I had high hopes foe this place, but I was not impressed with the food at all, especially when I got about halfway through my burger only to find a hair, nope, done, never again. They tried to make it right by offering to remake the burger, but by that point my appetite was gone, so they refunded it. My son's chicken was hard and rubbery and not very appealing either. read more

Frontier Burger - A hair that was in the burger, not the chili. - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good, not great burger (3 stars) but the onion rings are outstanding (thin cut with good batter and right amount of salt - 5 stars) and quite addictive - been back a couple of times since initial visit because of the friendly service and onion rings. There are better burgers around town, but worth keeping in the rotation (and nice to support local establishments and San Antonio traditions). read more

Great charcoal grilled burgers. I can recall the old Jim's Frontier that was on corner of Babcock & Lp 410 as a kid... And I've missed it! Glad to see they've revived the concept! I'm a flame grilled fan when it's about burgers. Can't beat that smoky goodness. The interior boasts of the nostalgia one might expect of a bygone era and it's pure down home. Staff was friendly replete with smiles, and I got the impression they generally enjoy being there-rare to see that in a fast food joint. Onion rings are homestyle-simple flour& fried- none of that heavy overpowering batter some places smoother their rings in. Overall good. Only complaint was drink related. They syrup was near out& needed switching. read more

Decided to give this place a try since MAD Max burgers is closed on Mondays. Was very disappointed. Meat was over cooked old and dry. Meat seems to have been sitting under a heat lamp. Fries were cold and old. Sent the order back and requested a fresh order. Only to get re dipped old fries and cold meat . The cheese wouldn't even melt. By far the worst burger I've ever eaten. Won't be returning. Save money and go elsewhere. read more

Frontier Burger - So cold cheese wouldn't melt. Meat was flavorless and overcooked. - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Decided to give it a try and after waiting in line 25 minutes to place the order and being told they are only accepting cash I was hoping the burger would make up for it.... Not so much. The burger was ok, tasted like a BK burger just bigger. Crinkle cut Fries were hard, cold and salty. Cost $8 for a plain hamburger meal with lemonade. Don't think I will return. read more

Today was my first time eating here. Needless to say the fries were cold and the burger was OK. This place reminds me of Burger King with just a little better quality food. I would eat here again, but I think I Will wait till the line dies down. Definitely not worth fighting the crowd now. read more

I was a little disappointed that the food was not fresh, the meat on the burger was dry and cold. The fries were good.

Totally awesome! Finally a Whataburger alternative! This classic will not disappoint! read more

I think Frontier Burger gets a hard time from reviewers because the burgers are being judged in comparison with all burgers instead of only fast-food burgers. I'd say the burger itself here is a mix between Whataburger and Burger King, and is a true fast-food burger. Not a restaurant burger. The fries were good, the burger was good, the ice tea was good. For an idea of ranking, I'd come her over McDs or BK any day, but probably have to toss a coin with Whataburger or Five Guys. read more

It was so good, had a #2 with no onions and French fries. The fries were crisp and warm, the burger was really good like Whataburger quality but with a different taste because of the way they cook it. Will be back soon! read more

This review is directed at all El Paso expatriates living in SATX. Remember the Charcoaler in El Paso? Well, Frontier Burger is the Charcoaler reincarnated. Try the #6 and the onion rings on Frontier's menu. If that doesn't remind you of the Charcoaler I don't know what does. If only Frontier had pineapple fried pies I would be in heaven!! Since the Frontier was probably started way before the Charcoaler (I think Charcoaler was started in the late '60's) I'll give them dibs on inventing the burger with the hickory BBQ sauce. Give it a try fellow Hell Pasoans.......you'll love it!! read more

Had lunch here with a friend. The line was quick and they brought out our food out quickly and thanked us for coming. Wow, and told us to have a great day. We had the frontier cheeseburger and I had the crinkle fries and my friend had the thin and crispy onion rings, we shared of course. The Burger was so good, hot and crisp lettuce with the right kind of textured tomato and pickles. Self serve on the refills for drinks always a plus. The place is clean and decor is sweet. You can smell the grilled burgers before you get there. They have drive thru too. I didn't have room for the fried pie, boo. Old school San Antonians are sure to find themselves reminiscing about their own memories of frontier burgers from back in the day. read more

