Michael Jordan has not only been in the spotlight during his stay in Madrid for his presence at the Bad Bunny concert. The player considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time has also left a curious gastronomic anecdote that has drawn attention to one of the city's most popular burger restaurants.
The former Chicago Bulls player chose La Bistroteca, an establishment specializing in premium burgers located in the Salamanca neighborhood (General Pardiñas street), to enjoy a meal during his visit to the Spanish capital.
As revealed by various media outlets, Jordan was particularly satisfied with the gastronomic experience, based on one of the restaurant's hallmarks: aged Galician beef cooked over an oak charcoal grill.
The Madrid burger joint that won over Jordan
La Bistroteca has established itself in recent years as a benchmark for gourmet burgers in Madrid. Its offering focuses on high-quality ingredients, artisanal buns, and selected meats, with Galician beef taking center stage.
Although the restaurant has not revealed exactly which burger Jordan chose, several of its specialties are usually among the most in-demand by customers, especially those made with melted cheese, truffle, or foie gras.
The former athlete's visit has generated considerable interest on social media and among food enthusiasts, who have made the establishment one of the most talked-about topics of the day in Madrid.
Gastronomic stop
Jordan is currently in Spain coinciding with various private and leisure commitments. His presence at the Bad Bunny concert had already generated great anticipation, but his visit to La Bistroteca has added a gastronomic element to a trip closely followed by sports fans and the curious.
Galician beef is one of the most valued by experts due to its fat marbling, flavor intensity, and texture. Many establishments specializing in premium burgers use this type of meat to offer cuts with greater juiciness and personality.