We tried the regional burger chain many people say is the best in America to see if it lives up to the hype by Hollis Johnson on Jun 2, 2017, 9:16 AM Advertisement
 A born-and-bred New Englander, I'm woefully inexperienced when it comes to some regional restaurant chains. In-N-Out remains a mystery to me, and the wonders of Chick-fil-A have only recently entered my life, thanks to its aggressive national expansion. Whataburger had long similarly been an enigma to me — nearly every Texan I meet extols its many virtues, yet I had never set foot in one. With more than 790 locations across 10 states, Whataburger is a Southern fast-food powerhouse. It has been family-owned since opening its first humble burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. The chains ranks seventh on QSR Magazine's Top 50 Burger roundup, raking in $1.8 billion in system-wide sales in 2014, and it's expanding rapidly. So when I found myself heading down to the Lone Star State, I decided a visit to the celebrated burger joint was a mandatory stop on my itinerary. SEE ALSO: I tried In-N-Out and Whataburger side by side — and it's obvious which one is better This location in Port Lavaca is one of a whopping 655 Whataburgers in Texas. It's built in the classic A-frame design that Whataburger is known for — one of the founders had a fondness for aviation and subsequently worked it into the chain's design. 
On the windows, decals proudly proclaim the chain's burgers to be 100% beef, ordered just the way you like it. Also, a dash of patriotism for good measure, apparently — what's more American than a burger? 
No line at the register — I must have beaten the lunchtime rush. Of course, most Whataburgers are open 24/7, so a late-night burger is always an option. 
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