Review: Southown's brand-new Burger Culture a welcome blast from the past

A half-pound ground chuck burger on a sesame seed bun from Burger Culture. A half-pound ground chuck burger on a sesame seed bun from Burger Culture. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

Hand-breaded onion rings from Burger Culture. Hand-breaded onion rings from Burger Culture. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

Half-pound bison burger with American cheese and rye whiskey sauce from Burger Culture. Half-pound bison burger with American cheese and rye whiskey sauce from Burger Culture. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

Rosemary shoestring fries from Burger Culture. Rosemary shoestring fries from Burger Culture. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

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Sloppy Joe sandwich with grilled jalapeños on an onion roll from Burger Culture. Sloppy Joe sandwich with grilled jalapeños on an onion roll from Burger Culture. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

The new Burger Culture occupies the former Pig Stand on South Presa Street. The new Burger Culture occupies the former Pig Stand on South Presa Street. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

1960s psychedelia covers the walls at Burger Culture, including this mural of the Beatles. 1960s psychedelia covers the walls at Burger Culture, including this mural of the Beatles. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

Burger Culture features a new shaded patio. Burger Culture features a new shaded patio. Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio Express-News

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Though simple in concept, some of San Antonio's best restaurants have made culinary masterpieces out of burgers.


See the burgers you can try at 13 of San Antonio's best restaurants. Though simple in concept, some of San Antonio's best restaurants have made culinary masterpieces out of burgers.


See the burgers you can try at 13 of San Antonio's best restaurants. Photo: Edmund Tijerina/San Antonio Express-News

Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood 219 E. Houston St., (210) 472-2600

Half pound burger (lunch menu): With sharp cheddar, lettuce, heirloom tomato, chipotle mayo Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood 219 E. Houston St., (210) 472-2600

Half pound burger (lunch menu): With sharp cheddar, lettuce, heirloom tomato, chipotle mayo Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News

Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden 312 Peal Pkwy. at The Pearl, (210) 354-4644

Jacky Treehorn Burger (lunch menu): Foie gras peanut butter, green tomato habañero jam, applewood bacon, poblano cheese

The 'David Lee Roth' Krispy Kreme Burger (brunch menu): Custom-blend burger patty, caramelized onion, smoked bacon, gooey American cheese, fried egg, lemon chive aioli, warm maple syrup, powdered sugar

BH Foie Gras Kobe Burger (dinner menu): Seared foie gras, whiskey onions, cambazola cheese, tomato marmalade, truffle aioli, malted candied bacon less Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden 312 Peal Pkwy. at The Pearl, (210) 354-4644

Jacky Treehorn Burger (lunch menu): Foie gras peanut butter, green tomato habañero jam, applewood bacon, poblano cheese

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Boudro's On The Riverwalk 421 E. Commerce St., (210) 224-8484

Boudro's Burger (lunch menu): Half-pound mesquite-grilled black angus beef, white cheddar cheese, chile-pickled onions, ripe tomatoes, avocado salsa Boudro's On The Riverwalk 421 E. Commerce St., (210) 224-8484

Boudro's Burger (lunch menu): Half-pound mes