When I stepped up to the window at DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers in Gainesville, FL wondering what I was going to order, I overheard a conversation behind me about the craze surrounding the DJ Lagway Burger. I was told it was more than just a burger, but a mouthwatering experience of sweetness with a touch of spice.
It was so much better than anticipated, and one of the best burgers I have ever had. It was immediately clear as to why this was a fan favorite. When asking people for feedback on the burger, there was only one thing that came to mind. Cardona said it was “explosive”. UF’s NIL Director, Ben Chase (also known for famously attending 77 College Football games in 2023) stated, “I need to have another one soon!”
When speaking with the co-owner, Miguel Cardona, about the burger and the relationship with DJ, he stated, “The Lagway relationship started out as most of their customers do, he tried our burgers and kept coming back.” This small interaction led to them eventually working on a formal partnership. When asked about what it’s like to work with Lagway, Cardona said, “He’s humble, locked in. Despite everything going on he takes time to support our partnership and that says a lot about who he is”. When speaking with Lagway about what it means to work with a local company he said, “It means a lot because Gainesville is home now, and being able to connect with the community like this is something I take pride in.”
Lagway had a lot of praise for the team at DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers for how the burger was created. From helping pick the ingredients, the naming of the burger, and even some of the marketing behind it, he was proud of what they created together. Lagway said that DJ’s helped “make sure it felt true to me”. He expressed that they have a great team and that he’s happy to be building a relationship with them.
This isn’t the last planned collaboration for DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers and the Gainesville community, “It lets us celebrate the community in a real way. The athletes are putting in the work, just like we are, and when we team up, it creates something bigger than just food and sports.” The burger is available now at DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers located on 5310 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Preston Hays 