Prince's Hamburgers

I enjoy going to this Houston landmark almost weekly. Great burgers and onion rings. i was realy surprised at how good the fried shrimp are. The staff is really friendly to all the members of our church group.

Pros: value in a neat place

Cons: parking

Posted 06/24/09

I stopped in here when visiting Houston recently. I was actually looking for the Burger Shack, but I found this place on the way. They have excellent malts and really good food overall. I can't say that the burger was the best ever, but it was thick and juicy, just the way it should be.

Pros: Malts

Cons: None

Posted 04/04/09

I went here for a quick weekday lunch. I ordered the Smitty with the fries and onion rings. The burger was pretty dry and the fries and rings were a bit soggy. But I will say that the food came out very quickly and is pretty decent for the price. I'd come here again if I was in the mood for some good ol' greasy food.

Pros: fast service

Cons: not the best burger I've had

Posted 04/15/08

I used to eat at Prince's when I was a child. I always ate an Open Trout Sandwich. This was Texas toast, trout, tarter sauce and fries. So when it said original fish sandwich I had to try it. It was very good, but it was on a bun, not an open face sandwich and no Texas toast. A small amount of tarter sauce on sandwich. I do not think the fish was trout. Again the food was very good, the fish was excellent, the price was right, but the original sandwich it was not.
I did not even realize they still had Prince's in Houston. It was a fun evening for my son and I . I guess I could not have expected the same sandwich as in the 50's, but I did love it so. I wish it could be the same.

Posted 02/21/08

I was reading up about this place, and found that it was also ranked number 3 for hotdogs.It also had raved reviews with how delicious the burgers were. Me and my girlfriend ordered two original burgers with there famous sauce. They messed up the order terribly, neither had the sauce, and I had ordered a double, and they screwed that up too. Not a big deal until i bit into my burger and realized it tasted like completely cheap meat. The fries that came with it were a limited amount, and soft. I also ordered a hot dog, and I think Ive eaten better hot dogs at movie theatres. Im surprised it has so many praised reviews.

Posted 01/10/08

A friend dragged my here, against my better judgement. Well, I'm glad she did. Our kids had lots of fun, the food was great and the service was good too. I have no complaints!
Try the Alamo Burger!!!

Pros: Yummy & Fun

Cons: No waiters

Posted 12/10/07

I have eaten at several burger joints here around Houston and honestly have not met a match to Prince's.
They are the only TRUE old fashioned burger still around. I took my grandmother to the Katy Frwy location and she told me the Original and the hand-breaded onion rings still taste exactly like they did 50 years ago.
Thank you Prince's for continuing to serve the best burgers in Houston. If you are straving you won't be after a visit to Prince's.

Pros: Best Value in town

Cons: not enough locations

Posted 10/23/07

Yum!! Yum!! The '"Origional" with cheese is the way to go....so different than a regular burger....My parents had the same exact burger 50 years ago at the old location on Main street. The onion rings are the best! Service on Southwest Freeway location is VERY fast and is very kid friendly. Love it! Refreshing to have an origional icon still here in Houston!

Posted 10/14/07

prince's claims they use fresh ground Certified Angus Beef. that's a lie, straight up. i ate at their katy freeway location yesterday in the mid afternoon. i had the third pound Old Timer w/cheese. the meat patty was small for a "third pound", was your typical processed, frozen meat patty (how they find the nerve to pass this off as fresh ground is beyond me), and was tough. it was flavorless and generally unappetizing. and if this wasn't bad enough; they have what appears to be repeatedly washed (or maybe not washed at all) heinz ketchup bottles at the booths that are filled with something that is CERTAINLY NOT heinz ketchup. sixteen plus dollars for two burger, fry, and drink meals...go to burger king.

Posted 05/20/07

I can eat here everyday and not get tired of the fabulous hamburgers. They are consistantly fresh, well seasoned, well cooked and perfect. The mixture of all the ingredients is in perfect proportion to make an awesome burger. the fries are crispy and tasty and the onion rings are to rave about. Great job Stiles for managing the place so well.

Pros: the best burger in town

Cons: sometimes too many kids

Posted 01/20/07

great place to go if you're really hungry and want a late nite quick bite to eat. the ambience has a nostalgic 50s fast-food joint decor - somewhat laid-back and "come as you are" feel. the food is decent, nothing really spectacular, but like i said, it'll satisfy your palette when you're really hungry.*

Pros: decent food when you're really hungry

Cons: ambience

Posted 11/22/06

Best homestyle burgers in houston. It's a great place to take kids. Very casual dining but be expected to wait a little if going on the weekend it gets a little packed but well worth the wait.

Pros: Great homestyle burgers

Cons: very busy

Posted 11/15/06

Prince's hamburgers are awesome! The french fries are good too! It might not be healthy, but it's sooooo good when you want to treat yourself!!

Posted 11/11/06

We had driven by Prince's several times but had never stopped. I am very glad we finally stopped and got hamburgers. Prince's hamburgers are really good. Try 'em, you'll like 'em.

