Keller’s Drive-In

burgers are great service is awesome. Overall this is a great place to eat, prices are the best in town!!!

zero stars. came at 3:45. waited 30 min for food. order completely wrong. ham and cheese, they left off cheese!!! how do you forget one of 2 ingredients!!! husband ordered double meat no cheese. they gave him single meat with cheese. so they made it all again. and guess what??? they made the exact same order wrong again. hour wasted of our lives only to ask for our $$$ back. absolutely ridiculous!!! run!!! stay away!!! we paid $ 24. they gave us $ 16 back and kept our $ 6 tip. how is that a refund??? we were sick of arguing. scam artists.

I love dives, grit and grime. Hairy Hines Blvd does not let me down and will even throw in some prostitutes. There are dives and there are DIVES. Keller’s is definitely of the later. Think American Graffit with modern vehicles parked under the scrap tin awnings that are slowly peeling away. There are several rows of these you can park under to avoid being baked in the sun.
There are no order boxes at the car spots and the simple menu is painted rather large on the side and back of the building. The menu is confusing in that it lists specials #5, 8, 3 and 1. Where are the rest of the numbers? Maybe they forgot how to count? Who cares. You can get a freaking double cheeseburger for under three dollars! That’s impressive! You can also get hot dogs and ham n cheese sandwiches and BEER!
We pulled in and rolled down the windows. The stench of stale urine slapped us hard in the face and I was almost tempted to leave, but, I took a look around at the shanty shack of a restaurant that looks like it is being held together with 1×2,s, masking tape and glue, and looked at the metal awnings that are in so-​so shape and the people that were chowing down on their burgers and drinking their beers, and, I was drawn in. This is old school America. A blast from the past that you just don’t come across too often. We stayed.
Given the strong stench of the urine that was donated by the druggies and homeless (I’m sure), I really expected a shit burger. My cheeseburger and onion rings took about 10 minutes to arrive. I paid my waitress, who was wearing a XL hoodie and looked like she might have a needle hanging from her arm, and stepped out of the car. I don’t eat in my vehicles. One of my golden rules. They don’t have any picnic tables so I ate off the trunk of our car. As I’m standing there unwrapping and preparing I got the sensation that I was standing above a big deep pool of stale urine with my feet slightly submerged. Yes, gross.
First thing I did was unwrap the burger for PB inspection. I was immediately impressed with their mind reading abilities. My burger was nicely dressed with a thick (not too thick, but, thicker than stupid see-​thru thin) slice of tomato and a FULL SLICE OF ONION!!! Also to note were lettuce and pickle. These guys know what I like! All of this was nicely packed between a poppy seed bun. I quickly took a couple of pics then picked that bad boy up. I opened wide, held my breath, and, took a big bite. As I was chewing and enjoying all the flavors of the veggies and mustard and burger and bun, I inhaled a big whiff of urine. Barf and spit would have been a normal response, but, it was too late for me. I was already in the zone. So I just kept chewing. Somehow the smell of old urine added to this experience. Yes that’s gross, but, in a weird way cool.
My burger was good and I should have gone for a double instead of a single. The onion rings were over fried yet somehow all the ketchup made them enjoyable. Maybe it was all the toxins from the urine that was impairing my thoughts. Maybe not. Whatever the case this was a good ass piss burger experience at a Dallas treasure and you can sit out there and drink beer in your car! How fucking cool is that?!

Have been going here for over 45 years! The hamburgers are still the same, delicious. No they’re not gourmet burgers, but then again, they are not meant to be. Just plain good burgers that never disappoint. Go Keller’s. Here’s to another 45+ years to your success.

This drive-​in is in a sketchy area but don’t let that deter you from some great burgers & fries. The burgers are covered in poppy seeds and well-​structured in general, with a good burger to condiments and veggie ratio. Expect lots of onion (which acts to shield the bread from getting soggy), and keep in mind you need to ask for ketchup. (They’re of the camp that rejects the both tomato-​AND-​ketchup on burgers trend.) The fries have those bubbles on the skin that let you know they’ve been perfectly fried… the best around!
Be warned: If you want a beer, they might not take an out-​of-​state ID. Bring cash.

Sooooo… before you check this place out, let me warn you that this looks like an abandoned building. Don’t let this fool you. The hamburgers are REALLY good! Not greasy at all (not sure if this is a good thing because I like greasy good). The carhop gal was very friendly and talkative. The service was very prompt and didn’t have to wait long for our good. Just an FYI that if you go during lunch or on a Saturday or Sunday, you’ll probably be waiting a while because they are so busy with customers. PS. They still beer!

