tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post110391063268981376..comments2010-09-12T06:49:10.205-07:00TexasBurgerGuynoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-78636446990601865362010-09-12T06:49:10.205-07:002010-09-12T06:49:10.205-07:00

I went to Christian's yesterday and I must say this place is awesome. Shiner on tap and an amazing burger. I can ask for nothing more. I've been too long without a great burger. Ever since Tookies went down with Ike I haven't had another place to go. Granted Christian's is way further to go than Tookies but it just makes it that much more special when I actually get to go.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-90206652872207876212009-10-05T09:29:28.880-07:002009-10-05T09:29:28.880-07:00

Oh, my dear Lord, this was by far the BEST cheese burger I've ever eaten. I only ordered the single, but my husband who usually has no problems downing large sandwiches, struggled with the double 1/2 lb. There was a sense of irony watching him both be in heaven and hell at the same time as he ate. And we ordered a 1/2 and 1/2 of fries and rings on his order and split them - a wise choice

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-45266147264106956362009-05-20T20:58:29.818-07:002009-05-20T20:58:29.818-07:00

Mark Ross should be charged the dumbass tax. You can sit there al night and you won't get a burger until you go to the place at the counter (where the sign says "Order Here"), and order your burger.

Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04674172311990629705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-84873280519175589412009-05-03T13:01:00.000-07:002009-05-03T13:01:00.000-07:00

Yea, the Burger Nazi works there, be sure you know what to order, if you want a cheeseburger and fries or onion rings, order Cheeseburger Delux. Save yourself some grief. From thee you can order you burger medium rare, and it will come that way, no hassle.<br /><br />I love this place. And they serve liquor too, not just beer.<br /><br />Dave

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-25870728487808999742009-04-22T16:16:00.000-07:002009-04-22T16:16:00.000-07:00

Had a burger for lunch this week. First time at Christian's Totem ...... but not the last. Great hamburger!

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-7848482581806898382009-03-30T22:09:00.000-07:002009-03-30T22:09:00.000-07:00

Hi TBG,<BR/>Based on your recommendation (and some research on other H-town websites) I headed over to Christian's on Washington this past Saturday night to try their burgers. I was Houston for the weekend from El Paso (and there's one burger joint out here you need to try, but I digress) and my expectations were high.<BR/><BR/>Boy was I disappointed.<BR/><BR/>Nope, I never got to try the burger

Mark Rosshttp://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=6840270&nav=menu193_7_3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1230122127734833532009-03-01T06:32:00.000-08:002009-03-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

My wife and I are working our way through TBG's list. We have been to five places so far and none comes close to Christian’s Totem.

benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479915918723804925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-32266046707957502952008-11-17T11:03:00.000-08:002008-11-17T11:03:00.000-08:00

TBG, if you're gonna post a McDonald's burger as favorite, you might want to check out Barry's Burger Barn in Pasadena on Spencer.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-75444363716251416572008-08-31T13:14:00.000-07:002008-08-31T13:14:00.000-07:00

This place must have recently changed their burgers significantly. They were very good burgers, but they were nothing like your description or the pictures. The double cheeseburger was not nearly as big as the single patty burger in the pictures. The ooze factor was almost non-existent and what there was didn't come from the meat. Opening the bun revealed patties that looked suspisously uniformed

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16746899184716656825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-49876835944237209822008-05-02T17:05:00.000-07:002008-05-02T17:05:00.000-07:00

This place Rocks! My family went last week and can't wait to go back. Hubby had the double burger (and finished it!). It was certainly a two hander!!

ot ruleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690596152551689980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-27186359762676842462008-03-13T10:49:00.000-07:002008-03-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

Because of the accolades, I've been to Christian's Totem 3-4 times. I love this burger! My one disappointment has been that the Burger Nazi has never been surly or ill-tempered... not once. I'll have to keep going back and see if I can stir up some rudeness. Great burgers, though.

Scooternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-84184357516787477052007-12-26T13:29:00.000-08:002007-12-26T13:29:00.000-08:00

I GO TO CHRISTIAN'S TOTEM FAIRLY REGULARLY DURING MY WORK LUNCH HOUR WHICH MAKES THE REST OF MY DAY PRETTY MISERABLE. I NORMALLY GET THE SINGLE WITH ONION RINGS, WHICH ARE PROBABLY THE BEST ONION RINGS I HAVE HAD. ONE DAY I MADE THE MISTAKE OF EATING THE DOUBLE, YES I ATE THE WHOLE BURGER AS WELL AS MOST OF THE RINGS. I SERIOSLY FEEL ME ERASE 3-5 YEARS OFF MY LIFE AND THE REST OF THE DAY AT WORK

W.D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-58216381966590841942007-12-22T16:14:00.000-08:002007-12-22T16:14:00.000-08:00

my freind loves this place

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-11250104784149890912007-11-04T08:43:00.000-08:002007-11-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

The burger is not that I as expect but yah its 4 out of 5 for me. The only problem with the place is its dirty restroom and small parking space.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1154653103150186182006-08-03T17:58:00.000-07:002006-08-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

BurgerGuy,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to see you also respect the burger. We are leading a similar effort to find the best burger in LA. www.burgertour.com<BR/><BR/>Stay strong.<BR/><BR/>Chris

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1129127153810023392005-10-12T07:25:00.000-07:002005-10-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Your review hits this place right square on the head. As a large guy accustomed to ordering double burgers, I was taken aback when the guy behind the counter (no burger nazi that day i suppose) said "you haven't been here before have you? Trust me, you want the single burger."<BR/><BR/>He was right.<BR/><BR/>Also, I encourage everyone to try the shakes there (if you have room). Pretty darn good

Cameronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1120183054138893692005-06-30T18:57:00.000-07:002005-06-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

can't believe I just used an apostrophe in Billy Gibbons' name. My apologies for my retardation. If you wish to laugh at me you can direct comments to my assistant Helen Waite. Anyone who has been to Christian's will understand who Helen Waite is.

the dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1120182843208314732005-06-30T18:54:00.000-07:002005-06-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

Christian's rules. My bud and me made our first venture about a week ago and I have since been back two more times. I'm not planning on living past next week at this rate but anyhoo- Great burger-I got lit up like a fire cracker by the "Burger Nazi" my first time in but when you get past the facade she's still just as mean. To make a short story long, I love Christian's and incidentally, Billy

the dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1116950669891192062005-05-24T09:04:00.000-07:002005-05-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Christian's Totem is a fantastic burger, no doubt. And you are right about the chili burger. which is served open-faced. It is great. I<BR/><BR/> had my Burger Nazi experience there with the chili burger though. You see, you can get a cheeseburger or a chili burger, but don't even think about ordering a chili cheese burger. You'd think they could sprinkle some cheese on it, like at Bellaire

Byron Barclayhttp://www.byronbarclay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1105554545347510372005-01-12T10:29:00.000-08:002005-01-12T10:29:00.000-08:00

I've been to Christian's just once, about 3 or 4 months ago, and I'm really sorry I haven't been able to get back up there since. I neglected to re-read the original review in the Press before going and didn't think to ask them to cook it less than well-done, so I did get a burger that was overdone and a bit dry, but the promise of an excellent burger is there. I'd still rate Christian's a

hermithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257742837701647274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1105154473036785632005-01-07T19:21:00.000-08:002005-01-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

FryDaddy - <br /><br />Thanks!! Glad you agree with my review. Christian's quickly became one of my favorite if not my favorite burger joint. Since going there a few weeks ago - I have felt the urge to make the trip back down there. <br /><br />Excellent advice about the "Burger Nazi". I know we are talking about the same lady. She took the order but she definitely comments on your selection

TexasBurgerGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05565695841773455432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502709.post-1105152758334584772005-01-07T18:52:00.000-08:002005-01-07T18:52:00.000-08:00

TBG,<br /><br />You hit the nail on the head with your review of Christian's Totem. "Totem" is one of the best Mom and Pop burger joints around. The burgers are unbelievable and the atmosphere is what one would desire as a burger enthusiast. Not only are the burgers awesome but the "Burger Nazi" aka cashier is perfect for this place. Word of advice for any first time Totem customer.....Don't

FryDaddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10035404166400153709noreply@blogger.com