Brian K.
Yelp
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I had high hopes going into my first-ever Whataburger experience -- unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype.
I went through the drive-thru and was pleasantly surprised at first. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick. I was staying at a nearby hotel just a few minutes away, so I didn't check the food until I got to my room. That's when the disappointment started.
I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with ketchup only, large combo with a Coke. The order was repeated back to me, and it was correct on the receipt. But when I opened the bag, my burger had ketchup plus lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions -- the one ingredient I really can't stand. While I'm not allergic and could technically pick everything off, the onion flavor had already soaked into the burger. Every bite had that lingering taste, and it honestly made me want to toss the whole thing. I only kept eating because I was hungry.
Order issues aside, the food itself was underwhelming. The burger was a thin smash-style patty with zero seasoning -- bland and forgettable. The fries were thin-cut and very salty, which I actually enjoyed since I'm a salt fan, but they were the highlight of an otherwise disappointing meal.
If this is what Whataburger typically delivers, I won't be coming back. Definitely not worth the hype.