Burgers You MUST See to Believe at This Fun Burger Spot in Raleigh, NC

When a former dentist transforms a decade-old dream into a burger room with over 200 five-star Google reviews and a 700-person omakase dinner waitlist within months of opening, you know those wagyu smash burgers are delivering something extraordinary. 🍔

LaGana opened in October 2024 on N West Street when Chef Luis Zouain, originally from the Dominican Republic, finally brought his vision to life—a “fine casual experience” where bold innovation meets comforting flavors alongside curated wines, craft beers, and hand-crafted cocktails. ✨

Zouain spent 12 years working his way through kitchens across different cultures and locations, including a stint on MasterChef Dominican Republic TV, before opening his dream burger room with business partners Carlos Lemus Sr. and Carlos Lemus Jr.—the father-son duo who brought their own unique expertise.

The restaurant’s signature Textbook Burger features wagyu beef sourced from Wilders Farm in Clayton, buns perfected with Andrew Ullum from Union Special, and ghee infused with herbs and garlic—creating what INDY Week called “a contender for Raleigh’s best.” 💙…

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