- Whataburger is a Texas burger chain with a cult following.
- As an East Coaster, I'd never visited Whataburger — until a recent road trip.
- After eating at Whataburger, I understood why Texans are obsessed with the chain.
The legend of Whataburger has spread far beyond Texas.
Whataburger has a larger-than-life presence in the Lone Star State — it's a regional burger chain that shines bright as a point of pride in a region that's better known for its Tex-Mex. Even first lady Melania Trump had to stop by Whataburger when she visited Texas in December.
However, as a New York City dweller, I had never visited Whataburger. Sure, I've tried almost every burger chain in the business — Shake Shack, Five Guys, even In-N-Out — but Whataburger had remained a mystery.
So, on a recent road trip that started in Dallas, Texas, I decided it was time to find out what I had been missing.
Here is a coastal elite's take on a Texas chain that has the grit to take on any burger chain on either side of the Mississippi:
The first thing that catches my eye when entering Whataburger is the variety on the menu. What burger should I get? Did I need to try some chicken? Fries or onion rings?? I'm overwhelmed — and, according to my editor, I make a fatal mistake by failing to order taquitos, a rare find at a burger chain.
Fortunately, Whataburger's service has a soothing quality. The workers give me a number to take to my table, and promise that food will follow.
An employee even brings over ketchup options for me! Honestly, I'm not sure if they're this nice to everyone or they can tell I'm flustered after driving through Dallas' maze of highways following five years of traveling exclusively via public transportation, but it's appreciated either way. The spicy ketchup is also very good — a classic with a kick.
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