Rutledge Hamburger Stand
About
Burgers
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 1126 E Washington St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: (956) 544-2628
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsNo
- thumb_upGood ForLunch
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingNo
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- volume_upNoise LevelQuiet
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Pam M.
This is an awesome little hole in the wall (or alley) that serves the perfect little greasy cheeseburger like you remember from the diner your grandparents used to take you to when you were a kid. Their menu is simple but their burgers are pretty fantastic. They are small so ordering a couple of double cheeseburgers is a pretty standard order...men probably order 2 or 3.
I heard about this through the Texas Bucket List as one of the oldest hamburger places in Texas. Original owners started out with a food cart and then they moved into the alley and then the alley had a floor and roof placed to turn it into it's own official space. It's like a little trip back in time and it's a fun conversation piece.
They only serve burgers...you can choose how many patties as well as if you want cheese or ham on it. You can then choose a bag of chips or a can of soda if you want to complete your meal.
If you are in the area (Brownsville)...it's worth the stop. -
Chris M.
My wife heard about this place through the Texas Bucket List and they said it was a "Must Try" place so we got a couple of our neighbors together and decided to make the drive over. You definitely have to know what you are looking for as it is inbetween buildings (ie truly in an alley way that has been covered over the years) with a small sign hanging out above it. So if you were just driving by to find a place to eat...this would easily be missed. though if you know it is there and/or you've been there before...you'll take the time to seek it out and give it a try.
So you can literally stand and touch both walls of this establishment...it is part of what gives it the character. It started as a stand in 1922 and then went into the alley way back in 1924 and over the years, they have added a floor and a roof to cover it in.
Burgers are super tasty...if you are looking for the options to customize it...not your place. They give you the option of choosing # of patties, cheese and ham and that's it. You can get a double meat/double cheeseburger for less than $3 and it's just like you remember from the good ole days at your local burger joint. Guys will probably eat 2 or 3 of these as they are small in size. As others have pointed out....you can opt for a can of pop and a bag of chips if you want to make it into a full meal.
They don't take cards or checks so make sure you have cash on you.
It's a cool little piece of history and we'd definitely go back when in the mood for a burger. -
J M M.
Cheapest burger, $1.50! Taste great and one of the last super holes in the wall left in the Valley. 2 burgers, chips and drinks...$7.25. Wow!!!
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Adolfo M.
This are good hamburger. If you want a burger that tastes like you made it at your house then this is the place for you. The place is small and hot. So be prepared to sweat will you eat an OUTSTANDING HAMBURGER lol
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Tony T.
The Honest Review: Let me clear up the confusion for our traveling guests, the burgers are small, with a thin patty to boot, with a splash of mustard and a pinch of lettuce. There are no frys. all that is cooked are burgers. Grab a bag of chips and a drink to complete your meal. The burgers are simple with zero wow factor. But that's not to say its not good. Its a good small burger with a price you cant beat that starts as low as $1.15!!!
Rutledge Burgers is a small family business that has been around for 94 years and has virtually never changed. It's become a part of Brownsville history locals can relate to. It still remains as small as it has always been. Its literally an unremarkable hallway, 5 feet wide. It's certainly something different worth taking pictures of... you can literally hold both walls at the same time! It still serves up the same small, thin patty burgers they have always been known for. I'll still go back for the sake of the nostalgia. Like many locals, we have a nostalgic tie to this burger joint.
The meal... I would recommend to get at least 2 burgers because they are the size of small WhiteCastle Burgers. I'd recommend the "Cheeseburger with Ham" It's a thin burger patty with a slice of grilled deli ham and cheese all for a buck 75! Get two of these, a bag of chips and a cold drink.