The Top 5 Burgers We LOVED From The Champion's Burger
After four different Champion’s Burger events, I’m ranking the burgers we tried—and showing you which ones I would 100% recommended.
Spain’s The Champion’s Burger is one of the most viral gastronomic events in the world. It’s the biggest burger competition in the country, and so far, over 10 million people have enjoyed eating fantastic burgers in 64 cities.
At each event, 15 to 18 different burger joints from all over Spain compete by showcasing and selling their best burger. For burger-lovers like me, that means you get a fantastic selection of burgers to choose from—and honestly, you really can’t go wrong.
After trying eight different burgers at four different Champion’s Burger events (two in Alicante, one in Madrid, and one in Murcia), today I’m ranking the top five burgers I absolutely loved.
#1 La Finalista from Rico
My all-time favorite burger was La Finalista—it’s juicy and flavorful aged beef combined magically with caramelized bacon, a brioche bacon bun, crispy onion, and melted cheddar cheese. The house sauce? Incredible. Topped with parmesan cheese, this burger was absolutely amazing.
When you nail the essentials—quality meat, great cheese, bacon (always)—have the right proportion of bun to ingredients, and top it off with a delicious sauce, it’s hard to go wrong. This burger got everything right. And the parmesan cheese was an excellent finishing touch.
🍔 Want to try Rico burger yourself? Visit one of their locations in Almería, Spain.
#2 Texas Blaze from Marlon’s
Biting into a smashburger takes me to my happy place. And the Texas Blaze from Marlon’s was simple, yet extremely flavorful.
The double smash patty, bacon jam, and secret sauce was incredible. But what really made this burger stand out was the smoky flavor infused into it all and the incredibly soft bun. This is a smash burger you’ll remember.
🍔 You can enjoy one of Marlon’s delicious smashburgers next time you’re in Madrid, Spain.
#3 La Bichota Pro Max from Tarantín Chiflado
This burger was quite the culinary creation—and it was huge. Complete with a mac and cheese bite and a cheesy-sauce syringe, this was a work of art.
This was my husband’s favorite burger. He’s an absolute cheese-lover, and this burger was cheesy in every bite. The wagyu beef patty was also super flavorful, and every bite was an explosion of sensations.
I’m not usually a fan of over-the-top culinary creations that lose the essence of the dish. But this burger did everything right—it’s everything you’d want in a fun, gourmet burger.
🍔 When you visit Valencia, Spain, you’ve gotta try the unique burger creations from Tarantín Chiflado.
#4 Delacalle Burger from Delacalle Smash Burger
In my humble opinion, a burger isn’t complete without bacon. But the Delacalle Burger really went above and beyond with the bacon. And I was there for every second of it.
This is a juicy smash burger with crispy edges, two types of cheese (swiss and cheddar), a sweet-and-savory bacon jam. But they didn’t stop there with the bacon—this burger is packed with mini bacon strips and a bacon crumble on top of the brioche bun. With plenty of their incredible house sauce and a cheese sauce, this burger is every bacon-lover’s dream.
🍔 Want to try Delacalle Smash Burger yourself? Visit their burger joint in Almería, Spain.
#5 On Fire from El Surtidor
Another smashburger that had to make the list (can you tell I like smashburgers?) was from El Surtidor. This one was particularly impressive because it was—literally—on fire. It’s unique, original, and fun.
But aside from the flames, this burger was packed with juicy and crispy beef, crunchy mini french fries, a sweet tomato jam, and a fantastic chistorra-flavored (Spanish sausage) house sauce. With two types of cheese and perfect proportions, this burger was a winner.
🍔 If you’re ever in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, make sure to visit El Surtidor for a truly awe-inspiring burger.
This burger is from Vilanova i la Geltrú: a small town in between Tarragona and Barcelona that I had never even heard of before. But that’s one of the coolest things about the Champion’s Burger event—you can try incredible burgers from cities all over Spain. Restaurants you probably would have never got the chance to enjoy without the help of this incredible gastronomic event.
We Tried These Three Burgers, Too.
G.O.A.T. from Muralla. With a parmesan cheese cracker and shredded Grana Padano parmesan cheese on top this burger was cheesy—and huge. There were even white gold sparkles on top.
Six-Seven from Circo. This one definitely had a unique flavor. With a bright-red bun, Doritos, parmesan, and onion bits for crunch, and caramelized Iberian ham, there were a lot of flavors going on all at once.
Lil Wayne from Gottan. Last year, pulled pork as a burger topping was all the rage, and this burger rode that trend. It had a thick patty and a cheesy bun, and was flavorful and meaty.
The Only Downside of The Champion’s Burger
Here’s the bad news: the burgers each restaurant features for The Champion’s Burger event are NOT typically on their menu. Each of these unique, gourmet burgers are curated solely for the country-wide burger competition.
So, if you visit any of these burger joints during your time in Spain, the burgers pictured here probably won’t be on the menu. But, you’ll still find excellent menu options and quality burgers—so if you’re craving a good burger, these places are a surefire hit.
If you want burgers like these, you’ll have to visit an actual The Champion’s Burger event to enjoy your choice of the most unique and delicious burger creations Spain has to offer.
OK, next time I visit Spain, it will definitely be during one of those burger events!! That bacon one looks awesome, but it looks like you need to eat it with a fork, not with your hands??