The burgers have a great flavor and the thin cut onion rings are second to none. I travel across Austin and San Antonio and this is one of my favorite stops. read more

I believe it was 1969 or 1970. When Frontier Burger was on Broadway next to the Witte. I loved their burgers and onion rings then and to my delight the NEW Frontier Burger is exactly the same except for the interior. Well done to all who saw Jim's dream become a reality!! It only takes me an hour to drive there, I will be back. To the staff who are so friendly, especially the Manager, who made his rounds to ask people if everything was wonderful and the employee who said "This is the BEST place I have ever worked" , well done. Keep up the great work and pride in every meal you serve. Proud of you all. read more

This place sucks . Floors dirty table not clean food isn't that great . Tables unstable . Won't be coming back .

An ok burger. Fries were good. Fast service. Nothing super special. Friendly cashiers.

It was delicious! Pretty sure the milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard and the music was cool. Update: had to take a star away cause the drive thru sucks read more

Better than Burger King, Carl's JR and McDonald's, but still not great. Fries are great but the burgers are below mediocre. The burgers are dry and not quite tasteless. I have ask for more mustard. The place is too small. A couple of times the place was packed. No where to sit and the line was too long. If the place was bigger and the burger wasn't so dry I would come back. read more

A blast from the past. Absolutely best burger in SA. (Sorry Whataburger). DELISH. The onion rings are the bomb. JIMS has the absolute best onion rings. I remember (barely) the Frontier on Goliad road. Miss the little glass animals they would hang on your drink though. Truly a wonderful burger with the charbroiled taste. Employees are very nice and personable. read more

Love it best salad, chili, fries, onion rings and yummy burgers. So good and so filling. We can always count on them for quality food and meat. The service and hospitality is super happy. read more

The best part of this place is after you throw the crap in the trash theres a Whataburger in one direction and a Chesters going the other direction. read more

Clean , freindly , frontier is a really nice new fast food / hamburger place I don't recall the whole menu ? As we just wanted 2 frontier burgers , it was nice charbroiled , fries , drink $8.50 read more

Did not enjoy at all I brought the bacon burger combo 10.00 and burger patty was crazy dry. I do have to say the onion rings are very good and the customer service was great. Thought I would try this place before I brought the family good thing I did saved me some money. I'm trying to think what burger joint is at least compare it to be better but nothing's coming to mind even McDonald's and Burger King have you beat. Sorry disappointed read more

Ordered the original frontier burger cooked Medium w onion rings. Very tasty! I may be wrong but I thought the original frontier burger had chili and / or a brown smoky sauce with grilled chopped onions? Thats what my mom used to bring home in the 60's. Whatever. It was delish! Napkins on the table are badly needed. read more

What a disappointment. I waited for over 30 mins in the drive thru. My burger was overcooked. Bread was soggy with questionable lettuce. No complaints about the crinkles fries and onion rings. Hoping they work out the kinks. Be prepared for an expensive experience. read more

I was ready for a good experience and am a regular at Jim's on Huebner, where the cooks and wait staff make a $7 burger worth it. I went in around 8pm Wednesday and had no problem parking or ordering inside. The atmosphere is "brand new with very bright fluorescent lights in a dropped ceiling". No music, no plants, no memorabilia other than a reproduction menu but does have free wifi. The atmosphere at Longhorn Cafe, Bill Miller's or one of Jim's Restaurants is far better. Looking for a turkey burger or grilled chicken so it was grilled chicken, fries and drink. The standard is ranch sauce, tomatoes and lettuce on the sandwich so I asked to cut the ranch, tomatoes and add mustard, pickles and onions. Was given a number and went to the self serve Pepsi (no Coke products) machine and waited maybe 10 minutes. Fries were good but the sandwich was lukewarm at best, the bun was not toasted, the chicken had no smoked or marinated flavor and the pickles and onions were missing. By now the counter was busy and no one was asking about the meal (as they would at Jim's). Noticeable lack of young customers in the place, looked like lot's of older folks trying to relive their youth. read more

Great chargrilled burger and onion rings. My husband used to come here as a child in the early 60s. He brought me today for the first time.

