was slightly disappointed & oh I forgot they did not include my sprite. I will probably give them another try though.

Hole in the wall that gets good reviews so I had to try it. I was slightly disappointed. The burger is not that great in my opinion. The fries are not that great in my opinion. It really is a hole in the wall and you could miss it as the doors are covered with newspaper. A bunch of people visit it so maybe I'm missing something but I honestly did not understand the appeal.

Gave this burger joint a shot and stopped by this place for its high reviews. The Place was small with outdated furniture. Ordered the old fashion 1/2 pound burger basket. Staff was nice and friendly. The buns was soft and fresh. The burger Patty itself is mediocre and tasted like an oversized high school cafeteria burger. Overall I give it a 6 out of 10. Worth trying but probably won't be back.

This hole in the wall hamburger place is pretty good. The hamburgers are fresh and savory and the meat patty was average sized. The fresh fries are on the bland side and could use some seasoning. As soon as I placed my order, they started cooking and preparing my order. However, the employee did not provide us with napkins on our to go order. I missed the previous owners, but this place is doing just fine. They also can do more improvements on the building and cleanliness.

Was in the mood for some cheap greasy food and this hit the spot. The Philly cheesesteak sandwich was my favorite and I also like the chili cheese hot dog. The food is not anything special but super enjoyable. They've got burgers and other snack foods too. The owner was very nice. It's just a small little restaurant. Wish I knew about it sooner.

The burger was solid. The 2.5 onion rings were tasty but 2.5 onion rings. They have to do better. Also worth noting, the cashier taking the order was very slow. Don't stop here if you're in a hurry.

Had to come try a cheeseburger at sukos and they did not disappoint at all . What a juicy and flavorful burger. The fries were delicious too. The place was clean and the staff was very friendly. Can't wait to go again.

Suko's is a no-frills burger joint in the Second Ward / East End, and while I don't eat burgers or hot dogs anymore, their fried rice is what I'm there for. Aside from burgers, hot dogs, and fried rice, you'll find fried fish and shrimp baskets, chicken tenders, egg rolls, corn dogs, chili dogs, tater tots, onion rings --- imagine, all of your fried favorites, but from a local biz and not a fast food chain.

No frills, and old school place to eat a classia burger or chinese fried rice. The burger joint has bees a staple for the neighborhood as long as I can remember. Traditional and classic as burgers can get. I always chose this place over chain placea to support our local neighborhood.

Great Burger very juicy and delicious. I give it a 9/10 the bun is soft and very buttery and tasty. I highly recommend you visit anytime you are in the area. Don't let the outside appearance fool you. It's a great stop.

Today was my 2nd time ordering from here. The 1st time I got a cheeseburger basket....so good! Today I got the fish burger basket but with onion rings....so good! I love that they put the lettuce & tomato on the side, I hate a soggy bun. This is one of those places you'd pass by 1k times and never stop but omg I'm glad I know now. Don't let the outside fool you. This has now become one of my "go to" places for lunch

Unpretentious local hole in the wall serving one of the best burgers I've had in Houston. Easy to drive by, the signage barely noticeable and I may have missed it but for GPS. Prices are fantastic, I am honestly shocked they were not busier. Took my two youngest and both loved their food. The decor and ambience are minimal but you're not here for that, you are here for the food.

Burger was good but it's not a fresh hand pressed Pattie. It could have used more seasoning as well. The onion rings and hot dog were just ok. It's walk up service in a small building. The wait wasn't too long. They offer can drinks.

Had to bring the hubby to this spot. Don't let the outside fool you now! The burgers are so juicy

Food is good, they are tryin' to keep up. However not as quite as good as when the elder Asian family would run it. Keep up the work. ;)

Food is great! Super affordable! Very welcoming! They didn't have ice for my drink but other than that, five stars for sure!

Went to this location after great reviews I saw on social media. I ordered a double cheeseburger basket. The burger was good but surely not the best burger in Houston. Some of the fries were not edible. When I arrived and walked in it smelled like old grease. I believe they have new owners, I'm not 100% sure. Champ burger is near and has better burgers in my opinion.

It is not the same as when I was growing up . I want more people on the beef , the fries were really good though.

Burgers, fried rice, egg rolls, wings are good here. Price is right and the food is delicious. Owned but a Korean couple super cute and awesome

Delicious!! We had the old fashion burger. The bun was buttery and soft but firm enough to structurally support all that perfectly cooked beef patty and fixings. The beef is well seasoned and cooked through to a yummy crispy grilled taste but still juicy. One of the top 3 burgers I've ever had.

Love the burgers. Good service. Helpful and informative Good price for chicken/hamburger basket. 100% recommend

Ugly looking outside, very thin, weak burgers. I don't know how such a place could stay in business.the place does not look clean ether.

There were live roaches crawling after we ordered. There was an exterminator on site also. We asked for a refund. The business should have closed if they were going to be exterminated.

I ordered some lunch to go because the burgers looked really good from the reviews but sadly the burgers I ordered were not what I saw in older pictures. They tasted like the burgers I used to get in grade school. The buns were very soggy by the time I got home like I had to throw the bottom one away. The wings were ok but not good enough to make me go back. The customer service was nice but the food was a 1/10

Great food and great prices, definitely a must try. The people are very nice and friendly aswell. I got a cheesesteak and ice cream as a dessert they were both very flavorful.

Burger and fries were absolutely amazing, I will definitely be back . This place is clean and very affordable!!

