Wow! Glad we caught them when they were open. Was a great mom n pop place. Yelp reviews did not disappoint again. Come in and order at the counter. Very friendly staff. Inside extremely clean. The menu has a wide variety. Had some TVs on the walls to watch sports but not a lot. Ordered the El Jefe and the Smoke burger. With a side of fries and a drink too. I will say this, the best sweet tea I have had in a long time. Was pretty busy inside yet, not too noisy. They do have ample parking and some outdoor seating. The fires were hot and very fresh. Nicely seasoned. You can also get curly fries or sweet potato ones too. I did the El Jefe, J and as warned after I ordered it was huge and it truly was! It was cooked perfectly and the perfect amount of crisp on the edges of each patty too. Son had he smoke burger. Was more in the shape of a burger you would cook at home. Was very flavorful and the sweet bun added a nice balance. Will be back and will bring friends!! read more

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Oh man this might my new favorite burger in town we ordered the smoked burger and the smashed burger both amazing but if you had to choose one I would go for the smoked burger. The smoke burger was nice bbq Smokey flavor and you can see the smoke ring in the patty! The meat was tender and just falls apart in your mouth with the perfect lever of salt. The smashed burger had all the right amount of crispy bits and the balance with the sweet caramelized onions! The fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Smash Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The place is no-frills, but the customer service was excellent, and the menu was easy and straightforward to order from. I'd heard great things about their burgers, so I ordered the Lil' Smash with beef tallow fries. The burger was good for sure, but the star for me was those fries--crispy on the outside, tender in the center, and so flavorful they were delicious before they ever got dipped in ketchup. I'd come back for the fries alone...though I wouldn't actually have them alone. I'd definitely have them with a burger. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the best burgers in Austin. They have a smash burger and a brisket thick burger. The smash burger is huge, and the brisket is supposedly bigger. Friendly service and I will be back for the brisket burger read more

Moreno Burger Co - Smash Burger with jalapeño - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Their website menu shows a smoked hamburger. However when you get there, you can only order a smoked cheeseburger with no substitutions. Lame! read more

I have been following Moreno Burger for a while now on Instagram. Good story how they have this location up and doing well. That is nice to see. I did make my way over on Sunday to hit up a burger. I decided on the smash burger and a side of fries. I added the grilled jalapenos. The vibe of the service was a bit off. Maybe too early on Sunday? I don't know. Typical stand in line, order and they bring it to you. Being critical, the burger was over salted and the presentation was not the best. It looked thrown together. The fries were ok. They could have been cooked a pinch longer. In retrospect I should have ordered the smoke burger. I saw a few others had that order and it looked much better. A bit better than "mid". read more

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This place hit the SPOT. I'm always looking for delicious burgers and I've added this to my list. I order their smash burger with loaded chili fries. The burger was perfectly cooked with the sweet bread, grilled onions and melted cheese. The fries were just as good, I had to split because it was so much food. Plenty of parking and seating at this spot, right off Menchaca. I will definitely be going back! read more

Moreno Burger Co - Smash Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

So glad they opened a brick and mortar for this part of their business. Don't pass this up whether its a burger from here or their BBQ. Burger was full of flavor, juicy and worth every calorie. Will absolutely be back to try all of the burgers on the menu, the burger in the pic is smash burger. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Smash Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

The BBQ place is 10x better. The people aren't the nicest and the burgers were average. I'd recommend about 15 places before here. The atmosphere was strange. Just all around not the best place to go. But go support the BBQ place! read more

Moreno Burger recently joined inKind, so I decided to give them a try. I had the Smoked Burger since I thought that was a unique option. It was good, but looking around at everyone's El Jefe Smash Burgers, I think I chose wrong. Will need to go back and get that as it looked awesome. Took a bit of time to get my burger, so plan for a bit of a wait. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Neither Yelp or the website showed this as closed. L and I drove 25 miles each because of the reviews. Wasted time. There's no reason to not have it posted if you are closed. read more

We've been on a mission to explore Austin's burger scene recently, and today we ended up at Moreno Burger Co on the South side. Moreno is first a BBQ spot (and a damn good one at that), and they recently started a Burger exclusive off-shoot where they cook up both sloppy salty smash burgers as well as decadent half-pound brisket burgers. Both options are awesome, and hell yea to two different types of tallow fried fries! Scoring was as follows: Presentation - 3/5 Quality - 4/5 Taste - 4/5 Overall - 4/5 They are open Wednesday - Sunday, which I believe allows them to focus and maintain high quality (ingredients, service, etc.). Speaking of service, the staff was incredible when we visited! Super friendly and helpful. It is counter service, but they did go above and beyond. Location is alright... just off busy Menchaca, but at least it's accessible! The only major feedback we had was as follows: - Could have had a better more substantial bun. - Would have enjoyed a "special sauce" on it! - Presentation could overall have been cleaner - Maybe reduce the size of the half pound patty a touch. LOT of meat! - Fries could have been a little warmer when they arrived. Anyhow, thanks again Moreno! read more

