Did you know that Texas is home to the very first hamburger? It all started in the small town of Athens when a man named Fletcher Davis created the historic creation in his own cafe in the late 1880s. When he took his culinary invention to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis they called it a hamburger, and the rest is history. Today, you can get a hamburger almost anywhere, but if you want a perfectly seasoned, juicy, hunger-busting, finger lickin' good American meal, you just HAVE to check out these places. Get ready to experience the best hamburgers in Texas. You'll love every single one.

1) Fred's Texas Cafe - Fort Worth, 915 Currie St Fort Worth TX 76107

Enjoy a massive, juicy burger at this popular Fort Worth institution; pair it with a cold beer at happy hour, and listen to some great live music while you chow down! To learn more, check out the website for Fred's Texas Cafe in Fort Worth.

2) Chris Madrid's - San Antonio, 1900 Blanco Rd San Antonio, TX 78212

This just might be one of Texan's favorite places to grab a burger, probably because it combines two of the state's most loved foods: Burgers and Tex-Mex. The Tostada Burger and Cheddar Cheezy are highly recommended (just make sure you come ready to digest MOUNDS of cheddar cheese atop the burger.) Visit Chris Madrid's website to learn more.

3) Alamo Springs Cafe - Fredericksburg, 107 Alamo Rd Fredericksburg, TX 78624

This quaint little cafe at the end of a hilly country road in Fredericksburg continually tops the charts for the best burgers in Texas. You can add pretty much any topping you fancy, such as roasted garlic, mushrooms, blue cheese, bacon (of course), avocado, green chilies, and more. Treat yourself to this juicy, meaty goodness. For the latest information, visit the official Facebook page for Alamo Springs Cafe in Fredericksburg.

4) Dirty Martin's - Austin, 2808 Guadalupe St Austin, TX 78705

Serving up good old-fashioned burgers to Austinites since 1926, Dirty Martin's has been in the burger game for quite a long time. Which means you know what you're getting when you come here, and it's a no-frills, tasty, greasy, classic burger done right. If you haven't been before, check em out for a burger well-worth a few bucks. To learn more, visit the website for Dirty Martin's in Austin.

5) Toro Burger Bar - El Paso, 6590 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79925

At first glance, this place might look like an upscale bar with dainty, gourmet foods, but don't let the atmosphere fool you. Make sure to get the Toro Sauce on your burger - you definitely won't be sorry. Check out the Toro Burger Bar website to learn more.

6) Counter Cafe - Austin, 626 N. Lamar Blvd and 1914 E 6th St

They do a simple, no-nonsense, delicious burger like no other, and when lunch rolls around, you'll see almost everyone devouring their burgers even with crab cakes and fried oysters on the menu. Visit Counter Cafe's website to learn more.

7) Stanton's City Bites - Houston, 1420 Edwards St Houston, TX 77007

Your taste buds better be ready to go on a roller coaster ride to heaven before you come here - it's just that good. This place has been featured in numerous magazines for serving some of the best hamburgers in Texas, and the top picks by Houstonians are: Miss Piggie, Luke Skyburger, and the Cowboy Brunch. Get a Stanton's burger in your belly ASAP. To learn more, visit the website for Stanton's City Bites in Houston.

8) M&M Grill - Houston, 6921 Almeda Rd Houston, TX 7702

Based solely on the name, you wouldn't guess that you can get a top-notch burger here, but you most definitely can and should. Everyone swears by the loaded double cheeseburger and mango habanero sauce, so try it for yourself. To learn more, visit the Facebook page for M&M Grill in Houston.

9) Christaki's Burgers - Lubbock, 1111 34th St Lubbock, TX 79411

Though it's a Greek diner, Christaki's does a mean traditional burger too. You can also get a Pastrami burger if you're in the mood for something a little different. Visit the Facebook page for Christaki's Burgers to learn more.

10) Uncle Uber's - Dallas, 2713 Commerce St

Dallas, TX 75226

While Uncle Uber's is best known for its off-the-wall "sammiches," they have uber delicious burgers as well. Try the double with pepperjack cheese, grilled mushrooms, and jalapenos pictured above - you won't be disappointed. To learn more, check out the website for Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop.

11) Rodeo Goat - Fort Worth and Dallas, 2836 Bledsoe St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 and 1926 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

If your taste buds haven't come across this place yet, you definitely need to change that sometime in the near future. The Chaca Oaxaca was rated Dallas's best burger, but they have plenty of other burgers with unique toppings sure to please any burger fan. Visit Rodeo Goat's website to learn more.

12) Gene's Tasty Burgers - Wichita Falls, 2310 Holliday Rd

Wichita Falls, TX 76301

If it's delicious and greasy comfort food you're after, look no further than this hidden gem in Wichita Falls. Their epic burgers are made with a juicy meat patty topped with chili and cheese, and

each bite is absolute perfection. Come and try this long-standing Wichita Falls tradition! They've got great homemade onion rings to go on the side too! Check out the Facebook page for Gene's Tasty Burger to learn more.

With so many burger places in the state of Texas it was impossible to list them all, but these places will surely satisfy your appetite for a hearty, flavorful, cooked-to-perfection hamburger. Who do you think makes the best hamburgers in Texas? What other places would you have added to the list? Tell us in the comments below!

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