Zagat announced earlier this week that “In Queso Emergency” at Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Deli has earned the title of top burger in Houston.  The sandwich — a patty with bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo and fried onion strings — scored a 26 out of 30 possible points based on flavor, ingredients and value. 

Not to take anything away from Zagat, which is known for its restaurant surveys, but by its own account only 3,466 “burger aficionados” visited Zagat.com to rate and review burgers in 16 major cities.  That’s less than half the number of readers who have rated Houston burgers in the Chronicle’s annual online burger poll. 

Other Texas burgers topping the Zagat surveys include “The Classic” (with a 25) at Mighty Fine Burgers Fries Shakes in Austin and the “Classic Cheeseburger” (with a 26) at The Grape in Dallas.  To see the complete list, go here. 

Now it’s your turn to be the critic.  We’re looking for Houston’s best burger of 2014.  Here’s your chance to tell us which spot should rank #1.