Buckhorn Tavern, San Antonio, NM (pictured): The green-chile burger at Buckhorn--a patty as big as a big rig's hubcap--takes no prisoners. But it's the finishing touch of chopped New Mexico green chiles that lifts Buckhorn into the burger pantheon.
Hudson's Hamburgers, Coeur d'Alene, ID: Every morning, customers swarm Hudson's the minute it opens. Simple burgers, perfectly grilled--a formula that's been working since 1907.
The Peg House, Leggett, CA: Back-to-the-Earth groove, live music, and a barbecue that grills lustfully juicy bacon cheeseburgers.