Mark's Outing is the definition of a great San Antonio hole-in-the-wall. Nothing fancy--just damn good food done right. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with jalapeños and crinkle-cut fries, and it absolutely delivered. The burger was hot, juicy, loaded with flavor, with great bacon and melted cheese. The fries came out hot, crispy, perfectly seasoned, exactly the way fries should be. Places like this are why I love finding locally owned restaurants instead of another chain. Great burger, great atmosphere, and the kind of neighborhood joint that deserves the business. Mark's Outing is definitely going on my list of San Antonio burger spots worth coming back to. read more

Mark's Outing - Bacon cheeseburger with jalapeños, added - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

? More like a 1-star disappointment. Especially on Cheeseburger Day. The bacon burgers were seriously underwhelming. The patties were tiny compared to the buns and basically crumbled apart while trying to eat them. The meat had more of a taco-meat texture than an actual burger patty. For $36, we got two single-patty bacon burgers, fries, and onion rings. The onion rings amounted to 7 small pieces, and the fries were just a few burnt, overcooked pieces. That's a pretty rough meal for $36. I wanted a good cheeseburger for Cheeseburger Day and instead got two sad, crumbly patties, a handful of burnt fries, and seven onion rings. Definitely not what I expected, and unfortunately not a place I'd be rushing back to. read more

Mark's Outing - Bacon burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had the pleasure of supporting Mark's Outing while working with a film crew in San Antonio, and it was such a great experience. We placed a large order with 15 separate meals, which I know can be a challenge for any restaurant, but they handled it with so much patience and professionalism. The kitchen got pretty much everything correct, which honestly deserves recognition because large group orders are not easy. We arrived right before the lunch rush, so a lot of people came in after us and had to wait a bit. What I really appreciated was that Mark himself came out to speak with guests and explain the delay. That level of care and hands-on customer service stood out to me. Mark has an incredible story, and I made sure to share it with our crew. Everyone was excited that we were able to support a local Black-owned business while in town. And most importantly... everything was AMAZING. The burgers were bomb. I had the Original Fatty's Burger, and one of my coworkers did too with with bacon. Pictured here, another coworker had the 1LB Lineman Burger with fries. And the banana pudding was absolutely divine made with real bananas! The food was a hit with the entire crew, and we cannot wait to come back again if we had the chance. read more

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First time at Marks Outing. There was a line but it moved fast. The cashier was friendly. I was by myself and the burger drink and fries was 20$ and change. The location was nice and looked like a famous neighborhood spot. The burger was a good homemade burger, and I liked the fries a lot. read more

Mark's Outing - Cheeseburger Bacon Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Our first visit was as expected based on the reviews. My husband and I split the bacon cheeseburger with an order of fries and onion rings. My 5 yr old had the kids meal with a burger and fries. We ordered a lemonade which was perfect and pink cake. Everything was fresh and satisfying. The only thing that surprised me was the cost of the cake, $8. The service was minimal but the girls were nice. Love the old building and the wemby mural outside, I would definitely visit again. read more

It might not look like much from the outside - but they have very good burgers! Once you walk in, you'll see a bunch of photos on the wall of people who tried their burger challenge. It gives this place a nice cozy and welcoming feel. We really enjoyed their burgers because the bun was nice and thick and holds all the juices of the patty! You have options to choose the size of your patty. Service was great as well. Very nice people. read more

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After pickleball couldn't decide where to eat but I knew I wanted a burger. Mark's outing was the perfect place with just the right amount of food. Price wise it's about average for lunch $9 to $12. We got there at 12:30 not so crowded but toward 1 o'clock more people walked into the restaurant.. The restaurant has good lighting and it's welcoming. The staff was very attentive as soon as we walked up to the counter to order. Theres soft music playing. Also, there's a good amount of seats comfortable enough. Mark's outing gives a home visit meal type of place. read more

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If you're a fan of mouthwatering burgers; this is your place!! Mark's Outing serves up great burgers that are put together very well. The burgers are juicy and flavorful. The Heisman offers bacon, avocado and melty cheese on the Heisman burger that ties it all together beautifully. The buns are fresh and hold up well without getting soggy; and let's not forget the tots--crispy and golden, making them the perfect sidekick to any burger you order. The friendly service and celebratory environment make it fun place. Photos are lined throughout the restaurant of those that take on 'The Lineman'; which is a 2lb burger with all the fixings. Having Kool-Aid as an option is the cherry on top. Highly recommend for any burger lover! read more

