Buddha Burger gets a full 5 stars from me! I stopped by their food truck for a pickup order. I got a cheeseburger (patties) with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and asked for the Nirvana sauce on the side, along with some barbecue sauce and fries. The burger was incredible- fresh, flavorful, and those smash patties really hit the spot. Everything tasted amazing once I got home. The order was ready in under 10 minutes, the staff was super friendly, and the price was really affordable. I didn't check for seating, but this is the kind of burger you can enjoy anywhere, even in your car. I'll definitely be back! read more

Buddha Burger - Buddha Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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It's a Friday night and my buddy and I decided it was time for a little adventure. He saw a video on social media talking about Buddha Burger having some of the best smash burgers in the Austin area, so we made the trek to the Valero gas station in Pflugerville that houses the burger joint to give it a shot. As we walked in, we were surprised to see a pretty long line. Mere seconds later, the entire line dissipated because it was all delivery drivers. The amount of DoorDash and Uber Eats orders coming out of Buddha Burger is insane, and for a burger joint, they seemed pretty on top of getting orders out in a timely manner. My buddy placed his order first, getting the California Classic and their Chocolate Toffee Cookie. I ordered the Big Buddha with their poutine purely out of curiosity. In about 10 minutes, both of our orders were ready. Inside the gas station, there is one large kitchen island style table where everyone can sit. The Big Buddha was good. It didn't wow me by any means, but it was solid. I think the hype around it being the best smash burger in the area led to some disappointment because it was fine. It didn't make me melt or blow my taste buds away. The California Classic my buddy ordered was also good, but nothing extreme. As for the poutine, I do not see myself ordering it again. Ever. The cheese curds were not as melty as I would hope, even with hot gravy poured on top, and by the time we got to it, the fries were completely soggy and lacked any crispness. I know poutine is inherently soggy, but this just did nothing for me. Maybe I'm not a poutine guy and that could be on me, but I'm just being honest. Neither of us cared for it. We split the cookie, which was huge but toothpick thin. We both thought it was okay, but a little too sweet. Not worth ordering again. We decided to dine in because I think food is best eaten immediately after it's ready. While waiting, we watched the kitchen operate and it honestly felt like a new hire was being berated at every given moment. The staff seemed to be working like they were under Carmy from The Bear. As someone just sitting and waiting for food, it felt awkward to witness and made me a little uncomfortable. I know most of their business comes from delivery apps so this probably isn't seen often, but for a place called Buddha Burger, there was no awakened state from the staff. There was no peace and no compassion. It felt weirdly hard-ass while we were there. I hate feeling lied to by a social media video. I've become weary of most especially if they get special treatment and don't talk about the plus and minuses. Everything is a lie these days. At least they didn't put generative AI in the burgers. I'll drive for good food, but the 20 minute trip didn't make this feel totally worth it. The burgers are good, but nothing exceptional, especially at the price point. If I lived closer, I'd probably return, but I don't have a strong urge to come back. Still, it's worth a shot. RIYL: Smash burgers in ten minutes or less. read more

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My first review was over two years ago, so I figured it was time for an update. To be honest, we've picked up burgers from this place countless times because it's so convenient--their online ordering for pickup is super fast. The first time we tried their onion rings, they were just okay, but either that was a one-time miss or they've seriously improved since then. We gave them another shot and they were crispy perfection--extra crunchy on the outside with perfectly cooked onions inside. We love their smashed-style patties (chunky ground beef with a great balance of meat and fat). My all-time favorite is still the Holy Smokes--a double cheeseburger with deep-fried jalapeños--while my husband usually goes for the double hamburger. We also tried the crispy chicken Buddha, which was surprisingly good with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat. The only downside is that the food does lean a bit on the salty side, including both the burgers and the onion rings. Overall, Buddha Burger delivers every time we're craving simple, good burgers and onion rings. read more

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I finally was near the Pflugerville location to try Buddha Burger. I ordered double cheeseburger, regular fries and onion rings. This location is in a convenience store. I took my order home to eat. The drive was about 15 minutes, so it might have impacted the fries. They were good, but I would prefer they were cooked a bit longer to get a crispy texture. The onion rings were OUTSTANDING! The breading had great flavor and are some of the best I have ever had. Definitely, best onion rings in any burger joint around ATX. The burger was great. A great tasting burger that hit the spot. It ranks as a top burger for ATX. I cannot rank it vs other places in town. A place worth returning to try the other items on the menu. read more

