Bits and pieces of Alamo Springs Café in the news.
Texas Monthly 50 Greatest Hamburgers in Texas
“Scrumptious beef juices drip from the humongous, hand-pressed patty (no two alike!) and mix with the roasted green chiles, cheese, mayo, and mustard to create a kind of divine burger roux that soaks into the cloud-soft jalapeño-cheese bun…”
“Literally next door to Old Tunnel is Alamo Springs Café, famous for its Cover Burger, which appeared on the cover of Texas Monthly’s 2009 Best Burgers in Texas issue. It’s a half-pound cheeseburger topped with grilled onions, avocado, and green chiles served on a jalapeño cheese bun. The place has plenty of outdoor seating, a full bar, and frequent live music.”
The Daytripper – Luckenbach
Feb. 2021
“While a simple burger is a delicious proposition, their signature Cover Burger ain’t that: a half-pound patty topped with pepper jack cheese, smothered in roasted chiles and grilled onions, a jalapaño cheese sourdough bun, avocado, and finally, crowned with a fried egg…
“You know the sign of a good burger, when they have to put a steak knife in it just to hold it up…That right there is a phenomenal burger. That is a road-trip worthy burger.”
Good Taste with Tanji Patton – Best of the Texas Hill Country
Dec. 2020
“Delicious appetizers, dynamite burgers, and one heck of a Hill Country experience. That’s what you’ll find at Alamo Springs Café.”
Good Taste with Tanji Patton Jan. 2020
“Burgers aren’t the only big deal here. Everything is made from scratch, from thick and hearty homemade chili to a variety of sandwiches. Even crisp garden salads topped with perfectly seasoned Texas quail.”
Texas Monthly Alamo Springs Café Review 2019
“…we are happy to announce that the ‘cover burger’ (as in the one depicted in the cover photo of Texas Monthly’s burger issue) is still exceptional. Especially on the jalapeño-cheese bun.”
Fredericksburg Standard Aug. 2019
“I fell in love when I first saw this wonderful restaurant in the midst of 10 acres of rugged, historic Hill Country property…”
Texas Country Reporter Aug. 2017
“Since day one, this laid back place has always been about going with the flow.”
The Texas Bucket List Feb. 2017
“You may have to go over the hills, across the river, and through the woods, but in the end, you’ll find Alamo Springs Cafe. And it’s well worth a stop on the Texas Bucket List.”
“This quaint little cafe at the end of a hilly county road in Fredericksburg continually tops the charts for the best burger in Texas.”
“Enjoy fantastic food, including fabulous, homemade hamburgers, BLT’s, portabella mushroom burgers, New Mexico style green chili burgers, goat cheese w/roasted garlic…”
Texas Hill Country “Are You Up for the Jefe’s Challenge at Alamo Springs Cafe?”
“This burger joint boasts a delicious burger with just about any add-on you can dream up, with an extensive menu featuring salads, breakfast items, and even dinner specials.”
The Austinot “Alamo Springs Cafe: Burger Heaven Near Fredericksburg”
“Recently, I asked this question on one of our favorite Facebook pages, Texas Hill Country, ‘Who makes the best burgers in the Hill Country?’
…There was no question about who was the best, according to the Texas Hill Country Army. By far, Alamo Springs Cafe took first place, with more than double the comments and likes than the second place mention…”
The Austin Chronicle “Best Bats & Burgers”
“Within walking distance from the tunnel is one of the best burger joints in the state. Alamo Springs Cafe has a wide selection of delectable Texas entrées so you won’t have to go searching in the night for a diet of bugs like the bats.”
Ride Texas “Riders Recommend: Alamo Springs Cafe”
“…offering live music, great food and priceless sunsets.”
Owner Brian O’Neill with burger-lovin’ guests! 