Best Burgers in San Diego, California 🇺🇸🍔
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This week, we went on a quest to discover the best burgers in San Diego, California. I asked all of you on Instagram what are the best burgers in San Diego, and your recommendations fueled our adventure. From iconic locations such as Hodad's and The Balboa to new burger joints like Hayes Burgers and Swagyu, we left no bun left unturned.
The best burgers in San Diego was inspired from the best birria tacos in San Diego video, so if you haven't seen that one, be sure to watch that next!
In order of appearance, here are the 5 best burgers in San Diego locations we visited:
Hodad's in Ocean Beach: Famous for their bacon cheeseburgers, Hodad's is a San Diego staple with multiple locations, including one now in Petco Park, the San Diego Padres Stadium downtown.
Swagyu Chop Shop & Burger in Pacific Beach: A new player in the "best burgers in San Diego" scene as they focus on high quality Wagyu beef. They have multiple locations across the country and now ship steaks and burgers across the country as well. They also do tasting menus and now serve brunch at this Pacific Beach location.
The Friendly in North Park: A unique location that says "Pizza and more" on their store sign in North Park, but the highlight here is most definitely the "dirt flattop burger" that consists of two patties, american cheese, caramelized onions, and a special garlic mayo.
The Balboa in Bankers Hill: Another San Diego staple that is located right across from Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego. A great little dive bar that serves up perfectly cooked burgers.
Hayes Burgers in Barrio Logan: A new kid on the block in the cultural neighborhood of Barrio Logan, serving up delicious smash burgers with homemade fries and beers. Hayes Burgers is definitely worth the trip for one of the best burgers in San Diego.
If you have any other "best burgers in San Diego" recommendations, please leave a comment below and I would love to try more! If you liked the video please give it thumbs up, subscribe and click on that notifications bell for weekly updates! THANK YOU!!
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Thank you all for watching! 😃 I head down to Mexico next week to shoot more episodes in Baja and then I'll be filming here in San Diego and Los Angeles. If you have any video suggestions, I would love to hear them in the comments below!! 🙏 Also, if you enjoyed the video, come drop a "🍔" in my IG DMs (@TravelDeeper) so I can thank you personally! Have a great weekend!
Devanti Entoca, 1655 India St...heart of Little Italy...has great hamburger
@@davidpadilla9989 Adding this to my list, thank you!
Raglans in ob and Rocky’s in pb!
@@rachaelkendall119 Rocky's declined to be featured. I'll add Raglans to my list, thanks!
Rockys is dope
I don’t even eat 99% of the things in your videos because I’m a vegan but somehow they are always oddly satisfying and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!🌈💓☮️🍄✨
I need to do a vegan video!!!
@@GarethLeonard I was gonna suggest that but didn’t wanna push your limits!😂 Dooooooo it!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@GarethLeonard Please!!
Same! Haha
Come to the other side. We have flavor.
I came to the channel for the Birria Taco reviews, but stayed for the burger reviews! Great job man - as a San Diego native who moved away, this is a great channel for me to see what has changed while I've been away. We visit often, and we are going to try some of these places. Great job, Gareth and I look forward to keeping up with your content.
This made me crave for burgers! Now I'm loving the food vlog vs the travel vlog of Travel Deeper. Haha... Love the bloopers or "behind the scene" footage at the end.
Addicted to your adventures / your food journey... Love your channel!
Absolutely Amazing. Great Tour. Thank You So Much. Cheers from Los Angeles ✅❤️
Thanks for tuning in Mick! LA food series coming up next!!
As a San Diego native and current resident thank you for highlighting the beauty of our city.
It's absolutely my pleasure!! 🤗
I just spent a week in San Diego and had an amazing time. My soon to be wife lived there for 7yrs but luckily for me she came back to Boston. It looks like we will be back to visit San Diego many times in the coming years. You have a clean and beautiful city out there. We ate at the Hodad's in Ocean Beach on our final night.
Most beautiful city in America I think it's a shame Gavin Newsom is going to remain as Governor though wish I could move back there but way too expensive way too over-regulated too many freaking liberals and Hodad's is way overrated not that good at all Imo
@@joeybagadonuts7332 thanks for leaving, take some of your Cancervative friends
@@joeybagadonuts7332 gavin is going to ban meat...
