Out on the western edge the burgers are quietly elite — a farmstead café, a smash shop, and a burger-and-BBQ combo.
Out on the western edge of Denton County the burgers are quietly elite. Three worth planning a drive around.
The shortlist
Little Joe’s Farmstead. Farm-to-table on 377 with giant portions and a kitchen that cares what goes between the bun. Jim Reid built it in honor of his son Kevin’s fight with cancer, and donates proceeds to Texas Children’s Hospital. Come hungry, leave converted.
Smashville Burgers & Tots. Exactly what the name promises — crispy-edged smash burgers and a loaded tots menu that becomes your order every time. Don’t sleep on this one.
Outlaw Burgers & BBQ. Keeps it simple and keeps it good — hand-formed patties, Texas-sized portions, and BBQ sides that prove they know a smoker too. The kind of place locals don’t want to share.
Save this — your next drive is already planned.