Yet, I soldiered on.
(But not with the almost 2000 milligrams of salt that my favorite contained.)
Other burgers came from the chain’s “All-Time Favorites” or “Limited Time Only” offerings.
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Here’s how each burger ranked in descending order from my least favorite to the very best.
Triple Meat Whataburger (#3)
The original Whataburger is one of America’smost iconic fast-food burgers.
It’s now available in three sizes: single, double, and triple.
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I opted forthe big boyas the beefiest representation of the chain’s signature item.
The standard toppings are tomato, lettuce, pickles, diced raw onions, and a slather of mustard.
At $7.99, it’s a bountiful meal option without spending all your lunch money.
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The look:Let’s be honest.
The taste:The patty was nicely griddled, pretty typical of a smash burger.
Your mileage may vary.
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it makes a little more sense.
Three slices of bacon did make the guac party a little more exciting.
I’m guessing it came from the pepper sauce.
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I opted for a regular bun to preserve the apples-to-avocados comparison.
The look:The ratio of meat to toppings actually worked out pretty well for the Whataburger Jr.
I guess you could say it was “coming out.”
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(A little craps inside humor for my fellow degenerate gamblers.)
It’s the small victories my doctor appreciates.
Unsurprisingly for a Texas-based chain, Whataburger does jalapenos and spicy-sweet sauces very well.
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We’re not dealing with “sandwich artists” here.
Overall, the slight flavor confusion didn’t overpower the enjoyment of a solid burger.
Yet the #6 Avocado Bacon Burger somehow merited its own number on the menu?
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This fan favorite, flavored with Whataburger’s Sweet & Spicy sauce, cost me $7.89.
A swath of what looked like pepper jelly also promised to bring the heat.
The taste:I’ll admit I’m a sucker for sweet-heat combinations.
I’m glad I did.
It is an excellent burger, though.
The look:The Blaze is about delightful excess.
I was impressed by how much pepper flavor shines through the ranch dressing.
The bacon was crispy and offered a nice textural contrast to the gooey cheese and pickled peppers.
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