Rutledge Hamburgers in Brownsville
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Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, US
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- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–5PM
- Wednesday:11AM–5PM
- Thursday:11AM–5PM
- Friday:11AM–5PM
- Saturday:11AM–5PM
- Sunday:Closed
One of the historic places in town. Nearly 100 years in operation. Menu: burgers, chips (bagged) and sodas (cans). Burgers are all same size, the variables are: cheese, ham, # of patties. Limited seating due to the places unusual size, but service is fairly quick.
Fast and friendly service! As always they have very reasonable prices and great quality.Due to covid-19 people are not allowed to dine in the hall.
Excellent home-style burgers in town!! 🍔The best if ordered with ham.Order two for yourself, and don’t forget to bring cash and someone else to help you drive by. Otherwise, you might spend 20 to 30 mins finding a parking spot on a busy day.
Your quintessential hole in the wall spot! Excellent hanburgers since 1922 on the American side of the border. Make sure you order 2 burgers, they are like sliders. Definitely make sure you stop there!
Service is okay but burger meat is extremely small , i get meat is prepared here but come on. They have images of sampled burgers and they look nothing like image when served.
Gets you back to the 1960s. When there was no a/c. 2 seat tables only. Large table has 3 or 4 seats. Burgers are not what I remember but they are good.
Best hamburgers in the world. Great service great people. If they dont answer call again lol.
3 of us. We got lucky to sit by each other. All had double meat cheese burgers. They were great.
Best burgers in town, brought me back to my childhood, same taste as 30 years ago, so glad they are still around.
Great place to eat small for burgers were good
Great!
Tiny tiny old historic place for a hamburger small they are small hamburgers even at a double so you might get two. Pretty cheap though. If I remember correctly about a buck 79 each. Good burger though.
We use to go to get burgers back when I was a little girl with my mom and siblings, many many moons ago. I remember the Rutledges very clearly where the burgers were .25 cents along with a bag of potato chips. Those were the days. When I come visit Brownsville, I never fail coming for a Rutledge burger. This brings many childhood memories. Its not the same without the Rutledges but I will drop by when I am in my hometown of Browntown Brownsville.
Burgers are a bit underserved regarding the patty size but they are very tasty. My husband loves them...unfortunately the WORKERS ARE ARROGANT and almost always mess up something in my order and they act like they dont care. Worst experience than any diner Ive ever been to.
Good customer service, but bad wait time. It’s best if you call and order. The real deal is them picking up the phone.
One of my preferred spots for tasty Burgers. Loved this place from the first taste. Ive had nothing but enjoyable experiences here and plan to keep visiting. The bill was good for how much you get. I can see why they have a lot of good reviews.
Im from p-s-j-a area and drove like 1hr to check it out, since I saw a YouTube video made my mouth drool ... my guy this is hands down THEEE OG BURGER add the ham . Youll thank me later .. peace and love✌
Im from out of town and and I go out of my way to go to this place because its so unique and the hamburger are delicious 😋 yesterday was my first time back there in 2 years. Thanks God the Burgers were still Good. Unfortunately the waitress looked like she had swallowed a 🍋 lemon and was very rude. I didnt let her attitude rune my Burger. But will think about it twice before I go there next time Im in town.
I tried this place 4 years ago, hearing nothing but great things, that its a local favorite, and that they are the best burgers in town. Thinking that they must be good I tried them, and was disappointed.Today I tried them again. The cooking smelled great, the order was fast, but the quality as poor as ever.Any taste that the meat has is drowned by mustard, and American cheese. The meat I could bite into was charred beyond enjoyment.I would not recommend this place. $1.50 for a single cheese burger, and around $4 for a triple meat. Both undersized in my opinion.
Wonderful memories as a child 45 years ago. My father took me there for a burger and a chat with the big guy. May Both RIP. They were both an example of pride, hard work and dedication, but most important loved his business and loved his dedicated customers.