Stopped by to pick up a cheeseburger. Order was ready when I arrived as I called 10 minutes out. With fries and a coke. Delicious as always and the prices are a bit up as is everywhere else but still a bargain. Get yourself a great burger and support a small business.

We have passed by this place a couple of times and decided to try it out, and wow this is the best burger I have had in Houston! Everything is made fresh and delicious, the buns on the burger are so fluffy. You also can't beat the price! The owner is also really kind. I will be coming back soon and recommending to friends!

I understand change happens an well the last time we came around April 2023 ; me an my husband an my toddler did not had a good service. It sucks because I really liked their food but after the way (he) treated us is a big no no.

From the first bite, I knew I had to write a review. Burgers are fresh and juicy. Fries are immaculate. The flavor is to die for. The couple who own and run the place are the nicest people ever. You can't go wrong with this place. $6 gets you a burger, fries, AND a drink! What more could you possibly want from a burger house?

Great burger! The burger was good size and not over cooked or seasoned. Bun was soft and fresh with fresh toppings. The fries were crisp but I would have liked salt or some type of seasoning on the fries. All in all it was a great meal for a reasonable price.

If you want your basic old fashioned hamburger and fries for a basic price, come here if you're in Eado. $7 will get you a 1/3 lbs cheeseburger, fries, and soda can drink. It's not in the nicest part of town so I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. I was searching on Yelp for places nearby and came across this. It's owned by an elderly Korean couple and it looks like they've owned the store for years. Help support your local small businesses if you're ever in the area!

It is 2nd ward mom and pop gem we like to keep to ourselves. It has a little bit of everything. The dumplings are good. We get them with the fried rice, burgers and po boys is our normal order.

The place is an amazing deal and a true East side gem. Grilled to order fresh beef burgers and fries for $6.00. Patties are juicy and delicious with that taste you only get from fresh beef. Straight forward good food served by mom and pop in the kitchen. Owners are very nice and don't cut any corners.

Came here bc Champ Burger was closed. So glad we decided to try them out! Small place, good covid protocols. Went inside to order to go, food was hot and fresh! We didn't even have to wait that long. Good portion sizes for the prices and tasted delicious! Highly recommend! Support your local businesses!!!

Great burger, well cooked, good bun well made, was exactly to my order. Overall very very good burger here. Would recommend if in the area or not.

For me this was a competition between champ Burger and them. Overall, I am not a mustard on my burger type of person. If you are this place is for you, the meat is better quality than champ burger, I would say the fries are comparable. The reason this rating is so low, was based on my experience with the shrimp fried rice. The shrimp fried rice didn't really have much flavor and the shrimp was a little fishy. I understand it in the midst of this corona filled times, that sourcing may be an issue. However, I have had champ burger under the same circumstances. It is clear that the burger is hand seasoned and hand shaped, making it delicious quality and flavor. In summary, go for the burger if you like mustard on your burger, or order it without mustard. Do not go for the fried rice.

The burgers are fresh, cooked to order, juicy and big! The menu prices are reasonable and the establishment was very clean inside.

The food was cooked and prepared with love. I ordered the old fashioned burger platter and the fried fish platter. The burger came with fries and the fish came with tater tots. That was one of the best hamburgers I've ever eaten. Oh my GOD! The fish sandwich was very delicious too. I plan to go back often. The service was great. The ambiance was okay. I'm glad this little spot was revealed.

I ordered the shrimp poboy and cheeseburger with onion rings and tater tots. Everything was good - tater tots and onion rings were perfectly crispy and nothing was oily. Coming here again when i need my fix

Went for lunch and the place was empty si ve they are only taking to go orders. The place is a little run down but the food was amazing. The burger patty looks homemade and taste delicious and the fries were fried to a perfect crisp. Looks like a mom and pop shop so I will definitely be back to try their other food.

Heard about this place from Houston Chronicle writer Allison Cook. It's definitely a little hole in the wall, but man was it good. I couldn't believe the prices either. I only paid $6.10 I think for a 1/3lb. burger basket with a drink. Most good burger places are at least $7.50 for a meal. And then there is the flavor. It needed nothing to improve it. Absolutely delicious and I wondered what he could have done to make it so good and so cheap! Perfect amount of grease, toppings, and mayo. The bun was perfect and fresh. The fries were piping hot and perfectly cooked. The gentleman whom I presumed was the owner was very polite. Honestly the only thing I would have changed was to get them to have a soda fountain instead of cans. Totally worth going. Try this place!

Good: -affordable -convenient -the food doesn't give me the runs. -food is consistent from day to day. Bad: -parking lot is small and difficult to pull out especially when other cars are trying to turn in. -it's kinda warm in here. Suggestions: -have more napkins and condiments in the shop

Very good quality food. All items are freshly made and taste great. Parking might be a bit hard during lunch hour

I've lived in the East End all my life and I can't believe I waited this long to try this place! My son suggested we try them today since we both had a hankering for an old fashioned burger. My to-go order was the 1/2 pound cheeseburger basket with tots (comes with your choice of a canned drink), which we split. I also ordered onion rings, which come with 6 big ones that don't fall apart when you bite into them; tots were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The burger was thick, juicy, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Everything was absolutely delicious. Also, customer service was very friendly and efficient. I noticed that their menu has a really good variety of other food so we will definitely eat from here again. I'll post pics next time, so in closing....don't walk, run and get you some!!

The burgers are BOMB, I originally came for the wings but they were just dry rub and not at all spicy, not a big fan of the wings but BURGERS YES!