Restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Burger Joint
Palermo burger spot with creative toppings and quality beef. Casual atmosphere with excellent fries and craft beers.
Burger Joint is a casual craft-burger restaurant on Jorge Luis Borges 1766 in the Palermo Soho neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Open daily from noon to midnight, the venue operates as a dedicated burger kitchen on one of Palermo's most active pedestrian streets, a short walk from Plaza Cortázar (also known as Plaza Serrano), the hub of the neighbourhood's weekend market and bar scene.
The kitchen produces burgers from quality Argentine beef patties seasoned simply and cooked to order on a flat-top grill. The double bacon burger — two beef patties with cheddar cheese, house-made bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a chipotle-mayo spread — is the kitchen's flagship and accounts for the majority of orders. A vegetarian burger using a house-made legume and grain patty has been on the menu since the restaurant's early operation and is considered one of the more honest plant-based options in the Palermo burger category. Sweet potato fries, served in a metal cup with a dipping sauce, are the most popular side and are consistently highlighted in visitor reviews.
The interior is deliberately raw and industrial: exposed brick, metal stools at counter-height benches, pendant bulbs, and vinyl record sleeves on the walls. The room is loud and energetic, with a playlist that moves between rock and hip-hop. The atmosphere rewards groups of friends rather than quiet dinners for two. Craft beers from Buenos Aires-based breweries — predominantly IPAs, stouts, and pale ales — are the natural pairing for the burgers, and a short natural wine list is available for those who prefer it.
Argentine beef, which comes predominantly from Pampas pasture-raised cattle, is a natural advantage for a burger kitchen: the grass-fed character of the patties gives the burgers a richer flavour than grain-fed equivalents. Walk-in only — no reservations are taken. Peak hours are 1 pm to 3 pm and 9 pm to 11 pm; arriving shortly before or after avoids the longest queues.
Signature dishes
- Double Bacon Burger — $14
- Vegetarian Burger — $12
- Sweet Potato Fries — $6
Hours: 12:00 PM - midnight daily
Reservations: Walk-in
Visit / Book / Contact
- Phone: +54 11 4832-5151
Location
Jorge Luis Borges 1766, C1414 CABA, Buenos Aires
-34.5886, -58.4278 — View on map
Highlights
- Double bacon burger with house-made chipotle mayo — the kitchen's flagship and consistently highest-rated item
- Jorge Luis Borges Street location in the heart of Palermo Soho, a short walk from Plaza Cortázar and the weekend market
- Vegetarian legume-and-grain patty burger alongside the meat-centred menu — one of Palermo's more credible plant-based burger options
- Industrial-raw interior with a craft beer programme focused on Buenos Aires IPA, stout, and pale ale producers
Tips
- Arrive before 1 pm or after 3 pm to avoid the lunch rush; midweek evenings between 7 pm and 8 pm are the least crowded dinner window
- The sweet potato fries are made fresh to order — worth including even if it adds a few minutes to the wait
- Bar staff take craft beer pairings seriously; asking for a recommendation based on the burger ordered is welcomed
- Counter seating near the open kitchen is the best option for solo visitors wanting to watch the flat-top grill operation
FAQ
Does Burger Joint accept reservations?
No. The restaurant operates exclusively on a walk-in basis. Weekend lunchtimes see the longest waits, typically 15–25 minutes. Weekday arrivals before 1 pm or after 3 pm usually seat immediately.
Is the beef at Burger Joint grass-fed?
The patties use Argentine beef from Pampas cattle, which is predominantly pasture-raised on open grasslands. The kitchen does not specify a single-source ranch but the grass-fed character is distinctly present in the flavour of the patties.
What craft beers are available?
The beer list rotates and features Buenos Aires-based craft breweries. Regular inclusions are pale ale, IPA, and stout styles. A chalkboard at the bar lists current taps and their producers.
Is Burger Joint in Palermo related to any other restaurant of the same name?
No. The Buenos Aires Burger Joint on Jorge Luis Borges 1766 is an independent Palermo operation with no affiliation to other restaurants of the same name in Argentina or elsewhere.
Accessibility
Burger Joint is on the ground floor with direct pavement access from Jorge Luis Borges Street. The counter-height seating may not be suitable for all wheelchair users; standard table seating is available near the entrance. The restaurant has no formal posted accessibility statement, and visitors with specific requirements should check in advance.