Carrollton, TX sits in the Dallas‑Fort Worth sprawl, but its burger culture is very much its own—Korean‑influenced spots, craft‑beer joints, and old‑school grills all have die‑hard fans.
1. Twisted Root Burger Co. (Carrollton)
Twisted Root is a DFW classic, and the Carrollton location has a loyal following.
Burgers are thick, messy, and very customizable, with fun toppings like fried onion strings, jalapeños, bacon, specialty cheeses, and creative sauces. You can occasionally find exotic meats on the specials board, but the standard beef patties already hit hard. Add fried pickles or sweet potato fries and one of their house sodas or boozy shakes and you’re set.
2. Kenny’s Burger Joint (nearby – Plano/The Colony area)
Close enough that plenty of Carrollton locals will name it as their go‑to.
Kenny’s does a slightly upscale burger, with half‑pound patties, perfectly melted cheese, and high‑quality toppings. The Black & Blue (blackened with blue cheese) and bacon‑loaded builds are especially popular. Think: steakhouse‑level attention to meat, but in a relaxed, family‑friendly setting.
3. Rodeo Goat (Dallas/Plano, popular with Carrollton folks)
For North Dallas people, Rodeo Goat is basically burger pilgrimage territory.
You’ll find creative burger combinations with names and toppings that border on ridiculous—in a good way: goat cheese, candied bacon, jalapeño jam, fried onions, and more. Patties are juicy, buns are toasted, and the fries and cheese fries are excellent. Locals love debating their favorite Goat burger like it’s a sports team.
4. LA Burger (Carrollton)
LA Burger mashes up Korean and American flavors in a very North‑Texas way, and locals are obsessed.
Burgers here might come topped with bulgogi beef, kimchi, spicy mayo, and grilled onions alongside American cheese and lettuce. The patties themselves are juicy and flavorful, but the toppings are what make these memorable. Pair with kimchi fries or garlic fries and a soda, and you’ll see why people drive across town for it.
5. J’s Burger House
A small, old‑school burger joint that focuses on the basics and nails them.
Expect hand‑formed patties, griddled on a flat top, with plenty of cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a soft bun. Fries and onion rings are classic and straightforward. It feels like the kind of place you grow up going to and never quite stop craving.
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