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

The first Whataburger opened in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. The chain was built upon the idea of a large burger that took two hands to hold, according to its website. Since then, Whataburger is still largely regarded as a Texas fast-food chain, though it has expanded to 10 other states across the South, Southwest, and Midwest.

Some Texans love the chain so much, they even made the decision to get married there.

Though the sign proudly stated that the drive-thru was open, I was on foot and therefore planned to eat inside the dining room.

During my trip to Austin, I filled up on burgers from chains like In-N-Out, P. Terry's, and, eventually, Whataburger. For my first time eating at Whataburger, I decided to order a chicken sandwich, which may seem like an odd choice at a burger chain.

However, I knew I would be trying a burger from there later on in the week, and I wanted to try as many different items from the chain as possible.

It was mostly empty, save for a few customers eating their food. I chose a seat by the window. It's always a tad awkward taking photos of my food inside a chain, rather than at home, so I appreciated the fact that I wasn't surrounded by people.

I decided upon Diet Coke, a staple for me.

My order came to $8.27 in total, including tax. I opted to get the medium Whatachick'n meal deal, which came with the sandwich, medium fries, and a medium drink.

The chicken sandwich wars are hot right now, and many chains are adjusting their menus to replicate the success seen at chains like Popeyes and Chick-fil-A. One thing many chains are leaning into is a more Southern-inspired chicken sandwich wrapped in a foil-insulated paper bag.

Whataburger already appeared to be more classic when it came to their chicken sandwich. There was no foil bag in sight.

However, Whataburger does allow you to customize your sandwich. You can also order it on a small bun or Texas toast for no extra charge.

The sandwich also comes with a chicken filet, lettuce, tomato, and WhataSauce.

The chicken filet was moist and flavorful, while the bun held everything together nicely. The lettuce and tomato tasted fresh, and I really enjoyed the slight kick from the WhataSauce. It wasn't overly spicy, but the generous serving of creamy sauce did add a lot of flavor.

However, I wasn't blown away. It was a good chicken sandwich but, in my opinion, certainly not a reason to freak out or get married at the chain. After hearing so many good things about Whataburger, I was just so slightly underwhelmed.

They were perfectly crispy on the inside and fluffy on the inside. I also thought they were a generous size considering I paid under $10 for my meal.

When I tried the chain's double cheeseburger, I saw why the chain is famous for its burgers, not its chicken sandwiches. It was large enough that I truly did need two hands to hold it. The burgers had a delightfully crispy texture to them, and the chopped onions and jalapeño peppers added a ton of flavor.

As for the chicken sandwich, don't get me wrong, it was good. However, it didn't quite blow me away like I expected it would. I really liked the crispy fries and thought my meal was a great value overall. Next time, I'll probably stick to the burger side of the menu.