From beef, pork, tuna, vegan, smash, brioche buns, or colorful buns, cooked over charcoal and with unique toppings like Iberian bacon jam, black truffle sauce, or raclette cheese... The quintessential American dish keeps reinventing itself thanks to chefs' creativity and the introduction of new ingredients, remaining one of the most consumed bites worldwide.
On the occasion of its International Day (May 28), we suggest a varied tour of small eateries, trendy terraces, and even elegant dining rooms not to miss some of Madrid's best burgers.
Hundred Burgers
Starting with this brand that, for the third consecutive year, boasts having the best burger in the world, according to the prestigious ranking The World's Best Burger. It's the Singular (dry-aged burger of Galician blonde beef with cheddar cheese, mom's BBQ sauce, bacon, caramelized onion, and camembert cream). Founded in Valencia, the brand by Álex González-Urbón and Ezequiel Maldjian has four locations in Madrid and holds the record for being the only non-American burger joint to achieve such recognition. Their success lies in the homemade preparation of all ingredients: from baking the demi-brioche bread to daily chopping of the Galician blonde beef, dry-aged for 60 days. Their menu features 12 varieties, including, in addition to the Singular, the Loser known for its thicker meat and the combination of gochujang sauce and caramelized onion. The Satisfaction is a double 110-gram meat bite, accompanied by smoked mayonnaise and crispy bacon, while the Paul Finch incorporates a dry-aged T-bone for 120 days. This month, they also introduce the TreePeat, with 200 grams of meat, American cheese, pickles, smoked bacon, fried cashew powder, Alberto sauce, and brioche bread with parmesan cheese gratin on top. Price: 11.90-14.90 euros.
Where: Eloy Gonzalo, 14 and three more locations. Web: hundredburgers.com
STEAKBURGER
Another essential spot in Madrid for those seeking to enjoy an authentic grilled burger. Made with Angus beef aged for 45 days and cooked over Cuban marabú charcoal, the unmistakable hallmark of the brand that gives it a unique smoky flavor. Among their offerings, their most popular burger stands out, the Brutal BBQ Aged, made with grilled meat, pulled pork in BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and house Cajun onion. They also have The Original, with meat, smoked natural bacon, 100% natural matured cheddar, and brioche bread. Their menu includes The Truffled Gotxa, The Spicy, The Melting Cheese, The Pampa, and The Brutal, available in three sizes: 150, 220, and 300 grams. Average price: 18 euros.
Where: Castellana, 89 and eight more locations in Madrid; website: hundredburgers.com
Juancho's BBQ
International Burger Day is also celebrated at Juancho's BBQ, with a special proposal designed for their most loyal customers: The Chosen One. It's a creation born from a simple question asked to their community: "What would the perfect burger be like?" Based on the responses, they have devised this burger made with La Finca beef, raclette cheese, authentic Italian guanciale, caramelized onion, and their smoked mayo sauce, available from May 28 to June 12 or while supplies last. Price: 17.90 euros with fries.
Where: Gabriel Lobo, 33 and nine more locations. Website: juanchosbbq.com
KRICKY PELTON
The taste of Texas is at Kricky Pelton, bringing the authentic American burger bars to Madrid. Smash burgers are the centerpiece of this establishment's menu, with Uncle Jota's as the house's flagship, made with smash meat, bacon, homemade caramelized onion, melted cheddar, and the unmistakable Kricky sauce. They have also introduced the new Fatty format, a more substantial version with 150 grams of meat. Created by Jota Navasqüés-Pelton, the project is a tribute to childhood gastronomic memories and his family's American roots recipes, shaping a proposal where the product, homemade sauces, and the flavor of memories take center stage. Price: From 9.90 euros with fries and a drink.
Where: Modesto Lafuente, 61. Website: burgerskrickypelton.com
DANI BRASSERIE
On International Burger Day, the multi-starred Dani García has prepared for his restaurant located on the 7th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel MadridDani's Burgers, an original and creative proposal of three mini burgers (two of them rectangular because "they are easier to eat," according to the chef) that represent a gastronomic journey in three acts mixing very different flavors and references from Japanese, European, and Andalusian cuisine. The experience begins with the first of the mini burgers, called Izakaya made with wagyu beef, pickled shiitake, yuzu gel, and green shiso; the second, The Burger that Eats Well, with potato brioche, truffled Bull sauce, caramelized onion, mushroom duxelles, comté cheese, and fresh truffle; and the last one is the KatsuTuna Burger, a version with red almadraba tuna, tonkatsu mayonnaise, and traditional kimchi. The proposal is accompanied by fries and can be completed with a glass of choice from their Spring & Bubbles cocktail and mixology menu. Available until July 21, from Monday to Saturday between 1 pm and 7 pm. Price: 41 euros (52 euros with pairing).
