Frontier Burger

[bdee]

They are opening up one right around the corner from me near the airport. Has anyone ever eaten at one? It looks like they are owned by Jim's, does that mean it will be like Jim's but only serve burgers?

Anyway, I am looking forward to this opening, maybe when it does some of us can meet up there on a weekend?

 

[Southpaw]

First time I'm hearing about it. I generally like Jim's for Burgers. I will check it out.

 

[coachrick]

Interesting since the Frontier name was the 'forerunner' to Jim's Restaurant...pretty cool story:

In 1947, G. “Jim” Hasslocher opened a bicycle rental business at the front gate of Brackenridge Park. When summer arrived he started selling sliced, ice-cold watermelon next to his bike stand. It was here that he met his wife and lifetime business partner, Veva Ball. Soon Jim started selling charcoal-broiled hamburgers at a stand which evolved into the first Frontier Drive-In. The popular drive-in was a favorite meeting place and became famous for its burgers, onion rings, milkshakes and carhops.

Frontier Enterprises is the parent corp name.

 

[sineypem]

Pics of burger?

 

[DubiousDan]

When I was a kid, Frontier is where we went for burgers. They were grilled over charcoal and were the best ever but were put out of business when McDonalds came to town. The burgers and onion rings at Jims are very similar but the burgers just don't have that charcoal flavor. What they now call the "Ol' Smokey" had a different sauce and was called "Jim's Favorite".

http://www.jimsrestaurants.com/assets/file/jims_menu.pdf

 

[itchin]

I've always liked Jim's. Beats any other breakfast spot like Denny's or IHOP.

 

[DubiousDan]

Pics of burger?

An Old menu. I'm sure the prices have gone up.

 

[DubiousDan]

I've always liked Jim's. Beats any other breakfast spot like Denny's or IHOP.

I like IHOP and Jim's both. Just depends what I'm in the mood for. Jim's does have bigger pancakes.

 

[sineypem]

An Old menu. I'm sure the prices have gone up.

How old is said menu? I could live off that!

 

[Davetex]

I went to school with Jim's daughter back in the 60's.

 

[bdee]

Not pics of the burgers but here is from the site:

 

[bdee]

How old is said menu? I could live off that!

I'd eat there all the time if those were the prices!

 

[Southpaw]

Pics of burger?

 

[bdee]

I hear those Halloween burgers turned people's poop black too. eewwwwww

 

[shortround]

Just what SA needs is another burger joint!

Haven't found a decent charbroiled burger here in years.

To hell with the high carcinogenic content of open flame & wood smoked roasted ground beef, high in saturated fats, and seasoned with liberal amounts of butter, bacon, onion, garlic, cheese, and salt and pepper.

My heart is already shot, so a few good burgers can only help me die happy with a full belly.

Be well.

 

[coachrick]

Well, this was a rapid response from headquarters:

[FONT]Good Evening Mr. Norris,[/FONT]
[FONT]Thank You for going to our website and letting us know how much you enjoy dining at Jim’s #30 in Austin. We love that you noticed that we are growing. We are getting ready to open up Frontier Burger at the corner of Crownhill Blvd and the 410 Frontage Rd. You are exactly right it is a throwback to Our Original Frontier Drive Inns but with a new name Frontier Burger. We as a Company are very excited about the New Member of Our Frontier Family and are working very hard to get Frontier Burger up and running as soon as possible. I have added your email address to Our Jim’s eClub so we will keep you updated about the opening. Thank You Mr. Norris for you patronage and your interest in our new building. We look forward to serving you at your favorite Jim’s and when you visit San Antonio we hope you will stop by Frontier Burger and give us a try! I have attached a picture for you to view so you have something to look forward to when you visit San Antonio. It’s going to be Great![/FONT]

 

[Glockster69]

They are opening up one right around the corner from me near the airport. Has anyone ever eaten at one? It looks like they are owned by Jim's, does that mean it will be like Jim's but only serve burgers?

Anyway, I am looking forward to this opening, maybe when it does some of us can meet up there on a weekend?

You haven't finished this meet up thread http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/san-antonio/70197-meet-up.html

 

[bdee]

Just what SA needs is another burger joint!

Haven't found a decent charbroiled burger here in years.

To hell with the high carcinogenic content of open flame & wood smoked roasted ground beef, high in saturated fats, and seasoned with liberal amounts of butter, bacon, onion, garlic, cheese, and salt and pepper.

My heart is already shot, so a few good burgers can only help me die happy with a full belly.

Be well.

My two favorites are still Five Guys and Fuddruckers, but if this one comes close, it is so much closer. LOL and with those menu prices, it can't be beat!

 

[itchin]

5 guys is great. If you like fuddruckers, next time you make it down to Corpus Christi, try wallbangers. They are better than fuddruckers. They have this cheese sauce for the fries that's addicting. The burgers are amazing, but the chicken sandwiches are to die for. After having a chicken sandwich it's hard for me to go back to the hamburgers because it's soooooo freaking good.

 

[bdee]

Yeah, my wife and I definitely want to make it down there. In fact, that is where my grandparents met. They were both stationed there during ww2, So we need to take a picture in front of the naval station, and send it to my grandmother.