Papaburgers

Its a small place so I was a little skeptical but once I tasted the papa burger I realized that this is a gem! My son who is the eater actually ate a burger! We are making it our weekly burger place!

this is the best burger in town, great service and friendly staff.

Awesome! This was my first visit and I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. The hamburger was cooked perfectly, the bun lightly toasted, the bacon plentiful and thoroughly cooked. They were busy but service was prompt and the young lady who took our order was very pleasant. Would highly recommend.

Had the specialty burger, Chiara, and honestly, was expecting pure bliss based upon the reviews… no such experience. It was an okay burger, but my first thought wasn’t «Oh, wow, this is amazing!», rather was, «This kind of reminds me of a Sonic burger.» The menu prices were reasonable. The fries were a bit soggy, loved the green chile salsa which had a nice kick to it. It’s a mom and pop type of spot, therefore, respect their efforts. It’s a place that I can at least say, «Been there, done that.»

This burger joint is amazing and cheap. While El Paso has other great burger joints, this one is my favorite.

Tiny place. Packed. Lunch time rush. Worth it.
Greasy diner burgers at their finest. I had the Chiara– green chilis and Swiss cheese, add bacon with onion rings. Coworkers had the Andre (chili, hot dogs, some other stuff) and the Diego (diner version of a big mac). All looked spectacularly unhealthy. No complaints around the table.
If you’re wanting a fancy, hipster burger. try somewhere else. Craving a good, old fashioned, heart attack burger. this is the place.

I’ve never had a hamburger this good.
While visiting the southwest, I always ask for something with green chilies. So when I asked the kind lady at the counter what she’d recommend that had green chilies in it, she recommended the Chiara burger. Sounds good to me!
This was seriously the best burger I ever had.
The recipe must look something like this:
1 huge toasted bun
1 large, fresh handmade burger
Smother bun with mayo based magical yummy sauce
1 large handful of green chilies (my chef must have had bear claws, there were a TON of green chilies! It was amazing!!)
Lettuce and Tomato
Here’s the best part.
They roast their own green chilies on site.
Yeah, no wonder they taste soooooo good! Definitely going back here every time I’m in the area!

This review is based off of their cheeseburger combo, didn’t get too fancy when I made a stop.
I have had PapaBurgers on my radar for quite some time. I have a coworker that talks about this place all the time and I had to check it out for myself.
Once I entered the joint I knew right away that this place screamed «mom and pop» to me. I myself like to support local business and not constantly feed the golden-​arched monster.
This place only had one thing on their agenda as far as I could tell, and that being to make a straight-​up burger. I went with a classic cheeseburger and was not disappointed. It just felt right, I have had better burgers (don’t get me wrong), but this was just a solid burger. Their fries could do with some work, felt like I was eating some fries left out too long.

I’ve been living near this spot for around a year now, Piedras street is really a momumental street as far as Local favorites go. From Rincon de Villa to Kiki’s, and House of Pizza to Papaburgers, i really do have a hard time deciding where it is i want to eat when i don’t want to cook at home.
I had put this place off until i felt would be a special Burger day, this idea that in one day i would hit up burger joint after burger joint until i had gone to all of the local favorites. Between never really putting time and money aside to do so I found myself never coming here, always putting it off for that legendary day.
Today, well today was a rather weird day for me, I craved a burger, but I craved a burger that felt and tasted homemade. I’ve seen other reviews, and I understand them, most times we are able to just stay at home and make a better burger, a burger to our liking, at our pace, and at our budget. But, honestly, sometimes i just want to indulge in that burger without having to turn on the grill or bring out the flat top to do it in.
So, due to that incessant craving I got in my car and I drove down the 2 minute drive. I actually passed the place twice, whether i wasn’t paying close attention to the little Papaburgers sign, or whether the green color of the building made it seem just like another house with Palm trees outside, a couple of u-​turns later and i was hungrier and more frustrated than when i had started my journey here.
I arrive to my destination, open the door, and the first thing that catches my eye is the menu right above the cashier. 4 numbers, 4 options, 4 meals, that’s it. With the In & Out memory quickly coming to mind I became excited to find out just how good this burger can be. I walk up and i find myself debating between a 1 (regular burger) and a 3 (their specialty burgers the Diego, Chiara & Andre).
I had people behind me so as much as i wanted an explanation on what The Diego and the Andre were, and whether their fries are freshly cut in the morning or not, all that came out was «what do you suggest», the cashier looked me over and quickly said «You should get the Chiara». After a quick smile and an awkward laugh i got The Chiara to go with a soda and some fries (a.k.a. the number 3).
The wait wasn’t that bad, you could see the people here were enjoying their conversations, the restaurant decorated with local high school shirts and accesories as well as an El Paso Times piece mentioning the place, and a Texas monthly article speaking highly of this establishment. My wait wasn’t long, even considering there was already a lady in front of me.
I was a bit sad i was leaving the place to eat at home, but i had things i had to finish at home. Once there, and once the brown bag was opened, a glorious smell of toasted green chili hit me. The burger is a decent sized burger, and for The Chiara its the melted cheese and toasted green chili that give it it’s unique appeal. I devoured it, it hit me like water would hit someone that was dehydrated, it felt right. Once done i quickly discovered what would make this a better burger, leave the tomato out, i know its what you put in all your burgers but even the lettuce felt off in such a warm and hot burger that is The Chiara.
I plan to come and try the other specialties, But for now, i do believe this place stood up to its fame, their fries were a good company to the burger and honestly if you grade your burger joint by their fries, you are going to a burger joint for the wrong reasons.