Where: Sevilla, 3 (7th floor Four Seasons Hotel Madrid). Website: danibrasserie.com
NEW YORK BURGER
For this May 28, Pablo Colmenares, the executive chef of this family-owned burger chain, proposes the Big Deal Burger. A creation that comes with double meat (grilled and served medium/rare+), American cheddar, iceberg lettuce, pickles, and the nostalgic classic sauce... Available at their eight Madrid locations from May 28 to June 28. On the menu, nine more options. Price: 12.95 euros.
Where: Miguel Ángel, 16; Paseo de la Castellana, 89; Website: newyorkburger
LA BISTROTECA
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the restaurant that won the award for Spain's best burger in 2021 has created a new recipe: La Perla, which joins its menu of 10 other burgers. It features a base of relish made with slightly mustardy red and green tomatoes and a very subtle touch of spice, 45-day aged Galician beef, Servus cheese (creamy and smooth, combining milk from Bavarian Hornkäse with Manchego cheese), thinly sliced Joselito pancetta, shiitake mushrooms braised with paprika and soy sauce, and a final touch of charred butter that imparts the aroma and flavor of the grill. Price: from ¤17.
Where: Espartinas 7 and General Pardiñas 10. Website: labistroteca.com
MILWAKEE
Six generously sized burgers make up the menu of this brand, which already has eight locations in Madrid. Its signature burger is the Milwaukee Butter Burger, which features double beef, butter, bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and Milwaukee sauce. It's the authentic butter burger from Wisconsin, recognized as the third best delivery burger in Spain this year. Price: from ¤12.95.
Where: Av. de América, 33. Website: milwaukeeburger.com
HYPE
It's one of the most popular on Instagram among young people, thanks to its varied, bold, and extensive menu of 15 burgers. Their burger of the month is the Pepperoni Drip, with an artisan potato brioche bun, double smashed aged beef, double mozzarella cheese, Oklahoma-style julienned pepperoni, and a sweet tomato marinara. Also noteworthy is their Chicken Not So Little, featuring crispy Kentucky-style chicken, an artisan brioche bun, double cheddar cheese, pickled red onion, and their Tikka Masala sauce. Price: From ¤7.95.
Where: Islas Cíes, 5 and nine other locations; website: quierohype.com
VICIO
Founded by Aleix Puig (former MasterChef winner), it's geared towards a young, urban clientele. The brand offers up to 13 varieties of burgers across its 11 locations throughout Madrid. Its groundbreaking style comes from its original sandwiches, such as the Truffled Cheeseburger, with a double smash burger, fried egg, cheddar cheese, and black truffle sauce on a delicious brioche bun, or the Vegan Truffle Burger, with a vegan cheddar-style slice, onion, and sautéed shiitake mushrooms. Price: From ¤7.90.
Where: La Granja, 100 and 10 other locations; website: vicio.com
BRIOCHEF
It's one of Madrid's top burger spots, having won the award for best burger in the Community of Madrid in 2025 and ranking 3rd best in Spain. It offers 13 varieties, which can also be made into a veggie burger or ordered as a smash burger. Picanto, Brooklyn, Oassis, and Manhattan are some of its award-winning creations. Last year's big winner was Briochef Origins, featuring brioche bread, two medallions of Galician blonde beef, Iberian pork belly jam cooked at low temperature in a coffee and rum reduction, artisanal pickled gherkins, a pair of Gruyère and aged Cheddar cheeses, coastal chili sauce, and bacon. Price: From ¤16.50.
Where: Santa Engracia, 90; web: briochef.com
PACÍFICO SMASH BURGER
Two smash burgers, the Classic and the Pacífico (with a vegan option), which come with two sides of your choice (fries or fried jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar), and three desserts make up the small menu created by French chef Pierre Antoine Chevallie. His burgers are cooked on a griddle in front of the customers, with aged beef from the Los Norteños Group. The Classic burger comes with American cheese, onion, pickle, ketchup, and mustard, while the Pacific burger includes cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, and Pacific sauce. Price: from ¤9.50.
Where: Conde de Xiquena, 2 and two other locations; website: pacificosmashburger.com