"While we have Texas to thank for plenty of iconic foods, beef is usually top of mind when the state's cuisine comes to mind. Whether it's Tex-Mex ground beef tacos or traditional brisket, Texas can't get enough beef, which makes sense given its massive beef cattle industry. Texans love their iconic homegrown burger chain, Whataburger, but there's one small burger spot in North Texas that has been providing hamburgers to the Lone Star state for almost 35 years longer."
"Herd's Hamburgers was ahead of its time, as they've been making smash burgers for decades, long before they became massively trendy. Its unique, slightly-smashed style of burgers are cooked with the bun resting on top of the patty after they've been flipped to absorb a bit of grease from heavily seasoned cast iron griddles."
"The menu is simple, both visually and in selection, offering hamburgers, cheeseburgers, ham & cheese sandwiches, grilled cheese, and even a bacon sandwich. Other than a few double burgers, including a double double (not to be confused with In-N-Out's famous double double) option, as well as drinks and chips, all at shockingly low prices. Adorably, the menu features "candy" at the bottom, presumably as a dessert option."
Herd's Hamburgers operates in Jacksboro, about an hour and 15 minutes northwest of Fort Worth, and has existed for 110 years. The restaurant opened in 1916 and has been owned and operated by the same extended family since its founding. The location moved in 1980 while preserving original methods and ethos. The kitchen produces slightly-smashed burgers cooked on heavily seasoned cast iron griddles with the bun placed on the patty to absorb grease. The concise menu lists basic sandwiches, a few double-burger options, drinks, chips, and a small candy dessert offering, all at low prices.
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