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BobMielke

Guest

• Jul 5, 2006

• #1

On a recent trip to ZigZag, OR I came across a killer omelet at the Still Creek Inn. It was the size of a huge oval plate. No mercy was given because my fellow forum readers wanted to know what happened to a picture of said omelet. I was caught with egg on my face. Go figure.

Now I went to the Helvetia Tavern in Helvetia, OR and had their "best in Oregon" Jumbo Burger. It's a half pound of beef that takes two hands just to pick up. So that I don't get flogged again here's the proof ----- shortly before it's demise.

Let's see your entries for best burger in America. The Helvetia Tavern's Jumbo Burger is my entry. Beat that!!!!

 

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PHMARVIN

New member

• Jul 5, 2006

• #2

Hi, Bob,
My entry for the Best Burger in America is the Cornudas Burger, only available in Cornudas, TX, about 60 miles east of El Paso on US62/180 (the highway to Carlsbad, NM).

 

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jdiaz

Blocking the slow lane

• Jul 6, 2006

• #3

Nick's Tavern in Lemont, IL. A terrible ride, but a delicious burger. It converted at least one person in my house back from vegetarianism.

 

tessler

univers zero

• Jul 6, 2006

• #4

PJ Clarke's, NY, NY
Ted's Restaurant, Meriden, CT
Soup Burg, NY, NY

In that order.

 

Visian

look out!!!

• Jul 6, 2006

• #5

Two Wheels Only has the "Big-ass Burger"... which can be enjoyed out on the deck while ogling motorcycles.

Who could want more?

Ian

 

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USERNAME

Guest

• Jul 6, 2006

• #6

cloudcroft, NM, in the hizzouse.

best evah!

 

PAULBACH

New member

• Jul 6, 2006

• #7

What they say about Texas must be true!

Damn!

That is the biggest burger that I have ever seen.! Only in Texas

It takes two hands to handle a whopper. That one would need a ...

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A "FORK LIFT" !

 

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USERNAME

Guest

• Jul 6, 2006

• #8

PAULBACH said:

Damn!

That is the biggest burger that I have ever seen.! Only in Texas

It takes two hands to handle a whopper. That one would need a ...

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A "FORK LIFT" !

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i got it in new mexico though, not texas.

like new mexico needed another reason for me to go back there...

 

tessler

univers zero

• Jul 6, 2006

• #9

username said:

cloudcroft, NM, in the hizzouse.
best evah!

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Dude.

Those B's look Su-Weet!

I'm sending my brother over from Albuquerque to investigate...

 

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RGVILLA

New member

• Jul 6, 2006

• #10

My vote is for the Green Chili cheese burger at the Owl cafe/bar in San Antonio, NM. thats right NM. On interstate 25 just south of Socorro. Best burger I ever ate anywhere. Wish I was there now. If your brother does go to Cloudcroft have him stop there on the way.

 

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BUBBAZANETTI

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• Jul 6, 2006

• #11

16lbs, many, many whole vegetables, enough cheese to make you blind:

yes, that's a pizza pan under it, i'm guessing a 16" pie

yes, those are full sized pickles on top

 

tessler

univers zero

• Jul 6, 2006

• #12

BubbaZanetti said:

16lbs, many, many whole vegetables, enough cheese to make you blind:

yes, that's a pizza pan under it, i'm guessing a 16" pie

yes, those are full sized pickles on top

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Holy Smokes... and the mystery location?

 

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BUBBAZANETTI

Guest

• Jul 6, 2006

• #13

tessler said:

Holy Smokes... and the mystery location?

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no idea, it's a thing that seems to be popping up everywhere, my friend got one out in oregon or something, i've heard of them elsewhere too.

here's one:

http://www.foodmarket.com/news/2005011701.html

 

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USERNAME

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• Jul 7, 2006

• #14

tessler said:

Dude.

Those B's look Su-Weet!

I'm sending my brother over from Albuquerque to investigate...

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he's looking for "Dave's Pinecone Cafe." have him get the fries too. they're cut from fresh potatoes just prior to frying. they were incredible.

 

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BobMielke

Guest

• Jul 9, 2006

• #15

I must admit this post was fun. I can't compete with a 16 pound hamburger but my entry can be gotten 7 days a week on the regular menu. It's not only 1/2 pound but it tastes great. I can't eat the fries or onion rings but they smell grand. I continue getting my burgers from the Helvetia Tavern. Thanks for the fun responses.

 

darrylri

Cannonball Rider #52

• Jul 10, 2006

• #16

Bob, I don't know about a 16lb. burger (looks a bit overcooked, from the photo), but if you go to the wide spot in the road known as Hereford, OR, you can get a 5 lb. Hereford Burger at the cafe there. (You don't need the name, if you find Hereford, the cafe can't be missed.) The regular burger there is also quite good!

BTW, OR-245, on which Hereford lies, is a very nice road, and the surrounding area is great riding.

 

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rmoody

New member

• Jul 12, 2006

• #17

Try the Patio Cafe, right outside Deming, NM on Hwy. 26, for the best, biggest burger basket in the SW. Or their other place in Columbus, NM on Main, just down from the Post Office. Friendly atmosphere, great food; pictures just don't do it justice.

 

KSOLOMON

New member

• Jul 13, 2006

• #18

Green Chili Burger

My vote goes to Bobcat Bites south east of Santa Fe NM on old Los Vegas highway. Well worth the ride from Missouri. Small place, expect a croud.

 

tessler

univers zero

• Jul 13, 2006

• #19

ksolomon said:

My vote goes to Bobcat Bites south east of Santa Fe NM on old Los Vegas highway. Well worth the ride from Missouri. Small place, expect a croud.

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Good call! Bobcat's got a great burger

 

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USERNAME

Guest

• Jul 13, 2006

• #20

based on the replies in this thread, NM is the place get good burgers...

whodathunk?