Five years after Bernie’s Burger Bus closed its doors, some of its most-loved flavors are making a comeback.
PINCHO has partnered with Bernie’s chef-owner Justin Turner for a month-long collaboration that runs Sept. 2 through Oct. 5 at all Houston and South Florida locations. A portion of proceeds benefits the Periwinkle Foundation in Houston and The Battier Take Charge Foundation in Miami.
The Bernie’s Burger – Inspired by The Cheerleader, this version layers PINCHO’s Black Angus patty with pepper jack, beer-battered jalapeños, slow-roasted garlic tomatoes, lettuce and cilantro-jalapeño aioli on a brioche bun. “It’s a more sophisticated, 2025 version,” Turner says.
Loaded Fries – PINCHO’s crispy fries topped with vaca frita (braised beef), chipotle-mango barbecue sauce, white cheddar and scallions. “We just showed Bernie’s how to dance salsa,” jokes PINCHO Culinary Director Adrian Sanchez.
Cookie Butter Milkshake – A Houston-only treat blending vanilla ice cream with Trader Joe’s cookie butter and topped with whipped cream and Speculaas cookie crumbs.
Why It Matters
“The city of Houston has treated me amazingly for the 20 years I’ve been here,” says Turner. “Five years after Bernie’s closed feels like the right time to bring back a taste. Once Otto [Othman, PINCHO cofounder] mentioned making it charitable, it was a no-brainer.”
PINCHO has four Houston locations (Memorial, Katy, Cypress and Conroe) and is open daily for lunch and dinner.
For more info, visit pincho.com.