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The burgers and fries at Mark's are top of the line. They have crinkle styled fries and hand patted patties in their burgers. All the burgers our family had were tasty. The cashier gave us quick recommendations and we were ready. The place itself has an old school burger joint vibe and the quality of the food matches. Don't expect an old school price, but expect a nice mom and pops vibe with great food, good service and a friendly staff. I would definitely recommend trying here! read more

This is a decent sized burger place that you can't miss as you're driving down Commerce from Downtown. As you walk in, there are hundreds of photos of customers eating the 2lb burger, all posted on the walls. I took my colleague here to try the burger on a recent work trip. As other reviewers mention, there is the soda fountain, iced tea dispensers, lemonade, and also 2 flavors of Kool Aid. They also have a cold case at the register where they keep their desserts. Of course i had to try Mama Joyce's banana pudding. I ordered the linebacker burger, 1 lb, with everything, and I also had to try their beans and the dessert. Service was very friendly right from the beginning as some of the servers and owners are African American and treat you like family. The restrooms are not all that obvious and are kind of hiding, so just keep walking around until you find them through a white door. My burger came out from the kitchen much later than 3 other customers orders who came in after me, but I can understand it takes a while to cook a thick patty. They did forget to bring both my colleagues and my dessert as they have a helper in the kitchen delivering the burgers, different from the person taking your order. How did the burger taste? Well, mine was large and very attractive and reminiscent of a typical San Antonio burger with cheddar cheese flowing everywhere. At 1 lb, the patty easily extends past the bun on all sides. I wasn't a big fan of the bun, although it held the sandwich together well. The patty is not seasoned all that much, but has a faint taste of worchestershire sauce. The beans were not that great, as I thought there were more salty than anything. There are supposedly "famous". I guess they haven't tried Lupe Tortilla's beans before as I think those are way more addicting. I was also not impressed with the banana pudding, it was your standard Nila wafers, pudding mix and sliced bananas. Nothing seemed to be homemade about it....just put together. My colleague was also pretty critical of his kiddie size burger. He only ordered a 1/4 lb basic burger and thought it tasted like a burger he wouldn't drive out of his way for by any means. He did seem to like his peach cobbler, though. read more

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So disappointed in my self that I never tried this place sooner especially since I drive past it near every day ! We were nicely greeted and informed about diff items on the menu , you get to seat your self when done ordering , you do order at the front , pay out , get your own drink and refills and the cashier brings out the food . He was also doing checkups and asking about the food here and there and I love that ! The burger was well done and perfectly seasoned ! The lettuce , tomatoes , onions all that good stuff Also tasted fresh and crunchy , the fries were super crispy and it went very well with the burger . I also decided to order some onion rings and these onion rings were definitely a 10 out of a 10 , the crust was super thick and crunchy and stayed together instead of falling apart or being to thin and also nicely seasoned . Wasn't a loud crowd and I love the atmosphere , the tables were nicely separated . Before heading out, I also decided to order the lemon pepper wings. It comes in a count of six with some fries in the basket and the crust on the wings were super crunchy. It was a thick crust and also perfectly season wouldn't change anything . Have some ranch along to go with my burger and wings and the ranch was on the thicker side, but it was also really good. read more

Good burger near downtown. Ample parking. Great service. Chill vibes. Would recommend

Had the 1/4 lb mushroom burger with onion rings and an order of BBQ chicken wings. Dessert was chocolate cake. Food was made quickly, served nice and hot. read more

Mark's Outing - 1/4 lb Mushroom burger with onion rings & BBQ wings. - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Delicious. Owner is always friendly and smiling. Known for burgers. These are juicy and they taste great. I like the photos on the ways of everyone trying the 2lb burger. The Mushroom Swiss was amazing. My husband got the 1 lb burger and it was huge. It was delicious as well. I liked the grape koolaid. Great music playing in the back ground as well. Love it. read more

Mark's Outing - 1 lb burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Definitely recommend! Good food, very friendly staff, and a homey feel inside of the restaurant!

Good burgers. They have good beans too and free. They have good fries and the bun as well. It's very tasty here. Will be back

I had the jalapeno burger and it was delicious. It was seasoned well and the cheese was melted perfectly. the jalapeno complimented the burger well and it wasn't too spicy because of the tomatoes. the owner was super kind and friendly i enjoyed myself. read more

The fresh bread on the buns and the quality beat created to order for the jalapeno cheeseburger made it outstanding. A slight taste of onion in the tater tots that were cooked well done was also pleasant. Parking is to the side of the restaurant although there is a parking available for free alongside of Commerce Street. This is a mom and pop kind of restaurant with a friendly staff and good quality food at reasonable prices. The atmosphere in the interior is full of photographs of customers with big hamburgers. There is hardly an inch left uncovered without photos which can be kind of fun. You pay first at the cashier then you are seated anywhere you want that's available and food is brought to your table. So does an iced tea are available at a soda fountain on your own. There were plenty of local people eating at the restaurant and almost no tourists because this is kind of out of the way from the nearby tourist areas in downtown San Antonio. read more

Mark's Outing - Jalapeno Cheese Burger with Tater Tots - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The burger was flavorful, fries were perfectly cooked and the staff is kind and helpful. I will be coming back!

