La Mayor Sandwicheria

Iquique


This small rock-music-loving joint dishes up sizzling gourmet burgers and frothy craft brews to a postsurf crowd near the beach. The draw: delectable toppings (Iberian ham, fried egg, caramelized onions), excellent fries, a huge beer list and a respectable vegetarian option (a quinoa patty). Portion sizes are generous – cutlery is required.

Go early to score a table.


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