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Best Hamburgers in North America

1 post · Oct 12, 1996

AnonymousSouthwest CyberportOct 12, 1996
John A. wrote:
>
> Ed C. wrote:
>
> >I would vote for a Texas-based chain, Whataburger.  Although I may have
> >had a *better burger* at a singular experience (back yard cookout or
> >isolated restaurant), the best *reliably* hamburger is surely from
> >Whataburger.
>
> My vote is also for a Texas resturant, but not a chain. The place is
> (was?) in Corpus Christi, near Sunrise Mall, just west of South Padre
> Island Drive. Called RUSTY'S. Best 1/2lb burgers cooked to order,
> outstanding fries and longnecks in a bucket of ice. You put the
> goodies on them yourself. I learned to like 'em with cheese,
> jalapenos, and onions.
>
> Used to go there all the time when I was stationed in Beeville at NAS
> Chase Field. Boy, do I miss RUSTY'S.
>
> John
> in Pittsburg

Has the Owl Bar & Cafe in San Antonio, New Mexico ever gotten recognition on this thread?  Their Green Chile Cheeseburgers are widely recognized as the best this state this has to offer.
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