As burger joints go, Twisted Root is different from the ground up. Started by three Chefs, each with a culinary degree and each with a passion for burgers. It took them three years to raise the money to open the first location just outside of Downtown Dallas in historic Deep Ellum.

The staff creates a fun atmosphere. When you walk up to the counter and place your order, you’re given a card with the name of a famous person or fictional character. We were Cinderella on our last visit. When your order is ready, you’re beaconed over the loud system using the name on your card–sometimes with a song, sometimes with a rap, but always in an entertaining way.

We’ve ordered several things from the menu. The specials are always worth a look, but our two favorite burgers are #1, the Blue Cheese & Jalepeño Burger ($6.99) and the REAL Buffalo Burger ($7.99) with Ceddar Cheese ($0.75).

The buns are just the right size and toasted just the right amount, and the ingredients are top notch. A lot of what they serve is homemade including the pickles, rootbeer, watermelon sweet tea and ice cream.

The Buffalo is lean, hearty and savory. Sometimes, I wonder if I’m ordering a Buffalo burger just for the idea of the whole thing, or because I really like Buffalo. There isn’t a doubt at Twisted Root. I LIKE the Buffalo.

The beef burgers are 1/2 Lb. patties that blend chuck and brisket meats. They’re juicy, just like you want a beef burger to be. If you choose one of the specialty burgers, the toppings are out of this world, especially the blue cheese and jalepeño.

They have all the standard condiments, but they also have their own unique versions of ketchup, mustard and BBQ sauce.

The “Root” part of the name refers to the Hand-Cut Sweet Potato Chips and the Hand-Cut Twisted Fries. An order of Blue Cheese Fries is enough for two or three people and comes close to being as good as Garlic Fries from 21st Amendment in San Francisco.

Twisted Root Burger Co.
2615 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75226
214.741.ROOT (7668)