The Burger Joint – American
This high-energy neighborhood haunt pulses with the irresistible aroma of sizzling patties and the convivial clatter of a bustling kitchen. Global inspirations take center stage as classic burgers are reimagined with bold flair, layering everything from pungent kimchi and spicy chilies to smoky brisket and zesty Mediterranean toppings. It is a vibrant celebration of the handheld feast, where every charred, juice-dripping bite invites diners to explore a world of flavor in a relaxed, urban setting.
2002 North Shepherd Drive, Houston TX 77008 https://burgerjointhtx.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the seamless experience from appetizers to main courses, frequently highlighting the standout chicken dish for its exceptional flavor. Celebrated for its pleasant environment and professional service, guests love the accommodating staff who ensure a welcoming visit to this neighborhood gem. Praised for its consistent quality, the restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking a delicious meal in a vibrant yet professional setting.
Menu
Burgers
Hand crafted with 100% Angus beef. Served medium on toasty, classic style buns.
- Classic - $8.99: Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ - $11.99: Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, bacon, onion rings, cheddar, BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi - $11.99: Angus beef, lettuce, grilled ham, avocado, queso fresco, jalapenos, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Opa! - $12.99: 100% grass fed lamb, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, feta cheese, cucumber, tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi - $11.99: Korean BBQ style Angus beef, lettuce, onions, kimchi, fried egg, cheddar, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese - $10.99: Angus beef, house-made chili, queso, onions, pickles Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire - $10.99: Angus beef, lettuce, onions, serrano peppers, jalapeno peppers, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, fire sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom - $11.99: Angus beef, lettuce, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, smoked gouda cheese, garlic-herb aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke Stack - $13.99: Angus beef stacked with pulled pork, mac & cheese, fried egg, slaw, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie - $8.99: Red bean & mushrooms patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Impossible™ - $14.99: Plant based patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, vegan aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Smash - $11.99: Double smashed Angus beef, american cheese, shaved lettuce, grilled onions, pickles, joint sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Dogs
100% All beef dogs, split and grilled
- Classic Dog - $6.99: Grilled onions, mustard Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Queso Dog - $7.99: Chili, queso, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Dog - $6.99: Tofu dog, grilled onions, mustard Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Frank - $11.99: Foot long dog topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Served on toasty, classic style buns
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $8.99: Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $8.99: Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - $9.99: Hot fried chicken, pickles, slaw Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $8.99: Slow roasted pork, BBQ sauce, cole slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Sandwich - $13.99: Grilled Mahi-Mahi, avocado, red onion, tomato, baby arugula, creamy avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
Go breadless! Burger Joint’s version of a salad
- Cheeseburger Bowl - $11.99: Angus beef, cheddar, romaine, tomato, onions, french fries, honey dijon dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiesta Bowl - $11.99: Grilled chicken, romaine, tomato, onions, avocado, jalapenos, roasted corn, tortilla crisps, queso fresco, creamy avocado dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Bowl - $11.99: Grilled chicken, romaine, pickled onions, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tenders & Wings
- Original Tenders - $9.99: Includes 3pcs and 2 dipping sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Tenders - $10.99: Includes 3pcs and 2 dipping sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $10.99: Sauce options: mild, medium, hot, bbq, garlic parm, spicy korean. Served with carrots & celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand cut fries - $4.99: Hand cut, made to order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet potato fries - $5.99: Made to order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso fries - $6.99: Fries topped with queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon-parm fries - $7.99: Fries with bacon and parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili queso fries - $7.99: Featuring our homemade chili Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion rings - $6.49: Crispy onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato salad - $4.49: Homemade potato salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & cheese - $5.49: A Burger Joint favorite! Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side salad - $4.99: Choose your dressing: ranch, honey dijon, garlic herb, creamy avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cup - $5.49: Homemade chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Bowl - $6.99: Homemade chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons & Sauces
- Bacon - $1.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Avocado - $1.99
- Fried egg - $1.79 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dipping Sauce - $0.99: Garlic aioli, Garlic herb, BBQ, Chipotle, Tzatziki, Fire, Blue cheese, Bacon aioli, Creamy avocado, Buffalo, Ranch, Queso, Honey Dijon, Joint sauce
Kids Meals
12 and under
- Kids Cheeseburger - $10.99: Includes french fries or mac n' cheese & a fountain drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Hot Dog - $9.99: Includes french fries or mac n' cheese & a fountain drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $9.99: Includes french fries or mac n' cheese & a fountain drink Available at: dinner, lunch
Shakes
- Vanilla Shake - $6.49: Vanilla soft serve, whipped cream, cherry
- Chocolate Shake - $6.99: Chocolate soft serve, whipped cream, chocolate chips & syrup
- Strawberry Shake - $6.99: Strawberry Soft Serve, strawberry syrup, whipped cream
- Peanut Butter Shake - $6.99: Peanut Butter Soft Serve, Nuts, Whipped Cream
- Cookies n’ Cream Shake - $6.99: Cookies n’ Cream Soft Serve, Oreo cookies, Whipped cream
- Salted Caramel Shake - $6.99: Vanilla Soft Serve, Salted Caramel Topping, Whipped Cream
- Vietnamese Coffee Shake - $6.99: Vietnamese Coffee
- St. Arnold's Root Beer Float - $7.99: St. Arnold's Root Beer, Vanilla Soft Serve, Whipped Cream
- Not Your Father’s Root Beer Float - $8.99: Not Your Father's Root Beer, Vanilla Soft Serve (Contains Alcohol)
- Puppy Shake - $2.99: Treat for dogs
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks - $3.49: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, HI-C Fruit Punch, Orange Fanta, Barq's Root Beer, Dr. Pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Iced Tea - $3.49
- Bottled water - $2.49
- Topo chico - $3.49
Frequently Asked Questions about The Burger Joint
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for The Burger Joint.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the standout chicken, Nashville Hot Tenders, Buffalo Wings, and specialty burgers like the BBQ, Opa!, and Mushroom.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the high-energy atmosphere and professional service while trying the standout chicken dish or globally-inspired burgers in a relaxed setting.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant stands out for its globally-inspired burgers featuring bold toppings like kimchi and Mediterranean flavors in a high-energy setting.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Burger Joint maintains an overall average rating of 4.0/5, reflecting positive customer feedback regarding its food and service quality.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options, including the Veggie burger, Impossible™ burger, and Veggie Dog.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly spot is ideal for casual dates, offering a vibrant environment, professional service, and a seamless dining experience.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a high-energy, budget-friendly American experience with diverse global flavors, professional service, and extensive dietary-friendly options would enjoy this restaurant.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Opa! burger works for multiple diets including high-protein, nut-free, mediterranean, and sugar-free, while the Chili Cup is high-protein, nut-free, high-fiber, and volumetrics.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a pleasant, vibrant, and professional environment described as a high-energy neighborhood haunt with a relaxed, urban setting.
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