Best Burgers in Pearland, TX: 11 Spots to Know

Pearland has 11 burger joints worth a deliberate visit, from a brisket-on-brisket creation by one of the Houston area's most celebrated restaurant families to a decades-old counter that still bakes its own buns fresh every day. They run along three main corridors — Broadway, Shadow Creek Parkway, and South Main Street — all within Pearland city limits in Brazoria County (ZIP codes 77581, 77584, 77588).

The quick list

• For the showstopper burger: Killen's Burgers, BBQ Brisket Burger
• For a local chain with a serious patty: Jax Burgers, Baja Burger
• For something you won't find anywhere else: Stomp's Burger Joint, the Jezzabelle
• For old-school counter service: Burger Tex, classic bacon cheeseburger on a homemade bun
• For organic and halal-certified beef: OMG! Burger, Tornado Philly Burger
• For a monster double patty: Bayou Grill, the Monster Burger
• For ax throwing between rounds: KnP Social
• For late-night brisket: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Hickory Brisket and Bacon Burger

How we chose

For this guide, Pearland means the city of Pearland in Brazoria County — ZIP codes 77581, 77584, and 77588 along Broadway, Shadow Creek Pkwy, South Main St, and FM 518. Every restaurant below was confirmed currently open on its official website or official social page as of October 2026. National fast-food chains (McDonald's, Wendy's, Whataburger) are left off; this is the list of places that give you a reason to sit down. Hours can change without notice, so treat every schedule here as a baseline and check the restaurant's own site before you go.

One notable closure: Hubcap Grill's Pearland location (5627 Broadway) shut permanently. It's off the list.

South Main Street: the anchor

Killen's Burgers

2804 S Main St, Pearland · Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–6pm

Ronnie Killen built one of the strongest restaurant names in the Houston area — Killen's Barbecue in Pearland is considered one of the state's top BBQ joints — before opening a dedicated burger spot in his home city. The signature BBQ Brisket Burger stacks actual smoked brisket on top of a brisket-blend patty. Two kinds of brisket, one burger. It is the kind of menu decision that only makes sense when your family runs a barbecue operation nearby, and it is the one item on any Pearland burger list that you simply cannot replicate elsewhere.

Order: BBQ Brisket Burger or the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with a hand-battered onion ring.

Insider tip: Killen's Burgers is counter-service format — order at the counter, pick up when called. Go hungry and do not skip the milkshake.

Best for: out-of-town guests, anyone who wants the most Houston burger in Pearland.

Broadway corridor

Jax Burgers Fries & Shakes

Three Pearland locations: 8325 Broadway St, 3320 E Broadway St, 12002 Shadow Creek Pkwy · Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, closed Sun

Jax builds its patties from a fresh, never-frozen USA beef blend — not plain ground beef — which gives the burger more depth than the price suggests. Three Pearland locations mean there is one near most neighborhoods in the city. The Baja Burger comes with grilled jalapeños on a challah bun; the Shroom Burger is the pick for mushroom-Swiss fans. Shakes are made in-house and thick enough to slow a straw.

Order: Baja Burger or the Shroom Burger. Add a banana pudding shake.

Best for: families, groups with varied preferences, quick lunch stops.

Bayou Grill

1635 Broadway St #117, Pearland · Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun–Mon 11am–3pm

Bayou Grill is a family-owned room that runs primarily as a Gulf seafood spot, but its burger menu holds its own. The Monster Burger doubles the patty and layers on bacon, mushrooms, and dual cheese. It is a good pick for mixed groups where one person wants crawfish and another wants a serious burger. Note the shorter hours — no dinner service on Sunday or Monday.

Order: Monster Burger or the Philly Cheese Steak Burger.

Best for: groups where someone wants Gulf seafood alongside a burger.

