If you go for the classic double giant cheeseburger (a No. 1), the name is a little misleading. Griff’s double patty burger with mustard, onions, lettuce, and tomato offers plenty of meat and veggies, but it isn’t as big as its name suggests. Regardless, when we visited the Pleasanton Road restaurant, the food was delivered fast — only a couple of minutes wait — it was warm and cheesy, which made for an excellent bite. It was stuffed with lettuce that fell out during the meal, so definitely ask for less if you’re not a fan. The burger did collapse in the latter half of the meal, but it was not overwhelmed by grease like other burger joints. Overall, a solid lunch, even if the fries were a little meh.
Atmosphere-wise, it’s perfect. Despite the busy road, the parking lot offers plenty of spaces for visitors as well as a drive-thru for on-the-go customers. Meanwhile, the inside offers plenty of tables for solo diners and groups, so sit and enjoy your meal. It was much cleaner and more organized than the overcrowded fast-food scene.
So, is it the No. 1 fast-food burger in Texas? I’m not sure, but I’d rather go back to Griff’s than one of the countless other fast-food burger huts.
Small tip: don’t arrive too early. I got there as they were putting the menu up on the board, so I had to blindly place my order without really knowing what I was getting. Luckily, it was delicious!
Find it: 2418 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221