Eight Sizzlin’ Smash-Burger Destinations Leading Dallas’s Crispy-Edge Craze

Dallas is currently experiencing a culinary revolution, with the smash-burger taking center stage.

 

Here are eight local spots that have mastered the art of the crispy-edged delight:

 

Burger Schmurger

Originating as a pop-up, this East Dallas favorite has found a permanent home near White Rock Lake.

 

Their signature Schmurger features double smashed patties, American cheese, griddled onions, and house-made pickles on a toasted bun.

 

For those seeking a twist, the Maverick adds smoked pork belly jam and provolone to the mix.

 

Dos Huevos

Known for its scratch-made breakfast sandwiches, this brunch offers a smash burger on a house-baked bun, topped with griddled onions and melted cheese, all for just $7.

 

Dudley’s

Located in Rockwall, this sports bar serves Wagyu-style smash burgers featuring Texas beef, horseradish-spiked pickles, and bang-bang sauce on a brioche bun.

 

Herby’s

In Oak Cliff, DJ-chef duo Will Rhoten and Jake Saenz offer the OG smash with house sauce, alongside a veggie version that swaps beef for a black-bean patty.

 

Pacheco Taco n Burger

Inside Four Corners Brewing, a mother-and-son team dresses double smash patties with chorizo, jalapeños, and creamy chipotle for a Tex-Mex twist.

 

Picadera

Deep Ellum’s Dominican kitchen shines with two-patty burgers crowned by fried sweet plantains, avocado, and American cheese on a garlic-buttered brioche bun.

 

Rodeo Bar

At The Adolphus Hotel, the Rodeo burger pares back to basics—cheese, pickles, and special sauce—yet its simplicity steals the show.

 

Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha

This Lake Highlands brewpub stacks two patties, four cheese slices, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and mustard into a smash combo that’s fast becoming a fan favorite.

 

From lakeside patios to elegant hotel bars, these eight venues showcase how a simple smash—properly executed—can ignite Dallas’s burger scene.