Sun’s Out, Buns Out: Happy National Hamburger Day!

Only in Houston are National Burger Day specials paired with a margarita! At Picos, — the Upper Kirby Tex-Mex stalwart that celebrated it’s 40^th anniversary last year — grab a burger made with a half-pound of Wagyu beef and a shaker of the Ruby Lalo Rita for $28. Cheers! (Photo by Becca Wright)

Playboy named Christian’s Tailgate’s burger one of the top 10 in America. Try it for yourself on National Burger Day! The lively bar is serving up baskets of burgers and fries for $10. Grab a seat on of their spacious patios, catch the Astros game and toast to burgers, baseball and good decisions. Three other locations: Midtown: 2000 Bagby Str., #105/106, Houston, TX 77002; Heights: 2820 White Oak Dr.,Houston, TX 77007; Energy Corridor: 1010 Hwy 6, Houston, TX 77079.

FM Kitchen & Bar serves $5 burgers every Tuesday, however, in honor of Burger Day they will be extending this deal to Wednesday! For $5 enjoy a 4 oz or 8 oz burger, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and shhh sauce on a potato bun. Also included in the special is the dressed-up Smash Burger served with American cheese, caramelized onions, grilled jalapenos, house pickles, and shhh sauce on a potato bun. 

For a serious burger, one must head to a steakhouse! Doris Metropolitan is a refined butchery and restaurant that blends modern cooking with Middle Eastern influences. Usually reserved for happy hour, Doris will be serving up their burger all day long throughout the entire restaurant. Enjoy the burger made with a brioche bun, smoked gouda, lettuce, tomato and aioli alongside truffle fries — all day long!

Celebrate with a $10 &Co. Smashburger and fries — piled high with smash patties, melty American cheese, aioli, and pickles — plus $3 beers on tap, all day long. Grab a seat on their spacious patio, where the Astros game will be playing so you won’t miss a pitch while you chow down.

As the temperatures continue to climb, enjoy a poolside burger at The Montrose Country Club! Get 15% off the MCC Burger on May 28 while relaxing at the 65-foot temperature-controlled cocktail pool. With queen-sized daybeds, umbrellaed dining areas and free Wi-Fi, you can even skip the office without skipping a beat.

Known for its unbeatable $7 smash burger and fries combo served daily until 7 PM, Jethro’s — a lively cocktail bar with a spacious patio in Montrose — is turning up the flavor for Burger Day. The fan-favorite combo will be available all the way until 10 PM. Make the most of it by pairing your burger with one of Jethro’s signature cocktails!

Popular Height’s hangout Monkey’s Tail is serving up their award-winning Chango Burger for .99 cents all day! Available single or double, the Chango Burger is served smashed with American cheese, chopped onions and pickles, valentina mayo, all on a sesame seeded bun. Pull up a seat on their large dog-friendly patio and enjoy happy hour pricing on drinks until 7pm with $1 off beers, $2 off wines and $7 cocktails. 

Famous for inventing the Tex-Mex fajita, The Original Ninfa’s has been a Houston institution since 1973. It’s no surprise, then, that their Fajita Burger has become a fan favorite at both their iconic Navigation location and their sleek Post Oak outpost. Crafted with a blend of ground and chopped fajita beef, this bold burger is topped with grilled onions, smoky poblanos, creamy avocado, melted cheese, and chipotle aioli—all served on a fluffy bun with a side of roasted potato wedges. At $24, it’s a hearty, flavor-packed twist on a Texas classic.

BBQ foodie-fav and Michelin Bib Gourmand winner The Pit Room will be offering a $10 Burger Combo for one day only. The special includes a wood-grilled cheeseburger topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a toasted bun. It’s served with a side of fries, drink and all the BBQ sauce you can eat!

Calling all daring diners! Take part in the Proper Burger Challenge at just-opened Proper: A Burger Spot in The Finn food hall Downtown. From May 19–31, brave foodies can take on a five-patty smash burger, double fries cooked in beef fat and a classic ice cream float — all to be devoured in 5 minutes and 28 seconds, a nod to the May 28 celebration. Finish it in time, and the $45 meal is on the house—plus you’ll earn a spot on the Proper Wall of Fame. The Finn, formerly known as Finn Hall, is an elevated chef-driven multicultural dining destination, located within the ground floor of the historic Jones on Main in Downtown.

In celebration of National Burger Day, Montrose favorite Sunrise House is giving Houston burger lovers a mouthwatering deal: their best-selling Hangover Burger for half off. The indulgent dish features a pepper-crusted short rib patty layered with melted provolone, a runny egg, crisp romaine, ripe tomato, red onion, and a bold sriracha mayo — all stacked on a buttery brioche bun. Served with a side of golden fries, it’s the ultimate comfort meal and a delicious way to honor the holiday.