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The best smash burgers in Austin is Casino El Camino in 6th Street. Dive bar on Dirty Sixth with burgers that take 45 minutes and are worth every second.

Last updated: 2026-03-18
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Casino El Camino

6th Street ★★★★½ 4.7 $$

Dive bar on Dirty Sixth with burgers that take 45 minutes and are worth every second. The Amarillo Burger with serrano and jalapeño is fire.

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Jewboy Burgers

East Austin ★★★★½ 4.6 $$

Food truck turned brick-and-mortar. The OG Jewboy (pastrami, mustard, pickles on a burger) is a mashup masterpiece.

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Le Politique Burger

Congress Ave ★★★★½ 4.6 $$$

French brasserie with a burger that has no business being this good. Dry-aged, gruyère, garlic aioli, on a brioche.

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Hopdoddy

South Congress ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

The line out the door is the review. Craft burgers with quality you can taste. The Primetime is a crowd-pleaser.

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P. Terry's

Multiple Locations ★★★★½ 4.5 $

Austin's answer to In-N-Out, but better. Fresh, fast, affordable. The double with grilled jalapeños is the move.

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Loro

South Lamar ★★★★½ 4.5 $$$

Aaron Franklin (of Franklin BBQ) and Tyson Cole (Uchi) collaboration. The smoked burger is BBQ meets fine dining.

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Dan's Hamburgers

Multiple Locations ★★★★ 4.3 $

Austin since 1973. Old-school flat-top burgers that taste like your childhood, if your childhood was in Texas.

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Stiles Switch BBQ

North Loop ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

Known for BBQ, but the ground brisket burger is a sleeper hit. Smoky, beefy, served on white bread. Texas as hell.

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Hat Creek Burger

Multiple Locations ★★★★ 4.2 $

Family-friendly with a playground, but the burgers punch above their weight class. Great shakes too.

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Salt & Time

East Cesar Chavez ★★★★ 4.3 $$

Butcher shop that grinds their own patties daily. You're eating a burger from people who actually understand meat.

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Casino El Camino in 6th Street is our top-ranked smash burgers spot in Austin. Dive bar on Dirty Sixth with burgers that take 45 minutes and are worth every second. It consistently earns the #1 spot based on quality, consistency, and local reputation.
If you're near 6th Street, Casino El Camino is one of the most accessible top-rated options in Austin. Jewboy Burgers is also worth the short trip — both are featured in our top 3.
Casino El Camino draws the longest queues and gets the most consistent praise from locals and visitors alike. Our rankings factor in editorial scores, community upvotes, and real-world reputation.
Yes — several spots on our list offer great value. Check the price range listed on each card. Our editorial team specifically looks for quality-to-price ratio, not just prestige.
Some spots on our list stay open late, especially on weekends. Check individual restaurant pages for hours. We update our listings when opening hours change significantly.
Our rankings combine editorial scores from local food experts, community upvotes from verified visitors, and ongoing quality checks. We re-evaluate the list when new spots emerge or existing ones slip in quality.

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