At 5pm, most Spanish kitchens are between lunch and dinner, but two Malaga burger places never close in the afternoon. BSMASH, by María Zambrano station, serves from noon to 11pm on weekdays, and Milwaukee, opposite Atarazanas Market, from noon with no break and no bookings: you queue in order of arrival. A BSMASH smash costs 11.90 euros, or 14.40 with fries.
Where can I eat a good burger in Malaga, and what does it cost? A smash burger at BSMASH, Calle Héroe de Sostoa 14, from 11.90 euros, fries 2.50 extra; a thick burger cooked to order at Gottan Grill, Calle Álamos 12, 12.95 to 15.95 euros with fries; or a neighbourhood burger at Mafalda in Pedregalejo from 4.50. Milwaukee, Calle Olózaga 10, takes no bookings.
A Malaga burger place serves either smash burgers, thin patties pressed on the griddle, or thick patties cooked to order. Gottan and Milwaukee are in the old town, BSMASH by the main station, and several more in Teatinos, about 5 kilometres west.
Who serves at 5pm, and who takes bookings
BSMASH opens Monday to Thursday from noon to 11pm and until 1am Friday to Sunday. Milwaukee opens from noon too, with no afternoon break, and states that it takes no reservations. Xpecado, Avenida de Plutarco 24 in Teatinos, closes from 4pm to 8pm Monday to Thursday, and Mafalda opens at 6.30pm, except for Sunday lunch, and closes on Tuesday.
Gottan Grill books tables online for its three Malaga branches. Spanish meal times are explained in Malaga meal times.
What does a burger cost in Malaga with fries
- BSMASH: B-Classic 11.90 euros, fries 2.50 extra, so 14.40.
- Gottan Grill: Heavy Handed 12.95 euros, fries included, up to 15.95 for the Lil Wayne.
- Tundra Fusion, Teatinos: 13.50 to 17.50 euros with fries, on its ordering site.
- Mafalda, Paseo Marítimo El Pedregal 71: basic burger 4.50 euros, half portion of fries 3, specials with fries 10 to 12.
Mafalda’s basic campero, Malaga’s pressed sandwich, costs 5.50 euros; other campero places are in where to eat a campero in Malaga.
Nómadas Burguer, in Santa Paula and Teatinos, serves 180 grams of Galician beef from 12.50 to 15.50 euros. The Stellar at BSMASH and the Lil Wayne at Gottan were both prize-winners at The Champions Burger in 2024, according to press coverage of the contest.
Where to find a gluten-free burger in Malaga
A gluten-free bun adds 1 euro at Xpecado, which runs a gluten-free line advised by FACE, the Spanish coeliac federation, 1.50 at Mafalda and 2 at BSMASH. Mafalda also lists 5 veggie burgers at 9 euros with fries.
More options are in gluten-free Malaga and vegan restaurants in Malaga.
Which burger places have closed or changed name
Dak Burger’s old premises at Héroe de Sostoa 14 now trade as BSMASH, with the Stellar still on the menu. Kanival Burger, in Huelin, has closed, and its old web address now leads to an unrelated betting page, so check that a listing is current before you go.
| Place | Style | Price to plan with | Fries |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSMASH | double smash | 11.90 euros | 2.50 euros extra |
| Gottan Grill | thick, cooked to order | 12.95 to 15.95 euros | included |
| Mafalda | 90-gram neighbourhood burger | 4.50 to 12 euros | included with specials |
| Tundra Fusion | thick, aged beef | 13.50 to 17.50 euros | included |
| Milwaukee | butter smash | price at the venue | extra |
From the airport, the C1 train takes 8 minutes to María Zambrano, a short walk from BSMASH, and 12 minutes to Málaga Centro-Alameda for Milwaukee, for 1.80 euros.
For other cheap meals, see cheap eats in Málaga and pizza in Málaga, and for the wider food map, where to eat in Malaga.
Burger questions from visitors
Where can I get a burger in the afternoon in Malaga?
At BSMASH, Calle Héroe de Sostoa 14, open Monday to Thursday from noon to 11pm and until 1am at weekends, and at Milwaukee, Calle Olózaga 10, from noon with no afternoon break. Xpecado in Teatinos closes from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays.
Are fries included with burgers in Malaga?
It depends on the place. Gottan Grill and Tundra include them, and Mafalda includes them only with its specials. At BSMASH fries cost 2.50 euros extra, so the 11.90-euro B-Classic comes to 14.40 with fries.
Can I get a gluten-free burger in Malaga?
Yes. A gluten-free bun adds 1 euro at Xpecado, which has a gluten-free line advised by the Spanish coeliac federation, 1.50 at Mafalda and 2 euros at BSMASH. Nómadas Burguer sells a separate gluten-free burger, the Celíaca, at 14.50 euros.
Is Dak Burger still in Malaga?
Not at its old address. Its former premises at Calle Héroe de Sostoa 14 now trade as BSMASH, which still serves the Stellar burger at 11.90 euros. Kanival Burger, in Huelin, has closed.
Look for a burger place that serves straight through, and check whether the fries are in the price.