The #5 from Top Notch
I was at ABOR headquarters all morning for a meeting. As I drove out of the garage I thought, hey, today is a great day for a Top Notch burger. Thus a slight detour was made.
Everyone I know who likes Top Notch talks about the fried chicken and how amazing it is. I wouldn't know, as I stick with the #5 chili-cheese burger. First of all, I love a good chili-cheese burger. Second, Top Notch's reminds me of the #4 Fiesta Burger from the former Austin institution that was Holiday House (I'm not making this up: they had a live gator at the Barton Springs location back in the 70's). Unfortunately, the notorious "Meat Lady" non-renewed the lease for the Tarrytown location and the Holiday House chain died shortly thereafter. Holiday House was not only only a place I frequented in high school, the #4 Fiesta Burger was the first thing I ate when I moved to Austin (30 years ago, as of next week). I'm digressing a bit, but it was a delicious piece of flame-kissed goodness I still miss. Accordingly, this illustrates why I enjoy any burger which approximates the Fiesta Burger. That is what I get at Top Notch and why I have yet to advance to the fried chicken.
So yes, the detour was worthwhile. The #5 was delicious as always. Now, if Top Notch would just consider getting a live gator...
One final bit of Top Notch news: they are opening another restaurant in Hutto. No Dazed and Confused connection, but I'm sure the burgers and fried chicken will be tasty.
On the chili-cheese burger note, here are two other restaurants with good options in Austin:
Hopdoddy once had an awesome burger called The Terlingua (topped with chili, cheese, and Fritos) but it seems to have vanished from the menu. I'm fond of the Buffalo Bill and all, but bring the Terlingua back.
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