Madrid is the capital of Spain and the third largest city in EU after London and Paris. The Spaniards that live in the city seems to have acquired a taste for the ever so popular German-invented American Cuisine - the Hamburger. Below are some of the best burger joints you will find in this Spanish capital.

Madrid is the capital of Spain and the third largest city in EU after London and Paris. The Spaniards that live in the city seems to have acquired a taste for the ever so popular German-invented American Cuisine - the Hamburger. Below are some of the best burger joints you will find in this Spanish capital.

1. Alfredo’s Barbacoa

This burger joint is located in Retiro Park and was opened by a Texan-Raised Madrid resident. If you happen to see a gentleman adorning a cowboy hat and boots at the restaurant, you are probably looking at the owner of the restaurant. For those who love burgers, a pilgrimage to this burger joint is a must.

2. Home Burger Bar

Located at Calle Andrés Mellado, this restaurant serves 15 different kinds of burgers. I would recommend you try the French burger or the Onion burger or better still, the Gourmet burger. Whatever your choice, you can be sure that the taste will remind you of home.

3. Peggy Sue's

There are several Peggy Sue's burger joints spread throughout the city. Complete with a jukebox, the restaurants feel like a 50's diner. The buns are baked with Guinness beer as a special ingredient. You can also order a milkshake to go down with the burger.

4. New York Burger

It is funny that you will see the name New York in the heart of a Spanish capital, isn’t? However, the half a pound burgers that await you in this restaurant are nothing short of amazing. The burgers are made with ingredients such as roasted peppers, provolone cheese, Serrano ham, mushrooms and caramelized onion.

5. El Taller de la Hamburguesa

This restaurant has 18 different types of burgers including; beef, ox, chicken, hake, tofu and lamb burgers. These burgers are topped off with patatas bravas, nachos and onions rings. At this restaurant, you will get a touch of Spanish culinary genius to style up the American burger.

In Madrid, most American brands are looked upon with hesitancy - but not so with the burger. In the above restaurants, you will find as many tourists as locals. Whenever in Madrid, make sure you venture into one of the burger joints and see how other people make the American burger.