Burger Review: Gaucho Grill
Houston we have a problem! When I first started this burger challenge I thought it was going to be a pretty easy task but now that I am approaching the end I’ve realized I am going to have a difficult situation on my hands.. who to crown the winner. Originally at the start of the challenge I anticipated either Fuddruckers or Burger Boutique would win but as it stands both of them are out of the picture and its Burger Hub and Slider Station that are currently rated the highest. So I had my hopes in the Gaucho Grill burger to make my decision easier and it didn’t.
I’ve only been to Gaucho Grill during the evening but for the burger challenge I’ve been trying to have the burgers during the day so that I could have decent pictures to attach to the reviews. Gaucho Grill during the day is a completely different experience, its quieter, emptier and of course much more brighter. There was only another table occupied so finding a place near the window wasn’t a problem.
Once I got the menu I flipped through it till I got to the burger section and decided I would order the Gaucho Burger with Roasted Mushrooms and Cheese (medium well). I ordered a side order of baked potato but no appetizers since I have yet to try any appetizer at Gaucho Grill that I liked. The burger arrived soon after and my first impression was whats up with the bread? The bread didn’t look very appetizing and actually looked a bit burnt so that put me off. But, once I took a bite I realized the bread in fact wasn’t as bad as it looked and the beef patty was actually really good. The burger was very juicy and the thickness of the patty was perfect. The burger came with lettuce, tomatoes etc.. on the side and thats where I kept them because the burger really didn’t need them. The bread although as you can see in the picture was slightly burnt on the edges really didn’t bother me much and it was crunchy or anything of the sort. I do think though that if they had used a better kind of bread this burger could have been the winner.
While thinking of what to score this burger I considered the fact if I’ve been too hard with my ratings. I tried some incredible burgers and so far the highest score has been a 4 out of 5. I was actually starting to believe that I’ve been too hard until I realized there was one burger I had that I would have given a 4.5 but that burger isn’t in Kuwait sadly. While I was in Jordan back in April I had the most amazing burger at the Four Seasons hotel. I think it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. I truthfully don’t think I could give a burger a perfect 5 out of 5 but at least I know I could give a 4.5 rating if needed be. The Gaucho Burger although a great burger was let down by the bread and if it wasn’t for that I do think it could have gotten a higher score. The final score is another 4 out of 5. There are only two or three more places I still need to try out so there is still hope that a burger in Kuwait will get higher than a 4.
Gaucho Grill is located at The Palms
The cost of the Gaucho Burger with Roasted Mushrooms
and Cheese is KD6.750
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36 Comments, add your own...
2. moose | August 18th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
looks really nice and juicy :D
3. Mark | August 18th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
it was, its actually the best thing i’ve had a gaucho. i usually dont like their food.
4. Moey | August 18th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I love their steak, but the burger looks appealing too, would probably try it next time.
cheers!
5. vampire | August 18th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
i have tried many many burgers and still my favorite is the mushroom burger at applebee’s
i love burger boutique but after my last visit i swore i will never eat there again!!!
but isn’t johnny rockets my fav!!! or maybe gourmet burger!!!
i think i’m just hungry and hallucinating
keep the review coming (^_^) “
6. MiYaFuSHi | August 18th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Next up….SUSHI CHALLENGE!
7. Mark | August 18th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Whats up with sushi places and hair in the sushi? So far i’ve found hair at Kei (twice!), Edo and Maki! Its super gross, hair in cooked food is one thing but hair in raw food is urgh..
8. holla | August 18th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
looks good. I love the bread over-toasted like that so i will probably like this burger.
9. A | August 18th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I guess the table that was occupied was my friends..soon after u left I got a call from him saying I saw Mark and you will be getting a burger review soon :D I waited for 2 days and here its is…I definitely got to try it!
10. lfc-q8 | August 18th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
mark the 4 seasons is known for thier burgers all over the world not only jordan… btw burger hub has a burger called the 4 seasons based on them
11. Jam3iiya(L) | August 18th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I’m not a big fan of Gaucho Grill.. but if i don happen to go I will definitely try it out. You should try the Bredz burger… atleast it will have good bread! ; )
12. Daddy's Girl | August 18th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
mark u still need to try black and white burger and ninos burger. plz dont wrap up this competition without trying them first…
i always thought gaucho was famouse for its steaks but for burgers? must recommend that for next time…
13. fahed | August 18th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Mark you’re 100% right. The Four Seasons is known for their burgers and I tried the one in Amman. I wonder if one will open in Kuwait?? I heard rumors that its opening next year in kuwait city along w intercontinental.
