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Patch Picks: Burgers, That SoCal Staple

From upscale to greasy spoon, you can never tell where you'll find the best burger.

Posted by Adam Townsend (Editor), February 24, 2011 at 08:07 pm

The burger joints in Southern California are almost as innumerable at the taquerias, and San Clemente is no exception.

This week in Patch Picks, we're starting you off with a list, in no particular order, that is your passport to ground-beef patty heaven.

Here are my picks, though this list is by no means comprehensive:

(we won't hold a little against them).

Enjoy!

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