Love the content!! New burger spots for me and my GF! Thank you!
Absolutely man, thanks for watching! Let me know which one is your favorite 👊
Another winner! And you just crack me up…..the outtakes. 🤣
Thank you so much Tina!
The Balboa! YES! My all time favorite burger place and dive bar!!!!!!!! So happy that was listed! My and my mates always go there! LOVE IT!!!
Keep Them SoCal & Bajá Vids Coming Gareth!!
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Thank you Javier! More from Baja in the coming weeks! 👊
Just launched the first episode from Baja!!
Very beautiful images and very well done, congratulations !!!
Cheers!! 🍻
Perfection. I wish you would make more videos more often. I so look forward to them and you make all food look soo good even when I am all ready full. Keep them coming and thank you for all your hard work.
I appreciate it Angie! Just launched a new video from Baja!! 😃
I've always been partial to Tioli's Crazee Burger in North Park. Love the variety of meat and toppings they have. Plus the fries are to die for.
Yep. 100.
They are so good
Please come to Denver next!
I'll make you and Daniel a homemade 🍔 with plenty of pickles 😋
Also always Love the bloopers at the end and your interaction with locals
I just moved back to Sandy Eggo and I’m so happy to be here. I was hoping to see Rocky’s Crowne Point in your top 5. My favorite burger place. Simple. Delicious. Hodads is good but super messy. Thanks for the tips and check out Rocky’s in PB.
EDIT Haha! I just read through the comments and see a lot of San Diegoans mentioning Rocky’s!!
Thank you for the video! loved it now my husband and I have some new places to go try!! 🍔
RIP Mike Hardin, friendly owner. Happy to see the business continue on in his absence.
The bacon patties are yummy. The vegetable toppings are massive, have it on the side and ask for ranch, large enough for two restaurant side salads.
A smashed burger is a different beast than a non-smashed burger. California has some of the biggest beef cattle heards in the nation. If one eats at Harris Ranch off I-5 one is eating some of the freshest beef in the nation, it is often also down wind of finishing lots. It could be one reason for not having to smash beef so thinly and thus using less beef.
🍔 great video! Do a best pizzas in San Diego and best breweries in San Diego. 😉
I have passed through Barrio Logan and Chicano Park off Interstate 5 and had never heard of Haydee's Burgers, until this video. Dude, the crunch of the toasty bun and the double-smash burger patties with the crispy edges, Done & Sold! 🍔They seems like next level to In-N-Out. I must and will try these on my next trip to SD this weekend. Thanks man, great videos! 👊💥💯
That’s because you have the name incorrect. It’s Hayes!
Another great video I will be trying some of these next time I'm in San Diego just like I did with your tacos video. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate it Carlos 👊
Went out to SD for the very first time 2 years ago to visit old friends and they took me to The Friendly and it was the BEST burger I’ve ever had. I live in NY and we have an establishment called Buns that has a great burger, runner-up only to The Friendly! Good taste guys! I’ll have to try the other joints on my next visit out West!
Dude, I love your videos! You do such a great job of giving us viewers a vividly vicarious experience. Thanks for promoting local businesses too!
Thank you so much man, I appreciate it! 🍻
great video, it was cool seeing the town i grew up in!
Another cool video. 👍😎
I now MUST go check out The Friendly and Hayes Burgers. Those burgers look right up my alley!!
YESSS! When you do, let me know what you think! 😀
Once I saw OB in the intro I KNEW he was going to HODADS. It’s soooo 🔥
THE iconic spot in OB for sure 🙌
@@GarethLeonard you talk burgers to a SD native and Hodad's is always the first mentioned.
@@k00patr00pa1 Yep. Lived there for 22 years and whenever I visit, gotta go to Hodads.
I knew it before I clicked on the video. ;)
Hadouken on his first bite 😂
Stumbled onto this channel!
Gareth is witty, entertaining, charming with lots of Charisma and yet with a certain subtleness about him!
This channel should be at 1 million soon!!
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Ran in to this video randomly and I loved it. I live in Temecula now but lived in SD for a long time, loved to see the spots you visit and your positive SD vibe.
I've live all my life in SD and never been to any except Hodads, can't wait to try these different spots. Thank you man!!