Super fresh and delicious burgers happen here... I have had a few experiences here and I have never been disappointed... I highly recommend!! read more

Buddha Burger - Big Buddha Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Stumbled upon this place when I was in the area. I know a gas station may turn you away from trying this place but it's definitely great for grab and go. The single patty cheeseburger is a bit steep at $8 plus $1 per any added topping. I had to opt for the fried jalapeños which was the star of the show for me. It added such a good crunch and spice. The Cajun fries were fries to perfection and had a great flavor. It's not the cheapest place if you're looking for a burger and fries but if you're willing to splurge this is a good option! read more

Buddha Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

A burger shop inside a gas station. It is slightly unique as it shares a space with it. When you go in, there are 2 counters; one is for the gas station and one is for the burgers. You place your order, and there are 2 tables inside near the front and a large shared eating area near the ordering counter and 2 tables outside. You order your food at the counter and milkshakes, but if you want a soda or something else, it would be done on the gas station side. The employee did check up on me once and gave me extra napkins, which was nice for being inside a gas station. I got the Cali Classic, which had a nice crispy texture on the outside as it was crisp on the outside of the bun. The sauce inside the burger was heavy on the mustard, something to note if you don't like it. Also, I ordered a side of Cajun fries, which were okay. They weren't as crispy as I would like them to be. The Poutine was a bit on the salty side, but it had a lot of cheese curds. read more

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We just visited Buddha Burgers for lunch. We were unsure when we realized it is located in a gas station these might be the best burgers we've ever eaten. The menu offers many types of burgers and chicken. The laughing Buddha burger features a mushroom patty in addition to beef. It was an umami bomb of flavor. The standard cheese burger was beyond delicious. Prices are reasonable and staff was friendly and helpful. We will be going back to explore this great restaurant. read more

Door dashed this: Double cheese burger 5/5 I liked the flavor of it. It was a good cheesey burger. Their sauce reminds me of a pickle ketchup and I didn't dislike it. Cajun fries 5/5 Kids kept eating this although it was spicy. They were addicted. Wish I gotten the reg fries too cause they were pretty good. Gravy 5/5 Not bad. They fairly enjoyed dipping their fries in it. Chicken tenders 3/5 This was like a flat piece of chicken patty. Batter was crunchy but it was falling off of it. read more

I hope I spell his name right but sulub was so helpful and knowledgeable of the menu! This is my 2nd visit here and I'm really impressed by the customer service and how quickly they move in the kitchen and trust they were BUSY. Everything was clean and the food is absolutely DELICIOUS. definitely have a new customer in me read more

Buddha Burger is such a hidden gem. While you might be fooled by the exterior because it's located inside a gas station, it's a really nice place. The burgers are very fresh, I got the mushroom melt (a copy of the shroom burger from shake. Shack) and the monk vegan burger. Both were delicious and the Cajun fries are also very nice. The service is friendly. They offered us spicy sauce which I highly recommend. They don't have a lot of seating inside but the counter inside was empty when we went and they have a few table outside. Total was around 26 for a couple of burgers and an order of fries. Overall fairly resasonable. read more

Buddha Burger - Mushroom Melt Keto Bun - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Hands down, Buddha Burger is serving up some of the BEST burgers in Austin. The burger has a nice crust and was full of flavor. On top of the burgers being so amazing, the staff were all so kind and professional. This is my new burger place that ill always go to when I want a burger. Theres two locations, one is a food trailer off Metric and the other is in a gas station. Dont let this place fool you, they are a must have. read more

