P. Terry's brings Hamburgers in simple style to Lakeway

P. Terry’s Hamburgers,  already a legend in Austin, opened its newest store this week in Lakeway directly across RR 620 from Lake Travis High School.  We went for lunch on their second day wanting to check out a real “Taste of Texas” cheeseburger and fries now being served in Lakeway.

First we want to note that the new staff, augmented by P. Terry’s veterans, was working smoothly and efficiently at the noon hour handling the steady flow of a full dining room and drive through.  P. Terry’s  takes great pride in their team and it showed in the fast and courteous service we received and observed on only their second lunch hour since opening.

Sticking to the basics, we had combo meals, the Double w/cheese, fries and drink ($5.60). We also tried the special limited time only Maine Root Beer shake.  It was the real deal, refreshing yet not filling.  The burgers were as P. Terry’s  regulars have come to expect.  Fresh all naturally raised Angus beef patties sizzling on fresh buns with local tomatoes and fixings made just how you like it.  The fries are fresh cut on site and cooked in 100% canola oil served hot and crisp to match the burger.  A hint…a single order of fries is more than adequate for two, unless you are one of the hungry from Lake Travis HS across RR 620.  Austin Monthly Magazine has called P. Terry’s “anti fast food” while The Austin Chronicle has named them “Best Fast Food” in their annual poll.  I think something like “Best anti fast food - fast food in Austin” is about right.

P. Terry’s began some years ago as many of the best of Austin have, starting as a food trailer serving excellent food at reasonable prices to the Austin community.  As several have done, their “recipe” for simple high quality food at  affordable prices, became a winner resulting in that location becoming brick and mortar at Barton Springs and South Lamar.  With the addition of Lakeway, there are now five P. Terry’s locations serving the Hill Country hamburger hungry.

Hamburgers are the basic menu item, but P. Terry’s offers a delicious chicken burger and a unique veggie burger if red meat is not on your menu for the day.  They will also serve your hamburger without the bun, wrapped in lettuce if you want.  Their breakfast menu (at some locations) includes an egg burger made from local organic eggs, breakfast potatoes and banana bread to go with hot coffee or fresh juice.

The new P. Terry’s  location in Lakeway, on the edge of the native limestone formation facing back to the city from RR 620, has one of the best views of any hamburger “stand” anywhere in Hill Country.  The eclectic building in the P. Terry’s style sits easily in the nicely landscaped natural location with plenty of parking, inside seating and shaded outside patio with a play area for children.  It features a drive through and is open daily 11 am to 10 pm and 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.  Breakfast is not served at this location at this time.