PAPA'S BURGERS

A beloved San Antonio burger joint has officially rebranded itself after a recent “hurtful” trademark issue with a Houston restaurant chain.

The name will change even though is has sentimental value.

A beloved San Antonio burger joint is about to go through a rebranding after a “hurtful” trademark issue with a Houston restaurant chain.

SAN ANTONIO – With accolades like being called the best burger in Texas, many were surprised to see Papa’s Burgers original location shut down. Owner Robert Walker posted the news on social media saying Nov. 12 was the last day in business. This isn’t the only Papa’s Burger location in San Antonio, a second was opened earlier this year on San Pedro Avenue. Walker is looking at possibly relocating the original location but nothing has been confirmed yet. Related:Burger beef: Two San Antonio restaurants in legal fight over use of ‘juicy’Burger Map: Take a tour of San Antonio burger joints

Called Papa's Burgers, the newcomer is located at 6900 San Pedro, Suite 101, in Ridgeview. According to the business's Facebook page, the fast-casual eatery brings "the old fashioned way of doing up burgers and service for a whole new 'Papa's Burgers family' to enjoy!" Papa's Burgers specializes in burgers as well as chicken and fish sandwiches. Caralyne S., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on June 6, wrote, "Awesome burger and customer service. Papa's Burgers is open from 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. on Friday and 11:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Papa’s Burgers set to open new location in spite of COVID-19 pandemic challengesPublished: June 5, 2020, 6:58 amMany local restaurants are facing numerous obstacles to stay afloat during the current coronavirus pandemic. One local restaurant owner is trusting in his faith to open a second location.

SAN ANTONIO – Many local restaurants are facing numerous obstacles to stay afloat during the current coronavirus pandemic. One local restaurant owner is trusting in his faith to open a second location. Papa’s Burgers has been serving some of the best burgers in the city on Old Highway 90. Black-owned restaurants in San Antonio you can support“We don’t want to simply open the door to another burger place, but we want to set the bar higher,” Walker said. Burger Map: Take a tour of San Antonio burger joints

The best burger in Texas is closer than you think.According to food-focused website Eat This, Not That , the best-rated burger in Texas is 'El Caliente,' which can be found at Papa's Burgers in San Antonio. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. A free press means accountability and a well-informed public, and we want to keep our unique and independent reporting available for many, many years to come. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.