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    Dirty Martin's Place

    3.8 (441 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Burger and Tots
    George L.

    Awesome college hangout burger place in Austin Tx. I got a Kumback Cheeseburger basket with Tots and a Chocolate Malt. I should have gotten a double. It was still very good! Highly recommended.

    Chips and Kum-Back Queso
    Paige M.

    I love taking out of town guests to Dirty Martin's or fellow staff members who don't know the lore. The food is always solid, handcrafted drinks are refreshing and the history that surrounds you makes you feel like a instant local. Great people watching and a game is always on.

    Kimberly P.

    We went to the game and it was 90+ degrees outside. We couldn't get an uber or Lyft so decided to start walking. I came in ready to faint. I was dehydrated and struggling to breathe. A kind worker saw me and came with a big glass of ice water. That was incredibly kind and thoughtful. The food was great as always the fried jalapeños ... delicious. It brought by me back to life... not to quote Evanescence.

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    Allison H.

    Amazing place!! We had the Kum Back burgers in two sizes, small and large. The small was the perfect size for me, and my boyfriend loved the double patty large burger. The service at the counter was friendly, and food came out very fast. We also had the pleasure of meeting the cook that has worked here for 30 years! We ate in the burnt orange room that had great Longhorn memorabilia and lots of great things to look at. Awesome vibe. It's the 100th year anniversary this year, and we see why. The onion rings were outstanding!! We have never had better. The batter was light and they were sliced thin for maximum flavor. Can't wait to go back, maybe tomorrow!!

    Single (small cheeseburger)
    Amy T.

    We loved it. I've always wanted to try this place. It's been on my bucket list for 15 years. Tomorrow is .y girls 4th birthday and she wanted a cheeseburger ...since we were downtown to see the flex capacitor aka wishbone bridge complex...it was the perfect pairing. Loved this afternoon for all of us. Always wanted to go to UT but I knew I could never afford it. Even bk in the 90s. But dining here I can feel just how cool it might have been. Super sweet staff too. We were greeted upon entry...and the girl that brought us our order offered to help us get a knife to cut a big burger in half for my 3 and 5y to share. Highly recommend. A staple in the drag for a reason.

    Kayla I.

    I want to give 5 stars so this place stays here forever but man the food was just not good. The buns were stale, the burgers were cold and tasted like the frozen patties from Costco. The nachos were cold. The only hits were the onion rings and the milkshake, it was awesome. The service was great! They were super nice at the counter. One of the guys interacted with my kids which I thought was sweet. Sometimes I feel like people, especially around campus, are annoyed by children but they were so sweet. The inside is old and run down but that's part of the charm.

    Edward G.

    If you're in Longhorn country and craving a burger wrapped in grease and nostalgia, Dirty Martin's still hits in all the right ways. Walk in and you'll immediately feel you've stepped into something old and genuine. The walls are heavy with UT gear, sports paraphernalia, and the kind of bar-lights that don't pretend to be fancy. It's loud, it's greasy, it's cramped in spots, and it's perfect. The burgers are what you expect, nothing gourmet or pretentious. Thinner patties that are juicy, a little fatty, really what a classic greasy burger should be. Sides are also what you'd expect: onion rings, fried pickles, fries or tots. I got sweet potato fries! The drinks run from beer to margaritas. Service is friendly. Order at the counter, find a seat (inside, outside, patio, whatever), and expect a no-frills good time. The charm is the history. This place has been around since 1926, born as Martin's Kum-Bak with a dirt floor (yes, really). It's one of those joints that Austin might regret losing someday.

    The OT with sweet potato fries
    Ruben C.

    I mean, what can you say about a place that's been slinging burgers for almost a century now? They have their burgers, fries and onions rings on lock. If you get your burger with bacon, they make the bacon nice and crispy and slap two, thick slices on your burger. Their onion rings? Some of the best around, hands down. And fries - whether you opt for the sweet potato or regular fries, you won't be disappointed: crispy and chewy at the same time. Tots? Perfectly crispy and just melt in your mouth. What the hell is there not to love?

    Rachel T.

