Make an Order at Whataburger and We'll Guess Which Southern State You Grew Up In

By: Patrick Hyde
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Make an Order at Whataburger and We'll Guess Which Southern State You Grew Up In
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About This Quiz

McDonald's might have the Golden Arches, but Whataburger has the A-frame. In a countrywide fast food debate that centers on coastal chains like Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burger, it's easy for one of the game's biggest players to be left out of the competition. But anyone who lives in one of the 10 southern states that have a beloved Whataburger franchise will roll their eyes and "Bless your heart" for omitting the clear winner of the burger battles.

Before we ride through the drive-thru, it's time to take a little spin through the history of this famed establishment. Founded in Corpus Christi, TX in 1950, Whataburger hit the scene selling 25-cent burgers good enough to make you take a bite and exclaim: "What a burger!" Texans fell in love, and it has been a wonderful relationship ever since. The iconic buildings sport A-frame roofs in striped orange and white. With most locations operating 24-hours a day, such a site can become a sanctuary for weary travelers or night-owl college students looking for a hearty Patty Melt after a long day. 

But although the Lone Star State is the home of the Whataburger, Whatachick'n and all the glorious variations to emerge, the chain has found its way to other states in the south, ranging from Arizona to Florida. So step up to the plate and state your order. Mayo or mustard? Texas toast or large bun? We can probably tell what Southern state you're from based on your response.

Whataway to start your day! How would you customize your Taquitos?
Add jalapeno, cheese and bacon
Potato and avocado
Just egg and cheese for me, please
Sausage and Ranchero Piquante sauce
How often do you eat at Whataburger?
All the time! There's at least one in every town.
Only when I'm traveling, there are none in my state ... yet.
When I make it into the city, I look for the A-frame.
There are only a couple in my state, but I hit them on every road trip.
Maybe you're not in the mood for a taquito. What other breakfast item do you order?
Easy, the HBCB or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
If they have a pancake platter, I'll do that.
Just some hash browns and ketchup
Biscuit sandwich with Piquante sauce

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You're feeling chicken today. What dipping sauce do you pair with your Whatachick'n Strips?
The gravy
Honey mustard
Ketchup
Zesty sauce
Chicken tendies not your style? What other chicken option would you grab?
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
Grilled Chicken Melt
Whatachick'n Bites
Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich
When you just need a light lunch, which of these do you order?
A chicken fajita taco
Grilled chicken sandwich
Grilled cheese
Whatacatch sandwich

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You're going green. What's your salad order?
Garden salad with Whatachick'n tenders, jalapeno ranch and bacon
Apple and cranberry chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette
I don't eat salads.
Garden salad with Whatachick'n tenders, avocado and Thousand Island dressing
Clash of the Titans: Which classic core offering is your favorite?
Whataburger
Whatachick'n Sandwich
Justaburger
Whatacatch Sandwich
Sometimes you're in the mood for the classics. But what if you're craving something special? Like, from the special menu. Which of these would it be?
For me, it has to be the Patty Melt.
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Burger checks all the boxes for me.
Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich
The Monterrey Melt. Those grilled peppers and onions ...

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If you could only choose one dipping sauce to grace your fries, which of these would it be?
Spicy ketchup
Honey BBQ
Ketchup
Buffalo
What about onion rings, dipping sauce for those?
Jalapeno ranch
BBQ sauce
Still ketchup
Salsa verde
Which limited-time offer do you miss the most when it's not on the menu?
A.1. Thick and Hearty Burger
Chop House Cheddar Burger
Green Chile Double
Chorizo Burger

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The malt is the classic accompaniment to a burger. What flavor do you choose?
Dr. Pepper Malt!
Strawberry
Vanilla
Chocolate
A sip of this refreshing, cold soda will wash down your burger and fries. Which one would you choose?
Dr. Pepper
Coke
Sprite
Sweet Tea
What's your breakfast beverage?
Dr. Pepper
Coffee, black
Coffee with cream and sugar
Orange juice

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You have a 30-minute lunch break. What's your quick and easy order?
Whataburger with cheese meal
Avocado bacon burger
Justaburger and a large coke
3 piece Whatachick'n strips
You have time to kill and hunger to fill. What do you order?
The triple-triple
Patty melt
9-piece Whatachick'n bites with extra Texas toast
Whatacatch meal with an extra fillet
You're hanging out with a vegetarian friend but are craving Whataburger. What do you suggest they order?
Whatahash veggie sandwich
Garden salad
Extra large french fry
Whatacatch sandwich. Vegetarians eat fish, right?

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Whataburger has a kids' menu. What would you order for your child?
Justaburger, add mustard and lettuce
Grilled cheese
Whatachick'n bites with ketchup
Whatachick'n strips with BBQ
And for desert, what is your favorite?
Hot apple pie
Hot lemon pie
Cookies
Cinnamon sticky bun
Whatabout the one item at Whataburger that you cannot stand?
Grilled chicken melt
Lemon pies
Chicken fajitas
Patty melt

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Let's move on to the main event: the Whataburger. What bun style do you abide by?
Texas toast
Wheat bun
Small bun
Large bun, toasted
Would you like cheese with your Whataburger order?
Yes, please, American cheese
I'll have some Monterey Jack.
None for me
Shredded cheese
Are there any additional toppings you get when you order a burger?
Jalapenos, please
I'll add avocado.
Nope
Yes, load up those grilled peppers and onions.

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Every Whataburger comes with pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and onions. Would you like to hold any of these from your order?
Nope
Lose the lettuce.
Yeah, you can hold the lettuce, tomato, and onions
Swap the diced onions for grilled onions.
Which sauce is boss to add to your Whataburger?
I keep it simple with the stock mustard. Maybe some spicy ketchup.
A little mayo to go with the mustard
Nix the mustard and replace it with ketchup and mayo.
Sometimes I will add honey mustard or ranch.
Are you in the know? What's your secret menu order?
Chicken and pancakes for breakfast, triple triple for dinner
Let me just google something really quick ...
Grilled cheese
The Hulk!

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You can customize your burger any way you like, but which of these menu-item burgers do you order the most?
Jalapeno & Cheese Whataburger
Avocado Bacon Burger
Double Meat Whataburger
Bacon & Cheese Whataburger
Nothing is as southern as a nice iced tea. What do you get?
Sweet tea with lemon
Sweet tea
Fuze raspberry tea
Sweet tea with extra sugar packets
If you HAD to live without Whataburger, what chain would be your next best choice?
In-N-Out Burger
Shake Shack
Carl's Jr.
Five Guys

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