My point of view is not comparing to actual meat because I’m vegetarian and it has been several decades since i had a beef burger.
The beyond meat burger really tasted like what i remember of an actual burger- and for me that is not a good thing!! It was actually some promotional tasting thing so it was free (i suspected i wouldnt like it) and i managed all of two bites.
But therefore omnis might really enjoy it like you did. As a side note i also think the beyond meat chickenless strips are crazy realistic- as does my picky omnivorous mom who now uses that for chicken salad after accidentally buying chicken salad made with it at whole foods.
The Beast burger by field roast is one you should try as well- it’s actually rather large and grills well.
For myself i want veggie burgers that are veggies/nuts/grains- my favorite is probably Sunshine burgers but i make my own mostly and then freeze a big batch.
I am a big advocate of the faux meat companies regardless of the fact i don’t buy much of it at all, it’s great to have more options for consumers. (Back when i became veg it was really just gardenburger for many years- i burned out on them soooo badly i just can’t eat them)
