ROUND 2: IT DOESN’T GET ANY CHEDDAR THAN THIS

There’s nothing ‘grater’ than smothering a subpar meal in melted cheese, but true turophiles know that striking the right ratio and matching the flavor profile of the main ingredients are what makes or breaks a cheesy deal.

CHRIS’S FAVES

Can't Believe

It's Vegan Burger

Nom Burgers serves up savory selections of 'vegan junk food,' and their Double OG Cheeseburger tastes as good as it looks, even if you're a carnivore. Two juicy patties and lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions are topped with American cheese and house made 'nom sauce,' all within a tasty brioche bun. Add pickled jalapeños and pair with sweet potato fries for the ultimate treat.

"No-Nonsense" Street Tacos

Oye Taquito offers specialty mini street tacos perfected in the Mexican city of Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville. Six small corn tortillas are packed with well-seasoned beef, garnished with cilantro, onion, fresh avocado, and a generous handful of queso fresco. With salsas, lime wedges, and grilled onions on the side, these mini tacos are authentic, delicious, and reliably filling.

Dai Due represents the flavors of the region by meticulously sourcing ingredients from Central Texas. From the oil in the frying pan to the garnish on the plate, everything the chefs cook up is imbued with the essence of the local land. The hefty Dry-Aged Wagyu Double Cheeseburger contains layers of Texas-sized flavor. The first-rate texture and flavor inherent to Wagyu are enhanced by Dai Due’s bacon. Both the Wagyu and bacon are ground together, creating a beautiful, intoxicating balance of salty goodness. What makes this cheesy delight soar is the excellent cheddar from Stryk Jersey