Being from Tennessee, when I first moved to Texas, I was so confused as to this “Water-Burger” all these Texans so proudly seemed to talk about. I never understood the hype, sure it was good after a night out, but what made it so incredibly great that these people just couldn’t seem to get enough? Although, I think I am now starting to understand the love for this fast food restaurant. These are six reasons on why Whataburger is so great.

1. Spicy Ketchup

This was the game changer for me. I never thought much about switching over from regular ketchup to trying the spicy version, but once you do, you’ll never go back. Dipping your fries in it, the hash brown sticks, or even just with chicken tenders, it’s amazing.

2. 24 Hour Service

I highly value a place’s convenience in my endeavors of getting fast food. How long is it open? Whataburger is so dedicated to the game that they are open 24 hours. No matter what time of day or night you can rely on them.

3. That Orange Color

Just the first sight of the orange beckoning me can make my heart skip a beat. It is like the motherland is calling me home. On those long Texas drives, seeing the white and orange W in the distance makes it all worth it.

4. Better than In-N-Out

Having sampled both, I 100% choose Whataburger over In-N-Out any day. In my opinion, the food is better and they have more options, unlike In-N-Out with their five different options.

5. Breakfast Options

Honey. Butter. Chicken. Biscuit. The MVP, the one that started the addiction for many of us, but aside from this delicacy, Whataburger also has bomb breakfast taquitos. Put a little hot sauce on there. Phenomenal.

6. Hash Brown Sticks

One of the best things about breakfast. Dip them in spicy ketchup, gravy, whatever you like, they are delicious. Although I always think they disappear kind of fast in that they only give you four, but I think they ultimately do it for our own good.

I would like to formally apologize to Whataburger for it taking me so long to fully appreciate your beauty and magnitude. I will never take you for granted ever again. You are truly a light in this world and a beacon of hope for us all in these hard times.