Ok,
Don’t judge a book by its cover, I used to pass by this place a couple of times a week bypassing traffic on 35 and I remembered a lot of old timers used to tell me how good this place was, from cops to bikers, blue collar to white collar this was the place in Northwest dallas! Times changed, Harry Hines changed, but I’m glad to say burgers are still as good as old cops used to tell say!

Just love their burgers, particularly the Special No. 5 and it’s sauce. The crunchy, extra-​poppy seeded buns, the juiciness of every bite, the lack of excess grease, and the ability to legally drink a beer while sitting in your car, can’t be beat. All the prices are simply great. The venue at Harry Hines might be a bit too divey for some. I suppose they could opt for the Northwest highway location.
I live near Oak Lawn, so Harry Hines is fine by me. I’ve taken friends there who couldn’t believe that such an unimpressive place would serve such great burgers. And for about $ 3-​$ 4 each.
I eat at a lot of highly reviewed burger joints; this one is a favorite.

Best old school burgers. If your looking for Insta classic all they missing is a big ass movie screen. Bit seriously best blt you’ll ever have

What a world of difference in Keller’s on Harry Hines from the other one by White Rock Lake on Northwest Highway. The Harry Hines location is reflective of businesses around there… very run down. The parking lot is in bad shape. In the evenings, especially on Friday nights, this place is super crowded with beer drinkers. The hamburger was not as good as the other Keller’s or their cousin’s place, Jake’s. The price is very good and the service was fine. The Harry Hines location does not have malts/​shakes here.

Best burger in the world! If you like a good juicy burger, Kellers is where it’s at. From the perfectly cooked beef, to the golden toasted poppy seed bun. I went on a Friday night and there was even a car show. Not sure if it’s a regular thing but was excited to see in when we pulled in. Highly recommend.

«Been Around A Long Time»
I’ve been eating at Kellers a long time too, as I grew up near the NW Hwy and the Samuells Blvd locations. I hit this one when I’m in this part of town.
Easy, cheap and really good «bad» food. I can’t eat it every day, but I sure want to.
You can’t go wrong with a #5 Special, tots and the beverage if your choice– be it beer, iced tea, or a shake.

This was one of my favorite places to go as a kid with my parents. My dad worked off of Regal Row and we would go and have lunch with my dad there. Unfortunately it is not as good as I remembered. My husband couldn’t believe I made him eat there. The waitress was so sweet and helpful, though. I ordered a cheeseburger with tator tots. The bun was good and toasted with poppy seeds. That was good, but the meat patty was very thin. I think even thinner that McDonalds. They only take cash, so make sure if you do try it you come with cash on hand.

Very friendly staff. Pulled in and shortly someone came up to take our order. Currently cash only. Drive-​in set up. Not in the nicest part of town but that shouldn’t stop you from trying this location out.

This place has the best homemade burgers in the hood lol!!! But for real these burgers are the best! kellers Is like a hood Sonic lol. you can drink your beer and grub on your burger under a tin roof… this place is only for real Dallas people so if u scary go to Sonic lol. something bout that grill that has yrs of flavor that cooks in to the beef patty tht makes the worlds best burger .I recommend everybody to try this place at least once and I promise you’ll be back!!!

don’t let the outter appearance fool/​scare you… this place is good!
Cheap and yummy burgers!

Don’t let this location scare you away, the burgers are good and the ladies running the food are super sweet! After arriving in Dallas we came here for a burger and a beer… you eat in your car and don’t need to rush off, not a typical fast food drive thru.
Cheap eats! Friendly Service!