This is by far the best burger I've had in along time and it's was hot! The music was great and the service was fast. My family and I are definitely coming back to this joint! read more

Mark's Outing - 1/2 pound bacon burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My husband and son could literally eat a burger on the daily-so we drove downtown- parking wasn't bad at all and as far as safety, I didn't feel the least bit unsafe especially during the day. This is counter service- order and they will bring it to your table. I ordered a regular cheeseburger and my boys ordered the heisman. The buns were soft and slightly sweet but the star of the show was the meat patty- full of flavor and just, well, tasty. Do yourself a favor if you are a burger fan and check this place out! read more

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Not a good burger. Meat was bland the bun was cold overpriced. Fries and onion rings were not fresh. Food does not do the menu picture justice. Will not be going back. Service was decent. read more

Heading to the Spurs game, trying to figure out what to eat, my wife and I landed on Mark's Outing. Never been here before, but I heard good things. Turned out this place was the best call I made all day. Super friendly staff. The burger was thick and juicy. The onion rings were huge and crispy. No doubt this will be a pregame ritual from now on. read more

Mark's Outing - Best onion rings. - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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kid loved the cheeseburger here comes off as huge portions but the 1/4 oz was surprisingly light especially when shared chicken sandwich was great strawberry cake a little bready but still good came here twice on our short visit and it was worth it each time read more

Mark's Outing - jalapeño burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Plenty of parking. It has sort of a retro feel on the inside. There are photos of the hungry folks who ate the 2lb burger! I could barely finish the 1lb burger. The staff made some great recommendations since it was our first time eating here. The burger was bigger than the bun, and I had to cut it in half to eat it. I'm not a messy eater, so that's why I cut it in half. It was thick and juicy, like a good burger should be! I'll definitely be back. The red kool-aid is a must-have! Sweet, sweet, sweet, and good, like I remember as a kid. I could chill in here all day! read more

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This hamburger at two pounds was well seasoned and flavorful but came with minimal amounts of sauce, pickles, and lettuce perhaps because of the small bun. This was a first for me because usually buns are too large. The effect of a preponderance hamburger was tedious half way through because of the lack of sauce, pickles, and lettuce. The service and atmosphere is welcoming and very friendly raising the rating from 3 to 4. I will be back to try their signature burger. read more

Mark's Outing - The Two Pounder! - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

When I saw everyone talk about the pictures of patrons eating the 2lb burger, I hadn't realised just how many they were. Absolutely all over the wall, very chill and welcoming vibe. The lady at the front and the server were very sweet and inviting. I came here with my mom and brother, getting the breakfast burger and 2 jalapeño burgers. We all agreed while it wasn't anything spectacular, they were some good burgers. Unfortunately the thing that turned me off the most was the pricing. $9.49 for a 1/4 lb burger NOT including fries or a drink is a little much, not to mention the .59 plus tax for some ranch. Overall I'd give it about a 4 star experience. read more

We Had dinner with the family here last night. Food was delicious and hot. Great variety of drinks and desserts. Service was fast and the restaurant is clean and has a bit of old burger joint decor. The music was a bit loud causing the cashier to miss something I ordered. ( not sure if that was because of final four going on) The vibes with the music and atmosphere were fun and friendly! They do have their own parking lot as well. We Will be back! read more

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This place was awesome. The burger and fries were great. I participated in the 2lb Lineman Challenge and didn't leave anything left. It was really amazing and great people! read more

Very good place to eat! Service was great and a very pleasant atmosphere!! Would go there again lunch etc.

