Anyone who has ever asked me who makes the best burgers in the States has always gotten the same answer: McDonald's or Burger King. Of course, that’s not entirely true. The fact is, there are plenty of places that make better burgers in the States than these popular fast food chains, and the customer service is usually better, too. However, McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's have always been fast food staples in my life, going all the way back to my childhood. You know, back in the 80s when they served burgers in Styrofoam boxes. If I’m being honest, burgers tasted better in those than they do in the cardboard boxes used today. But, of course, everyone’s eco-friendly these days, and Styrofoam is the enemy. Oh well… moving on.
When my husband and I moved to Argentina in 2012, we were relieved to see that Córdoba had both McDonald's and Burger King. Honestly, I’ve tried burgers made by Argentines, and they are the worst!
Naturally, I assumed no Argentine fast food restaurant could ever live up to the standards of American fast food. Well, I was wrong!
It turns out that Mostaza, a local Argentine fast food chain reportedly started in Córdoba, offers better-tasting burgers and crispier fries than McDonald's or Burger King combined. Not to mention, the customer service is way better!
Now, the burger I’m about to show you is one of many varieties that Mostaza offers and it might not look as perfect as you’d expect. Then again, when has a Big Mac ever looked as good in real life as it does in the promos? Also, keep in mind that these images are from a delivery order, not directly from the restaurant itself. And in my experience, delivery food tends to get a bit beat up before it reaches its final destination. But if you're looking for better images and a list of all their items, check out their website here.
If I had one complaint about Mostaza, it would be that they never fill their fries to the top, so there’s definitely room for improvement there.
They could also offer more than just ketchup and mayo packets. I wouldn’t mind some barbecue or honey mustard sauce. Other than that, their burgers taste great, and I’m absolutely in love with Mostaza’s chicken wrap.
I highly recommend it, especially since I’ve been eating so many burgers lately that I’m in need of something new.
Overall, Mostaza has pleasantly surprised me, proving that even after all these years, there's always something new to discover, even in the world of fast food.
