May is National Burger Month, and there is no shortage of hand-crafted options in The Woodlands area. Try and check off these restaurants with this non-comprehensive list of burger options.

Black Walnut Cafe
Burger to try: American Burger ($12.50)
Half-pound ground brisket and chuck, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, house-made pickles, spicy mustard mayo, brioche bun, served with fries or potato salad, 12 oz. draft beer included with purchase during the month of May

9000 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands
281-362-1678
www.blackwalnutcafe.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Compadres Texas Cafe
Burger to try: Compadres Ranch House Steak Sauce Burger ($9.99)
One-third pound burger, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, swiss cheese, ranch house steak sauce, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, served with fries, tots, onion rings or chips

26797 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North
281-292-0333
www.compadrestexascafe.com
Hours: Sun.-Mon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Crisp
Burger to try: Crispy Shroom ½ lb. Burger ($13)
Fresh angus beef, braised mushrooms, crispy onion and truffle oil, aged provolone, romaine, tomato, mayo, challah bun

2520 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
832-562-2520
www.crispwoodlands.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

The Counter
Burger to try: Bison is Gouda ($16.50)
Organic bison, smoked gouda, bacon onion marmalade, sunny side up egg, baby spinach, scallions, housemade thousand island, brioche bun

9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste, 1000, The Woodlands
281-231-2147
www.thecounterburger.com
Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fielding’s Wood Grill
Burger to try: Texas Blues ($13)
Angus patty, grilled bacon, Point Reyes blue cheese, pickled red onions, fig jam, jalapenos, lettuce, wheat bun

1699 Research Forest Drive, Shenandoah
832-616-3275
www.fieldingswoodgrill.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

JAX Burgers
Burger to try: Guac Burger ($5.25-$7.50)
Half- or third-pound black angus beef patty, mayo, guacamole, tomato, grilled onions, swiss cheese

3091 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
936-207-4999
www.jaxburgers.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sundays

Local Pour
Burger to try: Turkey Burger ($11)
Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, grilled tomato, arugula, serrano aioli, wheat bun

1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands
281-419-7687
www.localpour.com/thewoodlands
Hours: Sun.-Tues. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thu. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill
Burger to try: Cheese Skeeter ($8.95)
One-third ground chuck, choice of cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, served with fries

4747 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-364-1094
www.skeetersgrill.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Uncle Tony’s
Burger to try: Ultimate Rattlesnake Burger ($13)
Certified Angus beef mixed with special pork sausage, onions, jalepenos, smoke peppered bacon, muenster cheese, sliced avocado, jalapeno sourdough bun

314 Sawdust Road, Ste. 108, Spring
281-719-0916
www.uncletonys.biz
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Woodson’s Local Tap + Kitchen
Burger to try: Woodson’s Burger ($14.99)
Half-pound custom blend brisket, short-rib and ground chuck patty, mac and cheese, bacon jam, bacon, tobacco onions, brioche bun, served with fries

2330 FM 1488, Conroe
936-271-9503
www.woodsonsbar.com
Hours: 11-2 a.m. daily