I'm a food reporter who went to Whataburger for the first time and although I liked the chicken sandwich, I'll go back for the burger

Erin McDowellDec 3, 2021, 01:22 IST

I recently went to Whataburger for the first time and tried the chain's chicken sandwich.Erin McDowell/Insider

On a recent trip to Texas, I ate at the regional fast-food chain Whataburger for the first time.
I ordered a Whatachick'n sandwich, fries, and a drink for $8.27.

On a recent trip to Austin, Texas, I tried the regional fast-food burger chain Whataburger for the first time.

The exterior of Whataburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

When I arrived at the Whataburger in Austin, I was immediately greeted by the signature orange logo.

Whataburger sign.Erin McDowell/Insider

I was slightly overwhelmed by Whataburger's large menu. I ended up ordering a Whatachick'n sandwich, fries, and a drink.

My meal from Whataburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

I grabbed a seat in the dining room after I received my bag of food.

The dining room inside Whataburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

I received a cup that I could fill with whatever soft drink I wanted.

The soft drink station at Whataburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

Right away, I was impressed with the amount of food I received.

My meal from Whataburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

The chicken sandwich came wrapped in paper.

Whatachick'n sandwich wrapped in paper.Erin McDowell/Insider

The chicken sandwich came on a warm brioche bun.

Whatachick'n sandwich.Erin McDowell/Insider

Biting in, I was impressed by the chicken sandwich. However, for me, it didn't rival chicken sandwiches I've had from other chains.

Whatachick'n sandwich.Erin McDowell/Insider

I really enjoyed the fries. They were among some of the best fries I've had at a fast-food joint.

Whatburger medium fries.Erin McDowell/Insider

Overall, I was impressed by the items and would order them again. However, I didn't quite understand the Whataburger hype ... until I tried the chain's burger a few days later.

My meal from Whataburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

Overall, I was impressed by the items and would order them again. However, I didn't quite understand the Whataburger hype ... until I tried the chain's burger a few days later.

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I'm a food reporter who went to Whataburger for the first time and although I liked the chicken sandwich, I'll go back for the burger

On a recent trip to Austin, Texas, I tried the regional fast-food burger chain Whataburger for the first time.

When I arrived at the Whataburger in Austin, I was immediately greeted by the signature orange logo.

I was slightly overwhelmed by Whataburger's large menu. I ended up ordering a Whatachick'n sandwich, fries, and a drink.

I grabbed a seat in the dining room after I received my bag of food.

I received a cup that I could fill with whatever soft drink I wanted.

Right away, I was impressed with the amount of food I received.

The chicken sandwich came wrapped in paper.

The chicken sandwich came on a warm brioche bun.

Biting in, I was impressed by the chicken sandwich. However, for me, it didn't rival chicken sandwiches I've had from other chains.

I really enjoyed the fries. They were among some of the best fries I've had at a fast-food joint.

Overall, I was impressed by the items and would order them again. However, I didn't quite understand the Whataburger hype ... until I tried the chain's burger a few days later.