The Silver Medal
9 people recommendvia r/austinfood9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend The Silver Medal, a dive bar, for its burgers. Two single out the smash burger, one names the chili cheeseburger, and one ranks it among the best burgers they have eaten. Another suggests it for patty melts, though they admit it may not be the top pick.
Address
The Silver Medal, 7100 U.S. 290 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78723
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Smash burger, Chili cheeseburger
- Best for
- Budget
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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/spaggielee in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Gives The Silver Medal as a direct answer to the chili cheeseburger question.
- Recommendsu/finocchiona in r/austinfood · Aug 2026value
Calls its chili cheeseburger and beer combo a standout value in Austin.
- Recommendsu/LonestarTallboy104 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023taste
Recommends the smash burger there.
- Recommendsu/pansy_dragoon in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Possible north pick; calls it a top dive bar with a solid, inexpensive burger.
- Recommendsu/RicercarRecord in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Believes Silver Medal deserves a much higher spot on the list.
- Recommendsu/surfifyouhaveto in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Calls the smash burgers excellent and the beers cheap; describes it as a legit dive bar.
- Recommendsu/newportisliving in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Ranks Silver Medal among the best burgers they've eaten.
- Recommendsu/masaguaporfavor in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Says this burger ranks among their favorites and is a regular pick.
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- Recommendsu/defroach84 in r/austinfood · May 2024taste
Suggests Silver Medal as a dive spot for patty melts, admitting it may not be the top.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.