"Toto, I don't think we are in Houston anymore."

Bubba's Texas Burger Shack is a home-away-from-home for rural folks. For instance, everyone has that one family member that you avoid seeing but love to gossip about. They usually reside in a less than reputable establishment and follow the Nascar circuit religiously. A dilapidated car has made permanent home outside their double-wide. You thank your lucky stars that you don't live like them but you aren't above slumming when your mom guilts you into going. In the end, after you mom drags you to see them, you have a surprisingly good time. Well, Houston's cousin is Bubba's Texas Burger Shack.

This little gem is nestled right up against the Westpark Tollway and beneath I-59. The perfect locale for a classy burger joint. And that's just what it is: burgers. It's half a double-wide with a creaky porch that Bubba probably built himself. Luckily for us, Bubba's weathered look is not a sign of an old-fashioned restaurant. He is actually very technologically advanced. Bubba chats away on his blue tooth while taking your order and refilling the tea pitcher. A man of many skills.

On to the food! Our favorite part! They offer beef and buffalo burgers. The pattie itself tastes amazing; well seasoned with toppings and buns as the side notes. The next best thing is the jalapeno potato salad. It's spicy! And you know we always love a little spice! The best part of the whole meal was afterwards. We didn't feel gross when we finished our burgers. No wheel chairs were needed this time to roll our burger bellies back home. The best word to describe the burgers is "clean." Not too heavy on the grease and lard. Full of original flavor.

Just a little side note: all the tables on the porch are on their last leg (literally) and slope towards the eater. Don't bother changing tables with hopes of a better butt rest. They will hold your weight as long as you don't eat too many burgers. If you're already heavy and you finish off a couple burgers, you might just send these tables to the wood pile.

We definitely recommend Bubba's Burgers as a GOLD STAR burger joint. Just be sure you get your tetanus shot before entering.