A juicy, hot, fresh fast-food burger can really hit the spot.
But what if it hits when you’re in unfamiliar territory?
When you need afast-food burger, you want to ensure it’s excellent.
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Unlike those custards, the pressed-and-seared meat at this joint is never frozen.
That and a slice of local cheese make for one seriously perfect burger.
Plus, unlike many other fast-food joints, In-N-Out provides a working wage and benefits to all employees.
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It’s all part of the restaurant chain’s values.
That secret isHiHo Cheeseburger.
As if all that wasn’t enough?
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There’s a housemade, gluten-free, vegan patty for vegetarians.
Hatch green chiles are an essential ingredient in New Mexican cooking.
after you snag one, you’ll get the hype.
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Both Tulsa and Oklahoma City have strong food, hotel, and art scenes.
As the name suggests, these burgers include the restaurant’s “perfectly caramelized, crispy-on-the-edges onions.”
That something extra has remained the star ingredient since the 1920s when onion burgers became an Oklahoma staple.
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There are just eight locations, but this brand is one to watch.
It’s simple and utterly delicious.
If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the Olive Burgera cheeseburger with a layer of sliced green olives.
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Replace the fries with cheese curds or fried pickles for a real sense of place.
The burgers can be served up in combos.
The chain also makes homemade root beer on-site, so grab a mug to wash that chili down.
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To this day, the restaurant proclaims itself as America’s best cheeseburger.
Try it for yourself to decide, but the signature double cheeseburger with special sauce is award-winning.
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