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Dallas's definitive smashburger, declared "without a doubt the best burger in Dallas" by the Dallas Observer, validated by Texas Monthly, and backed by sustained pop-up-to-brick-and-mortar demand.
Representative photography. Actual appearance may vary.
Burger Schmurger started in a backyard during the pandemic, when Dave Culwell began smashing burgers for friends and quickly built a loyal local following through pop-ups across Dallas. That momentum carried into a permanent opening at 718 N. Buckner Blvd in April 2025.
The Schmurger's defining move is pressing shaved yellow onions directly into the raw beef before the smash. That process builds flavor into the patty as it forms a thin, crisp, caramelized crust. American cheese, house-brined pickles, and house sauce complete a focused, high-execution build on a toasted Mrs. Baird's bun.
Editorial coverage from Dallas Observer, Texas Monthly, and D Magazine, plus consistent consumer demand at the new location, support Burger Schmurger's current Certified Smash standing.
The Schmurger at Burger Schmurger is without a doubt the best burger in Dallas.
The double-patty smashburgers lived up to the hype, with super-thin rounds and wonderfully caramelized crunchy-edged crusts.
The most hyped burger joint in Dallas.
One of the best things we tried in 2021. The burger smashes the backyard burger game.
Silly name, serious burgers. The quality justifies the waits and demand.
People come in from all over Texas and the country to try these burgers.
Best tasting burger we've had in years.
Some diners found the burger too salty and too crispy at times.