We have a winner! This Fort Worth burger joint wins our best burger poll
Whether it’s a thick patty sizzling on the grill or a soft bun stacked high with toppings, Fort Worth has no shortage of great burger spots.
To settle the debate once and for all, the Star-Telegram asked readers to vote for their favorite burger restaurant in town.
After rounds of voting and more than 300 ballots, the results are in, and one Fort Worth classic came out on top.
Your pick for the best burger in Fort Worth is Kincaid’s Hamburgers, a longtime local favorite known for its thick, hand-packed patties and old-school Texas charm.
Keep reading to see a full list of all the burger restaurants nominated, plus how we organized voting rounds.
The winner of the best burger poll
Kincaid’s Hamburgers, a 60-year Fort Worth tradition, first opened as a grocery store and butcher shop at 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd. long before gourmet burgers were a trend.
Butcher O.R. Gentry began grinding fresh beef trimmings and serving thick, homestyle burgers that quickly built a loyal following.
The shop eventually became a full-time restaurant, keeping its original recipes and simple toppings — lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard and optional American cheese — that have made it a Texas classic for decades.
Over the years, Kincaid’s has earned national recognition, including being named “Best Burger in America” in the 1960s and 1980s. It’s also featured in the book Hamburger America by burger historian George Motz.
With five locations across North Texas, Kincaid’s remains a local staple, drawing both longtime fans and newcomers who want to taste a piece of Fort Worth history.
Runners up in the best burger poll
The 14 nominees for best burger in Fort Worth in alphabetical order, were:
- Blue Mound Cafe
- Charley’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
- Crystal Springs Hideaway
- Dutch’s Hamburgers
- Fred’s Texas Cafe
- Fuego Burger
- Gusto’s
- JD’s Hamburgers
- Kincaid’s
- Local Pint
- Our Taphouse
- Rodeo Goat
- Roy Pope Grocery
- Wishbone & Flynt
Top seven finalists:
- Kincaid’s Hamburgers
- Fred’s Texas Cafe
- Rodeo Goat
- JD’s Hamburgers
- Fuego Burger
- Charley’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
- Crystal Springs Hideaway
How voting in the poll worked
Readers nominated their favorite local burger restaurants in early September. The top 14 picks advanced to the first round of voting, which ran from Sept. 17 to 24.
The seven most popular spots moved on to the final round from Sept. 24 to 30.
In all, 310 ballots were cast. When the votes were tallied, Kincaid’s Hamburgers came out on top, earning the title of Fort Worth’s Best Burger for 2025.
And remember, this wasn’t a scientific survey- it was just for fun! If you’ve got another restaurant you want us to check out, fill out the form below.
This story was originally published September 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM.
