La Vaca Picada: here the hamburgers are traditional
We confess that we have tried them all and now we roll out. And although it's hard for us to move from the chair, we can't help but dance like the Lumiere candelabrum in 'Beauty and the Beast' to the sound of: What a feast, what a feast! "And now we invite you to take a seat and make yourself comfortable because the living-dining room is proud to present its dinner. What a feast, what a feast! A posh banquet. There is the napkin, the hustle and bustle begins.. ." Burgers, sandwiches, fries, roasts, hot dogs, salads, milkshakes, ice cream, cakes and brownies. He's done.
FOR CHAMPIONS
The Chopped Cow (Diego de Leon, 13). This restaurant boasts of having the best typically spanish hamburgers and totally for gourmets of the capital. Some of its succulent hamburgers made in Spain are the oxtail with vegetable cream, fried arugula and tasty confit tomatoes (€19.60); the ode to the Basque Country with grilled pork loin from the north, tomato, piquillo pepper, Idiazabal cheese and confit mushroom; Leon's with cecina de León, fried village egg, raf tomato and oak leaf; wave impressive Iberian with shavings of Guijuelo ham, melted brie, confit garlic oil and finely chopped tomato. If you are one of the undecided, you can ask for a tasting of six mini hamburgers (€13.55) to enjoy all of them in the XS version. If you come very hungry you can savor the juicy meat of 600 gr. And of course, they are some hot dog specialists since they have Hot Dogs of all kinds such as the Royal dog with melted brie and caramelized onion or the Iberian with ham and fried egg or even the fabulous Imperial with foie and raspberry caramelized onion. This is hot dogs and the rest is nonsense!
FOR FOODIES Cilantro Gastro Bar (General Álvarez de Castro, 7) . A splendid corner where, in addition to ordering delicious pintxos, you can savor the most sophisticated burger joints in the entire city . their burgers are designed for full-fledged gourmets in a most chic restaurant. tasty the GastroBurger D.O. with a succulent Texas Angus beef tenderloin, fallen onion, exquisite truffle, lettuce and tomato sprouts. And for dessert, the magnificent sorbet mango with aged rum.
La Vaca Picada: idiazabal cheese, ham shavings... Everything from the terroir
new york burger (Recoletos Street, 4; General Yagüe Street, 5) . With twenty different types of hamburgers that represent the neighborhoods of the city that never sleeps, you can choose between the bronx melting pot (cheddar cheese, guacamole, crispy bacon and tomato), the sophisticated chrysler tower (blue cheese, blueberry sauce, tomato, lettuce and grilled onion) , the très chic Park Avenue (foie gras and a touch of apple jam) or even vegan Central Park (a patty burger with vegetables such as broccoli, peas and carrots). Although, you can also create one to your liking with the ingredients you prefer. This is the place to go with an appetite. The most daring can order the sumptuous and huge 500 gr hamburger. (it is not worth leaving a crumb, if you accept the challenge you must comply) .
other delicacies they are the New York Nachos with beans, pico de gallo, melted cheese, sour sauce, guacamole and all topped with a ceviche-style sauce that adds a lovely touch. Some desserts that are allowed to eat, especially the brownie with vanilla ice cream or the cake passion for chocolate that if you dare to accompany it with chocolate ice cream you can nickname it "Death by chocolate". Only suitable for the sweet tooth. But not everything is glory in heaven, if you are a coffee or tea lover, remember that hot drinks are not served . The good thing is that there is take away to eat at home while watching a movie from the Big Apple. Booking is essential on weekends.
New York Burger: 20 New York Burgers
FOR ECOLOGICAL Home Burger Bar (Holy Spirit, 12; San Marcos, 26; Silva, 25; De la Cruz, 7). With four different locations throughout the center of Madrid, the best and juiciest hamburgers in the entire city are served in this cute restaurant decorated like an old train car. Unbeatable organic and fresh products, tasty bread perfectly accompanies heavenly gourmet burgers with delicious fries and homemade coleslaw.
The most distinguished are undoubtedly the Blue Burger (roquefort cheese, caramelized pears and walnuts) and the little goat (goat cheese, cranberry sauce and lettuce mix) that leave anyone who tastes them speechless. In addition, they have a wide selection of club sandwiches for all tastes, from the legendary to one with teriyaki, with tandoori, another Mexican or even one with prawns. All delicious. Also, you will find a extensive menu with sandwiches and vegetarian burgers . In fact, the Falafel Club (falafel, hummus, lettuce, tomato, onion and a touch of honey) will be desired by even the most carnivorous. Without a doubt, a must in the capital in a very _coo_l environment.
Home Burger Bar: taste organic burgers in an old train car
FOR ALTERNATIVES Zombie Bar (Fish Street, 7) . This Malasaña bar is always frequented by DJs, musicians, artists, photographers and models who represent the most alternative counterculture in Madrid. A cool and trashy environment for young people who enjoy a good hamburger and some cocktails in the most cultural area of the capital. Try the guacamole made instantly and don't miss out the asian hamburger (shiitake, oriental sauce, wasaby, tomato and sprouts) , the Chevre (spinach, goat cheese, tomato jam, crunch onion and fresh tomato) and if you don't want to risk stick with the classic BLT. And find out about everything that moves around the city while you taste the unusual strawberry mojito in textures with rum jelly and lemon sorbet.
ART&Burger (Round, 7) . A most interesting place where art, hamburgers and cocktails mix. Tasty black angus beef in a corner full of the most ingenious artistic murals. They highlight in their letter the Blue Cheese (with red onion, arugula, grilled pears and blue cheese), the big fish (salmon with pesto alioli) and the Woodstock (oatmeal and walnuts with caper peppers, tomato pesto and red onion) . Who said that burgers and art were not compatible?