Drove into round rock from Houston and had some chick fila on the way but we wanted to try something new for dinner. I think the default is you should never order burgers for delivery and I'm going to start with that. We got 2 buddah burgers regular and small, fries and they gave us some chicken tenders. SCORE! Again this was a delivery order so the review is based on this specific experience. Initial bites in everything , flavor is bursting. Good quality beef , not super fatty (which I love- only want a greasy burger if it's thin), the quality of Ingredients over all were great. I think if I had gotten the burger without cheese and no lettuce I would have enjoyed it more. The melted cheese texture with the soggy lettuce did not last the trip, and I felt like they took away from the burger overall. The sauce was quite good it reminded me of a cross between egg salad and potato salad. The fries I think had like gochujan powder or something were good but if I had it fresh would probably have enjoyed more. Initial bite of tenders were really good but after bite 2 it was like too much bullion in the batter. But in a samich with some coleslaw to cut through the salt I think it would have been great. The only problem I had with the meal overall was the sodium level which had me feeling kinda bloated and sick (could have been from driving and eating a salty spicy chicken earlier). But I will definitely give it another shot and I would go in person for sure it's not a delivery type item and I would probably tweak my burger or samich a bit. read more

This review is brought to you by a self-proclaimed gringa (AKA someone who can't handle much spice level) I have been hearing about Buddha burger all over the place for the longest time. I've wanted to try it, but it is quite a distance from my home. Finally, last night I decided it was time to give Buddha burger a try. We ordered a double California burger, a California burger, a hamburger , some Cajun fries, a vanilla shake, a caramel shake, and a toasted almond mocha shake. Let me say that Buddha burger lived up to all the hype and more. The California burger with the Nirvana sauce was excellent, although I didn't taste the curry in the Nirvana sauce. The California burger is served on a buttery toasted bread that really elevated the burger. The Cajun fries were spicy, but not too spicy for me to have several of them. There was something fabulous about the toasted almond mocha shake. I didn't taste a mocha flavor, but it was delicious and something I can't quite explain. Even though Buddha Burger is far from me, I plan to make several trips back. read more

4.5 for taste and quality of the sandwiches. We had the big Buddha Burger, ranch bacon chicken sandwich, onion rings and fries. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back and get more. Service is courteous and prompt. Place is in a gas station so ambiance isn't a factor here. read more

Chicken sandwich is cooked good, batter is a bit salty. Idk what sauce they include in the sandwich but I would suggest it on the side.

This is exactly a burger joint on a gas station. You can buy scratch-offs and cigars five feet from the counter. Except that the burger is amazing. I ordered the Big Buddha. The patties were hand formed and thick, crusty and juicy as described in other reviews. The nirvana sauce carries a hint of curry. I didn't notice it at first but it was a delightful surprise. read more

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The burgers and chicken sandwich are excellent. The burgers are juicy and the chicken is juicy with a crisp outside. The Cajun fries are delicious as well read more

Buddha Burger, I was rooting for you! I came in with high hopes (thanks, Yelp!) and a serious burger craving. I ordered a cheeseburger with all the fixin's--lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions--and a side of onion rings, thinking I was about to hit burger bliss. But for $10, I was expecting something closer to a Whataburger experience, size-wise. Instead, I got a tasty but pretty thin patty. Guess you have to go double meat to get that "big bite" satisfaction. The onion rings were nice and crispy, but nothing extraordinary. I could've used a few more in the basket for the price, but they were seasoned well, so I'll give 'em that. One thing I did love? The place was super clean, and I like that I could pick up some snacks, fill up my gas tank, and even grab a lotto ticket before I left. The staff was very busy but greeted you as you walked in. Buddha Burger is definitely convenient! I'll be back to give the mushroom melt and the chicken sandwich a try--fingers crossed they're worth the encore visit! read more

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The Big Buddha burger was excellent and the fries and onion rings were really good too. I will definitely be back to try more off the menu because it all looks really good. Service was good as well. read more

I forgot to place my order and ended up ordering like 10 mins before they closed and they still took care of me (I apologized btw)

Great burger! Very filling and seasoned good. Added fresh mushrooms! Staff was pleasant and I was surprised at the gas station burger!

