What Is a Smash Burger? The Crispy-Edged Burger Taking Over Jaco

A smash burger starts as a ball of ground beef. It hits a very hot griddle and gets pressed flat — hard — with a heavy spatula. That's it. No thick patty, no slow cooking.

Why smash?

Pressing the beef thin against hot metal maximizes contact with the griddle. The surface browns fast and deeply (the Maillard reaction), creating a dark, savory crust and crispy, lacy edges, while the thin patty cooks in a couple of minutes and stays juicy.

Thin patties, stacked

Because each patty is thin, smash burgers are often doubled or tripled. More patties means more crust in every bite — and more layers of melted American cheese.

Where to start at Quincho's

• Classic Burger — the full build with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Quincho sauce.
• Doble Cheeseburger — two patties, two slices of cheese, pickles, special mayo.
• Oklahoma — onions smashed right into the beef.
• Triple Bacon — for serious hunger.

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