Stomp's Burger Joint

12705 Broadway St #109, Pearland · Daily 11am–9pm

Stomp's is a Pearland independent that leans on creative combinations rather than a standard smash or pub-style burger. The Jezzabelle pairs a beef patty with cream cheese and raspberry chipotle sauce — an unusual move that works. The Outlaw covers Cheddar/Jack, picante, and grilled jalapeños for something more familiar but still specific to this kitchen. It is open every day, which gives it a quiet edge over most of its neighbors on the strip.

Order: Jezzabelle for something genuinely new, Outlaw for heat.

Best for: anyone bored with standard burger menus who wants a true Pearland local.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

11200 Broadway St, Suite 1500, Pearland Town Center · Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm

Red Robin earns its place because the burger actually leads the menu, not the drinks. The Royal Red Robin adds a fried egg; the Banzai swaps the standard sauce for teriyaki and pineapple. Every burger comes with bottomless fries. For families or large groups who want to compare styles across the table, this is the most efficient option on the list.

Order: Royal Red Robin Burger (fried egg on top) or the Banzai Burger.

Best for: families, large groups, first-time visitors who want a familiar starting point.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

11200 Broadway St, Suite 1700, Pearland Town Center · Mon–Thu & Sun 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1am

BJ's is best known in Houston for its Pizookie dessert, but the Hickory Brisket and Bacon Burger is the move if burgers brought you here: smoked brisket, smoked bacon, peppered BBQ sauce, brioche bun, bottomless fries included. The late hours are the practical reason to know this one — if you need a real burger after 9pm in Pearland, BJ's is reliably open.

Order: Hickory Brisket and Bacon Burger.

Best for: late-night dining, game nights, groups who want craft beers alongside their burger.

Shadow Creek Parkway

OMG! Burger

11901 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Suite 101, Pearland · Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm, Sun 12pm–9:30pm

OMG! Burger is the only certified halal option on this list and the only one using 100% organic, grass-fed Angus beef. That combination makes it a genuine pick for families with dietary requirements that most Pearland burger joints simply cannot meet. The Tornado Philly Burger and the OMG! Melt are the standout orders; fries are cut fresh. It operates as a fast-casual spot but the sourcing is a deliberate step above.

Order: Tornado Philly Burger or the OMG! Melt.

Best for: anyone needing halal-certified beef; families who prioritize sourcing quality.

FM 518 and West Broadway

Smashburger

10228 FM 518, Suite 140, Pearland · Mon–Thu & Sun 10:30am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 10:30am–10pm

Smashburger's entire premise is that smashing the patty thin on a screaming-hot griddle creates more caramelized crust than a standard hand-formed patty. The Classic Smash is Certified Angus Beef on a butter-toasted bun with Smash Sauce. The Truffle Mushroom Swiss adds truffle mayo and sautéed mushrooms for a richer bite. The FM 518 location covers the Clear Creek, Friendswood Road, and east Pearland sides of town that the Broadway restaurant clusters do not.

Order: Classic Smash or Truffle Mushroom Swiss.

Best for: quick lunch, drive-up visits from the FM 518 and Friendswood Road corridor.

Five Guys

10645 W Broadway, Pearland · Daily 11am–10pm

Five Guys is the most reliably consistent chain burger format in the business. The West Broadway Pearland location serves the Shadow Creek Ranch and Silverlake sides of town. The Little Bacon Cheeseburger (which is two patties) plus 25 free toppings gives you precise control over every element. Hand-cut fries come in the bag. For groups that cannot agree on a single style, the custom-build format works.

Order: Little Bacon Cheeseburger with your choice of free toppings.

Best for: groups who want total topping control; reliably open seven days a week.

KnP Social

11720 Broadway St, Suite 102, Pearland · Tue–Wed 4–10pm, Thu–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight, Sun 11am–10pm, closed Mon

KnP Social is primarily an entertainment venue — ax throwing, an arcade — that happens to serve burgers worth ordering. The Notorious B.I.G. Burger and the Hangover Burger are the picks; neither is a grudge purchase made because you are already there. If you have teenagers who want to throw axes, the burger holds up as a real meal. Check the hours before you go: no lunch service Tuesday through Friday.