    We went here for their birthday party and had so much fun! First of all the margaritas were only $4! We got in line and ordered a burger and onion rings, and I got a veggie burger with tater tots. They had free cake and mini milkshakes for their birthday. It was so fun and funny. This was absolutely the cheapest meal we've had in Austin. I want to say everything was only $5 each. The onion rings were sooo good! I would definitely get those again. Even my veggie burger was good - I was surprised they even had a veg option. Really friendly servers. You could tell everyone was having a fun time with the party hats on. It was absolutely packed - we got there early luckily. They have on site parking. Old school burger spot that reminded me of somewhere I would have back home in Pittsburgh.

    Dirty Martin's
    Allan M.

    Dirty Martin's has been a fixture in Austin since 1926, and it's easy to see why. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, the fries were crispy and hit the spot! The service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommend this place for comfort food done right. Sticky floors and all, I can't wait to go back.

    Takao N.

    One of the iconic Austin restaurants that is still standing. Good ole burger and onion rings. If you are visiting Austin, you don't want to miss. Sooner or later, all of our iconic restaurants will be goners and new expensive modern ones will take over, unfortunately.

    Claudia D.

    Food was ok . Employees are polite. But i wasn't amazed by the food . Had a burger and a side . Place was quiet inside , which was enjoyable. They also have a small bar area.

    Cassidy H.

    Had been meaning to come here for a bit. The food is so good and very affordable but more so- the service was great. The blonde at the front was so kind and helpful with steering us in decisions. We go the burger, melt and onion rings. Loved all of them and loved the divert vibe of this bar.

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    Solid food, great service and atmosphere. An Austin institution! I'll be back, can't wait.

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    Best food, service, and ambiance. I would seriously recommend coming here!!!

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    Great place with a part of Nostalgia - great place where UT students hang out. Very chill vibe and lots of history.

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    The food and service are awesome, my wife and I love coming here! Definitely worth checking out

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    Ask the Community - Dirty Martin's Place

    Do they have Vegan options?

    It doesn't look like vegan is easy to come by, based on the menu: https://www.dirtymartins.com/menus They have a black bean burger but it has cheese on it. Of course you could ask for no cheese and potentially make it vegan that way. They also… 

    When will Dirty Martins Re-Open?

    It's open now

    Is there a cost to add Jalapenos to a Burger or any menu item? if so how much is the extra cost before tax?

    Yes. It is fifty cents extra.

    Do you order at the counter or does a waiter / waitress come and take your order? or Both?

    At the counter.

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    4.6(1.7k reviews)
    2.1 mi•North Loop
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    As one of the tribe, I couldn't not check this out. Especially with a burger called the "yenta"…read morethat has a latke in the burger. I'm going to repeat that - a crisp, golden disc of potato love is in the burger. Not on the side. In. Be still my heart (literally, I think that got me close to a heart attack). I cannot recommend Jewboy burgers enough. Staff was friendly, service and ambiance were great with plenty of places to sit inside and out. Parking is somewhat limited but worth braving to get a little peace of Old Testament heaven in your belly.

    The hype couldn't be further from accurate! Ordered the standard Jewboy Burger as it comes, onion…read morerings, fries and a fountain soda. First off, i'm so over places offering only Maine Root options. These always taste horrible. Id pay double for a canned coke or pepsi anyday. Before we get to the disappointment of a burger, lets talk about the onion rings and the fries, as they shared the same problem. Either your oil needed to be changed 2 days ago, or your timer stopped working. Both came out brown and tasted of bitter overused oil. Now to the burger. I do appreciate the amount of pickle slices on this burger, but this heavy hand was also responsible for the mustard levels! I think i'll be tasting mustard for a couple days. The bun was too soft and barely held up to the task. If I do give this place another shot, it will be minus mustard for sure.

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    NADC Burger

    3.9(198 reviews)
    2.1 mi•East Austin
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    I've eaten here twice. Once the patties were beautifully charred and the overall burger was…read moreperfection. The second time the patties were light grey and tasted like they had been boiled. I'd like to know which style I can expect from this place as I prefer one over another.