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Went here on a Wednesday night and it was delicious! Service is order at the counter ( or online).there are plenty of dining tables inside and one large picnic style table with an umbrella for shade outside. Each table offers napkins, ketchup plus salt and pepper. I ordered their cheeseburger and sweet potato fries and my partner got the brisket burger. Both burgers were delicious and very filling. If I'm being honest, his- the brisket burger was slightly better than just the cheeseburger due to the extra thick cut of brisket. The fries were very good too but could've benefited from some extra salt and specialty aioli or sauce. They were just a bit plain. Service was fast and fairly friendly. Would definitely come back and try another burger read more

Moreno Burger Co - Sweet potato fries - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow what an amazing burger. Got the el jefe which is as big as my head. Fortunately, I hadn't eaten breakfast. Smash patties, guacamole, bacon, pico and an egg - what a feast. The beef tallow curly fries are perfectly crispy. Yum, I'll be back. read more

Moreno Burger Co - El jefe - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sweet potato fries were good, curly fries good! Place was clean and cool. We got smash burgers with jalapeños. The burgs come with perfectly grilled onions. Patty's were seasoned to perfection. We're definitely coming back. The brisket chili cheese fries looked amazing! Didn't have time to take a pic. read more

Moreno Burger is basically the old Moreno BBQ location , it just turned into their burger and sandwich location ( Moreno BBQ moved to Southpark Meadows). This is my wife and my favorite burger, and we've had many in Austin . Firstly, your burger is cooked to order, so order it and have a sit . The burgers are seasoned well and tasty. We order the burger without any ketchup or mustard as we like the flavor of how it's prepared. Always made perfectly. The fries are great , crispy and well seasoned . If you are looking for a great lunch , this is your place- fyi not open on Mon- Wed. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Smash burger plate and chilito burrito - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was my first with friends. I love a good hamburger. And I eat my burgers very simply... Meat and bun. The burger here was mediocre at best, and very overpriced. The fries were undercooked, not fresh. My friends agreed that the burger was average as best, and certainly not worth the price being charged. You order at the counter and the person taking our order was friendly. Casual ambiance. read more

Slap your mama good sandwich and burger! I've been meaning to try this place and swung by before trivia a while back. I just did a to go order, so I didn't get to stay for the full vibey experience, but the place is nice enough and easy to get to, the service was nice and fast, and I would definitely recommend either the Texas Heat Smash Burger or Brisket Philly. The fries and the gouda mac were alright. Nothing special with the fries and the gouda mac was giving school cafeteria. However, as someone who makes phillys at home, I would definitely say this one was worth it. This was a BIG sandwich that you just have to dive into and prepare to get a little messy. It's so worth it. The burger was meaty and spicy and just everything I'm looking for in a good smash burger. read more

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First of all, great location for a neighborhood joint. Plenty of seating, a good number are outside, which I love. Vibes are the classic Austin, kind of grungy, but not gross, casual spot that says, "Do you want to eat good food or not? We're not here for instagram pics." As other have noted, this was previously Moreno BBQ (my new favorite BBQ in Austin, having dethroned Terry Blacks), and when they moved to the new BBQ location, they made this their burger joint. I'm so glad they did. Burgers use to be available at Moreno BBQ like, one day a week a think? Maybe a Sunday special? So, we never got to try them. Anyway, TBH, this is a slightly weird review, because I didn't get a burger. I got frito pie. A truly MASSIVE portion of frito pie. It was absolutely lovely, but I would plan to share it with someone if I ordered it again. My husband and nephew both got burgers, and were wowed by them, so I'll have to get one next time. It fast, friendly, counter service. Very good food. Casual vibes. An excellent, "Let's just get out of the house for a bit," place to grab a bite. It will not disappoint. read more

Rated in Texas Monthlys top 100, I see why. Came here after leaving Leroys BBQ. It's only 3 minute drive from there. Boy am I glad our group of 4 did! Parking- was easy. We arrived on a Friday afternoon. The place is not too big, so even a small crowd makes it look full. We must have hit the jackpot because there was zero line, and we were able to order immediately, yasss! There is inside and outside seating. And it was clearing out as went to sit, so we were able to locate seats easily. Service- easy breezy. We were served and seated immediately with our food. Staff were friendly. I think we even got some free samples while in line as well. Food- we basically ordered 4 meats and 4 sides total. We did this so we could try more of there menu. I'm so glad we did it this way. The brisket/sausage was juicy and tender. The gouda mac & cheese (while not my preference of preparation) was pretty yum! Left stuffed. I was VERY tempted to order the brisket grilled cheese, but decided to be a good girl and not over do it. The place has bbq, burgers and breakfast tacos, what's not to like? Between the friendly service, really good BBQ, and the zero wait time, this was easily a highlight for me. Definitely recommend! read more