Burgers taste great! You need to order the double meat, the regulars burger patties are really thin, theres a limited variety of ways to order your burger. Canned drink and chips are separate. The fad about this place is the fact that its a historical mark. The family began this mom&pop burger joint between two buildings...the location was an ally and family just built around it...if your closterphobic you might want to just get your order to go. If you can use a snack...this is the perfect place for a tasty burger and a piece of Brownsville history.
Dont waste your time trying to find a parking space practically across the street from the Mexican border. This renovated ally is about 6 ft. wide. The tables , for 2, are built into the walls. The waitress speaks so little English, it is best to just point at the menu. It is a poor knock off of an In and out burger, canned drinks , chips....no fries.
AmazingYou stop to support the local businesses and this people are just so so rude . Will try hard not to return, PS I’m from Brownsville but I’m living in Columbus, Ohio Oh and burgers are nothing to brag
Delicious burgers, small but filling. A favorite of locals and understably so! Make sure you have cash on you. They do not accept credit or debit. Additionally, if you want fries you are out of luck as they only have chips. But the burgers are well worth it. Definitely a go to spot!
We were able to order to go. No inside dining. Quick small burgers reasonably priced. Small business owner. Go buy a burger & help keep small business going.
Went to eat lunch with my daughter and the burgers were great but beware the lady charged me $19 and that was quite a bit for what I ordered and so I got up to check the prices and she was like way off it was like $14. I let her know and she said that the prices that are posted are not the prices which I really doubt that. She gave me $2 back so I would just leave..... when I asked her to see my receipt it was charged as the price that is in the sign. WTH!!!! That is no way to do business or to collect her own tip??
If you are looking for a local restaurant and want to skip the franchise burger tastes, then look no further. Hidden gem downtown with a lot of history. Home made burgers with an excellent taste. Price is also excellent.
We had a chance to try Rutledge hamburger for the first time. A unique place, for sure. Hamburger was good, I had 2 double meat cheeseburger. My girl had a single meat hamburger. Plus 2 soft drinks, all for just over $10. The price is right on point. I recommend Rutledge hamburger.Parking is limited.
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 fries. 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 thats 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. Its 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. Its 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. Ill 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. Id recommend the Cheeseburger with Ham Its 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.
So happy to review this unique hamburger restaurant. It snugged between to buildings downtown Brownsville Texas. Anyone visiting Brownsville or from the Rio grande valley that has not been should go there. The menu is only hamburgers and require at least a double. They are delicious. Go there now
Burgers are delicious, but the patties are the tiniest Ive seen at a place that serves burgers. Seating is very limited, maybe around 12 or 14 seats at the most. Burgers are cheap though, so you can easily order another round.
Great experience in a local Burger Joint that has been around for a good while. The burgers are on the small side so maybe buy 2 or start with knowing you may need two. No fries, No credit cards, and no fuss burgers.
To be warned, the restaurant is really an alley way with tables for two crammed along the length of it. Don’t take a purse with you for there will be nowhere to place it while you eat with a friend. No fries. Just bags of chips. Whoever heard of burgers without fries? Anyway, get the double because half your patty will remain on the grill with the cook.
Small but the inexpensive menu is simple smells like your moms kitchen when she makes a homemade burger for you with love. I will be back to enjoy this place again.
I didnt officially visit this place today. I am traveling from California. But I used to go here as a kid for lunch when I was at Immaculate Conception. I remember Mrs Rutledge was a funny lady. Kind of looked like Lucy Da Ball. But very friendly and this join was just one of a kind. Great to see it is still open and running.
A must to visit in Brownsville Texas for a good burger in the smallest restaurant !
Ate there for the first time today. The burgers delicious and inexpensive. Next time I’ll remember to get two. The young people who work there are great.
Theyve been making Burgers here for 95 years!
If you want homemade greasy burgers like Grandma used to make, this is where you want to go. The burgers are will made and very tasty. You wont regret seeking them out.
Absolutely fantastic. Burgers were simple and DELICIOUS
Good food, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere
I used to come to eat with my mom👑 when I was little....When I go DOWNTOWN I cant never find the place 💖but I did this time. The place looks the same but the service is not...Im assuming the owners died and maybe they sold it to other people 😭or maybe it stayed with the family.😀..I have no idea...