    Long story short - it's an average burger, where flavor wise the beef itself was overpowered by the…read moreamount of pickles. I'm a girl who prefers no pickles on burgers so that's my own bias but even my partner stated he felt the burger was very pickle forward. The waygu beef was suppose to be star, especially at the price point for this ($40 for two burgers, a diet coke, and a shared order of beast fried), and it simply wasn't. Both the burger and fries were well cooked but my feedback is slapping what seems to be sliced cheese that will only melt to the top layer of fries and leave the rest without any toppings feels like a missed opportunity. It makes it harder even grab fries because they are conjoined together by the cheese. I like consistency in each bite, once the top layer of fries was gone they were just plain Jane fries. I think if the burger had some crunchy / crispy to just break up all the soft textures that would be nice as well. Like subbing the grilled jalepenos for raw ones. I can't say I'd go out of my way for this spot again with other competitors like Buddy's being closer and less pricey but it was still a well cooked burger. But if you like pickles, this is the place for you! It's bar/ high top dining only so definitely a casual, quick bite stop.

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    Mission Burger

    Mission Burger

    4.7(203 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    It's been a while since we've been back here and since then, they've moved and this is their…read moreSECOND, new location. Whoa! I studied their website before we went as a review session and they have a section with ingredients and options for food allergies and special diets. I got there prepared and the owner was there and I found out that website hasn't been updated in about 2 years. Many things have changed, but not their website. Our go-to Meati Sandwich is no longer on the menu. But I must say I love the new place. Bold, clean, awesome. Other than that, not too much has changed; they still have a lot of mouthwatering items on the menu... and my family can only eat one burger on the menu. We're allium-free vegetarians and there's alliums in sauces and certain proteins used. Thankfully, we were speaking to one of the co-owners and he was super helpful and patient with us, even looking up ingredients and letting us double check. He is aware of the Jain diet. They also have a kids menu and we actually ordered off of one for the first time for the kids (just a simplified version of the regular burgers), We ended up ordering: MISSION BURGER ($16.95): a classic burger with 2 Impossible patties. Having said that, the patties were super thin and smooshed flat. The guys got this burger. Took out onions and subbed out the house sauce with ketchup and mustard. JR MISSION BURGER ($12.95): same as the regular with only 1 of the smooshed impossible patties. My sister and I got this. A very good burger and it's such a nostalgic feeling eating a burger (that I didn't make myself for once). The burger was perfectly filling but I could definitely also eat a regular Mission with no issues since the patties are smooshed down. KIDS' CHEESEBURGER W/ FRIES (1 with a gluten-free bun), both $11.99 so no additional cost for GF: both my kids got this with nothing added in other than cheese and the smooshed impossible patty. The saddest looking burgers BUT they ate it! The gluten-free bun is a bit... flattened, but my kid ate half of it there and finished it on the car ride out of Austin. Then asked for another one. In fact, he's still asking for another one and it's been almost 2 weeks. My other kid (picky, no allergies) likes it as well, but didn't finish and not as much as her brother. But she definitely loved the fries. SMALL FRIES ($3.50): almost every order of burgers came with a side of fries. These are perfect, stayed delicious, and were perfectly seasoned. If you are gluten-sensitive or have a wheat allergy, do know they use a shared fryer for ALL their fried items. My kid with the food allergies couldn't eat them, just to be safe. COOKIES AND CREAM MILKSHAKE ($11.95): This is made with their soft serve and regular Oreo cookies. SO GOOD. My daughter and my vegan sister got one each. Not too sweet, hit the spot perfectly. I would like to suggest they offer a gluten-free version made with GF Oreos if they can figure out how to significantly eliminate cross contamination... or just use only GF Oreos. VANILLA SOFT SERVE ($3.99): fun fact - these are lentil protein based! Got this for my kid with the food allergies (he's allergic to wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, pineapple, kiwi) who prefers real dairy and he ate almost the entire cup! It's a pretty hefty serving. I had a taste and it's pretty good. Very close to the dairy version. We were thrilled with our visit. Everything tasted great! I loved how there isn't an additional cost for a gluten free bun (it's a little wonky shaped... irregularly flattened on top). My food allergy kid asked me to make him a burger because he misses the one he got here and he specifically requested for buns with a round top so it's apparently a sore spot with him. I also love how I could actually talk to someone and make well informed decisions on what we could order... and we ordered everything we could have (aside from desserts). I'm a bit sad Mission Burger is so far away, but I guess it just means we'll have to stop by Austin when we're in Texas again. Thank you for another amazing experience!

