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Similar to Holstein's in the Cosmopolitan, BLT Burger serves up a variety of specialty burgers and alcohol-infused shakes in a casual yet trendy atmosphere. The menu also includes alternatives like salads and a variety of starters/appetizers (and desserts!), but let's be honest - the burgers and drinks are all you really need!
Although the menu offered more unique varieties (like the Lamb Tandoori burger), I kept it simple with the BLT BURGER (Double Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and BLT Burger Sauce...$13), and added Monterey Jack Cheese (+$1.00) and a Fried Egg (+$1.50). However, looking back on it now, I suspect my order was flipped with my friend's since I don't remember getting any lettuce or tomato in mine. In any case, whatever burger I had was still pretty good (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/blt-burger-las-vegas?select=VZ1VhnLdQzaVWhnHd2tobA#15VvfHSg8YpS4B9oUo17dg). It was cooked exactly as ordered, had a decent char, and it was still fairly moist (though not quite juicy). The patty could have used a little more seasoning, but it was fine given the egg, cheese, and bacon (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/blt-burger-las-vegas?select=VZ1VhnLdQzaVWhnHd2tobA#B-HfvbJeqjSZWBJZed4ZqA). I wasn't a big fan of the buns though.
Since the burgers don't include fries, our table decided to share orders of the ONION RINGS and the SWEET POTATO FRIES. On both counts, they were fine, but not "must try" items either. The Onion Rings were wrapped with a thick, crunchy batter (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/blt-burger-las-vegas?select=VZ1VhnLdQzaVWhnHd2tobA#LDHquMHWZfWsqRlFXtwBiQ), while the Sweet Potato Fries were nicely thin and crispy (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/blt-burger-las-vegas?select=VZ1VhnLdQzaVWhnHd2tobA#Gc1m4O_xOmTixEkSIRBikA).
While I certainly wouldn't have a problem coming back to BLT Burger, I rounded down my THREE AND A HALF STARS if only because I'm not sure the value is there. It's really not that expensive overall (especially for The Strip), but I'd rather go back to Holstein's since the fries are already included and their menu offerings are a bit more appealing.
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