Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Celebrates Launch of New Messi Burger (w/ Video)

Local entertainers and tastemakers attend launch event for Hard Rock Cafe’s newest burger inspired by brand ambassador Lionel Messi

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Celebrates Launch of New Messi Burger (Credit :Edison Graff / Stardust Fallout)

Tuesday evening, Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas celebrated the launch of its brand-new menu item – the Messi Burger – the latest innovation in Hard Rock International’s “LIVE GREATNESS” campaign in partnership with global soccer legend Lionel Messi.

Jennifer Romas of SEXXY (Photo *credit Jeff Ragazzo)*

The kickoff event on Tuesday, March 1 was attended by local tastemakers and entertainers, including James Edwards and Nicholas Charles from Potted Potter, Kevin Lepine, the Australian Bee Gees, FANTASY, SEXXY and Las Vegas Lights FC mascot, Cash the Soccer Rocker.

As part of Hard Rock International’s ongoing partnership with Lionel Messi, Hard Rock Cafe is proud to introduce a namesake burger inspired by the soccer legend himself, paying tribute to Messi’s ideal burger components.

Australian Bee Gees (Photo *credit Jeff Ragazzo)*

The Messi Burger includes ten flavorful ingredients for a game-changing take on Hard Rock’s Legendary Steak Burger. As Hard Rock and Messi fans bite into the burger, they’ll taste a juicy double stack of the finest ground beef patties, seasoned, and seared to perfection. Tastebuds score big with the burger’s winning combination of toppings: provolone cheese, sliced chorizo, caramelized red onion, and Hard Rock’s signature, spicy, smoky sauce served on a toasted brioche bun with shredded romaine lettuce and vine-ripened tomato. If you want to get really MESSI, try the burger topped with a fried egg for a small fee.

Hard Rock Cafe is an internationally recognized, world-class hospitality brand that operates cafes around the world, which are visited by millions of guests annually. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened in London, England in 1971. From there the brand has expanded to major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Paris, Sydney and more. Hard Rock Cafe offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience with a commitment to serving fresh, high-quality ingredients. To satisfy the consumer’s ever-changing palate, Hard Rock continually updates its menu with limited-time offerings including burger pairings, innovative cocktails and more.

For additional information on Hard Rock Cafe, please visit https://www.hardrockcafe.com. To learn more about Hard Rock International, please visit https://www.hardrock.com.

About LIVE GREATNESS

In 2021, Messi teamed with Hard Rock for the brand’s LIVE GREATNESS campaign, an initiative built on the fan-focused principles that have guided Hard Rock since the opening of its first Cafe location in London in 1971 and aiming to inspire fans while calling on them to unite under their love for the iconic entertainment and hospitality brand.

The collaboration pays homage to Hard Rock’s roots, as the brand’s world-famous T-shirts came about when the original Hard Rock Cafe London sponsored a local soccer team in the 1970s. Hard Rock and Messi have come together to unveil a new collection of merchandise, which includes some of Messi’s iconic symbols such as the number 10, the lion, and his own logo.

Details on LIVE GREATNESS can be found here, and additional assets surrounding Hard Rock’s partnership with Messi here. All merchandise from the collaboration between Hard Rock and Lionel Messi is available in stores and online.