What to Order at Whataburger: First-Timer Picks and Local Favorites
For a first visit, order the #1 Whataburger with cheese ($5.99 before cheese), the Patty Melt ($8.79) or, at breakfast, the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit ($3.99). These are the items fans recommend most in first-timer threads.
First-time picks
Questions like "First time trying Whataburger, what should I get?" draw 90-plus answers on Reddit. These are the items that come up again and again, with today's prices:
- #1 Whataburger with cheese: the classic, $5.99 before the cheese.
- Patty Melt: two patties, grilled onions, Monterey Jack and Creamy Pepper on Texas toast, $8.79.
- Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit: the breakfast favorite, $3.99.
- Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich: $8.19.
- Fries with Spicy Ketchup: medium fries $2.99.
Every item is on the Whataburger menu prices page.
Picks by mood
- Very hungry: #3 Triple Meat (1,075 cal).
- On a budget: a $4 Jr. from the Whatadeals menu.
- Light: the Garden Salad with grilled chicken (290 cal).
- Spicy: the Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double or the #12 Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
- Late night: breakfast starts at 11 pm, so a taquito ($3.89) works at 1 am.
How to order it
Order by number, add "Whatameal" for medium fries and a drink, then your changes. The full guide is how to order at Whataburger, and the numbers are on Whataburger menu numbers.
Making it a meal
Most first-timers order a Whatameal: the sandwich plus medium fries and a medium drink. The #1 Whatameal is $9.59 and the Patty Melt Whatameal $12.49. Add Spicy Ketchup for the fries.
Meal prices are on Whataburger meal prices.
Custom favorites
Simple changes make the classics your own: add jalapeños ($0.70) or grilled onions to a #1, or ask for Creamy Pepper on any burger. More ideas are on the Whataburger secret menu page.
Underrated items
Also worth trying: the Breakfast On A Bun ($4.69), the onion rings ($3.99) and the Hot Apple Pie ($2.19). The best breakfast picks are ranked on best Whataburger breakfast items.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best thing to order at Whataburger?
The #1 Whataburger with cheese, the Patty Melt ($8.79) and the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit are the items fans recommend most.
What should I get at Whataburger for the first time?
A #1 Whatameal with cheese, plus Spicy Ketchup for the fries.
What is the cheapest good meal at Whataburger?
A $4 Jr. Whatadeal: the Jr. with Bacon & Cheese is $4.00, or $7.00 as a meal with small fries and a small drink.
What is good at Whataburger besides burgers?
The Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich ($8.19), the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and the Garden Salad with grilled chicken.
What sauce should I get at Whataburger?
Spicy Ketchup for fries, Creamy Pepper on burgers and Honey BBQ with chicken.
What should I order at Whataburger at night?
After 11 pm breakfast is on, so try a taquito ($3.89) or the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit alongside the regular menu.
What is the most popular item at Whataburger?
The #1 Whataburger is the original; the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is the breakfast favorite.
What do Texans order at Whataburger?
The #1 with cheese, the Patty Melt, the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and taquitos are the classic orders in this guide.