The Champions Burger comes to Mijas from August 21 to 31: searching for the best smash burger in Málaga

Mijas is preparing to host, for the first time, The Champions Burger. This will be the first time that one of the editions of Spain's most famous burger tournament leaves the capital and visits one of its municipalities, in this case Mijas with the version 'Smash Edition', the first national championship of burgers made with the smash technique, which is touring Spain in search of the best proposal. In Málaga a first smash burger tournament was already held, won by Dak Burger, now the competition tours the country. Thus, from August 21 to 31, Mijas will be the ninth stop on a gastronomic route that has already conquered over 600,000 people across the country and returns to the province of Málaga after the success experienced in 2024 in the capital.

It is a high-profile gastronomic event that will bring together for twelve days 17 gourmet burger joints from different cities, all presenting exclusive creations for the event in Mijas which will take place at the Recinto Ferial Las Lagunas de Mijas. The goal: to gain recognition from the public as the best smash burger of this edition.

Participants and gastronomic proposals

Among the participants stands out the local restaurant Dak Burger, winner of the first 'Smash Edition' held in Málaga in 2024, which will compete again to defend its title. The creations will be presented in food trucks installed at the event venue, which will also have a space reserved for prominent figures in the gastronomy who will offer out-of-competition dishes.

In this special section, names like Gottan Grill, recognized as the Best burger in Spain and Best burger in Europe in 2024, and Faakin Smash, a project by the well-known YouTuber Joe Burger, will be present. Additionally, the public can enjoy other proposals like Ybarra Truck (French fries), Cheeck’s (fried chicken), Sandgüix (artisan ice creams) and Say Cheese (cheesecakes).

• Gottan
• Faakin Smash
• Muralla
• Jisma
• Tximist
• El Surtidor
• Nolito's
• Dalú
• Bandido Burger
• Delacalle
• El Poble
• Umbrella
• Strett Food
• G
• Rolfo
• Dak Burger
• Chao
• Cheeck's
• San Güix
• Seixis

What is the smash technique and why is it trending

The smash burger is an expanding format that involves smashing the meat on a hot griddle into a disc shape. This method achieves a crispy texture on the outside and juicy on the inside, enhancing the flavor of the meat and offering a unique taste experience.

According to José Morales, Director of Communications for The Champions Burger, this technique “is marking a before and after in the world of burgers” and the event seeks to connect with an audience of all ages through original proposals and surprising gastronomic experiences.

How the best burger in Mijas will be chosen

The voting system is direct and accessible. After tasting the burger, attendees can scan the QR code on their purchase ticket to rate aspects such as the bread, meat, combination of ingredients, presentation, and originality. The three burgers with the highest scores from the public in Mijas will be recognized as the winners of this stop.

After the national tour in 2025, a ranking of the 20 most voted burger joints will be compiled, competing in the grand finale for the title of Best Smash Burger of Spain.

Schedule of The Champions Burger in Mijas

The Champions Burger 'Smash Edition' will take place from August 21 to 31 at the Recinto Ferial Las Lagunas de Mijas with hours from Monday to Thursday from 18:00 to 00:00 and from Friday to Sunday from 12:00 to 00:00. The opening on August 21 will be at 19:00.

The Champions Burger has already toured cities such as Mallorca, Castellón, Granada, Jaén, Sevilla, Alicante, Badalona, and Lleida, establishing itself as the most relevant itinerant gastronomic festival in the country. The Smash Edition was born in response to the growing interest in this technique and has exceeded participation and attendance expectations since its launch. The organization also commits to sustainability, installing containers in each city to recycle reusable cups, thus reducing waste generation and promoting their reuse.