San Antonio, TX
For Burgers in San Antonio, the local food press points to Mr Juicy, Chris Madrid's, and Burger Boy. Picks from CultureMap San Antonio and The Infatuation San Antonio, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in CultureMap San Antonio and The Infatuation San Antonio. Updated June 2026.
Mr Juicy · Alta Vista
Infatuation pick + CultureMap nominee. Andrew Weissman's chargrilled under-$15 burger with bacon and a fine-dining-inspired 'wet' special sauce.
Chris Madrid's · Beacon Hill
CultureMap + the OG of San Antonio's burger scene since 1977. The Tostada Burger (refried beans + salsa) and the Cheddar Cheezy are the signatures.
Burger Boy · St. Mary's Strip
SA Current Best of 2024 Best Burger. The A-frame blue-and-orange drive-in on the St. Mary's Strip since 1985. Rotating-sign San Antonio institution.
The Cove · West San Antonio
CultureMap nominee. a laundromat-carwash-music-venue-kitchen combo sourcing from regenerative ranches. The Blue Bison burger is the signature.
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