Hey Burger Enthusiasts!
If you follow us then you we pride ourselves on being uniquely different and this years burger adventures was exactly that. What an incredible journey we’ve just wrapped up at our 6th Annual Cowtown Burger Showdown in Fort Worth, hosted at the stunning River Ranch Stockyards event center! Over 27 amazing burger teams brought their A-game, vying for cash and bragging rights in this thrilling culinary showdown. I put in countless hours to uncover the most mouthwatering and innovative burgers for our amazing burger-loving community. Some chefs even created new burgers just for us and you can now try all of them. And let’s talk about our judging panel—11 incredible celebrity judges, featuring a Michelin Star Chef, Food Network host/star, Bravo Top Chef, Host of Texas EATS TV Show, and culinary bloggers, influencers and TV host and producers from platforms like NBC and ABC. Seriously, it was no easy feat selecting the winners! Each burger was a stellar contender, with talent so close that it was nearly impossible to choose just one standout! The creativity and flavor profiles truly blew us away, leaving even our seasoned judges impressed. This wasn’t just the biggest burger battle in Texas; it was quite possibly one of the most creative burger lineups I’ve ever seen in my 50 years in the food industry!
With the showdown in the books, it’s time for another sizzling edition of Trey’s Chow Down Burger list: The Only Burgers You Need to Try in North Texas! This curated collection features absolute gems from our Cowtown Burger Showdown, along with favorites I’ve visited and showcased over the past five years. I’ve taken a big bite out of each of these burgers myself, and trust me—you won’t want to miss out on these flavors! Remember, we taste everything! After years of indulging, collaborating, and crafting burgers alongside talented chefs, I can say with confidence that these joints are the crème de la crème. Plus, we’re 
working on expanding our favorites across the nation—from the vibrant vibes of Los Angeles to the sunny scenes of Miami, covering 33 states! In the meantime, I urge you to explore these fantastic burger spots and delight in their offerings. They truly represent the best of the North Texas burger scene!
So dive in and chow down with a smile—get ready to fall head over heels for these amazing burgers!
P.S. I wanted to simplify this year’s burger list because past year’s was so detailed it took a while to get through. If you seek more in-depth info about each burger, just follow these simple steps:
Go to GOOGLE, type in the search bar:
(Trey’s Chow Down and any Restaurant and Burger for detailed features)
It’s Burger time in Texas so unbuckle that belt and Let’s F*** GO!
To find the location and information CLICK on the NAME for LINK
**Winner Traditional Burger 2026**
Tom’s Burgers & Grill, Arlington, Texas
*(The Sweet Heat Burger)*
“Chef Tom’s creation with OMG Flavors!”
**Winner Non-Traditional Burger 2026**
Sushi Dojo, Southlake, Texas
*(Ryan’s Sushi Burger)*
“Chef Ryans 2 year creation. Crazy work!”
**3-Time Cowtown Burger Showdpwn Winner**
– Dayne’s Craft Barbecue, Aledo, TX
*(Dayne’s Smash Burger)* “One of the BEST in the USA!”
**2-Time Cowtown Burger Showdown Winner**
Pantry on Magnolia, Fort Worth, TX*(Bao Bun Burger)*
“Very Unique and exploding flavors, a must try!
**Winner Cowtown Burger Showdown Fan Favorite Burger 2026**
Toms Burgers & Grill, Arlington, Texas (Winner x 2)
**Cowtown Burger Showdown Winner 2024**
Smoke and Bone BBQ, Fort Worth, TX
*(Smoked Cheese Burger)*
**Cowtown Burger Showdown Winner 2025**
– Son of a Butcher, DFW Locations
*(The Popper, Smokehouse, & Cowboy Burgers)*
**FAN FAVORITE WINNER – 2025**
– Myrtles Burgers, Burleson, TX
*(Big Mark Double Cheese Burger)* “A must try, crazy delicious!”
**Cowtown Burger Showdown Winner 2023**
Smashville Burgers & Tots, Justin, TX
*(Smash Burger & Tots)* Oh! My! Burgers! Hell-of-a-good!
– Cocodrie’s Bayou Kitchen, NRH, TX
*(Crawfish Étouffée WAYGU Burger)*
“You want this anywhere else. A Jeese and Trey Collab”
– Meridian at The Village, Dallas, TX
*(Buzzed Aged Burger)* OMG
” Chef Eduardo’s unique creation. Crazy Work, a MUST TRY!”
– Rex’s Bar & Grill, Fort Worth, TX
*(Southern Charm Burger)*
“A unique Chef Brain Creation”
– Sweet Sugar High, Fort Worth, TX
*(The AF Burger and The Monster Burger)*
“Only custom creations and exploding flavors”
– Monkey Shines Texas, DFW, TX
*(The Smashed Burgers)* “OMG”
-KNIFE STEAKHOUSE, Plano, TX
*(The Ozersky Double Burger)*
“One of the BEST burgers of all-time”
–Queen’s Head Pub, Deep Ellum, TX
*(The Royale with Cheese)* “A Tasty Burger”
-Knicaid’s Hamburgers EST. 1946
Fort Worth, Southlake, and Arlington, TX
*The Texas Firecracker & The Cattleman Burgers*
– Passion BBQ, Southlake,
TX *(The OG Smash Burger)* “WHAT, OMG!”