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Wings were excellent! Sometimes smoked wings just get "mushy" for the lack of a better word...not the case here! The wife got the Notorious Fig which was excellent as well. Sweet potato fry's were flavorful and well seasoned. I can't say I would get off the couch to come here, but if I was in the area, I'd stop again for sure! read more

Service is kind and easy, my husband loves the smoked burger. The banana pudding, nachos, wings, chili dog, smash burger and everything else we've tried is all solid. They do BBQ at their other location, but there are items with brisket (like the nachos) at this one. Would recommend trying it! read more

The new burger only restaurant is so much better and efficient for the burger lovers who do not want to be stuck in line for BBQ! Fantastic smashed burgers, great service, and casual ambiance with ample of parking. The interior can be warm when there are lots of customers. read more

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I had been meaning to try the Hamburger Happy Hour, which takes place on Thursday and Friday 3pm - 6pm, but I never made it. I didn't want to go alone. My brother in town visiting last week provided the perfect opportunity; he loves to try the "cattle" in Austin. I was particularly interested in the Smashburger; that is my favorite type of burger. I've tried making them myself but had never tried one at a restaurant. L The smashburger was smashing indeed! They cook it with embedded caramelized onions and pickles. So yummy, and the meat is piled high. Even the burger without the bun (I'm gluten free, so I don't eat bread) is filling. The happy hour includes a combo: burger, fries and drink. I don't usually get fries, but they make it worth your while because it's cheaper than just getting the burger: $15 for the combo vs. $18 for the burger alone. The fries were excellent as well: thick and slightly crispy, with just the right amount of salt. I ate the whole order, which is unusual for me. I felt guilty but knew I would burn the calories off the next day during my long run. I didn't have to eat dinner and wasn't hungry until the next day. They bring the food to the table pretty quickly, considering the number of people there also for the happy hour. In short, I was happy to have finally gone there for the happy hour. It won't be my last time. There is a choice of eating inside or outside on the patio. Either is fine with me! read more

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It's hard to live up to hype, but all I've heard is I have to try this smashburger. Holy smokes did it deliver! Best one in ATX that I've had (granted I haven't tried that many) - incredible. Also the gouda mac is probably the best I've had here. The whole menu looks fun and and I'd like to try more of it, but odds are I'll keep comin for the smashburger. Brisket taco and pulled pork tacos very solid. Only thing I will have to ding em for are the fries - not sure if it was just the batch as they were cooked perfectly, but wayyyy too much seasoning and too salty and I had to throw most away - that is something that doesn't happen very often (me throwing away fries). I'm the guy who will complain fries are terrible while shoveling them in my face like an elephant. So hopefully that was just an overzealous sprinkle with the seasoning. Love the location and the spot - really pumped that i found this joint and this goes on the list of places to take my friends/fam when they visit me (and a great excuse for me to come back for the burger) read more

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I think I've already reviewed before. I honestly can't rate it differently. Every time I've been it's consistently a 5. I've always ordered the smoked burger. It's been amazing every single time. Service is always fast and friendly. Sometime between my last visit and this one, they lined the tables up picnic style inside. It's nice. FWIW my coworker normally orders a plate. His brisket looked amazing, as well as the sides. If you're in the area or willing to make a drive, this burger is killer. read more

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My friend brought me here as it's her favorite and damn it was tasty! I got the 1 meat 2 side plate. So filling and delicious! Went with the brisket, corn, and Mac and cheese. This hit the spot! The corn is insane! Bbq sauces they have were also yum! Would go back in a heartbeat! read more

Moreno Burger Co - Brisket, corn, Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Moreno's was the second stop on our Austin BBQ tour. Truth be told, I had never heard of them before, but they did make Texas Monthly's Top 100. That's a big deal in a state known for BBQ. We also saw on social media they have one of the best smash burgers in town. After a somewhat disappointing first stop, we were hoping Moreno Barbecue would make up for it and that they did. It is located in a South Austin neighborhood in a very unassuming building. The space inside is small and you may need to share a table with strangers like we did. They do have some seating outside but it faces a busy street and then of course there's the sun. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Like our first stop, we wanted to share a platter, but this time we ended up getting two since everything looked and smelled so good. We ordered brisket, pork belly, ribs, and jalapeno cheese sausage. All the meats were delicious. Brisket looked a little on the dry side but it actually wasn't. No sauce was needed as the bark on the meat gave it all the flavor it needed. Sausage has just the right amount of snap and the jalapeno and cheese did not overpower the beefy, porky goodness. What sets them apart is that they use gouda inside instead of your typical cheddar sausage. My favorite meat though was the pork belly. I don't know what they had in that rub, but it was delicious. It was melt in your mouth goodness. For our sides we went with gouda mac, potato salad, Crawford Bach charro beans, and green beans. The mac was nice and cheesy and the use of gouda is much appreciated by me. The charro beans was also one of my faves. You could tell they take their time with it and let all the flavors soak in. The green beans and potato salad were good, but nothing special about them. If you want something different, they also have things like nachos, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and much more. I'm glad we took a chance on this place as it isn't usually mentioned when talking about the Austin greats. Moreno is definitely a top contender in my book. I definitely want to come back and check out their famous burger on the next trip. read more

