Burgers may come a dime a dozen in this town, but something about this one hits a little differently. At Kingside Diner, the off-menu Pork & Torch has popped up before as part of the diner’s rotating weekly specials, quietly building a cult following along the way.
Originally created for a past Riverfront Times Burger Week, the burger leans into contrast in all the right ways: two chorizo-beef patties layered with pepper jack, a cool avocado smash, and bright pico de gallo. Then comes the crowning kicker: a bacon-wrapped jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese, adding just enough smoky heat to keep things interesting. It’s rich, fresh, fiery and a little over the top in the best way.
To coincide with this magazine feature, the Pork & Torch will be available throughout May at Kingside’s Central West End and Clayton locations, giving you a rare, extended window to get your hands on it.
This article appears in May 2026.