-Buffalo Hirsch, Denton, Texas
Mr. Bacciagalupes Food Truck
*(Smash Burger & Crunch Wrap Burger)*
-Charley’s Old Fashion Burgers Fort Worth, TX
*(The Great Burger, Chili Cheese Burger and Dog)*
-Smoke and Slice, Fort Worth, TX
*(The Italian Burger)*
“Very unique special creation, intensely flavorful!”
– Smoke House Republic, Burleson, TX
*(Any Burger Creation)* “So flavorful, Unforgettable!”
-Sky Rocket Burger, Dallas, and Plano, TX
*(Double w/Cheese, and Bacon Burger)* “Cheese Burger Blitz!”
– Rodeo Goat, DFW Locations
*(Levi’s Blue Jean Burger)* “Unique and K-Pow flavors!”
– Ol’ South Pancake House, Fort Worth and Burleson, TX
*(Chorizo Breakfast Burger)* “Breakfast perfection on a bun!”
– Bosque River Tap House, Stephenville, TX
*(Queso Creek Burger)* “Cheesy O-Licious-ness!”
-Hookers Grill, FTW StockYards
*(Original SMASH Onion Burger)* The OG, Must Try!
-Woody’s Bar & Grill, Mineral Wells, TX
*(Double Bacon Cheese Burger)” “Old-fashion Deliciousness!”
– Interstate Inn Seeker Restaurant, Stephenville, TX
*(Old Fashioned Smash Burger)* “Ride’s cowboy flavors!”
– The Green Pickle, Glen Rose, TX
*(Poppin’ Jalapeño Pepperjack Popper Cheeseburger)*
“Creative Old-school deliciousness”
– Local Craft Kitchen and BBQ, Newark, TX
*(The Newwark Smash Burger)* “Holy Burgers!”
– M&O Station Grill, Fort Worth, TX
*(King George & Blue Cow Burgers)* “Flavor-Popp’in!”
– Rodeo City Provisions, Mesquite, TX
*(RPC Brisket Smash Burger)* “YEE HAW Buckle up!”
-Fred’s Texas Cafe Locations:
Fort Worth, and Crowley, TX
*(Outlaw, and Diablo Burgers)* “Deliciousnesss!”
– Sauce’d Pizza & Smashburgers, Grapevine, TX
*(Jalapeño Jack and Classic Burgers)* “HOLY, smash burgers!”
– Chef Yummies Catering, Dallas,
TX *(Any Burger Creation)* “Super Flavorful!”
– Smoke City Proz, Fort Worth, TX
*(Brisket Smash Burger)* ‘ So Delicious!”
-Chip’s Old Fashion Hamburgers
Dallas, Plano, and Oak Cliff, TX
*( Old Fasion Double w/Cheese)* “Diner Juicy Style Burgers!”
– Mixed Up Burgers, Grand Prairie, TX
*(The Cherry Bomb and Touchdown Burgers)*
-WOODY’S HAMBURGERS. Hamilton, TX
*(Classic Woody’s )* “Worth the drive to enjoy a delicious smash burger!”
– Hill City Chop House, Catering
*(Any Burger Creation)* “Unforgettable!”
Clay Pigeon, Fort Worth, TX
*(The Clay Burger)* “Fort Worth’s finest!”
– Sin Embargo Tacos, Dallas, TX
*(Trompo Burger)*
– Whiskey & Rye, Omni Fort Worth, TX
*(Whiskey & Rye Burger)*
– Del’s Charcoal Burgers, Richardson, TX
*(Texas Cheeseburger)* “Old fashion deliciousness!”
– Grease Monkey Burgers, Arlington, TX
*(The Angry Burger)* “Crazy Angry Flavors!”
– Nicky D’s Burgers, Crowley, TX
*(The Stuffed and Bacon Jam Burgers)* OMG!
– Big Kat Burgers, Fort Worth, TX
*(The Big Kat Burger)* “Always creative deliciousness!”
– Dutch’s Burgers, Fort Worth, TX
*(The Lineman and Vaquero Burgers)*
– Maple & Motor, Dallas, TX
*(Burger and Cheese Burgers)* “Tried and true!”
– Burger Schmurger, Dallas, TX
*(Smash Burgers – Perfection)* “One of the BEST!”
-Fuego Burger – Fort Worth, TX
*(Fuego Burger w/White and Cheddar Cheese Skirt)*
– Herby’s Burgers, Oak Cliff, Dallas,
TX *(The OG Smash and Herby Smash Burgers)*
– The Burger House, Dallas, TX
*(Cheeseburger Stacked)*
-LOYO Burgers, Mckinney, TX
*(Wagyu Double Stacked Smashed Burger)*
-HOPDODDY BUGER BAR, DFW, TX
*(The CADILLAC and EL DIABLO Burgers)*
-Fearings, The RITZ Dallas, TX
*(RC Ranch’ Wagyu Beef Burger)*
-Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina
Southlake, and Denton, Texas
*(The Shuck Me Burger w/Hushpuppies)*
Thank you so much for supporting restaurants and enjoying a burger at one of these amazing burger joints. Please reshare our blog/article so everyone can a creative and uniquely different burger in the North Texas area.
Best, Trey (Chow Down) Chapman III