    My BFF and I came here looking for Spin Burger and realized this location had moved in. Sad I…read moredidn't get a burger frisbee, but this was a great substitute. FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie - The cookies are definitely great--no crazy standout, but they had a distinct oat flavor. I can imagine sea salt would enhance the flavor even more. I love chocolate chip, though... and FREE is the best seasoning. Mushroom Truffle - We agreed to split these burgers 50/50, and bro zoned out while eating; I got like 1/4 of it. Hopefully that emphasizes how much he enjoyed this burger. The first thing I noticed was that the patty wasn't as thick. I do like their burgers and how they're medium-rare, but this one was much more packed with mushrooms, per the burger style. If it had the B&B patty, this would've been my favorite. Hold up--I did not know this was an Impossible patty. Not bad, but it does explain the difference in flavor. Still, it paired exceptionally well with the mushrooms. Black & Blue - Very deep flavors. I didn't like it as much as the Mushroom Truffle. In fact, I felt like this was way too saucy. The blue cheese didn't hold the show as much as the rest of the burger, and I'm a sucker for blue cheese. Like, inject Penicillin straight into my soul; obsessed. Anyways, it was just okay. My BFF and I agreed that these burgers are TENDER. Like, "didn't have to chew; it was a soft slush in my mouth" tender. Anyways, the sauce on both of these was on point--the first bite was a very obvious banger of flavors. Okay. I lied; these are ALL Impossible patties. Instantly changed the game because these were very well executed. On the way out, one of the workers (perhaps the owner) asked for our feedback. Apparently, many of these burgers are new menu items, and we got to hear a bit of their backstory (and got another FREE cookie). Some of the loveliest people I've met. I really love what they're doing here, and I'm glad they moved just 15 minutes away from our location. Wishing them the best!

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    4.7(78 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    This burger spot is essentially just a food truck, but the food is solid, and the service is great…read more The food truck itself is nice and clean, and there's a big signage out front. There is some picnic bench seating if you care to eat there, but each order is ready to take home You can also find a menu and other information posted on the outside. The menu mostly offers burgers, but there are a couple other offerings like a cheesesteak, partner, etc. The staff were very friendly and precessional. I really appreciated that they double checked everything in our to-go bags against what we ordered just to make sure we had everything. Everything was bagged, and the orders had the individual order and special order requests written on top Everything tasted great. The burgers were classic burgers, slightly messy, but very flavorful. The fries weren't quite as crisp as I like, but they were seasoned well and tasty Some tips: Consider ordering online so you can have your meal ready when you arrive The burgers/entrees don't come with fries, so, consider ordering a couple fries to share. One order of fries is more than enough for 2 people to share. To do this just make your meal a combo on the ones you want to have fries. Combos also come with a drink, but it's not a fountain drink it's in cans which they also bag for you Cheers!!

    When I chose to eat here, I checked the reviews and there were way more positive reviews than…read morenegative, so I thought the odds were in my favor. The few negative reviews mentioned bland burgers, but the positive ones say these are the best burgers in town. I thought I couldn't be unlucky enough to be in the minority and receive bland burgers, but, boy, was I wrong! NO SEASONING IN THE PATTIES!! Not even salt? If they had just seasoned the patties like they seasoned their fries, my experience would be completely different. An easy 5 stars. But nope. A solid 2, only because of everything other than the patties. We came at around 8pm on a Saturday night and were the only customers, so maybe that should've been a sign. Also the lot felt kinda sketchy in the dark. Idk if I would have wanted to be there alone at night. Food was also ready in 10 minutes, like the guy told us. FRIES: Thick cut, well-seasoned, good. Looked like a steak seasoning on the fries. I liked it, but since they were thick, the center of the fries were bland, unfortunately. Maybe it would've been less noticeable if we ate them right away. Large serving though. My bf and I only got one combo and couldn't finish the fries with each of our burgers. The burgers are big, at 4 inches wide. THOUSAND ISLAND BURGER: I liked it at first because of the thousand island, but for the bites that didn't have it, I noticed that the patty didn't taste seasoned...like at all. I was shocked at how bland it was without the dressing. MUSHROOM BURGER: The mushrooms had no flavor, probably weren't seasoned at all. The burger, overall, was also very bland. Unseasoned patty here too. The ingredients felt fresh, but it was missing the flavor we were expecting. Really disappointing. They gave ketchup packets in the bag, but we didn't remember they were in there before finishing our burgers. It probably would've really helped, but the burgers shouldn't have needed it to be good.

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