Mytiburger Is on the Way

I generally prefer sticking to Mytiburger's standards, however, like surprisingly excellent frozen fries that feature a nicely crisped exterior and soft, mellow inside that's never mealy or mushy. Equally good are the crispy little sticks of sweet potato fries or the house specialty onion rings dipped in the jalapeño ketchup that sits on every table.

"We hand bread them every morning," says Salyers, who knew that he could never remove the popular side from the menu. Mytiburger also still makes its cherry limeade with fresh limes and its extra-thick, extra-creamy shakes with extra malt — upon request — but has also added fresh, house-cut fries if you're feeling extra fancy.

Troy Fields

Classic roadside-style cheeseburgers and chocolate malts are what Mytiburger does best.

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Mytiburger

2211 W. 43rd St.
Houston, TX 77018

Category: Restaurant > Burgers

Region: Outer Loop - NE

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Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
Mytiburger combo with fries and a drink: $6.70
Mytiburger with cheese: $3.90
Baconburger with cheese: $4.60
Onion rings: $2.95
Fresh-cut french fries: $2.30
Shakes: $2.85
Malts: $3.05

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• Shawn Salyers
• Kathy Green
• Garden Oaks
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In addition to those fries and the new burger accoutrements, Salyers has also installed Wi-Fi — no easy task, as he had to get a drill hammer to punch through walls "built like a bunker." It's worth it to him, though, to try and encourage a new generation to discover the "Myti Good" burgers in what he likes to refer to as a "vintage" — not "old" — restaurant.

Plenty of other things are still vintage at Mytiburger, from the 45-year-old grills to the staff, many of whom have worked there for 15 years. Salyers was excited to hire them back and equally excited to get Green's help in running the place. After the sale, she signed a six-month contract with Salyers to help out, show him the ropes and keep the place running smoothly. She's also helping Salyers retain another demographic that's as important as new fans: loyal regulars.

"The whole dynamic of the place is that it caters to the older crowd and people who've lived in the neighborhood a long time," says Salyers, "I want to keep those customers. I want to keep it basic, keep it to what they expect." He recalls one of his first days in business: "One guy came in and said he was standing right here when he heard that John Lennon had been shot. That's history right there."

But Salyers isn't stagnating. He has big plans for Mytiburger aside from just fried eggs and refried beans. He wants to build a seating area under an oak tree out back when he's saved the money and wants to start serving breakfast soon. "Breakfast tacos," he says, "and breakfast sandwiches. Stuff we can cook up on the grills."

The new era of Mytiburger is fully dawning this week, when Salyers will take the reins for good. Green — who typically works seven days a week, 12 hours a day, and knows every customer before they even walk in the door — is leaving. Her contract ends on February 15. I think that this new phase of Mytiburger's life will end up suiting the old burger joint just fine, although Salyers admits he's a little nervous.

"A car pulls up, and Kathy starts making the order," says Salyers. "I don't know if I'll ever get there, but I'm trying."