Best Burgers in Zaragoza: El Tubo and Centro

The best burgers in Zaragoza are concentrated in the city centre: El Tubo, the tangle of narrow lanes off Plaza de España known for tapas bars, the Casco Histórico between the Basílica del Pilar and La Magdalena, and the streets around Plaza San Francisco next to the university campus. Paseo de la Independencia is the spine that ties those areas together.

Zaragoza is the capital of Aragón, and its signature meat is lamb, not beef. Ternasco de Aragón, young lamb with a protected geographical indication, is the local reference for grilled meat, and a lamb burger is the most Aragonese order a menu can offer. Jamón de Teruel, from the south of the region, is the other protected product to look for. Expect the cierzo, the strong north-west wind, to push people indoors in winter.

Burgers in Zaragoza: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: El Tubo, Casco Histórico, La Magdalena, the Plaza San Francisco university area and Delicias.
• Regional meat: Ternasco de Aragón (PGI), lamb raised in Aragón.
• Regional ham: Jamón de Teruel, a protected designation of origin.
• Getting around: the tram crosses the city from north to south through the centre.
• Busiest week: the Fiestas del Pilar, around 12 October, when the centre stays out late.
• Currency: euro (EUR).

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