This burger joint has been around since 1924. Their burgers are small but very inexpensive. If you want a traditional burger this is the spot!
The burgers are always delicious! And the atmosphere lets us see, just how far, weve come.
Tiny place but really good burger. I would have ordered to go but when you are that packed in so tight with the other customers yall end up talking and having a good time.
Loved it, the meat had a really good flavor
Love the burgers! They have a great flavor but they are small so make sure you order accordingly.
The place may be small like the burgers but if you want 💯 home made burgers this is the place to go👍♥️i used to go w my grama RIP now I take my grandson😋😋
I ve been here since I was a kid 55yrs ago the burgers are still good old fashion type but I think Ill never go there again their music is way to high I feel Im at a cantina surely missing businessMy first visit since I move to Houston 45 yrs ago
Love the burgers but they should probobly change their hr availability. They dont close at 6 they close earlier. I got there &they sent me out at around 5:40 if not before.
These burgers are (or were) the best burgers on planet Earth. The last time I ate there was in 1969 and Mrs. Rutledge was still making the burgers. WOW !
The place is a nostalgia trip if your from Brownsville but its gone through different owners and their burgers arent what they use to be plus its so cramped or I just grew.
This place gets the stars for ITS RARE ENVIRONMENT. The food is good; MOST UNIQUE PLACE TO EAT. You go for the sheer experience. NO PLACE IN AMERICA LIKE THIS ONE. Plus it is in historic downtown.BRING CASH. CASH ONLY!
Its a wonderful hole in the wall place, if ur into that kind of places. My burgers are better ;p (Just saying in case I start selling)
I loveit since I was small and I love the burger a lot from there cause sometime I eat more then 3
This place is a Brownsville classic. Great little burgers. Dont be scared to order the 2 meat burger. You will not be disappointed.
Amazing burgers & extremely nice people.
Small burger, order the double meat. Very inexpensive and flavorful burger. Ill be back for more!
Great hamburgers. Met my expectations. Definitely priced right. Restaurant is very hot in the summer.
It was packed to the max when I went and the lady made us stand outside and she FORGOT our order and we were waiting for an HOUR until I went inside and she said she didnt order them. Waste of time for small burgers.
Narrow to say the least (apprx. 48) The burgers are one of a kind. Double meat, double ham and double Cheese with everything on it is the way I roll at this wonderfully nostalgic former burgerstand.
Greasy & good. No inside dining at this time
Burgers... so great. the staff was helpful and kind. feels like a cafe in phoenix that i enjoyed visiting.
Cash only. Historic hole-in-the-wall burger (only) joint. Celebrates a century of serving burgers in 2022.
Take cash with you. Really tasty food youll want more than one
The burgers are very good, but the service keeps it from getting five stars.
Best burgers in the Valley
Great burgers....but take cash people....they dont accept credit cards.
I give it 1 star because of the years itsbeen open 1924.But the hamburgers are small andWhere Is The Beef?
I love this place the burgers are so good, the service is great.
Great place Ive been visiting a time ago, really loving this burgers~
Saw this place featured on a travel show,and they were raving about the burgers.Was visiting the area,and decided to give them a try.First of all,they messed up my order and burgers were tiny and had no flavor to them.
Very interesting place, got 2 double meat, cheese and ham. They were ok.
Bit too small. While the burgers are good everything is too cramped and a bit overpriced to get any higher.
Been hitting this place up since I was 8 and love the burgers and chips small and cozy place
On texas bucket list...awsome burgers been around 100 years...bring your appetite....must atop for burger lovers!!
Disappointed with the size of the meat. It looked like only half of Tue burger had a thin piece of meat. More bread than meat.
Delicious homemade burgers! Small humble place with very nice folks.
Awesome place to eat n if u just happened to be down town Brownsville make u stop by and eat
Great burgers fast and friendly service
Hands down one of the best burger joints ......just a good old fashion burger!!!!!!!
