Jake’s Burgers & Beers

Offering greasy burgers like The Works, which is composed of â���”everything in the kitchen,â��� Jakeâ����s has welcomed all comers since 1985 — from frat boys and the ladies who love them to cornflower blue button-down desk jockeys. The cheap-ass happy hour deals have a lot to do with it. These include three-dollar apps and two-dollar […]

Keller’s Drive-In

This is a drive-in frozen in time. Classic cars and leather-decked bikers on the weekends share space with shiny BMWs and kid-choked Camrys. And all served by smiling carhops. The food is equally vintage. A plain burger is $2. The #5-a poppy-seed bun, double cheeseburger, tomato, lettuce, special sauce and grilled onions-is the most popular […]

Kenny’s Burger Joint

Although the fries may disappoint (and you pay extra for them), Kenny’s burgers are thick, juicy and cooked just to the rare side of however you wish them done-which means the kitchen is proud of the quality and flavor of their patties. And they should be, for these are robust, meaty, flavorful examples of the […]

LA Burger

This chain specializes in burgers and fries loaded with Korean influences from the Los Angeles upbringings of brothers and co-owners Ben and Jon Lee. Kimchi fries and the spicy K Town burger are a must, and the bulgogi-topped hot dogs represent one of the Dallas area’s finest contributions to the world of fast food. This […]

Liberty Burger

The first Liberty Burger opened back in 2011. Famed for both fresh ingredients and long lines, Liberty’s ethos (which you can even find under the tab marked “Ethos” on their site) is “without quality there is no value.” That may sound like a more business-oriented version of the Jedi Code but the ethos also focuses […]

Love Shack

Tim Love is quite the superstar chef these days, what with all those Top Chef appearances, cookware collections and mayonnaise endorsements. While he may be best known for his pricy Lonesome Dove steakhouse that serves everything from kangaroo nachos to elk tenderloin, those looking to sample Love’s cooking at a more entry-level price point can […]

LSA Burger

LSA Grandscape is a big restaurant that oozes a relaxed vibe. It’s a two-story affair; on the main floor, tables are spread comfortably apart, and a large bar dominates the back wall of windows, which will open up in nicer weather to a sprawling patio. One thing you won’t see are TVs hanging over the […]

Maple & Motor

“Ya want that pink or gray in the center.” The simple question, asked by the woman working the register, sums up everything you need to know about Jack Perkins’ simple burger. Bolster your common-man experience with a cold can of Schlitz.

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

Matchbox, an East Coast chain that opened its first Texas location at the corner of Walnut Hill and Central Expresway, is introducing the city to Washington, D.C.-style pies. Yes, Washington, where people know how to get their hands on a slice of the pie, even if they can’t agree on the toppings. Sliders are a […]

Neighborhood Services

The Top 100 Dallas Restaurants, No. 46: There are solid, always-satisfying neighborhood restaurants all around Dallas that make for a great dressy date night or celebratory dinner. That category includes Boulevardier, Macellaio, The Grape, The Heritage Table, City Hall Bistro and class valedictorian Gemma. But Neighborhood Services probably has the biggest, most glowing reputation of […]

Old 75 Beer Garden

Old 75 Beer Garden is on the southbound side of Central Expressway and is 20,000 square feet of picnic tables, oak trees, as well as two separate bars if you’d prefer to do your drinking under a roof. There’s a stage for live music that will be on hand most nights of the week. And […]

Ookuma Japanese Burger

There was an audible gasp across Dallas when Sandwich Hag, the beloved bánh mì shop in the Cedars, announced it was closing. But in its place, Ookuma Japanese Burger is a worthy replacement, where Japanese-style teriyaki burgers are packed with flavor at a price point that won’t break the bank. The fare comes courtesy of […]

Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha

The vibe at Shady’s is relaxed and casual. Ample seating. There’s a bar and a nice patio; most of the patio is well-covered and is a virtual extension of the indoor dining area. But there is a small, actual outdoor space which, when we visited, solo guitarist played a breezy, laid-back setlist. We caught the […]

Shake Shack

In a city loaded with burgers, Shake Shack makes a pretty darn good one. The patties are thin, but manage to combine both a nicely seared exterior and a pink medium-rare center. Neat trick, that. Also neat: the crispy, black-edged bacon on the Smokeshack and the tangy Shack Sauce. The Chicken Shackhas an outstandingly flaky, […]

Sky Rocket Burger

It’s the little details that make the cheeseburgers at Sky Rocket stand out from the pack. The sesame buns are so committed, they’ve even got sesame seeds on the bottoms. The beef patties, formed in-house, are given delightfully hard sears on the grill. No matter how many toppings you add – there aren’t many; just […]

Slutty Vegan

The chain, rooted in Atlanta, is attempting to revolutionize the burger industry with its all-vegan ingredients: meats, cheeses and breads included. The Dallas location marks its first expansion into Texas state limits, and we think it’s worth a visit. If not to get a bite of the food, at least to get a taste of […]

Smashburger

The first Dallas outpost of a popular Colorado-based chain features some of the best shakes you’ll find in the city. Made with Haagen-Dazs ice cream (and very little mix), they are thick, creamy and will make you miss childhood pleasures all the more. The burgers-smashed, naturally-are meaty, dripping examples of Americana. For a quick service […]

Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar

In this city, there are greasy burger joints and there are joints with good greasy burgers. Snuffer’s is one of the latter. The lower Greenville hot spot (other locations are scattered across the metroplex) offers the epitome of hangover relief in a hand-formed patty that is oh-so-guilt-inducing. Made to order, the devil burgers are not […]