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Where to Find Fully Satisfying Cheap Burgers in Austin

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by Ian Carrico
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by Ian Carrico

Some days, only a quality burger, thick, juicy — something that Salt & Time or Hopdoddy Burger Bar can deliver — will satisfy that hunger. Other days, you crave something easier. A great cheap burger is something that cannot be taken lightly. It requires a perfect blend of meat, cheese, and of course, a side of fries.

With that, Eater put together a guide to the Austin's best cheap burgers. The city has long been the home of many burger chains. Nine of these were founded right here in the Austin, with the other over in Corpus Christi. All offer that wonderful satisfaction that only a cheap burger can provide.

For other burger needs, check out Eater's picks for essential burgers, hot new ones, veggie burgers, and, relatedly, Austin's iconic meat dishes (which includes a burger), and French fries.

Please not that the order is alphabetical, and does not represent any sort of ranking. Is your favorite cheap burger spot missing below? Let Eater know through the tipline, comments, or over on the forum.

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Casino El Camino

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Right on Sixth Street, Casino El Camino serves lauded burgers, and it's a great place to grab a shot afterwards.

517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-9330
(512) 469-9330
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Crown & Anchor Pub

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A hidden gem in Hyde Park — Crown and Anchor is an excellent pub with some great burgers to munch on. There are plenty of daily beer specials for every day of the week.

2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 322-9168
(512) 322-9168
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Dan's Hamburgers

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No Austin list of burgers is complete without Dan's. With a classic diner feel, Dan's has been serving up burgers, fries, and shake since its inception.

4308 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-6131
(512) 443-6131
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Dirty Martin's Place

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Located just north of campus, Dirty Martin's is mainstay of the north Austin community. Grab a beer, a burger, and check out the stand that has been operating in Austin since 1926.

2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-3173
(512) 477-3173
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Hut's Hamburgers

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Since 1939, Hut's has been making burgers off 6th Street, all with Texas-made beef and vegan options available. Find its two-for-one burger happy hour on Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. So grab a friend and check out this Austin original.

807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-0693
(512) 472-0693
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Mighty Fine Burgers

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Another Austin-born burger joint, Mighty Fine can be found flipping amazing burgers all over town. With a new trailer off Barton Springs and a food truck roaming around the city, there is no excuse to miss out.

5601 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
(512) 735-2800
(512) 735-2800
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P. Terry's Burger Stand

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Founded in Austin, P. Terry's boasts all-natural beef burgers, and quality ingredients. The fries might just be the best out of Austin's burger stands.

404 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-2217
(512) 473-2217
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Sandy's Hamburgers

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The old fashioned burger shack off Barton Springs, complete with frozen custard to top off any treat. Be sure to ask for extra crispy fries.

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 478-6322
(512) 478-6322
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Shake Shack

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The fast-growing New York-based burger joint has two locations (South Lamar and the Domain). Be sure to add the chopped cherry peppers.

1100 S Lamar Blvd #2100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 717-0430
(512) 717-0430
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Top Notch

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Dazed and Confused fans will recognize Top Notch. The burger is the second best thing to come out of the burger spot.

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-2181
(512) 452-2181
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No list of Texas burgers is complete without the Corpus Christi chain that has taken the state by storm. While it is known for made-to-order burgers, be sure to order at least one honey butter chicken biscuit.

601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-9586
(512) 477-9586
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Casino El Camino

517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Right on Sixth Street, Casino El Camino serves lauded burgers, and it's a great place to grab a shot afterwards.

517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-9330
(512) 469-9330
Dan B./Yelp

Crown & Anchor Pub

2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705

A hidden gem in Hyde Park — Crown and Anchor is an excellent pub with some great burgers to munch on. There are plenty of daily beer specials for every day of the week.

2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 322-9168
(512) 322-9168
Crown and Anchor Pub/Facebook

Dan's Hamburgers

4308 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

No Austin list of burgers is complete without Dan's. With a classic diner feel, Dan's has been serving up burgers, fries, and shake since its inception.

4308 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-6131
(512) 443-6131
Dan's Hamburgers/Official

Dirty Martin's Place

2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Located just north of campus, Dirty Martin's is mainstay of the north Austin community. Grab a beer, a burger, and check out the stand that has been operating in Austin since 1926.

2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-3173
(512) 477-3173
Dirty Martin's/Facebook

Hut's Hamburgers

807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Since 1939, Hut's has been making burgers off 6th Street, all with Texas-made beef and vegan options available. Find its two-for-one burger happy hour on Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. So grab a friend and check out this Austin original.

807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-0693
(512) 472-0693
Hut's Hamburgers/Facebook

Mighty Fine Burgers

5601 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Another Austin-born burger joint, Mighty Fine can be found flipping amazing burgers all over town. With a new trailer off Barton Springs and a food truck roaming around the city, there is no excuse to miss out.

5601 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
(512) 735-2800
(512) 735-2800
Mighty Fine Burgers/Facebook

P. Terry's Burger Stand

404 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Founded in Austin, P. Terry's boasts all-natural beef burgers, and quality ingredients. The fries might just be the best out of Austin's burger stands.

404 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-2217
(512) 473-2217
P. Terry's Burger Stand/Facebook

Sandy's Hamburgers

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The old fashioned burger shack off Barton Springs, complete with frozen custard to top off any treat. Be sure to ask for extra crispy fries.

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 478-6322
(512) 478-6322
Dan B./Yelp

Shake Shack

1100 S Lamar Blvd #2100, Austin, TX 78704

The fast-growing New York-based burger joint has two locations (South Lamar and the Domain). Be sure to add the chopped cherry peppers.

1100 S Lamar Blvd #2100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 717-0430
(512) 717-0430
Shake Shack/Official

Top Notch

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Dazed and Confused fans will recognize Top Notch. The burger is the second best thing to come out of the burger spot.

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-2181
(512) 452-2181
Top Notch Hamburgers/Facebook

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601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

No list of Texas burgers is complete without the Corpus Christi chain that has taken the state by storm. While it is known for made-to-order burgers, be sure to order at least one honey butter chicken biscuit.

601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-9586
(512) 477-9586
Whataburger/Facebook

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