Texas' Most Popular Burger

Texas' most popular burger is revealed: In-N-Out completely dissed and dismissed by smart foodies

Ever wondered which burger chain is the most popular in the state of Texas? To be honest, the answer probably won't surprise you.

Food, drink and travel site Thrillist examined more than 20 million check-ins on Foursquare to figure out the most popular burger chains in the country.

The most popular chain in Texas — by far — is Whataburger. This really shouldn't come as a surprise to you if you're one of the many making late-night runs to the popular restaurant chain. Started in Corpus Christi in 1950, Whataburger also has quite a following in New Mexico and Arizona.

While Whataburger dominates the Texas market, there are still a few areas in the state that prefer other chains.

Although Whataburger dominates the Texas burger market, there are still a few areas in the state that prefer other chains. California-based chain In-N-Out has a smattering of fans in the northeastern part of Texas, and a number of areas also have Carl's Jr. as their preferred chain.

Perhaps a bit surprisingly, Dairy Queen is the most popular in only a few areas around the state, although the chain feels nearly omnipresent when taking a cross-state road trip. Jack in the Box, Sonic and Wisconsin-based Culver's are also the most popular in several areas, but it's nothing compared to the dominance of Whataburger.

A number of chains, specifically Checkers, White Castle, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Hardee's (which is actually the most popular burger joint in the nation) are not featured on the Texas map. Of course, some of those chains don't even have a Texas presence.

Texas' best hamburger? In the vast majority of the state, Whataburger is the most popular burger chain.

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Texas' best hamburger? In the vast majority of the state, Whataburger is the most popular burger chain.

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all about the taste

Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot sweetens Sugar Land with new location

Courtesy of Taste Kitchen + Bar

No meal at Taste is complete without chicken and waffles.

One of Houston’s most successful brunch spots is coming to Sugar Land. Taste Bar + Kitchen will open its second location on Wednesday, December 10, in the former Veritas Steak & Seafood location at 1550 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Suite 500.

Located near the Greatwood development, the restaurant will feature a lakefront patio and a private dining room that will host family celebrations, corporate events, and other happenings.

Even more importantly, it will serve chef-owner Don Bowie’s kicked up take on Southern comfort food. The restaurant’s menu offers more than a dozen versions of chicken and waffles — General Tso’s, Nashville hot, jerk, Cajun, etc. paired with waffle flavors such as peach cobbler, apple pie, and sweet potato — as well as seafood, mac & cheese, and the jerk lamb chops that won the prize for best dish at the CultureMap Tailgate earlier this fall.

Diners can expect a lively atmosphere, particularly in the evening, when the restaurant will showcase its extensive cocktail program and live entertainment on the weekends.

Count Houston icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and her husband Jay-Z among the restaurant’s fans. Along with their families, the duo feasted on an order from Taste before Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter tour stop at NRG Stadium. Bowie later shared a photo of himself with Jay-Z on Instagram.

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“We’re thrilled to bring Taste to the Sugar Land community,” Bowie said in a statement. “This expansion allows us to share the flavors and experiences our guests enjoy downtown with a new audience, beautiful waterfront views, and a signature space designed for both everyday dining and memorable occasions.”

Taste Bar + Kitchen opens daily at 8 am.

No meal at Taste is complete without chicken and waffles.

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No meal at Taste is complete without chicken and waffles.

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