Order: KnP Classic Burger (USDA prime beef on a brioche bun); ask your server about current specials.

Best for: families, groups, teen nights out; evenings where you want activity and a full meal.

Burger Tex: the old-school one

3006 Broadway St, Pearland · Mon–Sat 11am–7:30pm, closed Sun

Burger Tex is the most old-school entry on this list: counter service, no frills, and homemade fresh-baked buns. There are no pretensions here — counter service, no frills, quality basics done right in the classic bacon cheeseburger. The early close at 7:30pm on weekdays and no Sunday service make this a lunch or early-dinner run only — plan accordingly.

Order: Classic bacon cheeseburger.

Best for: anyone who wants the diner-style burger experience without paying diner markup.

Save this: a Pearland burger route

If you are hitting more than one spot in a day, plan the geography. Never drive between stops after drinking.

1. Lunch: Start at Burger Tex (3006 Broadway St) for the old-school baseline and the homemade bun.
2. Afternoon: Head to Killen's Burgers (2804 S Main St) for the BBQ Brisket Burger.
3. Dinner: Finish at Stomp's Burger Joint (12705 Broadway St) for something you have not had before.

For a family evening, swap the dinner stop for Red Robin or KnP Social at Pearland Town Center and extend the night with games.

Quick checklist before you go

• Sunday options: Killen's (11am–6pm), OMG! Burger (12pm–9:30pm), Five Guys (11am–10pm), Red Robin (11am–10pm), BJ's (11am–midnight), Stomp's (11am–9pm), and Smashburger (10:30am–9:30pm) are open. Jax and Burger Tex are closed Sundays.
• Late night (after 9pm): BJ's and KnP Social are your best options on weekends.
• Halal-certified beef: OMG! Burger only.
• Fast counter-service: Killen's, Jax, Five Guys, and Smashburger.
• Brisket on the burger: Killen's (twice over) and BJ's both go in that direction.
• Parking is plentiful at every location on this list — this is the suburbs.

For more dining in Pearland, see our full Pearland restaurant guide, best brunch in Pearland, best Mexican restaurants in Pearland, and best bars in Pearland. For best burgers in Houston across the metro, that guide covers the city proper.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best burger in Pearland, TX?

Killen's Burgers at 2804 S Main St stands out for its BBQ Brisket Burger, which stacks actual smoked brisket on top of a brisket-blend patty. Jax Burgers, with three Pearland locations, uses a fresh-never-frozen proprietary beef blend patty for added depth.

Is there a halal burger restaurant in Pearland?

Yes. OMG! Burger at 11901 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Suite 101 uses 100% organic, grass-fed Angus beef and is halal certified. Hours are Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm, Sun 12pm–9:30pm.

Which Pearland burger places are open on Sundays?

Killen's Burgers (11am–6pm), OMG! Burger (12pm–9:30pm), Five Guys (11am–10pm), Red Robin (11am–10pm), BJ's Restaurant (11am–midnight), and Stomp's Burger Joint (11am–9pm) are all open on Sundays. Jax Burgers, Burger Tex, and Smashburger are closed Sundays.

Is Trill Burgers (Bun B's smash burger) in Pearland?

No. Trill Burgers does not have a Pearland location. The closest location is in Missouri City, roughly 20 minutes northwest of central Pearland.

What is the oldest burger joint in Pearland?

Burger Tex at 3006 Broadway St is Pearland's long-running old-school counter staple, known for homemade fresh-baked buns and a classic bacon cheeseburger. It is open Mon–Sat 11am–7:30pm, closed Sundays.

Are any Pearland burger restaurants good for kids?

Several. Jax Burgers has a broad menu and family-friendly hours. Red Robin is a classic family choice with bottomless fries. KnP Social adds ax throwing and arcade games. Five Guys lets kids pick every topping. OMG! Burger's halal-certified kitchen covers families with dietary requirements.