Certified SmashEst. 2024

Cowy Burger

The Cowy
Wynwood, Miami, Florida·15 sources scored·Confidence: High
📍 223 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127

Miami's top-ranked smashburger in multiple editorial lists, built around a thin smashed Angus patty, American cheese, grilled onions, Cowy Sauce, and signature housemade bacon-guava jam.

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Smash Score
89SMASH
SCORE
Certified Smash
15 Sources
Scored Inputs
High
Confidence
Last calculated April 2026
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COMPETITION RECORD
2024
SOBEWFF Burger Bash Judges' Choice
Won the Schweid & Sons Very Best Burger Award at SOBEWFF Burger Bash over 23 entries.
The Story

Wynwood's Pop-Up Success Story.
Three Chefs, One Signature Smash.

Cowy Burger launched in September 2022 as a weekend pop-up run by three childhood friends from Caracas: Guillermo Felipe, Daniel Machicao, and Carlos Reveron. After two years of consistent pop-up demand in Miami, the team opened a permanent Wynwood location in August 2024.

The Cowy focuses on classic smash structure with a distinct flavor identity from its housemade bacon-guava jam. Editorial sources repeatedly call out the jam, crust development, and consistency as reasons Cowy stands out in Miami's crowded smashburger scene.

Score Breakdown

How the 89 Was Calculated

Critics 35% weight
87
Crowd 45% weight
85
Community 10% weight
84
Accolades 10% weight
60
RAW WEIGHTED AVG
84.49
QUALITATIVE BOOST
+2
COMPETITION BONUS
+3
Final score formula: 84.49 raw weighted average + 2 qualitative boost + +3 competition bonus = 89.
The Burger

The Cowy

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Build
Smashed Angus beef patty, single or double (double recommended)
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Cheese
American cheese
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Bun
Potato bun
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Toppings
Bacon-guava jam, grilled onions, Cowy Sauce
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Price
$14.95
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Concept
Counter-service smashburger spot with late-night hours
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Neighborhood
Wynwood
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Opened
August 2024 (pop-up began 2022)
The bacon-guava jam is the signature differentiator and the most cited flavor note across editorial coverage.
Location

Find Cowy Burger

⭐ Wynwood Location
Cowy Burger
223 NW 23rd St
Miami, FL 33127
Monday-Wednesday11am-12am
Thursday11am-2am
Friday-Saturday11am-3am
Sunday11am-12am
What Critics & Diners Say

Review Excerpts

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These burgers are thinner than your patience after waiting in line at the DMV. The Cowy burger oozes chunks of housemade bacon jam.

The Infatuation Miami · 8.5/10
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The signature Cowy Burger is everything you want from a smash patty: lacy, caramelized edges, a juicy center and just nearly too much melty American cheese.

Time Out Miami · 4/5 stars
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Their signature Cowy burger earned its trophy with a perfectly smashed Angus patty, American cheese, and bacon jam.

The Leftovers Miami · #1 Super 7
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The award-winning Cowy Burger consists of an Angus beef smash patty, American cheese, bacon jam, grilled onions, and Secret Cowy Sauce.

Miami New Times
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Almost every expert reviewer raved about the bacon jam, as this is what sets the simple smash burger apart.

The Takeout
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Go to this Wynwood spot after a night at the bars - or any time you just want a great smashburger.

The Infatuation Miami - Smashburger Power Rankings
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The burgers are pressed down so much that they have no more beef flavor left in them.

TripAdvisor · 3.6/5
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Its food killed! Terrific food - proximity would make me a regular.

Jeff Eats
Accolades & List Inclusions

The Record

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Miami Smashburger Power Rankings - #1
2024 - The Infatuation Miami
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Best New Restaurants of Miami 2024
2024 - The Infatuation Miami
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Best Burgers in Miami - #3
2024 - The Infatuation Miami
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Best Burgers in Miami - Super 7, #1
2025 - The Leftovers Miami
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SOBEWFF Burger Bash Judges' Choice - Very Best Burger Award
2024 - Schweid & Sons / SOBEWFF
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The Absolute Best Burger in Florida
2026 - The Takeout
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Food Network SOBEWFF Social Feature
Featured by Food Network social coverage during SOBEWFF
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Miami Open 2026 Featured Vendor
2026 - Miami New Times
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NYC Pop-Up at The Standard Biergarten
2024 - amNewYork
Our Assessment

Strengths & Caveats

✓ Strengths
#1 on The Infatuation Miami smashburger rankings.
2024 SOBEWFF Burger Bash Judges' Choice win.
Bacon-guava jam is a clear flavor differentiator.
Late-night availability through 3am on weekends.
Strong platform ratings: Google 4.7 and Yelp 4.2.
⚠ Caveats
No publicly listed phone number.
Yelp score trails Google score by a noticeable margin.
TripAdvisor sample size is very small and mixed.
Very thin smash style may not suit thicker-patty preferences.