Check out the updated Whataburger menu with prices, last verified in October 2026, covering burgers, chicken, and the all-day breakfast lineup. Whataburger has been serving oversized, made-to-order burgers since 1950, and it’s grown from a single roadside stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, into a Southern fast-food institution instantly recognizable by its orange-and-white striped A-frame buildings.
This guide runs through the full Whataburger menu, from classic burgers and chicken sandwiches to breakfast, sides, and shakes, along with current pricing, so you know what to expect before you order.
Whataburger Menu With Prices
Burgers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Whataburger Jr. | $3.79 |
| Whataburger | $5.49 |
| Double Meat Whataburger Jr. | $5.00 |
| Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger | $6.00 |
| Bacon & Cheese Whataburger | $6.50 |
| Double Meat Whataburger | $6.50 |
| Whataburger Patty Melt | $7.89 |
| Triple Meat Whataburger | $7.90 |
Chicken
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Whatachick’n Sandwich | $5.69 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $5.89 |
| Whatachick’n Strips (3-piece) | $5.39 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $6.39 |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | $6.29 |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich | $9.38 |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | $4.00 |
Breakfast (Served 11 PM–11 AM)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Biscuit | $1.99 |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit | $1.99 |
| Biscuit with Bacon | $2.79 |
| Biscuit with Sausage | $2.79 |
| Taquito with Cheese | $3.69 |
| Biscuit and Gravy | $3.29 |
| Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit | $3.69 |
| Breakfast on a Bun | $4.39 |
| Biscuit Sandwich with Bacon | $3.99 |
| Pancake Platter | $4.79 |
Sides
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hash Brown Sticks | $1.99 |
| French Fries | $2.79 |
| Onion Rings | $3.79 |
| Garden Salad | $5.49 |
Shakes & Desserts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake | $3.99 |
| Chocolate Shake | $3.99 |
| Strawberry Shake | $3.99 |
| Dr Pepper Shake | $4.29 |
| Apple Pie | $1.99 |
Whatameal Combos
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Whataburger Jr. Combo | $7.79 |
| Whataburger Combo | $9.49 |
| Whatachick’n Combo | $9.29 |
| Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Whatameal | $5.00 |
| Taquito with Cheese Whatameal | $5.00 |
Disclaimer: Menu items and prices on this website are for reference only and may not reflect current offerings. Whataburger restaurants are independently owned and operated franchises, so prices vary by state and location. Please check with your local restaurant or the app for the latest updates.
Best Value Picks on the Menu
If you’re watching your budget, here’s where Whataburger gives you the most for your money:
Whataburger Jr. ($3.79). A scaled-down version of the classic burger that’s still made to order with fresh, never-frozen beef.
Hash Brown Sticks ($1.99). One of the cheapest sides on the menu and a common Whatameal add-on.
Biscuit or Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit ($1.99). Both sit at the very bottom of the breakfast menu and pair well with a cheap coffee.
Taquito with Cheese ($3.69). A filling, low-cost breakfast option that holds up well for eating on the go.
How Whataburger Compares
Whataburger’s five-inch bun and customizable, made-to-order format put it closer to In-N-Out or Culver’s than to McDonald’s or Burger King, though its menu runs noticeably larger than either of those “better burger” chains, spanning a full 24-hour breakfast lineup, chicken sandwiches, taquitos, and a patty melt alongside its classic burgers. Its regional footprint, concentrated across Texas and the South, also gives it a strong sense of local identity that national chains don’t have for many Texans; it’s less a fast-food option and more a hometown institution.
About Whataburger
Whataburger’s story starts on August 8, 1950, when Harmon Dobson, a young entrepreneur who’d previously worked in shipbuilding and oil drilling, opened the first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, with a business partner, Paul Burton. Dobson’s goal was simple: build a burger big enough to need two hands to hold, and good enough that the first bite made you say, “What a burger!” He’d secured the trademark from the Texas Secretary of State just weeks earlier, and had to special-order oversized baking pans just to make the five-inch buns the burger needed.
The chain grew steadily through the 1950s and ’60s, introducing the now-iconic orange-and-white striped A-frame building design in 1961 in Odessa, Texas. Dobson died in a plane crash in 1967, and his wife, Grace, took over the company, leading it through major growth in the 1970s, including the first drive-thru in 1971 and the addition of the Whataburger Jr. Whataburger remained family-owned by the Dobsons for nearly 70 years, until 2019, when private equity firm BDT Capital Partners took a controlling stake, with the Dobson family retaining a small ownership share. The company is now headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and operates roughly 1,000 restaurants across 17 states, mostly across Texas and the Southern United States.
Why Whataburger Is Famous
The five-inch bun. Built from the start to need two hands to hold, it’s the detail that gave the burger and the chain its name.
Made-to-order, 24/7. Burgers don’t hit the grill until they’re ordered, and many locations operate around the clock.
The orange-and-white A-frame. Introduced in 1961, the striped building design remains one of the most recognizable pieces of fast-food architecture in the South.
The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. Originally a breakfast-only item, it became popular enough that many locations now serve it all day.
FAQs
It’s built around a five-inch bun and fresh, never-frozen beef, cooked to order only after it’s placed rather than held under a heat lamp. Customers can also customize toppings extensively, from grilled jalapeños to extra pickles.
Most locations serve breakfast items, including the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and Taquitos, from 11 PM to 11 AM, which overlaps with late-night hours at many restaurants.
The menu is largely meat-focused, but items like hash browns, the Garden Salad (without meat), and some breakfast sides can be ordered vegetarian. Dedicated vegetarian entrées are limited.
Not entirely. The Dobson family owned Whataburger for nearly seven decades before selling a controlling stake to private equity firm BDT Capital Partners in 2019, though the family still holds a minority share.
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Official Links
- Whataburger Official Website
- Whataburger Menu
- Find a Location
- Careers
- Headquarters: San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Have you visited Whataburger recently? Prices and menu items vary by location, so let us know in the comments if you spotted something different, and we’ll update this page.
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