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Part Bob Phillips’ Texas Country Reporter, part Daniel Vaughn’s BBQ Bible. Come for the burger, stay for the joint. Grease is the word. Food critics - we’re not.

Big D Burger Joints celebrates greasy spoon legends, h***y tonk dives & burger slingers with stories to tell. Just two local guys driving the back roads of “Big D” and beyond, looking for that perfect burger joint. And what’s a perfect burger joint? It's one of those unique dives that has just the right ingredients of greasy fare, interesting folks and the ever mysterious "joint factor." One of th

ose timeless establishments that refuses to conform to the fads and trends that has sheep in our neck of the woods waiting two hours in line to taste an imported burger from a California chain. Our goal is to discover and share the homegrown burger joints that have been in our own backyards for decades. Great judges of greasy burgers and lowbrow cool – we are. Follow us as we give these burger joints their due. Keep your eye’s peeled – if you have a favorite “Big D” burger joint that we need to hit, holler!

08/29/2026

State 28
📍 165 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057

Old Town Lewisville has a different pace to it.

The buildings are older, the streets are quieter, and on this Friday night the live music from State 28 was drifting out onto the sidewalk. The joint sits right in the middle of Old Town, tucked into one of those late 1800s buildings that has seen a lot of Lewisville come and go.

The name State 28 is a nod to Texas becoming the 28th state in the Union. Remember the Alamo!

Inside, one guy sat on a stool with a guitar, playing Texas country and red dirt while we ate. Our waitress had that old-school personality you don't get everywhere anymore.

I ordered the State 28, a half-pound cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, adding bacon and jalapeños.
Perfect bun. Perfect patty. Amazing burger.

State 28 has been quietly turning out one of Big D's better burgers for a couple of years, and I was late to the party.

Davy Crockett once said, "You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas."

After this burger, I get it.

Davy, save me a seat at State 28. Yee Haw!

08/16/2026

📍 The Winston
106 W Main St, Norman, OK

Sometimes a burger is worth crossing enemy lines North of the mighty Red River. 🤠

So I'll tip my Texas hat to those Poooooor Sooners. They may not have scored a touchdown against the Longhorns in the Red River Shootout in over 1,000 days, but apparently they've been using that time to work on burgers. 🏈

And The Winston makes a mighty fine one. 🍔

It's a cool pub just off Campus Corner, packed with college students, friendly service, a great patio and enough bourbon behind the bar to make you forget you're in Oklahoma.

I had the American Burger with bacon. A huge, juicy patty stacked with American cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and some seriously good house-made pickles.

Add the Parmesan Truffle Fries with garlic aioli, and this combo easily lands in my Top 10 burgers of all time. Crazy juicy, loaded with craft ingredients and just enough Switzer swagger and Sooner magic to make this one hard to ignore.

And here's my favorite part...

Happy Hour is 3-6 pm.

🏈 Coincidentally, 3 and 6 are also the exact number of points OU scored against Texas in the last two Red River Shootouts.

You can't make this stuff up. 🤣

🤘 Hook 'Em! Pass the truffle fries!

07/29/2026

The Quack Shack

📍 119 Private Road 7823, West Tawakoni, TX 75474

Some burger joints have neon signs. This one has bass boats, fishing rods, and a floating dock that creaks with every step. As a lifelong fisherman, that's a double thumbs-up in the "joint" department.

Tucked inside Duck Cove Marina on Lake Tawakoni, The Quack Shack is more snack bar than restaurant, with a tiny flat-top grill and two super sweet ladies serving burgers with a smile. Most folks grab a table outside to watch the boats and ducks.

The burger won't make any "Best Burger in Texas" lists, but that's not the point. It was built with care and exactly what you need after a sunburned day on the lake, hoping the livewell is heavier than when you launched.

The real star is the setting. Attached to an old-school floating fishing barge, The Quack Shack took me right back to my childhood. The sights, smells, and gentle creak of those weathered docks reminded me why places like this are getting harder to find.

06/26/2026

Jimmy's Big Burgers

📍 850 W Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 100, Little Elm, TX 75068

We took the scenic drive across the Lake Dallas bridge into Little Elm, and you can't help but notice how much the town has changed. What used to be a sleepy little lake town now feels like Frisco and Plano had a baby. That's progress, I suppose.

Jimmy's Big Burgers sits in a strip center that looks like a hundred others across North Texas. Around here, we're not just chasing great burgers. We're chasing the kind of places you'll tell your buddies about. The bar with character. The owners with a story. A burger joint!

