dirty martin's place

convenient location, tasty burgers. dirty martin's may seem like a dingy little shack, but that's just the thing - these kinds of places usually have the best food - and that principle definitely applies here. i ordered a cheeseburger (which i hadn't had in awhile besides at the food court at ut) and it was just what i needed; delicious. the young lady who served us was fast and sweet, and the environment is really laid back and the patio outside makes a great place to enjoy your food while you watch some football. perfect location for students or anyone living in west campus.

very underrated "road food" stop. every about this place says low rent, and that to me is part of its charm. prob the best cheeseburger i ever tasted, and the tots to go with it. a long neck bud light. what more could you want?

...this place truly lives up to it’s name(s) serving no-frills, good ol’ “dirty” burgers from the childhood you always wish you had. slide into the burnt orange plastic booths and back in time. i can’t accurately express how much i adore this place, and that has so much to do with the full experience than the food alone. put simple, it is a classic american burger joint, in the vein of top notch , one where you celebrate their use of plastic-esque american cheese instead of shunning it. case in point, when you order the “cheese tater tots” you can still see the perfect kraft square, which calls out boldly from the plate: “f*&k

the very best traditional hamburger in town! i've been coming here for 30 years for a delicious hamburger, fries/ onion rings & a vanilla malt. i'm always satisfied.

don't like it. the guy on the grill could not cook. the server we had doesn't like his job. whatever the case i won't be back.

kum bak u will!. on the northern boundary of "the drag", and an easy stretch of the legs from the north west corner of the ut campus, this place got a lot of my parent's money.

the burgers are just the same today as they were when i was main-lining junk food as a student there. 80 / 20 ground chuck? . . . if you are lucky. these are just good, greasy, cheesy, satisfying, crave alleviating, mama-never-made-'em-this-unhealthy, burger served in a rustic old dive of a building that one either loves or is continually calling code compliance about. personally, i wouldn't change a thing!

great burger, nice cold beer, fantastic shakes. good service and easy place to seat a large group with a baby. good deal too.

i wanted to like this place.... after passing by martin's going to school every day, i decided it was high time i get in there to see what all the fuss is about. from the outside it looks like a hole in the wall, but a fun, kitschy hole in the wall that serves great food. appearances and preconceptions can be deceiving. decor was pretty bare bones and kinda reminiscent of a garage. the inside lives up to its name: dirty. tried 3 or 4 times to find a passably clean table inside before giving up and heading to the patio.

as far as cost goes, my total for a bacon cheeseburger single, fries, and a drink with tax/tip was $15...there's so many burger choices in austin that offer a better value. i’d recommend the whataburger next door, for fifteen bucks you can get twice as much food there.

let’s break it down: the small ot special was definitely not a repeat. the patty was thin, the bun mediocre, the cheese mostly unmelted. if you like your burgers greasy you’re in luck, cause mine and my friends burgers were dripping with grease. portion was pretty small and i was still hungry after eating the whole thing.

fries: actually not bad. they do come with a blend of spices on top which add a nice kick. i nearly ordered the cheese tots but after seeing someone else order them at a neighboring table i opted for the fries, based on the cheap looking cheese they were covered in (think football game concession stand nacho cheese).

warning: they will nickel and dime you here. a side of ranch is an extra sixty cents. bacon, 1.50. even if the food was better i don’t enjoy getting nickel and dimed anywhere, considering restaurants already put a ridiculous mark up the drinks and sides.

i’m guessing this place stays in business solely based on its name and history, not on the quality of the food. they might have been having an off day, so i’d give this place a second chance but my hopes definitely aren’t as high as before i tried it.

classic diner type food. i brought an out of town friend here for some classic local austin food. as usual, it was really good. the burgers are fresh and the fries are really delicious, tossed with a cajun salt/seasoning. wonderful diner food from a place that's been around since 1926. the shakes are really yummy as well.

fried food that is delicious. even though i try to eat healthy, i can't pass up an opportunity to eat some greasy food here. i've had the cfs sandwich and the corn fritter balls. everything is good and is especially great if you spent too much time on 6th the night before.


-----12 jul, 2011-----

maybe the floor is a little dirty. okay, so what do you expect when the first word in a restaurant's name is 'dirty'? the floors are a little dirty, but i think the place has been around for a while so it's kind of a hole-in-the-wall joint.

anyway, we tried the grilled cheese, burger, chicken fried chicken sandwich and onion rings. even though everyone enjoyed their meal, the cfc sandwich was the winner. it was hand breaded and you could tell they took the time to pound the chicken breast before cooking it.

dirty martins has some darn good cheap eats! the happy hour is amazing make sure to grab a pitcher!

i've been eating at dirty's since i was a little kid, i continue to make the journey to my favorite place knowing what to expect: awesome service , extraordinary burgers, fries, tater tots and the crispiest delicate onion rings ever made . get here early as this place rocks on the weekends. the cooks are very consistent in what they serve . always a good time at "dirty's"! and don't forget to "get your dirty on". (t-shirt). $ 13.85

best cure for a hangover because it's so greasy and cheap.

cheap and yummy. i just recently moved down to the ut area and i had been dying to try this place. my boyfriend and i ate here for 9 bucks (2 burgers and a fries, which is big enough that you could share with another person). it has an old diner feel, which i am always a fan of. the cashier was really friendly and nice, and offered us water as we waited for our to-go order. the burgers were really tasty, and the fries are thin sliced and greasy. definitely will be coming back soon

o.t. special with pickles and a side of onion rings...