Burger Rating: 7.0
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 6
Value: 10
Two double cheeseburgers, two fries, and a root beer for $ 10. A retro deal in a dilapidated drive-​in burger joint. That value is hard to beat. We got the #5 special — double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and their secret sauce (like 1000 island dressing). The burger was good and the way they grilled the burger and cheese together into this gooey conglomeration made my mouth smile. However, not a lot of flavor or seasoning. Fries were so-​so and needed hotter oil or fresher potatoes.
They got a new sign out front and it’s almost as hard to read as the old sign. This place is old, and it looks old in not a nice, nostalgic way. It definitely needs a face lift.
You can order long neck beer with your burger. It’s cool to see trays of opened beer bottle being carried back and forth across the parking lot. I hope that never changes.
Good car hop service. They put the tray right on your window.
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I’m working my way through the best burger joints in DFW. Here’s where they stand:
Ten Bells Tavern (Dallas): 9.5
Hopdoddy Burger Bar (Dallas): 9.3
Chill (Grapevine): 9.2
Maple & Motor (Dallas): 9.2
Fred’s Texas Café (Ft Worth): 9.2
Off-​Site Kitchen (Dallas): 9.1
Rooster’s Roadhouse (Denton): 9.1
Kenny’s Burger Joint (Frisco): 9.1
Rodeo Goat (Ft Worth): 8.7
Chop House Burgers (Arlington): 8.0
Dutch’s Hamburgers (Ft Worth): 7.9
LA Burger (Irving): 7.9
Love Shack (Ft Worth): 7.8
Angry Dog (Dallas): 7.5
Liberty Burger (Dallas): 7.3
Jake’s Uptown (Grapevine): 7.2
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House (Dallas): 7.2
The Loophole (Denton): 7.1
Grub Burger Bar (Dallas): 7.1
Stackhouse Burgers (Dallas): 7.1
Village Burger Bar (Dallas): 7.1
Chop House Burger (Euless): 7.1
Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar (Southlake): 7.1
SmashBurger (Irving): 7.1
Bottle Cap Alley Icehouse Grill (Grapevine): 7.0
Keller’s Drive-​In (Dallas): 7.0
HideOut Burgers (Midlothian): 7.0
Texas (Richardson): 6.9
Burgers & Brats (Flower Mound): 6.9
Dairy Ette (Dallas): 6.8
Bronson Rock Burgers & Beer (Keller): 6.6
Frosty Drive N (Denton): 6.5
Mooyah Burgers (Colleyville): 6.4
Burger Shack (Southlake): 6.4
Outlaw Burgers (Roanoke): 6.4
Kincaid’s Hamburgers (Southlake): 6.4
Dixie House Café (Ft Worth): 6.4
Red Dog Right (Southlake): 6.4
Shady’s Burger Joint (Richardson): 6.3
Five Guys Burgers (Southlake): 6.2
Peace Burger (Grapevine): 6.1
Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill (Grapevine): 6.0
Twisted Root Burger Co (Roanoke): 5.9
Freddy’s Frozen Custard (Euless): 5.0
Original Market Diner (Dallas): 2.0

This location seems to be a more of a down sloped pit compared to the original off northwest hwy. While the food is the same as the others, the establishment is something I don’t really know how to describe. The restrooms are at their worst with no soap or towels, that’s pleasant when your wanting the eat a good meal, especially for the cook I must say.
Does this place need a bath?
Hell yes! It is if not filthier than the rest of them.
Kellers is always been a delicious lunch time spot, but if you’re wanting something that meets the bare standard of quality please roll down the highway to the downtown location.

Cheap burgers, Cheap fries, but a sonic type of deal drive in service mentality? and no Credit card payment accepted!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD!!! This just sucks what you have to go through to get a cheap burger fix. Other than my rant about the cash only deal, this place is not bad, nothing great but good for a greasy fix and great tator tots with cheese you will not find under 5 bucks like this joint charges!!! My three stars is comprised with the addition of no CC acceptance and the drive-​in mentality that I do not like and also the minimal specialty menu and the extra greasiness that I really do not prefer on a daily basis.
Regards,
B

Keller’s was our first stop in our Dallas Burger shootout and it wasn’t a disappointment.
The digs aren’t first class… in fact, what passes for atmosphere here could be considered «character»…the type of dangerous, seedy character your mother warned you about. Everything about the place was decrepit and run-​down; I imagined that everything held together with some supernatural concoction of smoke, grease and ancient alien energies – because I couldn’t see why some of the structures on the lot were still standing. Most patrons sat locked up in their vehicles… not that you had a choice, it’s a drive-​in after all.
A cheery lady did greet us and take our order, interrupting that sleaze vibe I was getting, but that air was fleeting. The moment we received our double-​meat double-​cheese, it came back in full force.
One glance at the slimy, slovenly wrapped burger told us everything we needed to know. This was the nastiest, greasiest, most delicious way to start our tour. It made us feel dirty, but it also made us feel satisfied… satisfied like that long slow drag on a cigarette and a swig of booze makes you feel after a one-​nighter with a complete stranger.
Onion rings tasted like they had been swimming in grease – not so great if you like to taste onion in your rings – but a perfect complement to the eye-​opener of a burger that makes hangover mornings more tolerable.
Keller’s was also the cheapest burger in our challenge…$ 2.69 for a two-​patty (albeit super-​thin) burger and $ 1.69 for a side of rings. It’s as if the times haven’t caught up with Keller’s menu.
Oh, and it’s CASH ONLY.