Buddha Burger, Metric
31 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 11 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Buddha Burger, which operates from a gas-station trailer; this listing is the Metric Boulevard one, which one commenter names. Many rate its burgers highly, one praises the double patty, and two point to the buttery grilled-cheese-style buns. Fans also name the chicken strips and Cajun fries, and one suggests adding fried jalapeños. Caveats: one found the flavor lacking and the buns soggy, one finds the seasoning heavy, one finds the burger very rich, and one rates it well below Moreno.
Address
Buddha Burger - Metric, 12195 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Burger with grilled cheese buns, Double patty burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/yesyesitswayexpired in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Says the burger is great, the fries are fine, and recommends checking the place out.
- Recommendsu/greytgreyatx in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Loved this burger, praising the seasoned patty and buttery buns, and says they would order it again.
- Recommendsu/x317293 in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Calls it the best burger nearby on a first visit, though the gas station location bothers them.
- Recommendsu/hieguy in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Calls the burgers among the best in the area and thinks the spot is underrated.
- Recommendsu/Spainstateofmind in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Calls the burger excellent and says they avoid the Metric trailer on drives to stay on diet.
- Recommendsu/Full_Manufacturer_41 in r/austinfood · Mar 2025service
Calls the food great.
- Recommendsu/ironhive in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says the burgers are excellent and suggests the crispy chicken sandwich, which they rate among their best meals.
- Mixedu/AptMoniker in r/austinfood · Mar 2025portion
Says it's good but too much for them; will order only the smaller items on future visits.
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- Recommendsu/EdibleWerewolf in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Agrees with the burger praise, then says the chicken strips are great and the onion rings are the tastiest they've had.
- Recommendsu/Munchlaxatives in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Has eaten at the trailer and rates its burger among the juiciest in town, noting the food-truck-lined spot.
- Recommendsu/Unique_Persimmon9454 in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Says they love the place and also enjoy the fries.
- Mixedu/Then-Dragonfruit4769 in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Says the burgers are good, but the seasoning leans heavy for their taste; thinks it's a solid pick for the north side.
- Recommendsu/WillParchman in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Calls the burgers solid and likes the casual feel of getting food from a gas station.
- Recommendsu/bloopy901 in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Says they love the place and it is very good; also praises the poutine.
- Recommendsu/BigManWAGun in r/austinfood · Jun 2026value
Acknowledges a veggie option and assumes it's good, but says the burger is worth splurging on.
- Recommendsu/outtatheblue in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Recommends adding the fried jalapenos to the burger order.
- Recommendsu/wrxdrunkie in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Lists Buddha Burger among several local spots suggested in reply to a request for recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Bangarang_1 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025taste
Says Buddha Burger's grilled-cheese buns make the burger taste great, though it is very rich.
- Recommendsu/theme69 in r/austinfood · Apr 2025taste
Tried it in a three-way smash burger comparison and found it amazing, though not the top pick.
- Recommendsu/AntiqueBaseballMuse in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Describes the vegetarian mushroom patty as cheese-stuffed and fried, and says it's excellent.
- Caveatu/UnconqueredRenegade in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Underwhelmed by the burger: lacking flavor and soggy buns, though they live nearby and may try it again with poutine.
- Recommendsu/julieruinsghost in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Loves the burgers and praises the chicken strips with gravy; says the gas-station location shouldn't matter.
- Recommendsu/roflmcwaffles in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Calls Buddha Burger their current go-to.
- Recommendsu/Dracla1991 in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Had chicken tenders on a past visit, likes the place, and says the cajun fries and burger are good.
- Mixedu/BuscarLivesMatter in r/austinfood · Nov 2025taste
Calls Buddha Burger good for a gas-station burger but well below Moreno.
- Caveatu/bonk5000 in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
One-word dismissal of the burger, with no details given.
- Recommendsu/meena_ani in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Enthusiastically praises Buddha Burger's double patty.
- Recommendsu/bhfcchjygf in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Enthusiastically names Buddha Burger as their pick.
- Recommendsu/younghplus in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Thinks Buddha Burger deserves a spot on the list.
- Recommendsu/sceez in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Agrees this burger place is seriously good.
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