Food was very delicious but the waitress was super rude and lady in cashier was too slow to attend, still left her a tip thou hope her day went better.
Great hamburgers and service is fast and with a smile
The Burgers were so Good and hot.
Great little secret burger place, and its super cheap!
Always great burgers! Never disappoint!
Great customer service, the food is delicious, and they work fast
Horrible customer service 😑
Perfect slice of history. The burgers were not too much. Just what i needed!
Cool joint. Couldnt go in during covid. Order at door.
Classic burger place, about to turn 100 years old. A MUST during winter, siento it being on a tiny alley
So good the burger practically melt in your mouth! 🍔
Love these classic burgers. Cooked to perfection.
Scott took Luke to the famous Rutledge burgers they were delicious.
1 star because the place didnt have my CREAM SODA!!!! UHHHH!!!I HATE MY LIFE
Just like I remembered after 20 years of being away from the valley. They are on the small side, so get two.
Classic
Best burgers of brownsville every bite is a flashback and a brownsville memory
My recs are two double cheese brgrs with extra pickls. Sprite.
Went once again with my boyfriend the place is great
Good burgers.
Tasty burgers that left me a good after taste.
I love this place. Perfect for a quick bite while shopping.
Best burgers ever
Smallest burger joint in Bville. Best burgers in town!
SERVICE IS EXTREMELY HORRIBLE !! THEY ARE GOOD TO THEIR OWN PEOPLE BUT NOT OUTSIDERS !!! EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED...
Great burgers at a great price.
Best place downtown Brownsville to eat a burger!
The burgers will melt in your mouth.
Great price. Tasty burgers.
Great burgers, tiny place
Good burgers good price!
It could be so much better, but its not.
Old fashioned burgers were on point.
Best long hole in the wall hamburger ever
My grandparents use to bring us here when I was small. Now I bring my grandkids.
Burgers are awesome there.
This are the best in Town ❤
Good old fashioned hamburger
Delicious food and a great gem of Brownsville
Hot and had to wait forever for my order
It was ok, a bit over rated though!
Best Homeade burgers♥️
My heart belongs to Rutledge Burgers!
Quick and cheap. Love it!
Love this place so unique friendly staff
Love this classic restaurant!
Great hole in the wall restaurant in Brownsville
Great mini Burgers.
Soo Good!! ❤🍔 Highly Recommend
Love their burgers!
Greatest burgers of all time
A Brownsville staple. A must if youre downtown
No frills burgers
Same great taste!
Fun inexpensive place
Its was so good
Very attentive in service!
Very Good Hamburgers
Food still good
Great tasting Burgers
Best burgers in Brownsville
Awesome burgers....😋😋😋😋
Food 🤔😛😜😎
Burgers are delicious
Great historical history
A must for anyone in Brownsville area.
Great food!!
Great
Tasty!
Best value
Delicious
Aight
Best burgers
Delicious
Very historic
Bad!!
Its no good
Old timey burgers
Always good
Poor
Awesome burgers
Unique experience
Absolutely love it
The best in town
Good burger
Classic unique
Must have!
Historical
I love the taste of the burgers and its hard to believe the stove where the burgers are cooked is 100 yes old.
The hamburgers taste good and the price too but El Pato k works there I treat them very ugly apart from that I told him it was our first time he didnt say thank you no nothing I treat them very ugly thats why he asks for take away
I cant believe that no one realizes that the woman who attends is very filthy is always holding her face in her hair and once I went with my wife she was putting her fingers in her mouth and then she grabbed our hamburgers without washing her hands and also Grab the money and then the hamburgers that disgusting I never go again
✌😠🇲🇽 good food, waitress noooo!!! Very rude and bitter 8/2/2022
I am a 54 year old woman and I remember that my dad liked to take us to eat burgers, we came from matamoros very often to enjoy the food and the presence of the original owners, we are still enjoying it, I recommend them.
It is an excellent place the burgers are very cheap but very delicious the place is historical, it is small but as they say the appearances are deceiving.
