Best Burgers in Katy, TX: 8 Spots Worth a Special Trip

Katy has eight verified burger joints worth a dedicated trip, spread from the late-night streets of Old Town to the Grand Parkway commercial corridor. For this guide, Katy means the four primary zip codes — 77449, 77450, 77493, and 77494 — covering Old Town Katy, Cinco Ranch, the Mason Road and FM 1463 strips, and the neighborhoods between Texas 99 and Barker Reservoir. Nothing with a Houston address made the cut, no matter how close to the city line.

The range surprises even long-time residents: you can get a halal wagyu smash burger open until 5 a.m. on weekends, a Korean-Southern fusion patty on a brioche bun, or a Venezuelan pepito, all without leaving Katy.

The quick list

• For a late-night run: Juicy Joint in Old Town — open past midnight every night, until 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday
• For something you won't find anywhere else: Kowbell Burger on Colonial Parkway, the self-described first Southern Korean burger joint
• For a family-owned spot with homemade Salvadoran pupusas on the side: Old School Burger on South Mason
• For a Venezuelan burger in Cinco Ranch: El Kourmet on Westheimer Pkwy
• For upscale never-frozen beef with a drive-thru: Beck's Prime on Grand Parkway South
• For a Texas Roadhouse–backed double stack: Jaggers on Grand Parkway North
• For fresh-ground chuck and Black Angus brisket, open on weekend mornings: TMG Burger Grill

How we chose

Each spot was confirmed currently open via its own official website or official social page as of October 2026. We required a Katy address in zip codes 77449, 77450, 77493, or 77494 — not just "the Katy area." That line excludes Shake Shack at 19300 Katy Fwy, which carries a Houston 77094 address despite sitting in the same freeway corridor. We did not include national fast-food chains. Hours change without notice, so treat every schedule below as "typically" and confirm on the restaurant's official site before you go.

Old Town Katy

Juicy Joint

1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493

Juicy Joint answers the question everyone asks at midnight in Katy: where is anything open? The halal wagyu smash burger spot sits just north of I-10 near Typhoon Texas in Historic Old Town, and its hours are genuinely unusual for a suburb: typically open until 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The signature is the Pickle-Loaded Halal Wagyu Burger — premium halal wagyu on a street-food bun with house pickles and a sauce that earns the name.

Order: the Pickle-Loaded Halal Wagyu Burger.

Typically open: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–3 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–3 a.m. Check the official site before you go.

Mason Road and Cinco Ranch

Old School Burger

975 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450

Old School Burger is family-owned and does something unusual at a burger counter: handmade Salvadoran pupusas, made from scratch, appear on the same menu as loaded smash burgers. The brisket fries and sweet potato fries are made to order. There is no drive-thru and no rush — it's a sit-down operation run by people who care about the food.

Order: the signature burger with brisket fries. Order a pupusa on the side if you haven't had one.

Typically open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., closed Tuesday. Check the official site before you go.

Joy Love Burgers

1801 N Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77449

Joy Love is a neighborhood staple: counter-service, honest pricing, hand-formed patties. Regulars describe the texture as right — thick and a little greasy in the way a good burger should be. Nothing on the menu is trying too hard. The kind of spot you return to without planning to.

Order: the classic double cheeseburger.

Typically open: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., closed Sunday. Check the official site before you go.

El Kourmet (Cinco Ranch)

25757 Westheimer Pkwy, Ste 100, Katy, TX 77494

El Kourmet has been bringing Venezuelan street food to Katy since 2015, and the Venezuelan burger is the most distinctive patty on this list: a small round bun loaded with a beef patty, avocado, shredded cabbage, pink sauce, and mustard. The pepito — shredded beef on a torpedo roll with the same toppings — is the other thing to know. If you're new to living in Katy, TX, this is the most interesting stop on Westheimer Pkwy.

Order: the Venezuelan Burger or a pepito, both with a side of tostones.

Typically open: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Check the official site before you go.

TMG Burger Grill

6191 Highway Blvd, Ste 101, Katy, TX 77494

TMG grinds fresh chuck and Black Angus brisket daily — a combination that puts it in a different category from most counter-service spots in the area. Weekend breakfast hours start at 7:30 a.m., the earliest burger window in Katy. The shakes are listed separately on the menu for a reason.

Order: the Black Angus Brisket burger. On weekends, arrive early for the breakfast burger.

Typically open: Monday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Check the official site before you go.

