Whataburger is kicking off 2026 with a bang! The Monterey Melt has returned, and this is my second favorite item on the menu. My favorite menu item from Whataburger is the Patty Melt, add grilled jalapenos. I should do a year-end recap of how many patty melts I ordered in 2025.
The Monterey Melt is a double meat cheeseburger with Monterey Jack and American cheeses, plus grilled onions and peppers. I also add grilled jalapenos to this menu option.
Along with the Monterey Melt, also making a return to the Whataburger menu for a limited time is the Chicken Fajita Taco.

Other favorites are missed on the Whataburger menu.

Hopefully, they will bring back two other limited-time favorites this year. The chili cheese burger and the chorizo burger. As you can see, I am a huge Whataburger fan, and all my favorites are double-meat creations. Maybe that is why I don't lose any weight.
@price.eats Whataburger Mukbang. I got the NEW Monterey Melt and the Chicken Fajita Taco. #whataburger#mukbang#foodasmr#asmreating#pov @Whataburger ♬ original sound - Price Eats
I might have to try my next patty with bacon and extra creamy pepper sauce. I actually dip my fries in creamy pepper sauce. 
@lifewithisaa_ Whataburger Patty Melt add grilled jalapenos, bacon and extra creamy pepper sauce #fyp #houston #whataburger ♬ luxurious - milo

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