Great Austin Burger Hunt - Burger Tex

Burger Tex
5420 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX  87851
(512) 453-8772

 

I ordered the #3 with Swiss Cheese. That is a half pound burger with fries and a drink.  I was prepared to be disappointed when I saw that they serve Pepsi, but then I saw that they have Diet Dr. Pepper so it is okay.  The building on Airport is really old and when you walk in it looks like an old Barbeque joint, with unfinished wood floors, or at least it looks like they have not been refinished in my lifetime.  Now, don't take that as a negative, I didn't.  Small hole in the wall burger places are often very good, and though this one is not all that small it does have that hole in the wall feel to it.

 

The food came quickly and then I had to hit the salad bar for condiments and fixings.  That makes it feel a little like Fuddruckers, but again, that is not a negative.  The first bite of my burger had me very impressed.  I would have to judge it a little below Phil's Icehouse, but Burger Tex might be in second place. To the lady in front of me, the gentleman behind the counter was bragging that they make their own buns, and that may be true, but it is not much to brag about.  There is nothing wrong with them, but they just do not add much to the experience.  I do have to give them one plus point for having brown mustard.

 

I was tempted to ask if they double fry their fries, because they were excellent with a very crispy crust that I associate with double frying.  They were good from first to last and never got soggy and saggy.

 

Overall, I was very impressed.  The burger was tasty, and the fries were great.  Burger Tex goes on the short list of places that I will look forward to visiting again.