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Zalos Burger

Name: Zalos Burger
Address: Via Expresso 4 Sitio Da Meia Legua, Ribeira Brava 9350-149 Portugal, AW
Price range: Cheap Eats
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 28 reviews

casual

burgers

american

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Zalos Burger is a $ burgers & american casual restaurant in Lisbon rated 5.0/5 by 28 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Zalos Burger is a cheap-eats spot in Ribeira Brava, on Madeira's southwest coast, and the 28 reviews that landed it a perfect 5.0 aren't from tourists padding the count — the food and value subratings both hit 4.9. It's straightforward: burgers done right, priced to make repeat visits easy, and none of the bloat that comes with trying to be more than that. The atmosphere and service scores sit at 4.8, which for a casual burger counter is about as high as the format allows. The price level keeps it accessible for families or anyone rotating through lunch options without overthinking it. Ribeira Brava doesn't get the same traffic as Funchal or the north coast hiking trailheads, so places here tend to work harder for the regulars. If you're passing through and need something fast that isn't a gas station sandwich, this is the move.

At a glance

Area: Lisbon
Vibe: casual
Price: ●○○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: burgers
american
Dietary options: —

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