The Mountain Burger in Botafogo

Next to the Metro station in Botafogo, I have recently noticed a little line of stalls selling burgers and hotdogs. Not especially interesting in itself – Rio is full snack bars and street stalls. But this sign caught my eye.

 

As the burgers get bigger, so the names get more impressive. "Big" (2 patties), "Tri" (3), "Mega" (4) and "Montanha" (5!). "Montanha" means Mountain in case you hadn't worked it out. Also notice the rather excellent signs behind saying "Fala Comigo!!!" (Speak to me!) and "Parada Obrigatoria!" (Stopping Required!).

 

As I gazed at this sign, several thoughts came to mind. First and foremost I thought “Five burgers? Seriously, who needs five burgers?”. That thought was closely followed by “Hmmm, maybe I need five burgers…”.

I also thought of that scene from Falling Down, when Michael Douglas demands a burger that looks like the ones in the picture. You know the one:

 

 

I’m curious about that Montanha Burger – for it to look like the picture, the laws of gravity would have to be suspended. Anyone dare me to try it? (please!)

 

 

4 replies
    • tomlemes
      tomlemes says:

      Ha ha! It’s not exactly the nutritionally balanced is it? Funny actually, I’ve often been asked (slightly excitedly) by workmates if I want to go to McDonald’s or KFC for lunch (they probably go about once a fortnight). I try not to let the food-snob in me show too much when I decline! Bleurgh!

      That said, I still want to see this thing! Just now sure how much of it I’ll actually want to eat…

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  1. The Gritty Poet
    The Gritty Poet says:

    I dare you. And please post a vid and/or pic of this pretentious burger.
    Oh, have a brief conversation with the burger before eating it ( fale comigo) and also record the reactions of those around you. Hell, engage a third party in the conversa.
    BTW do you know where one of the best burgers in the world is said to be served? Yep, Old Ford Road . . . ( OMG I can’t let it go!).

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    • tomlemes
      tomlemes says:

      Gritty, I’m pretty sure that place was a Brazilophile trap – interested people knock on the door, are invited in and next thing you know they’re sucked into some cult of Michel Teló worshipping weirdos… Lucky escape for me!

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