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Dr. Pauly discusses his quest for the perfect Vegas burger

1. Burger Bar

2. In & Out

3. Le Burger Brasserie

4. Kilroy’s

5. Snack’s at Bellagio

Do you crave a juicy cheeseburger almost every waking hour of the day like me? Thankfully, Las Vegas has several stand out restaurants that feature some of the best burgers on the planet. I have lived in Las Vegas (on and off) for the last three years and after a thorough investigation, here’s what I discovered.

More in depth info on the best burgers in Las Vegas after the jump….

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