Austin, TX
For Burgers in Austin, the local food press points to Leroy and Lewis Barbecue, Crown & Anchor Pub, and Frazier's Long & Low. Picks from The Infatuation Austin and Texas Monthly, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation Austin, Texas Monthly, and Austin Chronicle. Updated July 2026.
Leroy and Lewis Barbecue · South Austin
Infatuation's #1 burger in Austin. The smoked brisket-and-beef-trim burger is the specific pick. a smoked patty on a soft bun, inimitable.
Crown & Anchor Pub · West Campus
Infatuation pick. A UT-adjacent pub burger that locals have defended for decades. Thick patty, cheap, zero affectation.
Frazier's Long & Low · East Riverside
Infatuation pick. Described as 'a McDonald's cheeseburger that went to culinary school'. Smashed patties on steamed potato buns, roughly $5.
Counter Cafe · East Austin
A tiny diner counter that Texas Monthly placed high on its list of the state's greatest hamburgers, built on a grass-fed, cooked-to-order patty with sharp cheddar on a slightly sweet sourdough bun. The griddle char and quality beef do the work, no gimmicks required. With an original location and an East Austin spot, the wait for a stool is often part of the deal.
Dirty Martin's Place · West Campus
A UT-adjacent burger institution running since 1926 and still family-run, serving an essentially unchanged classic with mustard, onion, pickle, and tomato. The old griddle, neon sign, and counter seating have survived nearly a century of campus turnover. Regulars order the Kum-Bak or O.T. Special with a side of onion rings, and the whole place feels like a preserved slice of old Austin.
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