Texas has some good fast food, but I'd say this is a very strong contender to be one of the best burgers. The charcoal grilled burger hits you as soon as they hand you the bag from the window...I had the patty melt and it hit all the right chords. Line was long, the place just opened. I've opened a store before and there are a lot of growing pains. Once they overcome that, do not stay away! read more

They can't get an order correct horribly trained staff don't know what they are doing messed up a plain with cheese cheeseburger twice finally got frustrated and just threw it away will try again next month maybe they will correct their terrible service not giving up on it yet read more

Met up with my co workers here for lunch and it was busy. I ordered the bacon cheese burger combo and got my meal in about five minutes more or less and the fries come in a nice paper Frontier cup and the burger was wrap in Frontier paper which was a nice presentation,also they have my favorite soda Big Red!! at the assessable soda dispenser so you can get your own refills,if they the employees don't ask you if you want a refill first. The place is clean,employees are kind,they have TVs,but the volume was off when we was eating there or maybe it was just too loud that it was on low volume and we couldn't hear it. The burger was three star rating and the fries the same. My co workers like their meals,but I had better as far as my meal and if I can compare the burger it would be Five Guys Burger and Fries.I will be coming back to to try a different combo and will update my review then. This place is nice and clean and the customers were nice and rest rooms are clean too. read more

Best fast food place all around! The onion rings are addicting and the mushroom burger is to die for!!!!

Went for the first time yesterday about 45 minutes till closing.. and as soon as we walked in the cashier stated.. "We close in 45 minutes just to let you know, your okay right now, but if someone tells ya something just so you know" then she tried to sell use their fiesta medals at $6 each or 3 for $20... regardless of that we devices to try it we were hungry, we were already there... the burger was okay, it taste like Burger King.. the sweet was EHH... but the fries were very very good... Crinkle Fries !!! Minus 1 star for service, not rude but not to professional either... minus 1 star for taste, again burger taste like a burger kind burger, and minus one star for the price.. $9 for a combo, might as well go eat at what a burger.. or Texas Hamburger Company for a cheese burger fries and drink for $9-$10 and those burgers are legit..! Will I go back nope... read more

Cooked fresh on kingsford charcoal super good and decently priced. Meal deal worth it especially the fry oring combo. Only one in town worth finding it. read more

There's nothing explicitly wrong with Frontier Burger--the food is okay, the place is tidy, and, fueled by equal parts nostalgia and novelty, it's popular. And if you're just going for the onion rings, then I won't stand in your way. But, if you're looking for a flame-broiled burger, the sad truth is that you'll probably pay less and have more options at the closest (shrug) Burger King? I mean... Miracle-Whip-based sauce? Iceberg lettuce? Not even a real lemon to be found to squeeze in your water or tea? They can do better, but they don't seem to have to at the moment. It's entirely up to you. Try one of these burgers instead: Zinc, Chris Madrid's, 20Nine, Sandbar, Armadillos, and Cured. read more

This is my third time here and let me tell you; after you eat this burger, the debate between What-A-Burger and In-N-Out best burger will be a joke! This is not even close! For some reason I expect this burger to taste like a Burger King burger every time I come here because they are both char-broiled, but I leave here blown away! This has been a perfectly cooked burger/fry/ drink combo all three times with different types of burgers! Can't speak about the onion rings due to the fact of my new-found addiction to their fries, but they look really good as well! Can't wait till they put one on my side of town read more

First time visiting the New Frontier Burger and really wasn't that impressed. The burgers we had were dry onion rings on the cool side. I think Jim's number 3 Frontier Burger is better. Not in a big hurry to go back. There Are Better Burgers in town Whataburger read more

Great Charbroiled Burgers & String Onion Rings but disappointed in the atmosphere...Felt like I was at a fast-food place like Whataburger or Jack-in-the-box...Really disappointed, I guess I was expecting a Restaurant atmosphere not a fast food burger joint !!!! read more

Good old fashioned char grilled burgers. Used to go to Frontier Burger as a kid and glad they opened one again. Good flavor. Fries were nice and crispy on the outside and soft inside. Chocolate milkshake was on point. I will return. read more

So I go through the drive-thru and the gentleman tells me my meals going to be 5 something I get to the the window toupee and the lady says it will be $9 and something so I called them up and ask him why they give me their excuse but they said will give you a free meal then I go through the drive-thru again and they told me no we're not giving you a free meal we don't do that you can pay 7 this place is terrible overly priced and I will never go back here again read more

It was just ok nothing special about the food i thought it would be better but way to go Texas you let me down again