This Restaurant in Austin Has Been Serving Mouthwatering Hamburgers For Over 90 Years
By Elisa Regulski|Published July 19, 2018
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
As the old adage says, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The same can be said about this iconic Austin institution. Martin’s Kumbak Place, locally known as “Dirty Martin’s,” has been whipping up fresh and tasty burgers since 1926. This famous burger joint may look familiar to Dazed and Confused fans because it was featured prominently in the classic Richard Linklater film. Even with the buzz and hype surrounding this place, Dirty Martin’s continues to craft the same quality meals year after year. You haven’t lived until you’ve tasted the mouthwatering burgers at this Austin restaurant.
When a place has been in business for 90 years, you know they're doing something right.
When this eatery opened in 1926, it featured a small drive-through window and a dirt floor. Even though it's undergone several renovations throughout the years, the nickname "Dirty Martin's" has stuck around.
Even if you're a first-timer, you'll feel right at home at this burger joint. The unpretentious layout and quality meals don't need any fancy frills to make it interesting.
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You'll smell the fresh grilled buns and juicy ground beef from the second you walk through the door.
In 1954, Martin's KumBack Place added two fan-favorites to the menu. If you can't decide what to order, opt for the "O.T" or "D.H" specials. The "O.T" combines two tasty burger patties, loads of smoky bacon, and plenty of cheese. The "D.H" piles grilled onions, cheese, tomato, and pickles on top of a burger and layers it between two slices of buttery toast.
Every month, Dirty Martin's crafts a unique milkshake to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you prefer the classic flavors, you can slurp a chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or banana shake any day for only $4.25.
Come see why Austin can't get enough of the burgers at Martin's KumBak Place.
Dirty Martin's is located at 2808 Guadalupe St. They're open 11 am to 11 pm every day of the week. For more information on Dirty Martin's menu and history, visit their website or Facebook page.
This isn’t the only classic burger joint featured in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused. If you’re looking for a truly nostalgic experience, head over to this old school drive-in.
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