Machaka | Smash Burger — Restaurant in Barcelona

Incredibly rude service last night. I arrived 45 minutes before closing time and she told me that I would not be able to sit and must order to go. I thought that was weird but still wanted to try the food. I ordered a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. When order arrived she gave me a bag which she had stapled shut. When I opened it there were no napkins and no sauces (ketchup, etc). The only way to get sauce was through a pump container. So I had a seat near the pump container and she immediately told me “no no no, you can’t sit down.” She handed me ketchup and mayonnaise packets. The sweet potato fries were excellent. The burger was average / disappointing. Size was good and loved how much (a lot) cheese on it. But meat was very cooked (way too much in my opinion) and had no flavor. Bun...

Pro Tip ⚠️: Don’t miss out on the deliciously unique bread—they set themselves apart from other smash burger joints with its exceptional taste.

I recently visited Machaka Burger Joint and had a great experience. The burgers were tasty, with the standout feature being their exceptionally good bread, which adds a special touch compared to other smash burgers. The staff was incredibly friendly, making the visit enjoyable. The decor is a vibrant mix of pop culture and contemporary style, perfect for snapping some Instagram-worthy photos. Overall, Machacka is a must-visit for burger lovers and those looking for a cool...

Honest review from a chef here.

I ordered the La Cacho

Buns are beauitful 10/10, cheese nicely melted and extremly warm and hot on the inside

Here are the big issues tho you can smell and taste that they dont clean the grill often so you can still taste the grease and burnt bits from the previous grilled stuff. Buns as i meantioned are awesome looking, very nice and soft but WAAAAY to sweet. That threw of the whole burger for me its like i was biting into a croissant.

This burger also does not have any acidity only sweetness.. the bacon, the caramlized onions .. it majorly!!! lacks some acidity.(sauce, pickles...