Best Burgers in Cairns
The best burgers in Cairns right now is Hecho En Mexico Cairns (score 62 from 2,059 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for burgers in Cairns — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best burgers in Cairns right now is Hecho En Mexico Cairns in Cairns City ($$ price tier) (4.7 stars across 2,059 Google reviews), ahead of Hello Harry (The Burger Joint) Cairns, Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 19,851 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Hecho En Mexico Cairns (Cairns City) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Muddy's Cafe (3,586 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 5 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hecho En Mexico Cairns | Cairns City | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #2 | Hello Harry (The Burger Joint) Cairns | Cairns City | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #3 | Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse | Cairns City | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | HOPSCOTCH Kitchen Bar | Earlville | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | NOA Restaurant Cairns | Edge Hill | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 95-105 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tacos and a margarita; try the sangria too.
★ 4.7 (2,059 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 Shop 2/95-105 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get a burger and fries; they are big, fresh, and fantastic.
★ 4.7 (1,682 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order Reef & Beef with mushroom and blue cheese sauces on the side
★ 4.6 (2,446 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 532 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pizza; the carbonara is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (1,929 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 1 Pyne St, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the bao buns and Togarashi Pork Roll; the Wagyu burger is another standout.
★ 4.6 (1,784 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 Shop 040/537 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the burgers and do not skip the dirty fries.
★ 4.7 (741 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 113-117 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.7 (589 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 22 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,239 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 15 Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.6 (777 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 shop 2 79/89 Mulgrave Rd, Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.7 (307 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 174 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the smoothies and coffee; try the fresh made juices and bowls
★ 4.4 (3,586 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 105 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (810 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 39 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 5 (49 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,433 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 burgers spots in Cairns
📍 62 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (420 reviews) on Google Maps
Common burgers questions in Cairns
Where's the best burgers in Cairns for a special occasion?
Hecho En Mexico Cairns ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Cairns City.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly burgers in Cairns?
Hecho En Mexico Cairns is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Cairns City.
Keep exploring: Related: 🌮 best tacos in Cairns · 🥙 best kebab in Cairns · 🍟 best hsp in Cairns · 🥩 best steak in Cairns. Burgers elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City. Dietary: 🌱 best vegan burgers. Q&A: your burgers questions answered. Nationally: best burgers in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best burgers in Cairns?
Hecho En Mexico Cairns currently ranks #1 for burgers in Cairns with 4.7 stars across 2,059 Google reviews.
How does BestDish rank burgers in Cairns?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.