Sometimes I'm skeptical on gas station restaurants, but this one was way better than I expected. It was super clean inside and my worry was that it was going to be a weird smell with the mixture of two, but there wasn't. The burger was by far my favorite. I would definitely go back for another. But everything was really good either way. The staff checked up on us several times to make sure everything was good and even made us recommendations for the cookies which were bomb as well. Definitely worth a try, go check it out. read more

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Soooo good! You can truly tell they use fresh ingredients and good quality beef. So much food great portions and the service was very good and helpful. She helped with my selection and was very polite! The gas station is very clean and has good selections of drinks. read more

This is one of my favorite go to spots in Pflugerville. I refer it to everyone who is looking for a great burger or chicken sandwich. It's located in a gas station, but has some limited seated. Always very clean and staff is welcoming. This trip I opted for the single burger with bacon and my bf ordered the state of the bardo. We also got an order of the fries. This food is so amazing and affordable, I can't say enough nice things about it. If you are in the area, don't be swayed because of the location- just try it! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious, not anything you would expect from your local gas station. The black bean burger was delicious, and the regular double cheeseburger was just as good. The space is definitely more suited for take out, rather than a dine in service. The people working the counters were very helpful and knowledgeable about their products and were able to answer all questions. The only complaint is that they do skimp a little on the toppings. read more

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it connected to a gas station so i wasn't expecting a lot but i was proven very wrong and i should've never underestimated them. they're food is so so good ive gone here many time and will come back many more times. their staff is super kind and their service is great. if you're looking for a nice juicy burger to go this is the place to go!! read more

Great burgers and love the Cajun fries. We went to the location in the gas station and received recommendations from the staff. They were helpful and we ended up going back a week later because we enjoyed it so much. read more

As many yelpers have already pointed out,this burger joint is located inside a Valero gas station on AW Grimes. Inside dining consists of a couple of barstools at the coffee bar and not much else except some picnic tables outside. I ordered the basic cheeseburger, fries and chocolate shake, which came to about $15. If they run your credit card, you will be greeted by the tip screen, which is next to the cash tip jar. So was this combo worth the $15? Sure, I guess however, I found the burger to be a little bit smaller than I expected. I just had the regular fries which I found to be quite decent. The chocolate shake also seemed smaller than I expected and was typical of any cheaper commercial offering. If you're really hungry, I suggest adding another pattie. It's a good burger, it's just not the greatest burger. read more

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Who would've thought a burger from a gas station could be so good? This place sure is! My fiancé chose the Little Buddha Burger while I opted for the Crispy Chicken Buddha. Both sandwiches were delicious. I especially liked the crispy, thinly pounded chicken patty with the Nirvana sauce. Sauce 6 is also not too be missed. I believe it's their Nirvana sauce mixed with their BBQ sauce. Dip your sandwich and fries in it! Service was friendly and our food came out piping hot and fresh. There's also limited seating inside the gas station store but there are picnic tables outside. read more

Buddha Burger - Crispy chicken Buddha and little Buddha - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Ummm YUM! Like Elvira said, who knew a burger place inside a gas station could be this good?!? It certainly is delicious. It was my husbands idea to try this place out after we read/heard about it. I'm so glad we gave it a go because wow, the ingredients are so fresh and yummy. We both tried the double Buddha burger, I opted to add in tomatoes and lettuce in mine because I like the textures and it gives me that traditional burger feel. The fries are yummy, their chicken strip batter is good too and remained crispy all the way home with the car ride. Nirvana sauce has a tangy mustard base. The service was speedy and they even came outside to tell me it was ready! I would recommend trying this place out because it is yummy and we say this place is worth coming back to again in the future! I would say I could totally see this place getting their own store front because that's how good it is!! I hope to see that for the future of this business :) read more

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The burgers and sides here are terrific. I tried the Little Buddha--a cheeseburger with pickles, onions, lettuce, and sauce. It was so tasty and the toppings were hefty and pronounced. I also tried the onion rings, Cajun fries, and poutine. All were delicious--the poutine is definitely the largest portion of the three. I would recommend them all, but the poutine really stood out with the creaminess of the cheese curds. The onion rings are thick slices with a hard crust, which is how I like my onion rings. The Cajun fries had a great seasoning and came with a tartar type dipping sauce. Seating is scarce...it's basically bar seating around an island, but what do you expect for a place inside a gas station. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend the burgers here. read more

Buddha Burger - Little Buddha - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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We picked up lunch here the other day. The location is inside a gas station convenience store with some seating. Fine but not particularly pretty to eat inside, would recommend for takeout. I got a California burger which I would absolutely recommend! The buns are unique in that they're inverted, not something I've ever had in California but it was good! The onion rings were super crunchy and tasty! They also had a good level of spice on them. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

