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Is there anything more American than a burger, fries, and rock ‘n’ roll? We think not. The Hard Rock Cafe has you covered on all those fronts, but with a new, international twist. Now through June 25, the restaurant is dishing up 12 original burgers inspired by countries all over the world. More than 160 destination-specific burgers were considered for the menu of this, the third annual World Burger Tour.
From the Tango Salsa Burger of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the Riviera Burger of Nice, France, to the (vegetarian) Spinach & Chickpea Burger of New Delhi, India, the Hard Rock got creative and topped their (mostly) certified Angus beef patties with ingredients you’ve never seen on burgers before: plantains, molasses, eggplant salad, and jambalaya rice cakes, just to name a handful. Spicy and sweet flavors intermingle; goat cheese crumbles and ricotta substitute for standard sliced American. Even the sauces got kicked up a notch: Sriracha mayo, haydari yogurt sauce, and bulgogi sauce are among the unusual condiments.
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The standout burger of the the lineup has to be the Seminole Cattlemen Burger. The two-fisted concoction pays homage to Hard Rock International’s parent company, The Seminole Tribe of Florida, with traditional Seminole ingredients like Seminole wing sauce, zippy swamp cabbage (also known as hearts of palm), and tupelo-breaded gator tail. Yes, you read that right. Gator. Tail.
The Hard Rock’s fries are getting in on the updated menu action, too. During the World Burger Tour, fries are served with a signature dipping sauce and some Hard Rock locations will also have fresh takes on seasoned fries like garlic fries with garlic aioli and spiced curry fries with tandoori mayonnaise. That’s pretty exotic compared to your standard salt-and-ketchup fries combo.
Are you pumped to head out on tour like a burger rock star? Here’s your road map:
Hard Rock Cafe Burgers
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Seminole Cattlemen's Burger (Florida, United States)
Seasoned Seminole beef patty, zippy swamp cabbage (also known as hearts of palm), fresh tomato, tupelo, breaded gator tail, and Seminole wing sauce.
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Tennessee BBQ Burger (Memphis, Tennessee)
Certified Angus beef patty, BBQ dry-rubbed premium beef, pickle slices, Memphis slaw, pulled pork, pig sauce, crispy onions, and cheddar.
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Jambalaya Burger (Louisiana, United States)
Spiced certified Angus beef patty, Cajun mayo, pickles, andouille sausage, pepper jack cheese, and jambalaya rice cake.
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Olé Burger (Barcelona, Spain)
Certified Angus beef patty, red peppered Romesco sauce, roasted vegetables, goat cheese crumbles, and arugula.
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Tango Salsa Burger (Buenos Aires, Argentia)
Certified Angus beef patty, andouille sausage, salsa criolla, garlic aioli, Monterey jack cheese, fresh arugula, and a fried egg.
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Colombian Plantain Burger (Cartagena, Colombia)
Certified Angus beef patty, caramelized onions, bacon, Monterey Jack Cheese, molasses, and fried plantains. Served with crispy plantain chips and mojo sauce.
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Greek Burger (Athens, Greece)
Certified Angus beef patty, slow-simmered eggplant salad, haydari yogurt sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
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Kimchi Burger (Seoul, South Korea)
Certified Angus beef patty, Sriracha-seasoned kimchi, bulgogi sauce, tomato, lettuce, and Sriracha mayo.
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English Breakfast Burger (London, England)
Certified Angus beef patty, sliced ham, sausage patty, fried egg, Portobello mushroom, arugula, and garlic aioli. Served with a side of baked beans.
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Spinach & Chickpea Burger (New Delhi, India)
Vegetarian house-made patty of red skin potato, spinach, chili peppers, cilantro, chickpeas and spices, topped with arugula, tomato, cucumber, and spiced yogurt sauce.
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Riviera Burger (Nice, France)
Certified Angus beef patty, savory olive tapenade and chipotle flavors, marinated tomato, melty goat cheese, fresh greens, and crisp potato rosti.
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When In Rome Burger (Rome, Italy)
Certified Angus beef patty, pancetta, garlic aioli, crisp arugula, and ricotta cheese spiked with sun-dried tomatoes.
