Argentine-born restaurant repeats as Burger Bash winner at South Beach Wine & Food Festival for second consecutive year

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / South Florida-based La Birra Bar won the People's Choice Award at the 2026 Burger Bash during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival on Feb. 19, marking the second consecutive year the brand has taken the event's top honor. The winning entry, the newly debuted "Crispy Dubai" burger, was originally created for the Dubai Burger Championship, where it was named overall winner - the world's top burger - earlier this year.

The "Crispy Dubai" burger is now available at all South Florida locations including Wynwood, Weston, North Miami Beach, Doral and Fort Lauderdale. It was designed to balance crispy, creamy and juicy textures; and features 100% Argentine beef patties, white cheddar, La Birra Bar's signature crispy onions and a house sauce made with a family-recipe Argentine chimichurri, mayonnaise and a touch of black truffle, served on a freshly baked artisan bun.

"Winning Burger Bash two years in a row reflects our focus on quality and our Argentine roots," said Daniel Cocchia, founder of La Birra Bar. "To be recognized in both Dubai and South Florida with the same burger is incredibly meaningful for our team."

La Birra Bar's commitment to fully artisanal production sets it apart in the industry. The brand produces all core ingredients in-house, including bread, beef, toppings, and sauces, ensuring uncompromising quality and authentic flavor in every burger.

Founded in 2001 by Cocchia in the Boedo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, La Birra Bar has grown from a small local burger shop into the most awarded burger brands globally. The company now operates 15 locations in Buenos Aires, five in Miami, two in Madrid and three in Santiago, Chile.

About La Birra Bar

Founded in Argentina in 2001 by Daniel Cocchia, La Birra Bar began as a small neighborhood burger joint in Boedo, Buenos Aires, and has since grown into the most awarded burger brand in the world, earning multiple international recognitions. The brand is widely recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and fully artisanal production of all core ingredients. La Birra Bar has expanded internationally, and it operates 25 locations across Argentina, Chile, Spain, and the U.S. For further information, visit labirrabar.com or follow @labirrabar.usa on social media.

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