Houston's #1-ranked smashburger per DiningOut, built with 100% Halal beef, caramelized onions, and the house Smack Sauce. Two locations, consistently 4.7+ stars.



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Hotline Burger began in Summer 2019 as a nameless pop-up slinging SoCal-style smash burgers at Houston bars and breweries, then expanded in 2021 into two permanent locations: Energy Corridor on Highway 6 and Chinatown on Bellaire Boulevard. The concept stays intentionally focused on fast, consistent smash execution.
The namesake Hotline Burger is a double smash of 100% Halal beef with American cheese, sweet grilled onions, pickles, and house Smack Sauce on a buttered bun. DiningOut Houston ranked it #1 on its best smashburgers in Houston list, and consumer ratings remain extremely strong.
Built with double patties of 100% Halal beef, pressed on a hot griddle until crisp, locking in a juicy center. Every bite delivers a fantastic balance of crunch and melt.
Phil's take on the smashburger is outstandingly delicious, and almost belongs in its own category of excellence.
The smack fries put In-N-Out to shame and stay crispy even after the cheese melts over them.
Hotline Burger's Patty Melt features two smashed beef patties, grilled onions, Swiss, pickles, and Smack Sauce on Texas toast.