Posted 10/31/06

the food was super good here, but now worth the wait. they didnt seem to know what was going on in the kitchen. people after us had their food before us, they messed up the side of fries and gave us onion rings. the floor was dirty and no attempt was made to clean up.

Pros: good burger

Cons: not clean

Posted 10/26/06

The burgers are juicy and flavorful. The beef patty is full of flavor from the grill. The restaurant has a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Also the milk shakes are very good. The banana shake tastes fresh with bits of banana blended in. The rootbeer is cold and so good!

Posted 10/25/06

My fiance and I love this place. Go for the root beer and onion rings. Great burgers too! You get a good amount of food for the price!! Highly recommended!!

Posted 07/12/06

I am 75 years old and have been enjoying Prince's for a long, long time - about 50 years or more.
I remember eating at the drive-in out at South Main and OST and the car hops all were nice looking, friendly and very courtious. A long time ago, the best place to get fried shrimp was at Prince's. Of course, the Hamburgers were always a favorite and I still enjoy them. I had one (along with ten members of my family including four grand children) on June 30th at the Westpark location and it was just like the 1950s - excellent as always, but be sure to order the "Original".

Pros: Excellent food at very reasonable prices

Cons: Don't change a thing

Posted 07/09/06

my favorite place since i was 7 yrs old great shakes and malts the burgers are made for a king love the open steak burger

Pros: great crew of folks, great food, great shakes malts

Cons: none

Posted 04/03/06

There are so many more better hamburger places. I don't understand why this was voted the best. it's good but not great. It should be #5 or #6.

Posted 03/13/06

I have had tons of burgers and quite frankly this one does not make the top 50. I have tried 3 different burgers here on different visists only to find each bland and uninspiring. For the moeny most restaurants can compete and offer more flavorful meat and vegetables choices. please spend your money elsewhere!

Posted 01/23/06

Princes is not only famous for their food but also their generosity. Princes was kind enough to donated 40 of their famous milkshakes to the MDA/ALS Clinic. I can't express how much this meant to all the patients seen at clinic that day. So if you are reading this please go to Prince's because they really care about people and their community. Besides the food and shakes are GREAT!

Posted 08/23/05

I think it's just the best. I went to this restaurant according to all the good reviews I read here, and all I have to say is that is the best when it comes to burgers.

The price is very affordable, good service, orders are fast, and food is so good. I definately recommend the shakes...mmm they are good. In a week I have been there twice. Great stuff!

Pros: Excellent Food, Cheap Price , Excellent Service

Cons: NO CONS!!!, Very clean area

Posted 08/18/05

As a kid my mother used to take us to Princess drive in to eat these burgers. This was and still the standard to meet for burgers in my family. All the others are copycat. There is a place in El Paso called Roscoe's but it is still a step or two below this restaurant. The popy seed buns are the etched in my memory. This is not just nostalgia, the burgers here are the best and can hold a candle to any in the country. Enjoy.

Posted 07/21/05

They have good burgers but with all these fine establishments who in the world nominated this place for one of the best American Cuisine restaurants in Houston.

Posted 06/14/05

Good burgers, nice 50s feel. But to be nominated for best American Cuisine in Houston. Who is writing these reviews?

Posted 06/12/05

Our Family,friends and others love this place. There is something for everyone.
The portions are perfect, food served "hot" - or "cold" very quickley
I love the handmade Lemonade... A++++++++ In my book!!!!

Posted 06/12/05

I belong to a group of dancers, and we meet on third Wednesday of each month, at the Weslayan location, to satisfy our craving for hamburgers, fries and malts, and then dance to the music on the jukebox. Come join us!

Posted 05/15/05

I've been eating there for a long time. It's always fresh, hot and good. Great variety, prices are in line and my kids love the atmosphere. Great place!

Posted 05/11/05

Stop wasting time and money looking for a good burger. At Princes you get the real McCoy. The best of the best, the most authentic. I used to own the best burger joint in town, I sold it, and now for an awesome burger I come to Princes. The manager, Stiles, really knows his business, and thanks to him this palce is rocking. Best burger in town. Meaty, fresh, tasty, juicy, I'm drewling as I write. A+++ Cynthia.

Pros: fun atmosphere, cheap food, friendly staff

Cons: , large & spacious, free parking

Posted 05/17/04

Princes on the 59 Fwy. is truly an icon. I used to own a burger joint and made my burgers exactly the way Princes make theirs. I bought my restaurant from the now manager of Princes. No wonder is it so great. Styles is excellent at what he does; because of him the place is a success. The burgers are the real old fashioned mccoy. The best, the juiciest and the tastiest. the onion rings are a sure winner and the atmosphere is A+++.
I refuse to eat a burger anywhere else.

Pros: fantastic food, great atmosphere, good management

Posted 04/20/04

Every time we travel to houston, we have to eat at Prince's Hamburgers. It has never failed to hit the spot, and the malts are great ! ! Keep up the good work.

Posted 11/02/03

I have visited Prince's on I-10 and the SW Freeway each time I visit Houston.
The Hamburgers are one of the best for the money. The Shrimp is not matched anywhere. The setting brings back memories and the service is tops.
Great place for the family

Pros: Ambience, Tasty food, Economic

Posted 07/20/03

To me Prince's burgers taste like burgers from other chains like Fuddruckers or Houstons. I like their root beer alot though!