14. guessed | August 18th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Off topic but I’ve just found the perfect soap dispenser for Mark!
http://www.oddee.com/item_96468.aspx
15. Mark | August 18th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
sadly thats true and i would probably buy it lol
16. q8soul | August 19th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I feel really proud when local owner shops like The burger hub owned by two brothers & one of them dedicated for this job and graduated from French Culinary Institute dedicated him self to cooking out of love to this job ; plus B+F owend by 3 friends now in Gulf states; competing with international brands; i feel sad on the other hand asking why Alshaye3 group or Aghunaim group only focusing on international brands and pay high royalties while they can do the same thing with theses young kuwiaties and expand with them not in the middle east but all over the world..those young guys should be supported and I assure you one day they will be internationally recognized. Iraise my hat to them.
17. Oz | August 19th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Mark try the burger at Julia’s resturant in Beirut - Achrafia
18. Mark | August 19th, 2008 at 12:43 am
already tried it. I would give it a 2. When it comes to food Lebanon is crap…
19. zaydoun | August 19th, 2008 at 12:52 am
I was at Gaucho last night and I was dying to get the burger but I try not to pig out at night so I didn’t
But I’ve had it before and it is awesome, especially the Sirloin burger
20. Realist | August 19th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Man the Four Seasons burger at Jordan sucked big time, I had it a month ago and it is nothing near the real Four Seasons burger you get elsewhere. If you rated that a 4.5, I wonder how you’re rating these burgers. As I see it its very subjective with no clear criteria.
21. Mark | August 19th, 2008 at 8:13 am
well it works both ways. I look at what you said and think to myself this guy has no clue about burgers and wouldn’t be able to know the difference between a good burger or bad one if he thinks the four seasons burger in jordan sucked. then again maybe the chef was having a bad day when you ordered your burger?
22. Random Dude | August 19th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I seriously think you have a problem with your taste buds buddy.
oh ya… I really doubt that they make good burgers in jordan too. The best think to come out of jordan is “fatta,” which is more palestinian i think? whatever, dont matter.
23. pearls | August 19th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I think I’ll order that next time I go there. I’ll be sure to tell them not burn the bun
24. zed | August 19th, 2008 at 10:20 am
4 seasons jordan, damn yo uguys been talking like its heaven on earth
do they deliver
25. Les | August 19th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Mark - “The Gaucho Burger although a great burger was let down by the bread and if it wasn’t for that I do think it could have gotten a higher score. The final score is another 4 out of 5.”
So you’re saying that if the bread was more to your liking, this one would have gotten a 4.5! That would make it the best burger in Kuwait so far!
26. 3bady | August 19th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
yabela!
27. Bujasim | August 19th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
If that the case Realist; then all the scores under 4 or 3 maybe were done during a bad day and all should be re evaluated because maybe the cook in Fuddruckers or Gourmet Burger Kitchen were in a bad mood or maybe the reviwer in a bad mood? in the end its a personal choice and the review should be taken as an opnion not fact.
28. Mark | August 19th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Les: yes thats basically what i am saying, if they had used a better kind of bread it could have gotten a 4.5
Imagine Johnny Rockets burgers served with normal sesame seed dry super market bread… thats how important bread can be.
29. He | August 19th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
You need to start taking pictures for menus. That looks really good.
30. sm1 | August 19th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
mark, i found a hair in my plate at kei too !!! the one in marina mall .. its gross , i`ll never go there again
31. punky | August 20th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Gaucho’s burger is the best in Kuwait, not the best in the world, but the best in Kuwait. (and i am talking gourmet burgers).
32. jayson | August 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
nice review mark :)
how about this
http://hemmendorff.com/nike-sportswear/
33. XPC8TOR | October 23rd, 2008 at 9:16 am
5.750KD to 6.25 KD???!!! in what planet do we live! Am I buying the cow or just a burger??!! U should go around and check on overly priced food too. Is anybody actually monitoring these restaurants with their over-the-board-absurd prices????!!!Poof!….nothing compares to MY burger! I should open a restaurant!!! looks good but nothing beats my home made burgers…and I’m being modest!
Are people so desperate to go out and stuff their faces in Kuwait because of the social dilema?!.., that restaurants are actually taking advantage of US,the consumer! We need a price patrol!!!! lol
34. XPC8TOR | October 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 am
By the way Mark….you r giving awsome reviews, thank you ;)
35. Josh at Fahaheel | November 15th, 2008 at 8:30 am
LOL, at almost 7 KD ($25.00 US Dollars) it better taste REAL good! LOL My company manager has real limited tastes and always takes us to Gauchos for company deals. After 4 years it is getting really old, sigh. Free food so why should I complain right? I actually might get the burger! Last time I almost got the ostrich to try something different because I make a great marinated steak at home all the time, still not sure if I want to just stick with a tried and true ribeye along with some lobster tail (I’m hoping they still have lobster!). I dont go out at all in Kuwait because I’m cheap and not satisfied with food tastes to justify paying so much. BBQ grilled chicken and beef for a couple KD is the extent of my splurging here!
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