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Portland · checked November 14, 2026
The 4 places in Portland we'd order burgers from tonight. Start with Güero (hamburguesa) (the hamburguesa with queso and morita mayo), then Pleasure Burger (a smash burger with waffle fries), then Steely's (the smash cheeseburger).
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Get: The hamburguesa with queso and morita mayo
A thick, sturdy burger on a potato roll that holds together in a bag.
Good to know: Confirm the hamburguesa is on the menu when you order.
Where we found it: Portland Monthly: Dish Exploder, Güero's hamburguesa (2026-01) · Portland Monthly: Best Burgers in Portland (2025-08)
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Get: A smash burger with waffle fries
Thin crisp-edged patties on soft buns are made for a paper bag.
Good to know: Limited days and hours, so check before you go.
Where we found it: Travel Portland: Best Burger in Portland guide (2026-07)
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Get: The smash cheeseburger
Thin, well-seasoned patties with crisp edges hold up in a box on the ride home. Eat them within 20 minutes so the bun stays soft.
Good to know: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Opens at 4pm Wednesday and Thursday, noon Friday through Sunday. Check hours before you go.
Where we found it: Axios Portland: Well-seasoned smash burgers at Southeast Portland's Steely's (2026-05)
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Get: The Oklahoma onion burger and a side of onion rings
Griddled onion burgers are built for a wrapper and stay juicy without sauce running everywhere. The rings travel better than most.
Good to know: Open Wednesday through Sunday, with online takeout orders roughly noon to 7:45pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Where we found it: Willamette Week: Lone Star Burger Bar rustles up some of Portland's best cheeseburgers (2025-09)
Güero (hamburguesa) in Kerns. Get the hamburguesa with queso and morita mayo. A thick, sturdy burger on a potato roll that holds together in a bag.
Chef Amazing's list for Portland: Güero (hamburguesa) (Kerns), Pleasure Burger (Downtown), Steely's (Hawthorne), Lone Star Burger Bar (Killingsworth, NE Portland). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
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