{"id":62887,"date":"2016-03-04T18:33:12","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T17:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=62887"},"modified":"2022-02-15T11:08:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:08:42","slug":"bacoa-the-best-burger-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bacoa-the-best-burger-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacoa: the best burger in Barcelona?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whilst the humble <em>hamburguesa<\/em> is not generally associated with traditional Spanish or Catalan cuisine, Barcelona\u2019s appetite for a gourmet style <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-burgers-by-barrio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burger<\/a><\/strong> is only increasing with more and more <strong>burger<\/strong> joints opening up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enter <strong>Bacoa: <\/strong>arguably Barcelona\u2019s best <strong>gourmet burger<\/strong> chain, which opened its doors in 2010 as one of the pioneers of Barcelona\u2019s <strong>burger<\/strong> scene. It now has four branches dotted around the city, the largest of which can be found at Ronda de la Universitat, 31.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bacoa-the-best-burger-in-barcelona\/#So_what_makes_Bacoa_so_special\" title=\"So what makes Bacoa so special?\">So what makes Bacoa so special?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bacoa-the-best-burger-in-barcelona\/#Related_articles_American_Fusion_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Related articles:\u00a0American Fusion in Barcelona\">Related articles:\u00a0American Fusion in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bacoa-the-best-burger-in-barcelona\/#Is_it_too_good_to_be_true\" title=\"Is it too good to be true?!\">Is it too good to be true?!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bacoa-the-best-burger-in-barcelona\/#A_no-fuss_dining_experience%E2%80%A6\" title=\"A no-fuss dining experience&#8230;\">A no-fuss dining experience&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_makes_Bacoa_so_special\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/9693418835_d625c6b2b2-e1455746311901.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62893\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-62893 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/9693418835_d625c6b2b2-e1455746311901-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Baca restuarant\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>So what makes Bacoa so special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As it says on their website, <strong><span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d4810841-Reviews-Bacoa_Universitat-Barcelona_Catalonia.html\">Bacoa<\/span><\/strong> transforms <em>fast food<\/em> in to <em>good food. <\/em>Indeed, its soft brioche buns, organic beef and use of local Spanish produce is a million miles away from any <strong>burger<\/strong> you might find in a generic American <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-hot-dogs-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fast food<\/a> chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In fact, <strong>Bacoa\u2019s<\/strong> charm comes from the fact it isn\u2019t trying to emulate the typical American style diner, but proudly boasts its use of Spanish hams, manchego cheese and even offers <strong>patatas bravas<\/strong> on the menu (which are definitely worth a try!).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The extensive menu caters for everyone from the raging meat lover to the gluten-free vegan. It even has options for the health conscious, with the choice of having a <strong>burger<\/strong> without the bun and extra salad or a \u2018lite\u2019 wholemeal bun and no mayo.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_articles_American_Fusion_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Related articles:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/american-food-fusion-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Fusion in Barcelona<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_too_good_to_be_true\"><\/span>Is it too good to be true?!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Well, given the variety on offer, the <strong>burgers<\/strong> are much better than you\u2019d expect for \u20ac6-8 euros. That\u2019s not to mention the mouthwatering sides and extras including garlic roasted potatoes and juicy caramelized onions. Furthermore, you can choose from the free tantalizing sauces placed on every table, such as the sweet ketchup or salsa picante. Drinks aren\u2019t expensive either \u2013 you can grab a beer or a generous glass of wine for around \u20ac2.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/9696616734_ce67beeba6-e1455746787594.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62896\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-62896 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/9696616734_ce67beeba6-e1455746787594-300x292.jpg\" alt=\"Bacoa sauces\" width=\"300\" height=\"292\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_no-fuss_dining_experience%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>A no-fuss dining experience&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bacoa\u2019s<\/strong> d\u00e9cor is stylish and quirky and the atmosphere is extremely inviting. Whether you\u2019re meeting friends for dinner or grabbing a takeaway on your way home from work, <strong>Bacoa<\/strong> is the perfect place to go.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Instead of traditional table service (which can be somewhat of a hassle), <strong>Bacoa<\/strong> has a unique and intelligent ordering system. You simply tick what bread, patty, extras and sides you like on an order form, hand it to the member of staff behind the till and pay up front, with no faffing around!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the fact that on busy days, there might be queues lining up outside the <strong>burger<\/strong> joint, its quick and efficient system means that you\u2019re generally not left waiting more than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a <strong>burger lover<\/strong>, or fancy trying a new take on an old classic, I\u2019m pretty sure that Bacoa won\u2019t disappoint\u2026<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"62887\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">4.9<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">7<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whilst the humble hamburguesa is not generally associated with traditional Spanish or Catalan cuisine, Barcelona\u2019s appetite for a gourmet style burger is only increasing with more and more burger joints opening up. 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