If Shack Shack, In n Out and Five Guys had a baby it would be Buddha burger . I got the Cali burger...LOVED the toasted bun . Also got onion rings and they remind me of the Habit (which is my standard for onion rings) along with ranch. It was all delicious. This is located inside of a gas station, but don't let that discourage you. It was a quality burger, and you can customize with additional toppings (like dice guys). They have assorted shakes and chicken sandwiches, too. Will definitely be back!! read more

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I placed an online order I ordered food the first time but it did not direct me to a confirmation order and said that it was "unable to process this payment" So I tried again to order and that time I knew my order went through cause it directed me straight to my confirmation. So I get to the place and they told me I have 2 orders which I was not aware of. I got charged twice. I asked if I could get a refund since I was not aware that it charged me again. They said the only option was to get my points back. So beware in case you need a refund they will not be able to accommodate only give points back which is useless because I already got points for whenever I ordered. I've never been to a place that could not do refunds. So terrible management which is enough to get me not to go back to this place. My first time going in today and will be the last. read more

Only three stars today. Here's why. I'll start by saying the meat is very fresh and you can tell it's good quality. We will eat here again. My issues are, for someone ordering for the first time, you look at the photos and think it will be similar. We got 4-5 onion rings and a small bag (same size bag as onion rings) of fries. This is not what the photo portrays and for $5 each, I feel it's too little quantity for the price. The poutine is as the photo shows. Also the "lettuce wrap "is shredded lettuce. Still tasty but make sure you have a knife and fork versus lettuce wrap from other places that can be eaten as hand food. I showed up a minute before our indicated pickup time though our food came out 21 minutes past that time. Our kids were hungry, snacked at home and then didn't eat their food because we took too long to feed them. I get being busy but please be upfront about pickup times. The food quality was good and everything was hot and fresh. I'm glad this place is in our area. Give it a try! read more

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A coworker told me about this place and said the chicken bacon ranch was superb. I was a little lost at first because I forgot it is located inside the gas station, so don't expect a fancy sit down but there is a table. The gentleman at the register quickly took my order and my burger was delicious. Highly recommend and will be back to try more things. read more

Highly recommend Buddha Burger! Came here for the first time yesterday and ordered their cajun fries and The Laughing Buddha which is their cheeseburger with a breaded deep fried mushroom and once you bite into it all that cheese starts oozing out, so yummy!! Buddha Burger is inside the gas station next to the Wash n Roll car wash on the corner of Pflugerville Pkwy and Grand Ave Parkway. read more

Buddha Burger - The Laughing Buddha - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

ugh -- delicious. I wish I had more words. I got the california burger + I love that the bread is thin! I do not like burgers with thick bread. super friendly staff, they were recommending me to try a lot of their cool sauces, I went with 'the awakening.' it's a spicy sauce, delicious with fries, even better on my burger. so glad I made this choice. there was a big bar for guests who would like to eat inside as well as tables outside of the store. the gas station also had many of my favorites that I can only find in specialty markets so that was a plus too! read more

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I was looking for a good burger and a food truck I wanted to try out was closed. I remember when this restaurant was under construction. This restaurant came up on my Google search results, to my delightful it had many 4 and 5 star reviews. I thought it was going to be an average gas station burger joint so I never thought about coming here until today. When I arrived it was in to the right of the gas station cashier's stations. There's no seating inside for dining so I ordered takeout. I grabbed a single cheeseburger. Which was $6.99. The lady behind the cash register greeted and was very patient and made sure she got my order right. She even brought the burger me when I had walked off to a nearby kart if the store. The burger was really good. The beef tastes like it was put together with high quality ground beef. The taste is very fresh and rich in beef flavor. The bun was soft and fresh. The lettuce and tomatoes were also great in quality. The lettuce was green throughout and the tomatoes were bright red. I only tried the cheeseburger, because I wanted to make sure the other Yelp reviews was right about it. I definitely recommend the burger, because you get high quality for a relatively low price! Next time Im looking forward to trying out the other menu items! read more

Buddha Burger - Inside of a single cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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