Bubba's Texas Burger Shack

Well here it is the moment everyone has been waiting for... The first joint on the list... Bubba's Texas Burger Shack. All I have to say is good luck finding it. You think I'm joking. It's literally under the Westpark tollway. However as you can tell they have recently joined the rest of us on the internet and have made themselves a website. I must say for a shack they have a pretty solid website. Ok on to why you're here... Just to wet your appetite

Super Fresh (out front of Bubba's)

Quality: 4.5

Its a solid burger. They don't try to screw you on cheese. There is a nice blend of seasonings that make the overall quality of this burger very high. They offer both beef and buffalo for your burger. If you ask them they will suggest buffalo (big buffalo endorsers). They offer a wide variety of toppings including white or wheat buns, jalapenos, bacon (yes thats bacon they used to make those), as well as your typical condiments. 

Quantity: 2

What can I say here? There's just not much there. The burger is good just not overwhelming. Your average joe could walk in and crush any burger in the joint. They aren't big patties so if your not that hungry this could be a place for you. That is why this place is getting such low ratings in this category. 

Cost: 4

This place is fairly low cost. Were talking around 6 dollars for a burger. Total with drink and a side less than 10 bucks thats pretty solid bang for you buck. I'm pretty sure together we spent around 15 dollars. Unlike McDonald's you won't regret spending a few bucks here for a quality burger. 

Full Factor: 1

Well to put in nicely this place will leave you desiring more. The patties looked like 1/4 lb patties and seeing as how the largest burger you can get is a double your looking at a 1/2 lb burger... Seriously?! Whats that supposed to be an appetizer? If I wanted an appetizer I would have ordered this. Slightly disappointed however here's something that will make you chuckle.

Ease of Eating: 2.5

It's not like eating a burger is complicated... however it get significantly more difficult when being eaten out of ballpark hotdog holder. I mean its already greasy now I have to dig it out... I just want to pick it up and eat it. Its that simple. 

Side Dishes: 0.5

This place has odd sides. There are no fries, onion rings, or tots. I mean it is truly a burger without these, these, or both of them together? Instead you have to choose from chips, jalapeno potato salad, nachos, and chili... I thought this was America instead I felt like I was here. call me traditional but its a truly unique combination to say the least. If your in to those kinda of sides then this is the place for you.

Ambiance: 

This a place where this kind of stuff is cool and celebrated. Don't get me wrong I'm a big Cash fan. This a guys joint where you can enjoy a nice cold brew while enjoying your burger. They offer a nice selection of beers and even offer happy hour discounts. Its full of bumper stickers of old rock/country singers and has a nice playlist.

OVERALL: 2.4
The overall score here is a bit misleading. There were some things that hurt this place such as side dishes. The burger itself was pretty good, and considering how this is burger blog I have to give a good word of mouth rating. I wont fudge the numbers, buts its a solid burger.

People were still taking suggestions for new places. Give us some ideas and we'll do some recon on your  suggestion. 

The Essentials

This first post is to inform everyone on how we judge our burgers and burger joints. We not only evaluate the burger themselves, but also the entire atmosphere of the place. You may ask why should I trust ya'll and your judgement on burgers. Well I am an offensive lineman and my partner is an experienced burger connoisseur. We've been well versed in the ancient art of burgers for many years. We've been taught by artists named "The Big Show", "Big Country", and "Howard". Now that you know you can trust our judgement on this most serious of matters its time to get to the good stuff. Every criteria will be judged and given a value from 1-5. 5 being the pinnacle of success, this best that there is.

CRITERIA.

Quality vs. Quantity:

Q&Q is one of the single most important factors in judging burgers. How people can claim to judge and love burgers without the quality vs quantity topic is beyond me. A good example of just pure quantity is this, Which of course only leads us to this. It's cheap and fast thats all quantity is. Quality takes more time. It's an art that is learned and passed down through generations. It's home made patties that grilled fresh to your order. Both factors will be given a value to make your educated opinions. 

Cost: 

This one is pretty self explanatory... How much is this burger going to cost you (For those of you on a budget)? Its bling bling. Pure and simple. 5 is an expensive burger, 1 is cheap. FYI McDonald's would be a 1, just a quick example to give you an idea. 

Full Factor: 

The Full Factor is a criteria based solely on the size of the burgers available. Normally we crush the biggest one available. Were talking how much beef can you get on a patty and the variety of sizes. Are you going to walk out looking like this or like this feeling like a champion? You cant buy happiness like that! 

Ease of Eating: 

Ease of Eating is also pretty self explanatory. How easy is this burger to eat? Is it one of those burgers that end with you having a pile of napkins like this? Another factor that will be added into this group with be the bun to meat ratio (for those of you who don't like 18 patties and 2 buns). This is an example of too much love in between the buns. 

Side Dishes: 

Side Dishes... One of the most difficult questions burger fans will ever have to face. Do you go fries? Onion rings? Tots? We'll give you the low down on all your options.  

Ambiance: 

Ambiance is a complicated animal. This is just the general feel of the joint. Is it more of a place you take the family on the weekend. Is it more of a place that you go to with your bro's to watch the game. We'll scope out the place and let you know what it feels like. This category wont be given a value just our general overall thought on the ambiance of the establishment. 


Last but not least... We are taking all suggestions on places to go... Don't be discouraged if it doesn't show up too soon... We already have a pretty solid list of places that need to evaluated. However if you know some mom and pop shops that are local and undiscovered we'd love to hear about it!!!