Battle of the Burger

Searching for burger bliss? Whether you enjoy a delectable mile-high meal decorated with bacon, avocado, mushrooms, onions, lettuce, tomato and drenched in a tasty special sauce or a simple burger built with beef and cheese, you have two great burger joints in La Jolla. Both and have loyal fans, but now the time has come to select only one burger that defeats the competition.

Many lay claims to have the having the best beef, freshest toppings, most options for customization, but these burger joints have made it to the top of the list in La Jolla. It is time for the locals to decide who will rank No. 1 in the Battle of the Burger.

Smashburger, located at Prospect Street and Girard Avenue, sets its goal to satisfy the modern burger lover. Mixing flavor, savor and smash to deliver a fresh cooked-to-order burger. Smashburger hands over the reins and allows each customer to create the burger of their desire, using more than 20 items from sauces to toppings. And don’t forget about the Smashburger fries to complete your meal.

Burger Lounge keeps its beef simple; cows eat only tall green grass, no hormones, antibiotics, grain or corn. This pure approach to beef makes their burgers high in Omega 3s, antioxidants and flavor. Upon entering the Certified Green restaurant, you get to select from their four main types of burgers: beef, turkey, salmon and quinoa. Add some fries, onion rings or even a salad, if you dare.

With hundreds of reviews (and multiple locations throughout the county), Smashburger and Burger Lounge claim the top spots for the best burger in La Jolla. But which one is your favorite? In the comments section, vote for your favorite La Jolla burger joint, plus tell the readers which item on the menu tantalizes your taste buds.

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