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Burger bracket: Dallas region
1. Twisted Root Burger Co.
It bills itself as the only "trained chef-driven burger joint in town" — and the burgers, which blend chuck and brisket, have sent foodies into rapture since its opening in 2006. But is this place too pretentious for its own good?
2615 Commerce St.; 214-741-7668, www.twistedrootburgerco.com
2. Keller’s Drive-In
A true Dallas institution, it’s the rare place where bikers and bankers feel at home. Yet some feel like the cheap and greasy burgers have been coasting on their reputation for years.
6537 E. Northwest Highway*; 214-368-1209
3. Jakes
This diet-busting, Dallas-based mini-chain keeps expanding, most recently to downtown Fort Worth. The Jakes Special (think Thousand Island dressing) is sublime, yet those pesky poppy seed buns could very well be the restaurant’s undoing.
2702 McKinney Ave., No. 101*;
214-754-8001, www.jakesburgers.net
4. Scotty P’s
This family-owned operation, which continues to expand through Dallas, Plano and points north, is beloved for such concoctions as the Preston Trail Burger, featuring homemade chili. But does it have enough pizzazz to challenge the top contenders?
11661 Preston Road, No. 131*; 972-398-6767, ext. 6;
5. Wingfield’s Breakfast & Burger
This tiny burger joint — rated tops by D Magazine — is usually packed with folks eager to tackle an overstuffed, extremely messy burger. (Hello, mustard!) More than a few detractors, however, regard it as wildly overrated.
2615 S. Beckley Ave.; 214-943-5214
6. Burguesa Burger
The new kid on the block, this bright-orange shack that specializes in "Mexican burgers" has earned rave reviews, including from DFW.com. Could it be an "El Monumental" spoiler?
2222 Inwood Road; www.burguesa.com
7. Burger House
Another longtime Dallas institution, now with multiple locations (the original Hillcrest spot, opened in 1951, is still regarded as the best). They’re known for classic, thin-patty burgers served with the usual fixings.
6248 E. Mockingbird Lane*; 214-828-2732,
8. Goff’s Hamburgers
Laura Bush is said to be a fan of the SMU-area joint, around since 1950, which specializes in charcoal-broiled hamburgers. Yet some people think the food doesn’t justify the slighty-higher-than-normal prices.
6401 Hillcrest Ave.*; 214-520-9133, www.goffshamburgers.com
On the bubble
Hunky’s: A nice trip back in time, but the ’50s-style burger feels a little dated.
Angry Dog: Famous for their hot dogs, but burgers are a close second.
Lee Harvey’s: It’s a conspiracy this beloved pub didn’t make the cut.
Hole in the Wall Hamburgers: The ultra-divey joint in North Dallas is scary, in a good way.
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