Papas really lives up to the great reviews. Got to be one of the best burgers in the city. The green chile burger with double meat was perfectly cooked and a delight on the taste buds with the right hint of bite. The onion rings were not made from scratch but were very good anyway. Ill give Roscoe’s the edge on the rings but Papas gets the gold for the burger. Contrary to what a couple reviewers say, I found the service impeccable. The place is tiny but that just makes it a great neighborhood joint.

They are good and a place I would eat again if someone asked me to go, but not a place I will likely return to on my own. They are classic burgers, with a classic taste, absolutely noting wrong with it, there are just better options. Nice staff and comforting place.

It wasn’t the greatest wasn’t the worst. Service was great but the food was something to be desired. I wish I could say this place is «the» place for burgers here in town, but it just lacks that spark. It’s a place were I can try once and never really care if I never go back. It’s a forgettable experience which to me was pretty disappointing given that fact that it was rated so highly. (Put on a pedestal by my fellow el pasoans) As for me my hunt continues for «the» place to sit down and eat a burger because to me tradition is not enough just because you look the part doesn’t mean that you get the title papa burger.

Where can one find greatness between the palms of their hands in the Borderland? I’m on a voyage for a great burger. I could say that the reviewers that write about how Papa Burger ENJOY a great place that is old because they like «tradition» or «the monetary amount» of an around the corner place to eat a quick burger. El Pasoans and all strangers of the world, you are better off making your own burger at home or knocking on a door of real Mexican family that knows how to cook. When I ordered a simple cheeseburger with overpriced bacon and no mayonnaise, I said to myself, «It tastes like a wannabe Whataburger». Texas would be disappointed in the quality of the burger. So, for you all that want a GREAT tasting burger, take your batmobile and head a different direction. This bat cave is not worth its glorified wonders.

To say these are the best burgers in town are a terrible exaggeration. I had the green chile burger. It was good however the fact is I could have mad it at home. I wasn’t sure where the chile started and the burger ended. The meat was well prepared would I eat there again? No I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there again. The fries was what what really disappointing these were suppose to be chilli cheeses fries and the cheeses seemed to be old or something the dries were in need of salt! A lot of salt and I usually fuss at my BF for salt intake but geez theses fries were starving for it. It wasn’t a bad mead mediocre at best.

This is where I go to have a good burger in El Paso. Their base burger costs $ 4 and even their specialty burgers cost less than $ 5. I’ve probably eaten here 25 – 30 times in the 4 years I’ve been in El Paso, I make a point to bring friends/​family here when they are visiting, every person I’ve brought has fallen in love with this place. Definitely a hole in the wall, but those are usually the best places.
My favorite and personal recommendation is the Andre Burger. They also have some awesome green chile sauce on the table, it’s not hot at all, but has great flavor. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

There I was. Sitting in a hole in the wall… yet freestanding building in itself… wondering «please let this be the one».boy I couldn’t have been more RIGHT! This place was not only extremely light on the wallet, it hit every spot I wanted touched by a burger joint. Bun was just the right amount of soft and thick enough to handle itself. The patties. Oh. Oh sweet jesus those patties. Obviously cooked on a flat top to crispy perfection. I mean the only way this burger would’ve been better is if God himself made them. Which I’m still convinced he might have. I got myself a double cheese burger with everything on it. No mustard or mayo though. Almost put ketchup in it but opted not to. That’s a testament to how good this burger was. Just a great old fashioned burger. The chili cheese fries were really good as well. Kind of a Latin twist to the chili which I really enjoyed.
All in all I’ll definitely be returning here to eat. Very small local type joint. Good portions. Great prices. Great service. And obviously great cooks who know how to utilize a flat top properly… which is key when cooking burgers.
This burger joint isn’t the type of burger joint el paso needs… it’s the type of burger joint el pasonians DESERVE!

Right when I walked in they call me jito, which I thought was pretty cool. Ordered 3 Papaburgers and some chili cheese fries to go from here… and MAN! The service was über slow! They told me 15 minutes, but it easily took twice that, 30 minutes for a pick up?!? Whaaaa? Yes it was during lunch, but c’mon they should be used to this since there restaurant is decently small.
The burger itself looks like it was made with love and a lot of grease! Tasty burger. It was packed and took care of the hunger but not too much to rave about.
The chili cheese fries are a disappointment. It was like a bowl of beans and cheese with fries mixed in. It didn’t look appetizing (I have a picture to prove it) and I didn’t finish them and I had help!

Alright so I always compare burger joints to my El Paso staple for burgers which is Friscos. In checking out the reviews for this place I thought it would be a worthy competitor, it wasn’t. Now, the feel of a place struck me as unclean. Now I understand its a burger place and that things are greasy and kind of gritty but the place just felt unattended. Meaning cleanliness and quality are not the focus here.
On to the food I ordered a Chiara Burger with grilled Jalapenos on the side. I tried the green salsa that was put out on the table and it was very watered down. Again adding to that unattended feel. The burger was ok it wasn’t anything unbecoming but not full of flavor either. The meat was kind of dry and the fries were a bit overcooked in oil. The chile strips were fine though. All in all Friscos has this place beat by a good margin in my opinion. I would give another shot if a was in the area but it wouldn’t be a burger I would be craving.

Mighty fine burgers and friendly place. Green chiles are mild so add a squirt of the green sauce on the table if you want spicy. Onions and mustard but no ketchup suits me file, I don’t like sweet burgers. The lettuce and onions are chopped so they can fit a lot on the burger and you can still pick it up. No avocado or guacamole available, but they said bring your own and they will add it to a burger if you like. Part of the 4 start rating is that we can walk to this place in 10min. Between this place and Kiki’s not much need to drive or cook.;)

As many have already said, best greasy burger in town, possibly just plain ‘olé best burger in town! I just keep it simple burger and fries, side of green chili! Love this place when I am hungover, on my period, or just wanting to be naughty!