São Paulo has one of the best burgers in the world, according to Burgerdudes’ list of The World’s Best Burgers. Holy Burger secured 2nd place in the 2025 edition— one spot higher than last year, when it also made the global Top 5.
The list, famous in Sweden and based on anonymous visits by a team of experts, named the São Paulo restaurant as the “favorite burger joint in Brazil.” Furthermore, the publication states: “Holy Burger truly belongs to the absolute elite of the burger world.”
In other words, we can say that one of the best burger joints in the world, and the best in Brazil, is right here in São Paulo. Don’t miss the chance to indulge!
Global ranking places Brazilian burger among the best on the planet
The ranking evaluated nearly 1,000 burger joints in over 60 countries, selecting only 25 for the final list. Among the establishments are locations in cities such as New York, London, Madrid, and Buenos Aires.
And it was in this highly competitive landscape that Holy Burger secured 2nd place in the world. Furthermore, it was once again voted the best burger joint in Brazil.
The standout of the review was the “Pony Line, ” a burger made with dry-aged beef aged for 45 days, cheddar, and bacon molasses. A combination that caught the judges’ attention for its intense flavor and technical execution.
Founded in 2013, Holy Burger began as a pop-up project and quickly secured a permanent spot in Vila Buarque, in downtown São Paulo. Since then, the restaurant has been gaining recognition: it has ranked 5th, 4th, and 3rd in the global rankings in recent years, consolidating a trajectory of consistent growth.
More than just a single award, the result reinforces the strength of São Paulo’s culinary scene. After all, when it comes to artisanal burgers, the city has been gaining international recognition.
Finally, according to the creators of the ranking, the goal is to provide unbiased evaluations based on anonymous visits and tests conducted around the world. This makes the achievement even more significant.