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Burgerfi

Burgerfi

11309 Bandera Road, San Antonio, 78250, United States Of America

Burgers • Mexican • American • Ice Cream


"I seldom eat fast food, but I hesitate to label BurgerFi as a fast food restaurant. The meat is fresh not frozen , the fries and produce are hand cut at every location, the gelato is hand dipped, and the overall wait time is akin to what you would expect from a casual, mid-level restaurant. I 've sampled three different burgers from this location. The most gourmet of the lot, The CEO, featured two four-ounce Wagyu chuck/brisket blend patties, Swiss, house-made tomato bacon jam, and truffle aioli. Perhaps the power of suggestion was at play, but the Wagyu blend definitely tasted juicier than the standard though still good all-natural Angus patties on the other burgers. The kitchen was a bit stingy with the tomato bacon jam, so I suggest asking for extra on the side. I detected very little truffle essence in the aioli, but that is a minor quibble, as truffle oil can be overpowering. It 's also a contender for the most ubiquitous and pretentious of 21st century haute cuisine cliches. Despite the blatant snob appeal, The CEO is a darn fine burger and one that I would order again. Childhood memories of mushy, grey, flavorless Boca burgers nearly ruined me for veggie patties, but BurgerFi 's iteration won me over with a nicely textured and seasoned patty and plenty of caramelization from the griddle. It was even better when accompanied by a four-ounce Angus patty on the Conflicted Burger. If you crave something hearty but not heavy, then the Conflicted Burger is a solid choice; the veggie patty holds its weight alongside the beef. The Breakfast All Day or B.A.D. burger struck me initially as a hodgepodge of random components but turned out surprisingly well. I was mostly concerned with how ketchup and maple syrup would taste together, but the latter ingredient was nuanced to such a degree that I could barely detect it. The B.A.D. is probably my least favorite of the three burgers, but I would consider ordering it again, if only to boast to friends and coworkers. The fries and onion rings are the best I 've had at a burger place in this price range. I strongly suspect that the staff soaks the potatoes prior to tossing them in the fryer, as doing so removes much of the starch, leading to a much crispier, flavorful potato. The massive onion rings are equally crispy and seasoned nicely with salt and a touch of paprika. I can never decide between fries and rings, so I choose the Cry and Fry combo, the best of both worlds. For a nominal fee, the kitchen will drizzle the combo with garlic aioli, Parmesan cheese, and dried herbs. It 's a worthy indulgence. Fans of ice cream won 't want to pass up the gelato selections. Gelato contains less air and more flavoring than traditional American ice cream, resulting in a much denser and richer frozen treat. A hand-spun chocolate gelato shake tided me over while I waited for my food to arrive. I considered ordering a second to go, but even my damaged hypothalamus persuaded me to quit while I was ahead. Complaints regarding the prices are unjustified. The quality of the ingredients is far superior to what you would find at McDonald 's or even Whataburger, so expect to pay accordingly. Even still, most of the standard burgers are priced between $8 and $10, which I consider a good value. Despite my appreciation for BurgerFi, I feel that a five-star Whoohoo! As good as it gets! rating is a bit overenthusiastic, as I can think of roughly twenty better places in San Antonio for a good burger. For the quality and convenience, though, I would happily return the next time I 'm in the area."