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    The Shack

    4.5 (76 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE SHACK ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Cherry Italian ice
    I L G.

    Any place that accepts my pup is alright with me! The Shack was also kind enough to make me a very yummy burger with tasty fries and THE BEST frozen cherry Italian ice drink. I've told my friends about this place and we will be back. Great service. Good looks. And all at a nice price.

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    Glenda G.

    So... I think we've found the most flavorful, seasoned burger in San Antonio! And it's here at the Shack! My husband ordered a hamburger with sweet potato fries and i got the cheeseburger with fries. He ordered it on Uber Eats and I went to pick it up. When I opened the car door, the first smell that hit me was seasoning! Yes!!!!! That's like driving up to a BBQ joint and smelling the flavor that was put on the meat, smoky, sweet flavor! My nose received the aroma love and I knew that it was gonna be a great wave of yum! I went inside and it was dimly lit and intimate. A great spot! And the server was nice and the food was ready. When i got home and took the first bite of the burger, my taste buds lit up! My nose knew the seasoning aroma and my mouth lined up with it. At the same time, my husband's eyes met mine with the mm mm mm look! From the top to the bottom, the burger is a yes all day. And because it's so delicious in here again for the mushroom burger and my husband is going for the chilli cheese dog!

    Bacon cheeseburger with sweet potato fries.
    Andrew A.

    Love the buns. Burger was great. A little pricey. Two burgers and fries are like $35 before tip. My biggest gripe is the water cups. It's like drinking from a thimble. I had to get up 4 times during my meal to refill the water cup. It's a little ridiculous but everything else was great.

    Mushroom Burger & chili cheese tater tots

    I ordered the mushroom burger and chili cheese tater tots. All the burgers come with one side choice. To add chili and cheese to the tater tots is a $2.99 up charge. Honestly, the best part about the burger was probably the bun. I don't know what they do to that bread, but it is amazing. The cheese on the tater tots is a standard nacho cheese with no real flavor to it. The chili is a bean chili. Overall, the side was good. I would say the only thing I would change is the burger should have come with a few more grilled onions and mushrooms. I was expecting it to be piled a little higher. But there was still plenty of toppings. The burgers are all cooked to one temperature. Medium well/well done. The restaurant has a kiosk right at the door if you want to order that way or you can order at the counter and then pick a table. There is quite a bit of seating. Booths, a bar and tables with chairs. This is probably the best burger I've had in a while. I definitely will be back to try something else!

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    Annette S.

    The Shack is a awesome burger joint. The service was excellent. Our server really helped order what we wanted. The environment was really relaxing and low key.

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    Very cool and low key restaurant. Food was amazing. Ordered wings, burger and onion rings! Service was excellent! Will definitely be back!

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    This is our go to burger joint. They're always delicious and the buns are so fresh, soft and amazing!

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    The food was great! The burger I got was delicious. I also got the equivalent to a corn in a cup. It was huge and so good.

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    it's not too shabby...really good fries...burgers are juicy and delicious ...Very convenient location...staff is very nice

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    10 months ago

    I could have made this burger at home !! And the onio rings are awful they are frozen not fresh the worst when all you taste is grease!!!

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    The food is massive! I had the cheesesteak and it took forever to finish but it was delicious!

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    Doesn't matter if the food is good if you have to wait 30+ mins for a burger. It's just not worth it.

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    Great burgers. I'm a senior so the children's burger is perfect for me. Guess what, the meat patty taste like real beef!

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    Amazing! Got the burger w the egg and add avocado. The fries were also delicious. Will definitely come here again

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