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Our Take on the 10 Best Burgers in Houston's Bay Area

Friday, June 2, 2017 at 1 p.m.

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Mexi Burger at TJ Reeds in Dickinson: The Mexi Burger — stuffed with a half pound of certified Angus beef patty topped with fresh avocado, chile con queso, blistered jalapeños, craft beer-braised onions, shredded lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo and pickles — is Tex-Mex meets backyard grilling. 1/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Ross at Preamble Lounge and Craft House in Webster: Appropriately named after Betsy Ross to keep with the lounge’s theme, this gourmet burger is made with a handmade char-crusted Texas Kobe-style Akaushi beef patty and topped with caramelized apples, crisp candied bacon and creamy smoked Gouda and served on a warm brioche bun. 2/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Dynamite Burger at Stomp's Burger Joint in Bacliff: The Dynamite Burger is a new addition and the one to try. Just like it sounds, this burger is loaded with heat and sparks a fire with every bite. Made with ancho ranch, pepper jack cheese, grilled jalapeños, crispy lettuce and tomato, this one is sure to make your eyes water. 3/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Philly Cheese Steak Burger at Hubcap Grill in Kemah: The $9 Philly cheesesteak burger with a 1/3-pound beef patty, thinly sliced ribeye steak, grilled onions, green bell peppers, Swiss cheese and special mayo sauce is a cross between a seasoned Texas burger and a creamy Philly cheesesteak sandwich. 4/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Brisket Burger at Skallywag Suds N' Grub in Kemah: The Brisket Burger is barbecue-basted and topped with garlic compound butter, cumin-pickled onions and fresh blue cheese crumbles, and served on a warm pretzel bun. This delightfully messy burger oozes with tangy barbecue sauce and a warm avalanche of creamy blue cheese. 5/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The South Shore Beer Garden Super Burger at Joe Lee's Seafood in Clear Lake Shores: The South Shore Beer Garden Super Burger is two quarter-pound beef patties, American and Swiss cheese, bacon, grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, grilled mushrooms, mayo, lettuce and tomato. 6/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Spicy Chipotle Burger at Tuscany Bistro in League City: The spicy chipotle burger is topped with roasted poblano pepper, creamy avocado slices, melted Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and a spicy chipotle sauce. 7/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Squealer at Tookie's Burgers in Seabrook: The Squealer is a handmade beef patty blended with bacon and dressed with creamy mayo, cheddar cheese, pickle, onion, lettuce and tomato. Don’t forget to add a side of Tookie’s famous homemade onion rings. 8/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Bakkhus Burger at Bakkhus Taverna in Kemah: The Bakkhus burger is a beef patty marinated in red wine and topped with sautéed onion and mushroom, feta cheese, Greek spices, lettuce and tomato. 9/10

Photo by Jennifer Fuller The Napa Burger at Main Street Bistro in League City: This visually impressive burger is loaded with rosemary mustard, merlot aioli, fresh spring mix, thinly sliced tomato, grilled red onion, creamy Boursin cheese and crispy peppered bacon. 10/10

Our Take on the 10 Best Burgers in Houston's Bay Area

There are days when nothing will do except for a big, juicy burger made with choice beef and the freshest ingredients. Here's our look at the ten best burgers in Houston's bay area. The line forms here.

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