https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/16420-locations-of-the-old-princes-drive-inns/Prince's, which helped popularize drive-ins in Texas, was founded in Dallas in 1929. Founder Doug Prince opened his first Houston location on Main Street in 1934 after discovering the magical, easy-to-make hamburger at the State Fair of Texas.
At its peak, Prince boasted 18 stores across the Houston area. It's likely that a visit to Prince's ignited burger love in many that lasted decades.
There used to be one on the corner of Westheimer and Montrose where the gas station/convenience store is now. It went down in the 1980s, I believe.
1976 Locations:-5240 Bellaire (bank)
-1951 Cullen
This is the one I remember.-6215 Harrisburg (strip mall)
-9409 Jensen
-4950 Lehigh
-8101 S Main (Taco Cabana - the one Rob mentioned)
-815 Pierce
-1500 N Shepherd (car lot - the on rps mentioned)
-2316 S Shepherd (old Red Lion)
-1610 San Jacinto
-702 Travis
1955 Locations...8101 S. Main St.
4509 S. Main St.
2101 S. Main St.
3523 N. Main St.
2101 Wayside
3600 Washington Ave.
6215 Harrisburg Blvd.
9409 Humble Rd.
Gulf Freeway and Cullen Blvd.
The location at 3425 Ella Boulevard was the last location standing.