Before heading to a show at the Espee, we stopped here for a greasy burger. You order at the counter and it was tempting to get the ice cream burger, but went with the spicy jalapeno. The bread was incredible and the burger cooked perfectly. We got an order of fries and half order of onion rings. Next time I will get the whole order of onion rings due to their crispy outside with large onion inside. Felt it was a good price for the amount of food served. read more

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This is the best burger in town, according to the Express News food critic. It was fine, but idk if I would call it the best. Maybe I should have ordered something more special than the regular cheeseburger? The place was busy, so it took a while to get our food. The atmosphere is simple. I didn't even take any pictures, which is very strange for me. read more

Worth Every Penny!! The food was delicious. The staff were so inviting and pleasant. Not to mention the music was on point. We'll definitely be back. read more

3.75 stars Finally, I tried this place after all this time. Me and my friends and I came by before a show at the Majestic. Located in St Paul's square, you can feel the nostalgia when you walk in the door. I would prefer if the parking lot was flat instead of uneven gravel. The staff immediately greets you, and you have your order taken at the registers. There are no fancy frills here, just tasty burgers. The original burger with cheese was seasoned well and not too big or too small. I ordered cheese fries, but I was not impressed with those at all. I was expecting gooey cheese, but my was a waxy mess. My friends ordered the jalapeños burger, and both said it wasn't spicy enough, but they both enjoyed the flavor. During our visit the restaurant got a good amount of steady traffic so they must be doing something right. I also ordered the strawberry cake because it looked delicious. I can't wait to try it. I would eat a burger here again if I was in the area. I would pass on the cheese fries, though. read more

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Going in the door I should say I'm tough - REALLY TOUGH on burger joints, mainly because this is my all time favorite food. I bookmarked this joint years ago, finally made it here on a date night with the wife. Look, it really is divey. As a matter of fact, I probably wouldn't go there after dark. It straddles two of the most dangerous neighborhoods in San Antonio. Don't believe me?? Go ahead, Google it...I'll wait. ...see? So, now let's talk about the food. I ordered a 1/2lb bbq burger, which is what you'd think...only topped with brisket and of course, bbq sauce. The burger patty on an exceptional burger should be so well seasoned and juicy you can eat it alone. Mark's Outing was spot on here. However, a great burger is also the right size, the perfect combination of large, but not too large...and most of all...MANAGEABLE. This burger was anything but manageable. I'm not a fan of the way they stack their patties. I mean, come on...people may say I have a big mouth (I personally think it's proportional to the rest of my face) but I'm not a boa constrictor unhinging his jaw. I almost opted for utensils...a deadly sin when it comes to burgers. This caused me to have to deconstruct the burger just to eat it. So, was it really a burger!? Eating it turned into a huge mess. A good, tasty mess, but at the same time it was borderline unpleasant. The fries, however, were crispy and fresh. My official rating: good, but not good enough for the fourth star. You might be able to get me back there... read more

went in and ordered some burgers to go that were ready pretty quickly & came out correct! the restaurant itself was very charming the guests who were already eating there seemed to be relaxed and happy. i'm ready to go back and try 3 different burgers because each one of these was SPECTACULAR. read more

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The burgers are big, juicy and freshly made highly recommend if you're in the area. We got the bacon and chili burgers!

Marks is great if you like old fashioned style burgers with homemade buns piled high with almost anything you want, and fried everything else on the side. The burgers are very good and the fixins aplenty; and they feature sides of the deep-fried variety. The chili cheese fries I ordered were def tasty - greasy deep fried ripple-cut fries drowning in lots of melted cheese and chili sauce in a paper tray. It was an impulse choice on my part, getting into the kind of food they serve, and it measured up to that expectation. Service was very welcoming and friendly with reasonable time til food was served. It is kind of an old-fashioned diner - not retro, just not updated much. I suspect the place hasn't changed much in many years. But its simply clean and neat and i think they do a great job for the kind of place it is. Plus it seems like its kind of an iconic local place. Its not really my preference but I can see why people like it. Best of all they give help to the homeless in the area. So I'm giving it a solid 4 star rating for this kind of place and type of food they serve. Come try it, y'all! read more

1.Food was delicious with a lot of flavor but they don't have combos everything is separate. 2.Friendly with quick service 3.The decorations inside of the place is full of pictures of people. 4.The parking lot is a bit small and wish they had better setting. read more

Mark's Outing - Ice cream burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The burgers at Mark's Outing are SO GOOD. Gotta try them. The buns are soft and a little sweet. The patties are handmade, fried, and seasoned. The menu offers a wide variety of sizes (0.25 to 2 lbs.!) and toppings -- the bacon is a highlight. We also got fries, onion rings, and tots. The restaurant is in a historic East Side building with lots of memorabilia and photos. There is a patio in back and a surface parking lot on site. The Mark's Outing food trucks are a great choice for catering We've hired them for events; great to work with and they serve fantastic burgers on the go. My son gave his Mark's Outing burger a "10 out of 10." We'll be back! read more

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