Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
For Burgers in Dallas–Fort Worth, the local food press points to Maple & Motor, AllGood Cafe, and Burger House. Picks from Dallas Observer, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Dallas Observer. Updated July 2026.
Maple & Motor · Central Dallas
Dallas Observer's 17 Best Burgers. Jack Perkins's brisket-and-chuck smashburger on a hot griddle is the consensus answer to 'where's the burger in Dallas?'
AllGood Cafe · Deep Ellum, Dallas
A 10-ounce patty with white cheddar, bacon, horseradish-brined pickles, and Dijonnaise on a pain au lait bun.
Burger House · University Park, Dallas
Open across from SMU on Hillcrest since 1951, Burger House keeps its cheeseburgers under eight dollars alongside the seasoned Jack's Famous Fries it is known for. Efficient service and unchanged recipes make it one of the cheapest genuinely good burgers left in the city, and a longtime student and neighborhood habit.
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House · East Dallas
This East Dallas spot on Peavy Road builds its menu on a proprietary all-Texas beef blend, but the draw is the Anthony Bourdain burger: two smashed patties, double American cheese, Kewpie mayo, pickles, lettuce, and tomato that the Observer calls perfect. A beer garden setting rounds out the neighborhood-bar feel.
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