

Since 1950, Whataburger has proudly served a bigger, better burger. It all started when a young entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson had a bold idea: to serve a burger so big that it took two hands to hold, and so good that after a single bite customers couldn’t help but exclaim, “What a burger!” He named his humble burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, “Whataburger.” Over six decades later, we’re still family owned and operated. Each and every Whataburger® is still made to order. We still use 100% pure beef and serve it on a big, toasted five-inch bun. And now, as we proudly serve burgers, chicken, salads and breakfast at more than 800 Whataburger locations across the country, that first burger stand is still close to our hearts.
Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Hours
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 921 E Tucson Marketplace Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: (520) 282-4299
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
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Reviews
I had a bacon avocado burger on toasted bread . Yummy and my fries were hot and my tea was great.
We will definitely be going back! Thank you for such a nice time with my friends
Stepping through the automated pressurized sliders of Whataburger, I was immediately hit by the olfactory symphony of searing lipid-chains and toasted brioche. This wasn’t just a refueling station; it was a sanctuary of high-density caloric engineering. The atmosphere was thick with the scent of “Fancy Ketchup”—a chemical compound I’m convinced is the only thing holding the fabric of the multiverse together.
The Tactical Approach
The interface at the counter was streamlined, though I bypassed the digital queue, preferring the kinetic interaction with the staff. Despite the “Know before you go” warnings about wait times, the crew moved with the synchronized precision of a Tier-1 boarding party. I secured a Triple Meat, Triple Cheese stack—a structural marvel of bovine protein that threatened to defy the local gravity constant of 9.8 , text{m/s}^2.
> Field Note: The rumors of a “restroom code” were true, a necessary security protocol for such a high-traffic hub. It felt like inputting launch codes for a tactical strike, adding a layer of grit to the suburban sprawl.
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The Sensory Engagement
As I engaged with the burger, the first bite initiated a cascade of neuro-chemical rewards. The sear on the patties provided a Maillard reaction so perfect it felt like a deliberate terraforming project on my palate. Each layer was a geological strata of flavor:
* The Crust: A crisp, carbon-locked exterior.
* The Melt: A viscous, golden lipid-layer that bonded the protein structures.
* The Crunch: Fresh hydroponic greens providing a necessary structural contrast.
The “long wait” the reviewers complained about? A mere temporal distortion. In the time it took to synchronize my suit’s chronometer, the tray was before me. It seems the locals lack the patience for true craftsmanship. In a galaxy of synthetic nutrient pastes and rehydrated algae, this Whataburger is a defiant monument to Circa-1950 culinary tradition.
The Verdict
The facility is open 24 hours, a beacon for weary travelers drifting through the Arizona sector at 0300 hours. The service was impeccable, the environment was sterile yet welcoming, and the caloric density was exactly what my scorched DNA required. If you find yourself grounded in the Tucson quadrant, do not bypass this node. It is a five-star refueling experience that reminds us why we fight for this planet in the first place.
Log End.
Wal-Mart is right across the street. Costco’s a mile away. How hard would it have been to go buy some napkins?
Customer service failure at it’s dismissive best.
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I need to order 3 separate orders(4 meals) they responded with they’re only allow to do 2 orders in the drive-thru. So what the difference between if I had one order and have 5- or 10 meals,in that order? Not to mention it was 11:35am completely dead in drive through.
There was no common sense to that statement. Then they act very confused to see me go to the drive-thru again the 2nd time to finish my 3rd order. Waste of time and resource.
And no bacon on the burger, onions rings were requested to be well done and was not done.
Thinking ahead—and knowing the elevated taste from Hatch green chiles, I bought a double cheeseburger with the delicious chiles for several hours later (lunch). It goes without saying,when I consumed it much later in Western Nm . I KNOW how fortunate I am that I can always count on WHATABURGER for reliable nutrition, and highly recommend it for EVERYBODY. It definitely has my coveted “iWheel of Approval!”