Excellent I took my three daughters when they were little and we have very good memories, the burgers are delicious
The hamburgers or meat tapeworms was just a strip, they are not like before that if they were filling ..
I have been eating them all my life and they taste as delicious as ever. 💯% recommended!
Very delicious hamburgers ..... Without comparison, the Francoists do not reach their heels
Rich very tasty burgers and good prices
Their burgers are famous and very rich
The hambyrgesas are very rich
Very rich and cheap nothing like it in the valley
They could improve the quality of the food, the taste is the best
If et er r no yet
Burgers natural meat.
No camvia
Total reviews rating 4.4
197 Reviews for Rutledge Hamburgers 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-24Alright a very unique establishment 💯 years old, cool. Small hidden away business in Downtown. I can handle 3 burgers and we’re taking double meat double cheese. Yup made to order fresh , a jalapeño, bag of chips and a cold soda pop. Just the way I like it and have a seat in the back of my car parked in front of the burger joint. Small but great taste, fast and friendly service, fresh ingredients Great burgers 🍔 🇺🇸🤘all day long.
Review №2
2021-12-16Youve heard of a hole in the wall, but have you heard of a hole between the walls!? This historic burger joint was built in 1922 in a tiny alley! Dont eat here if you claustrophobic lol or maybe just get it to go, but the burgers are quaint. You can easily eat 2 or 3 of their double cheeseburgers. But the good part about it is its very affordable! Man that bouble meat double cheese with ham burger was the most pricey and it wasnt even 4 bucks! Go here at least for the experience and for a good bite 😋
Review №3
2022-06-09100 yeard old burger joint, you dont find that everyday. Loved them little burgers, patties were seasoned just right, edges were crispy, buns were firm, loved them. You have to try it when you come down to Brownsville
Review №4
2022-05-06Its a small and cute antique place and I had heard so much about it but they took a very long time! I waited about 20+ minutes but thats probably because the man in front of me seemed to have a large order. (More than 5 burgers I think) Also, it was my first time here and I did not see a cashier or server to take my order so I sat for a couple minutes. When later this second person arrives and they take his order before mine. Even when the server was told by another lady, whom she was actually chatting with, that I got there first!I probably would have gotten out of there quicker if I would have placed my order first.The other server was outside talking on the phone the whole time. 😒Anyway, I got a double cheeseburger and a single. It was very inexpensive less than $5 for both. However, they were tiny! Meat was so thin and not enough flavor for me. My daughter was disappointed too. Also, they dont sell anything else except for chips and maybe drinks I think. Rating flavor only- It was good but Ive had better honestly. Please dont hate me! 🙈But maybe Ill try it again soon and give them a second chance, since its such a popular place.
Review №5
2022-05-14Don’t come here for the service. Horrible customer service. They take forever to give you the food. If they say it’ll take 15 minutes, it actually means 30 minutes or more. The boigers are good though.
Review №6
2021-07-24Been wanting to try it out lady did not get my order correctly since she was taking it from the register while I cant even pass the door. Flavor was good for its simple menu but I got a double meat and yet it barely covered half the bun. Feel bad for the 2 stars but I was let down. I hope they can get back on track.
Review №7
2022-04-17Certainly a unique experience. Too small for me to sit in so had to take it to go. Burgers are really good too! Small but thats ok, I dont always need a huge burger and priced well enough to get 2 or more if needed.
Review №8
2022-04-13This is an awesome fast cheap greasy spoon. Cash only. Limited menu. You can watch them cook and prep your burger! If you have a lot of people to feed come here.
Review №9
2022-03-18Dont have pictures, because those burger never lasted more than a couple of minutes. Love those triple dobles. Youd be a fool for not going to this place for a burger if your in brownsville, unless your a vegan/vegetarian, or dont eat beef because of religious reason. These burgers are AMAZING!!!
Review №10
2021-07-14This little hidden gem in downtown Brownsville is an institution on its own!!! The history!! A must visit if you are in the area! The burgers are AMAZING!! Will def be back!