Zombie Bar: 100% meat malasaña
ART&Burger: who said that art and burgers were not compatible?
FOR NOSTALGIC Tommy Mel's (Pedro Texeira, 8; Hortaleza, 34) With various locations around the capital, this hamburger restaurant teleports you to a classic diner from the 1950s in the United States. Imitating the American Way of Life They brought from the USA a magnificent Jukebox with which to rock and roll a lot while gobbling up wonderful burgers. The bread is handmade and prepared exclusively for the franchise. If you are passionate about cheese, yours will be the Top Cheese covered with melted cheeses (cheddar, emmental and blue). Others, too, are great Elvis' favorite, Viva Las Vegas, with cream cheese with walnuts, the Tommy Mel's (lettuce, red onion, pickle, cheddar, bacon and caramelized onion) or the The Atomic with chili con carne and gratin cheeses. If you are more into sandwiches, you can order the classic BLT (crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise). Remember to taste some appetizing bacon & cheese fries . And as for drinks, you won't know what to order from among the premium milkshakes that will leave you wide-eyed: Ferrero Rocher, Oreo, Mars, Crunch, Toblerone, Smarties, Kinder, Twix… Undecided? The normal! In addition, its next opening will be in Islazul on November 29.
Peggy Sue's (Calle Jesús, 14; Calle Agastia, 76; Calle Belén, 5; Calle Alenza, 8) . Another classic American diner that now has franchises throughout Spain. Nice decoration in pastel colors and with a mini jukebox on each table that will make the evening more entertaining. A totally homemade bread cooked with Guiness beer and an although not very extensive menu of hamburgers you can always make a do it yourself and create it at your whim with the ingredients that you most want. Those with a sweet tooth will marvel at the delicious mini rolls with cinnamon and chocolate frosting, _toffee and cream cheese_e. For that delicacy alone it is worth going to this diner. The perfect place to go with children.
Ernie's Station (Sources, 10). Decorated as if it were a Route 66 bar, this restaurant has an interior design totally made in the USA. If you are very creative design your own burger but if inspiration is not your forte trust Argentina (with provolone and chimichurri), the Iberian (with Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and chorizo) or even in the spicy Mexican (with manchego cheese, jalapeños and avocado) . The ideal place to go as a family because of its area for children where they can run around as they please.
Tommy Mel's: nostalgia for an American diner
MAD Coffee (Cava Alta, 13). This Modern American Diner has some delicious star dishes that are a hit with all diners: great onion rings, succulent and spicy chicken wings with buffalo sauce, a fabulous Texas Burger (bacon, cheddar, onion rings and BBQ sauce) , a delicious Tuna Melt Sandwich (tuna sandwich with mayonnaise, mustard, natural tomato and melted cheddar cheese) or the legendary BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce and tomato). The exquisite Apple Crisp is essential (apple dessert covered with a crunchy layer of oatmeal and cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream) and the typical Carrot cake with vanilla frosting. But that's not all friends, because the most daring will be able to enjoy a Hottie Burger (with jalapeños, buffalo sauce and crispy onion), fashionistas with the Fancy Burger (with fresh grilled foie) and vegetarians with the falafel (homemade falafel with lettuce, tomato and sauce) . And all accompanied by their special Mad Sauce sauce.
MAD Café: Shall we get a Hottie Burger?
FOR THOSE WHO FIT Alfredo's (Lagasca Street, 5). They say that appearances are deceiving, because whoever said it was absolutely right. This all american style tavern that has been giving bellows with its splendid burgers from the 80's It might not seem like love at first sight. But without a doubt, when taking the first bite of any of its tasty burgers, it conquered our hearts and, above all, our stomachs. And now, they have gluten-free bread for coeliacs, a great initiative that surprises. Kefta is a must with Moroccan species. Love at first bite!
gift bear (Donoso Cortes, 90). This little corner has been feeding college students for a long time. He doesn't have a phone or website and he has to eat standing up . But always frequented, it is the place to go to gobble up a good and juicy hamburger at a very affordable price.
Alfredo's: an all-American style tavern
FOR ADVENTURERS bristol bar (Admiral, 7) . This sophisticated English restaurant is not a hamburger restaurant in itself, but the most daring can taste a selection of hamburgers with all kinds of meats such as Afrikaans (with ostrich, gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and chutney) or the aussie (with kangaroo, cheese, BLT, beets and barbecue sauce) . And everything, accompanied by an exquisite wine from its extensive menu.
Bristol Bar: burgers and cocktails
The BurgerLab (San Joaquin, 5) . A great culinary experiment at the hands of chef Edmundo González who brings you the most exotic meats in terms of hamburgers . If what you are looking for is a new and different sensation, try kangaroo, ostrich, zebra, deer, salmon, tandoori chicken, tofu or hake meat. These treats are small but tasty. And as a sweet touch the homemade apple and rice flan with coconut milk . Without a doubt, a unique gastro experience.
FOR GIN AND TONIC ADDICT HD Coffee (Guzmán 'El Bueno' Street, 67). A cafeteria with retro touches where you can have a good hamburger with its wonderful craft black beer bread accompanied by one of the more than thirty gin and tonics that he has in his extensive menu. There is something for all nationalities and tastes: the italian (mozzarella, tomato, arugula and pesto genovese) , the french (foie mi-cuit, onion and sweet candied apple) , the japanese (lettuce, wasabi mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce) or the magnificent Mexican (arugula, guacamole, chipotle-mayo and mozzarella) . In addition, to have extraordinary desserts for snacks such as churros, waffles and excellent blueberry pancakes with vanilla ice cream and maple syrup.
The Burger Lab: exotic meat from the hand of Edmundo González