Posted 05/24/03

Price's Hamburgers is probably the best burgers I have ever tasted in my life! The Original is unbeattable and the hand-made onion rings are the best in the country, without a doubt. The service is good and the atmosphere is family friendly. There is a deep Houston history & tradition. Fudruckers and Beck's Prime don't stand a chance. Their homemade rootbeer is even better then it sounds. Thanks Prince's for a meal worth a 1000 words, the only restaurant worth going to.

Pros: Worth the $, Best Hamburger, Best Fries/Onion Ring

Posted 02/10/03

Just get the Original, some onion rings, a chocolate shake, and take the rest of the day off - b/c after that lunch you'll be feeling so good you won't want to go back to work.

I went with a group last week and everyone really enjoyed it. It was our first time - we used to go to this other burger place - but we'll be coming back often now.

This is a real "Houston" place - and we got that feeling from the moment we walked in the door.

Pros: great food, served fresh and hot, terrific value

Cons: crowded for lunch

Posted 02/02/03

Went to Prince's based on 8+ rating on citysearch. Food was not bad, but not good either. A 5, or average, at best. Had burgers, onion rings and fries - nothing special about any of these items. Burger not cooked to order. Not worth special trip.

Pros: none - just average

Posted 12/29/02

I would give my right arm if I could get a Prince's hamburger where I live now, which is in Paducah Ky. If Ms Donnalds can do it surly Prince's can do it.They are the best burgers I have ever had and i've had them all over the country, i'm a truck driver.PLEASE PRINCE'S COME TO PADUCAH.

Posted 12/14/02

Best burgers all the way around. Delicious onion rings. Thick, creamy milk shakes. Great service. Fun, retro atmosphere and great for the kids too.

Pros: Not to crowded, Good, but cheap eats, Kids menu

Cons: Chicken fingers

Posted 10/25/02

Princes is far and away the best hamburger place in Houston, maybe the world. I mean the food is just effin good. If that were all, I'd still be sold, but the ambiance is also a nice touch. Playing "what year is that 'vette over there" with my dad while waiting for the food (and you will wait for the food, this is a restraunt, not some fast food place, for chrissakes) provide me with fond experiences that I feel comfortable sharing with millions of strangers. Princes is a Houston tradition, mainly because it has its own unique style and history, which separate it from all the other burger joints in the universe. It truly is good eatin'.

Pros: Great Food, Really, Great Food, No lie, Great Food

Cons: Service takes awhile

Posted 10/24/02

This is place is great. Big, juicy burgers with good onion rings.

Posted 10/24/02

This was finally a burger the way I wanted it. They cooked everything on the burger so it was all hot and fresh when I got it and I didn't have to do it all myself - and no one else does that anymore. Plus the onion rings were awesome, and the last time I was there I got the chicken tenders and they were outstanding too!

Pros: GOOD food

Cons: Crowded at lunch

Posted 08/15/02

The food was great and the service was even better!
I decided to eat at Prince's because of all the hype and was extremely pleased with the experience.
My burger was delicious!
Prince's is somewhere I would recommend going from lunch with coworkers or at night with friends or family.
I would say its the best burger joint in town!

Posted 08/15/02

From the hype here I thought I would try Princes. My first experiance was bad. The burger simply tasted bad. It had some kind of metalic taste.
So... I thought I would give it another try but i was afraid to get a burger so I tried the Fish sand. Ok, but not impressed.

Posted 08/12/02

Prince's Hamburgers takes you back in time to enjoy soda fountains, fifties music and a fantastic hamburger. I have never been disappointed in a burger at this joint and the fries and those gigantous onion rings are the best!

Pros: Orders up quick, Inexpensive, Great Shakes

Cons: Crowded at lunch, not much parking

Posted 08/06/02

I could eat here every day - the variety is amazing. I love the burgers. I love the onion rings. I love the shakes. I love the chicken tenders, and tender salad. I love the daily specials. I love the fried shrimp - you gotta try the shrimp. Prince's just does it right when it comes to true American food - great atmosphere, good music, friendly service and wow! great food. I could eat Prince's seven times a week.

Pros: Inexpensive, big servings, family friendly

Posted 07/24/02

The burgers are great! Also the malts & the root beer are worth mentioning. We try to grab dinner there whenever we are going to a Comets game!
Check 'em out for yourself....great tastes at a price you don't have to rule a kingdom to afford!

Pros: Inexpensive

Posted 07/23/02

By far the best burgers in Houston, perhaps the best in Texas. I can honestly say I have tried many many burgers in Houston (and all of Texas), for Cheeseburgers are my favorite food. The Prince's Original makes me happy every time, but I also love the Old Timer, the Smitty, and the Alamo Burger. I always take my out of town guests to Prince's and they agree that it is a fun and great place to grab a meal. Thanks.

Pros: Great Food, Inexpensive, Big Portions

Posted 07/23/02