Grand Parkway and Colonial Parkway

Kowbell Burger

23119 Colonial Pkwy, Ste B19, Katy, TX 77449

Kowbell calls itself "the first Southern Korean Burger Joint," and the menu earns the claim: smash patties dressed with gochujang mayo, kimchi, crispy fried onion strings, and house sauces, alongside milkshakes and krazy fries. For visitors already in Katy, Colonial Pkwy sits on the northern edge of the city near a cluster of Asian restaurants. The name blends cowbell and K-BBQ — the logo makes more sense in person.

Order: the Korean-fusion smash burger with kimchi krazy fries. The milkshakes are house-made.

Typically open: closed Monday, Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Check the official site before you go.

Jaggers

2660 W Grand Pkwy N, Katy, TX 77449

Jaggers is the counter-service burger concept from the Texas Roadhouse family — the same kitchen discipline applied to double-stacked burgers and hand-breaded chicken sandwiches. Salads are made to order with scratch-made dressings, which makes this useful for a group where not everyone wants a burger. It opens at 10:30 a.m. daily, earlier than most independent spots on this list.

Order: the Double Stacked Burger with the house sauce.

Typically open: Monday–Thursday and Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Check the official site before you go.

Beck's Prime

210 W Grand Pkwy S, Katy, TX 77494

Beck's Prime has been grilling half-pound burgers with fresh, never-frozen beef in Houston since 1985. The Katy location on Grand Parkway South has drive-thru service and is open seven days a week. The Charburger — a half-pound patty, charbroiled, with cheese — is the thing to order. It's the most consistent, most straightforward entry on this list. If you're bringing someone from out of town who wants to know what a Texas burger tastes like, start here.

Order: the Charburger with cheese and a chocolate shake.

Typically open: 7 days a week, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Check the official site before you go.

Save this: a Katy burger afternoon

You don't need to visit all eight spots in one outing. Here's a loose Mason Road route — pick two, not all three.

1. Start at Old School Burger on South Mason for a smash burger and brisket fries.
2. Drive a mile north to Joy Love Burgers on North Mason for a classic double cheeseburger.
3. Head west on Westheimer Pkwy to El Kourmet in Cinco Ranch for a Venezuelan burger as a wildcard finish.

If you're combining burgers with a stop at one of the best bars in Houston, plan a rideshare or a designated driver.

Quick checklist before you go:

• Check hours on the official site. These spots update without notice.
• Juicy Joint is the only one open past midnight — until 3 a.m. weeknights, 5 a.m. weekends.
• TMG Burger Grill opens at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday — the earliest breakfast burger window in Katy.
• Beck's Prime has a drive-thru on Grand Parkway South; open daily.
• Most spots are counter-service; all accept cards.

More eating and things to do in Katy

For the full picture, our Katy restaurant guide covers every cuisine in the area. The things to do in Katy guide fills in the rest of the afternoon. Ready to extend the burger crawl into Houston? The best burgers in Houston guide has the city-wide shortlist.

New to the area: living in Katy, TX covers the neighborhoods, schools, and what life in the suburb actually looks like.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best burger places in Katy, TX?

Top verified Katy burger spots include Juicy Joint (halal wagyu, open late in Old Town), Kowbell Burger (Southern Korean fusion on Colonial Pkwy), Beck's Prime (half-pound charbroiled with a drive-thru on Grand Pkwy S), Old School Burger (family-owned on S Mason Rd), and Jaggers (Texas Roadhouse-backed double stack on Grand Pkwy N). All eight picks in this guide were confirmed open as of October 2026.

Is there a late-night burger spot in Katy, TX?

Yes. Juicy Joint at 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd in Historic Old Town Katy is typically open until 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, making it the only burger spot in Katy open past midnight.

Does Katy have halal burger options?

Yes. Juicy Joint in Historic Old Town Katy specializes in halal wagyu smash burgers. Their signature is the Pickle-Loaded Halal Wagyu Burger at 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493.

Which Katy burger restaurant has a drive-through?

Beck's Prime at 210 W. Grand Parkway South, Katy, TX 77494, offers drive-thru service and is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What is Kowbell Burger in Katy, TX?

Kowbell Burger at 23119 Colonial Pkwy in Katy is a Southern Korean fusion burger joint, serving smash patties with gochujang mayo, kimchi, and crispy onion strings alongside house-made milkshakes. It is closed on Mondays.

Which Katy burger spot opens earliest for breakfast?

TMG Burger Grill at 6191 Highway Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 opens at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast burgers, the earliest burger window in the Katy area.