Dallas and Fort Worth have never had a shortage of great burgers. What they do have is a shortage of people writing about the ones that aren’t already on every list. Here are seven worth knowing about — five in Dallas, two in Fort Worth — that run the full range from a 1950s drive-in to a Choctaw-owned window in the Stockyards.
Wingfield’s Breakfast & Burger — 2615 S Beckley Ave, Dallas — Richard Wingfield was a Dallas ISD science teacher (mine) before he became one of the most respected burger makers in the city. The operation is small, the parking lot is chaotic, and the burgers are enormous. The patties are hand-molded, not packed tight, seasoned simply, and cooked on a flat top that has absorbed decades of flavor. Ask for bacon and they deep-fry it for you. Order a double and prepare yourself. Call ahead — (214) 943…..