Taste of burger and sandwich restaurants - Round Rock and Pflugerville

Taste of burger and sandwich restaurants - Round Rock and Pflugerville

Tuesday, 07 August 2007

Wicked Sandwiches

Wicked Sandwiches provides an oven-toasted, made-to-order sandwich with the highest-quality ingredients. This family-owned deli also offers breakfast sandwiches, delivery for orders of $15 or more and a discount for Dell employees.

Our favorite: The ‘Wicked’ sandwich offers 50 percent more meat and cheese, which includes roast beef, turkey, ham and cheddar. (Regular 6” $5.99, Large 12” $8.99)

2051 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TX , 512-244-9046 • www.wickedsandwiches.com

Mon. - Thurs. 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. * Sat 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Sun. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Juniors Grill and Icehouse

Thick and juicy. That is the best way to describe Junior’s half-pound burgers, which are some of the best ever made. Set in historic downtown Round Rock, Junior’s is an excellent place to stop after work for Happy Hour with live music playing Thursday through Friday on the back patio.

Our favorite: Cheeseburger ($7.30) was a great take on a standard burger. It made for a more than filling meal, especially with the included crispy tortilla chips and fresh salsa.

119 E. Main Ave. • Round Rock • 512-310-7777 • juniorsgrill.com

Sun. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – midnight • Happy Hour: Mon. – Fri. 3 – 7 p.m.

Mama Jacks

For the past 25 years, Mama Jacks has served home-cooked hamburgers and sandwiches. With a distinctly casual dining room, patrons will feel comfortable, whether they come after a day in the yard or during a quick lunch break.

Our favorite: Fried Chicken Sandwich ($2.99). The Cheeseburger is a close second ($4.25). With a combo, try French fries, tator tots or fresh onion rings. We say choose the onion rings.

800A W. Pecan St. • 512-990-1515

Mon. - Sun. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Breakfast is served 6 to 10:30 a.m. or to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays

Pecan Street Deli

This deli is the epitome of a small-town restaurant. The best seat in the house is on the porch facing Pecan Street in the most scenic area of downtown Pflugerville. Ingredients here are fresh and the sandwiches are not overly greasy. We were impressed with finding Romaine lettuce in our Chef Salad ($4.69) rather than Iceberg, and that the menu had such classics as French Dip ($4.69).

Favorites: Reuben Sandwich ($4.69) and the Chicken Salad Sandwich ($4.69)

103 E. Pecan St. • 512-251-0296

Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Sat. 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tex-Andwiches

Quilts and covers of the Saturday Evening Post hang on the walls at Tex-Andwiches, where diners get their fill of bread containing mounds of meat and melted cheeses. Nine sandwiches are on the menu, each available with white or wheat bread in sizes small, medium or large.

Our favorite: The turkey, ham and cheese on white bread ($4.02 small, $6.05 medium and $9.75 large). Every option on the menu is a winner; these sandwiches can rightfully be called a meal.

1201 S. IH 35, Ste. 320 (in the Mays Crossing Shopping Center), Round Rock • 255-0294

Mon. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. -8 p.m.• Sun. 10:30 - 4 p.m.

Best Burger

A corner jukebox adds to the diner-style experience of Best Burger (formerly Burger Tex). This hamburger restaurant quickly proves that it is no fast-food joint. The do-it-yourself condiment bar is loaded with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes and other enticing toppings. The fresh buns, which are baked twice daily, are a carb lover’s dream.

Our favorites: A juicy six-ounce Burger ($3.72) with thick-cut Onion Rings ($1.99) and a Mango Smoothie ($1.99.) The Bulgoki Burger ($4.67), made of thinly sliced beef in a Korean barbecue sauce.

15803 Windermere Drive, Ste. 206, Pflugerville, TX 78660, 512-990-9499

Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. •

Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Caffe Panini Coffee & Bistro

Caffe Panini is no ordinary café. Aside from coffee and other standard items, Caffe Panini offers a new twist to sandwiches in Round Rock. Paninis, an Italian grilled sandwich, are the restaurant’s specialty and worth the price.

Our Favorite: The Turkey Chipotle served with your choice of bistro chips or pasta salad ($6.95). The pasta salad includes pepperoni, tomatoes, artichoke and spiral pasta in an Italian herb dressing.

1105 S. Mays St. • Round Rock • 512-617-3029

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed Sunday