I've lived in Texas for most of my life and I eat burgers and bbq like a well seasoned amateur competitor. I'd say their burger tastes on par with the small mom and pop shops. However, my shake stack (with cheese filled portabello) is a third smaller and a third more expensive than Five Guys. They must have brought their NYC prices with them. Glad I didn't get the crinkle fries. Don't they serve those in the grocer's freezer aisle and in public school cafeterias.