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Pro Tip: Happy Hour Burgers 2-5 PM every day. Despite service taking some time, Moreno certainly is worth being a part of the BBQ game here in Austin. They don't mess around, it's all about the meat and flavor! Really impressed by the attention to keep things lean, aka you're not paying for tons of fat. The brisket is great. A tad dry, but hey...the tradeoff is less fat. The sauces are close to perfect. And oh my, the Gouda Mac and Cheese. Yes, please! Do yourselves a favor and order a side. Overall, a promising family business and an enjoyable meal with indoor and outdoor seating. The smash burgers were also great! A unique build and crunch. read more

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I got a plate with mix of brisket and some pork belly with some coleslaw and potatoes. The pork belly was super duper tender and almost melted in my mouth. Maybe the brisket piece I got was close to the end cause it felt a bit underwhelming and wasn't as moist as I would've liked it. Still tasty and solid with the sauce. I liked that it came with pickled radish/onions too read more

Moreno Burger Co - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

So my last couple of orders were fairly large to go orders placed online (one was over $100, another almost $300) for groups of people. The first one I had ordered extra sausage, but when I got home the sausage was missing. I tried to call them but their number just goes to an automated line telling you to email them instead. To their credit, I emailed them and they apologized and offered me a refund and to throw in some sausage on my next order. This past weekend I placed the larger order, which included two of their "family packs" which are each supposed to come with two sides (so 4 sides total). When I got home I only had 3 sides. This time I didn't bother emailing because it was a minor portion of the order. I still think their food is great and I will continue to come back, but just a warning for people, make sure you check your orders before you leave. Five stars for food, but minus one for lack of attention to detail. read more

Moreno BBQ was awesome! The food was delicious, fast, and inexpensive. We sat outside and loved the fun, laid-back vibe. Highly recommend! The only thing we didn't like was the taco special it was just too greasy. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Wasn't a fan of this special but everything g else was great - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally got here. Driven by iMoreno many times and just missed. I don't find myself this far south often. This place is legit and should be talked about more. Suppose the downside is long lines and long service times. Ribs: 4/5 Brisket: 5/5 Sausage: 5/5 Mac n Cheese: 4/5 Charro beans: 3/5 They are in the game. They got it dialed in here. I'll be back to try the extended menu items. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oh my!! Looking for a burger joint as we headed back to Houston and this place popped up; SO GLAD IT DID! I got a chili brisket burrito, my girlfriend got the brisket Philly, and daughter the tender basket. All of us took one bite and were like "yep! That's really good!" read more

The food was good yet very messy. I got the brisket philly which was delicious but the queso made it difficult to eat so make sure you grab a fork and knife to help and plenty of napkins read more

Moreno Burger Co - Brisket philly combo - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Big big ups on the pulled pork and queso. Beans tasted super fresh. Only complaint was the pace of the line, but cool when I saw manager spotting some people in line w cold beer cans. Overheard someone saying that the hamburgers are the secret weapon! read more

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Excellent burger! Would definitely return and recommend. Love a good smash burger and this certainly is that. Toppings and bun were fresh. Plenty of parking and friendly staff. Nice job! read more

Ordered a beef rib and a bean and cheese taco. Pricey only if you fail to realize the beef rib price is pretty consistent with any other place I've ordered the same. Not extraordinary but very tasty and homey. Opening at 8am is a major plus. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Beef rib and a bean and cheese taco. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our fault for going to a BBQ place so late - they were out of everything we wanted so we were "forced" to try things we wouldn't have normally ordered. The smoked sausage wrap was tasty (says kiddo) The smokehouse burger (see pic) was so fresh and juicy and the fries that came with it were hot and crispy. The brisket guudada tacos were tasty and our other kiddo was enjoyed then. Grab and fork and knife and lots of napkins - they're messy! Their bbq sauce seems mustard based and was well balanced. It was our first time and it seems like a very nice family owned joint. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Moreno Burger Co - Smoked burger. The fries were hot and crispy. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've tried morenos a few times. In my opinion the burgers and tacos are too greasy. Service is always good and the outdoor seating area is nice. read more