At 12:30 on a Friday, we were the only customers in the place. That should have been a red flag.

The husband and wife running the place probably said fewer than ten words the whole visit. We had the dining room to ourselves, yet our drinks sat empty more than once, and there wasn't much in the way of Texas hospitality. Word is Jimmy's is under new ownership, and they're still trying to get the wagon pointed in the right direction. Right now, the burger has more personality than the folks serving it.

The good news? The burger delivered.

I ordered the Jimmy's Big Burger stacked with American and provolone cheese, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños, garlic aioli, and mustard. It was thick, juicy, and packed with flavor.

The onion rings came out of a frozen bag, and the rest of the place never shifted out of first gear. A quiet bar, a few glowing TVs, and not much else going on. The burger earned its keep, but we're just as interested in the folks and the joints as we are the burger. This one left us wishing for a little more Texas and a little less strip mall.

03/12/2026

County Road Burger
715 Sunset Dr, Denton, TX

County Road Burger hangs a bold claim on the wall: “The Best Burger in Denton, TX.” That’s a bold statement...

We were greeted right at the door by a friendly gentleman who asked if it was our first visit and got us started on the right foot. The guy taking orders and cashier was just as welcoming. Right away you could tell the folks running this place are good people.

The ordering setup feels like a Texas BBQ joint. Grab a tray, step to the counter. and then like a Subway experience, you call out your toppings while they build the burger in front of you.

But then we noticed the patties were already cooked and waiting, and the cheese was grated instead of melted.

When that lukewarm patty meets cool buns, cold veggies, cold mayo, and cold shredded cheese… it just never comes together. Think - middle school cafeteria burger.

They do offer all you can eat self serve fries, which is a fun bonus.

And the joint itself is spotless. Walls covered with Denton history, North Texas State memorabilia, and old Bronco treasures that give the place a real hometown feel.

Great folks. Nice place.

But that “Best Burger in Denton” sign might need a little adjusting. 🍔

03/06/2026

Silva’s
630 S Lake Dallas Dr, Lake Dallas, TX

Today’s stop was right in my own backyard, Silva’s in Lake Dallas. Social media keeps calling it the best burger in Denton County. After one bite, I agree.

It’s a straight up bad ass burger. The kind that runs juice down your wrist and makes you grin halfway through the first bite. Good enough to land in the Top 5 across all of Big D Burger Joints!

The onion rings nearly stole the show. Some of the best I’ve ever had. Wow!

The joint itself feels like a worn in neighborhood taqueria mixed with a tiny Texas diner. No music. No TV. No vibe to speak of. Even the AC took the day off. Styrofoam to go boxes stacked to the ceiling tell you everything you need to know. This place is built more for grab it and go than hanging out for lunch.

We’ll be back soon. Just rolling into the drive through next time.

02/20/2026

Strokers Ice House

9310 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235

Rolling down Harry Hines still feels a little outlaw. Once upon a time this stretch was known for neon lights and ladies of the night. Today I was chasing vintage bike parts and a burger.

Owned by legendary bike builder Rick Fairless, this place is Harley culture through and through. Chrome everywhere. Pool tables. Tie dye and rock relics on the walls. At lunch you will see doctors and lawyers posted up next to bikers, hippies, and rednecks. No velvet ropes. Just good folks.

And then there is the miracle machine. Their flat top grill sits in a 10 by 6 foot kitchen that turns out James Beard quality cuisine. IYKYK!

Great people. Great biker bar. Great burger!

01/24/2026

RG Burgers & Grill
2430 S Interstate 35 Ste 172, Denton, TX 76205

I usually side-eye strip mall burgers, but RG flipped the script fast.

Inside feels like an old Central Texas BBQ joint. Dark, tin-roof walls, covered in auto and sports memorabilia, checkered tablecloths, comfy seats, and photos of folks who took down the four-patty Kong. It feels hometown and easy, a solid spot for a quiet work lunch.

Service was sharp and friendly. All burgers are half-pounders, so come hungry. The beef quality is legit and cooked right. Grilled jalapeños were excellent, smoky with just the right bite. Skinny fries are on point too, hot, crisp, and easy to keep reaching for.

My only small nit, and this is just preference, the bun. It is a sweet sourdough and tasty, but a little heavy on the bread.

I have driven past this place a thousand times and wish I had stopped sooner. RG Burgers & Grill is a great Denton burger joint hiding in plain sight, right in my backyard.

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110 S McKinney St
Richardson, TX
75081-3337

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