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Your A-List: Best Hamburger
A relative newcomer to the burger scene in Austin, the burger stand and drive-thru situated north of the intersection of Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road has a classic look and feel, and it was not long after opening that it had long lines of devoted fans. Burger lovers flock here for the natural Angus beef patties and fresh ingredients. The standard burger comes with lettuce, tomato and a special sauce, but pickles, jalapeños, cheese and onions (fresh or grilled) can be added to make it a real monster.
Affable owner Patrick Terry, who can often be seen working at his establishment, opened the popular South Austin burger joint in 2005 after being inspired by Eric Schlosser’s book “Fast Food Nation.” Terry wanted to open a restaurant that cared about making burgers with quality ingredients and had a commitment to cooking with the consumers’ health in mind. The payoff is a successful business and the establishment of the restaurant as a delicious anchor of the Austin “anti-fast food” industry, as well as a strong and supportive member of the local community.
Whether they’re just grabbing a double from the drive-thru or spending an afternoon out on the shaded picnic tables, it is obvious from this poll (and the line of cars in the parking lot) that Austinites can’t get enough of the savory goodness of P. Terry’s burgers.
P Terry’s [site]
407 S. Lamar
512.473.2217
Others receiving votes:
- Casino El Camino, 12 percent
- Dan’s Hamburgers, 9 percent
- Dirty Martin’s, 6 percent
- Hill’s Cafe, 6 percent
- Burger Tex, 4 percent
- Shady Grove, 4 percent
- Fran’s Hamburgers, 4 percent
- Hyde Park Bar & Grill, 4 percent
- Roaring Fork, 3 percent
- Sandy’s Hamburgers, 3 percent
- Steak ‘n’ Shake, 3 percent
- Mike’s Pub, 3 percent
- Culver’s, 2 percent
Write-ins: Artz Rib House, Austin Barbecue, Billy’s on Burnet, Boulevard Bar and Grill, County Line, Crown and Anchor, Doña Emilia’s, Eastside Cafe, El Patio, Freddie’s Place, Frisco Shop, Hillbert’s, Houston’s, Hut’s Hamburgers, The Jackalope, Pflugerville Deli, Phil’s Ice House, Poodie’s Hilltop, Red Robin, Ski Shores, Texas Chili Parlor, The Tavern, Top Notch, Waterloo Ice House, Whataburger
A personal aside: While I do enjoy the double burger at P. Terry’s, my hamburger allegiance is to Casino El Camino. The thick, hand-packed burgers off the grill at the Sixth Street bar are unparalleled. Sure there may be a bit of a wait for them at times, but you can always sip on a cold one on the patio or play Ms. Pac-Man while you wait.
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By Will
November 15, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
P. Terry’s is the one restaurant I make sure I eat at every time I’m in Austin.
By Sandy
November 15, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this
Everytime I come in for groceries from the farm, I drive the kids by P. Terry’s and we drive home happy. The shakes are terrific too.