Right!! Me too. So today I went to friendlys n hayes burger. But Hayes burger reminded me a lot of “In N Out” or I might be wrong. Either way both of theme burgers were amazing😋😋
Yo same!!!!! Can’t wait to try some of these places
Rocky’s in PB/Crown Point is always overlooked. One of the top 3 burgers in SD.
Never heard of before , Bro
True, but the cash only thing and long waits, and no sitting room is annoying
All the 🍔 looked so juicy and delicious!! Btw those shades 😎 look good on you.... Great video blessings!🙏❤
Thank you very much Vanessa! 😊
You were in many of my old neighborhoods today! All those burgers looked soooo delicious. Now, I want to go and visit each one of these burger stores but not all in one day. It was a fun video!😊✌🙋♀️
You guys are indeed professional! I need a burger now! 🍔
Haha, I appreciate it Scott! 😅
Just got a Friendly's OG because of this video. And yes... it was bomb.
Just moved to SD from the Bay Area….can’t wait to try these places. Thanks!
I love these videos they really help. With so many restaurants out there it can be very overwhelming.
YUMMMM....Watching from San Diego.
Have you been to all of these places Tess?
I knew my boy Gareth was an experienced burger lover by the way he ate two massive bites of this absolute beast of a hamburger and followed it up with an onion ring. Great showing.
Haha, it's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it! 😂
You're both awesome! Respect your pickle fixation and Daniel's deep burger consideration.
Haha, he is a thoughtful man who appreciates his burgers 😂
Just wanted to say, I happened to come across your video yesterday and it made me needed to go by and try Swagyu. Then this morning a few friends invited me to get dinner and wanted to meet at Swagyu. Thanks for not only getting me hyped to go to dinner tonight, but also prepare me for the incredible meal I was heading into!
Some stellar spots you picked. Spot on 👌🏽
Cheers, Nick! 🍻
I’m back watching this a second time just because I miss living in San Diego soooooo much 😩😩😩. The people, the vibes!!!
Me too I feel so stupid that I left cause I was home sick.well that didn't matter they didn't miss me. Should of stayed.
@@pamelathomas4586 it’ll still be there to visit... ☺️
@@mystysenchantedeats yeah I know but i've had 2 strokes since then and not able travel like before.should of never left😢
@@pamelathomas4586 2 strokes Pamela? Let me say I’m happy you’re still here!!! Don’t say you should’ve never left, there’s a reason you left there. I moved to Arizona 😅, what about you?
@@mystysenchantedeats I live charlotte nc now but when I leave san Diego I moved to columbus oh had 2 boys there then move here and had 2 strokes.i guess 1 stroke each kid. Just kidding😃 they grown now..
This channel is amazing and so are you, keep up the amazing work
Amazing video guero!!
My all time favorite burger in San Diego is and maybe in the 🌎 is Rocky’s in pacific beach 🤙
Yes, see the other comments, that was a popular recommendation but couldn't make it happen 👌
I lived in PB from 1978-1986 2 blocks behind Diego's. Rocky's was a regular stop (2 twice a month). The Mt Rushmore of burgers...
I'm not even a huge fan of their cash only policy and it still hits my top 4 list
@@GarethLeonard gotta come back and try. I legit came on this post to see if you tried Rocky's when tasting the burgers. please record and let us know!
My son said the same thing.
That swagyu burger looked absolutely perfect. Simple but delicious. I’ll be in SD in 2 weeks def gonna have to stop there
Same with the friendly
Let me know what you think Chris!
@chris greenwood how was it?
No u won’t
Good morning Buenos dias!!!! Thanks for sharing different stopping there this weekend 🙂 yummm
Buenos Dias! Let me know which one is your favorite! 😃
@@GarethLeonard will definitely do that!! Thanks for sharing amigo
Went to Swagyu today after seeing your video! It was good.
This episode slaps! burger nation! Very happy to live right next to Swagyu
I appreciate it, David! 👊
🤔
I wasn't all that impressed with their burger but I'm Jones(ing) to take home one of their steaks.
SD my whole life never knew about Friendly. Gonna try it tomorrow
That's my favorite place #1. U will love it
This was excellent, I need to get to San Diego. Great burger tour, thank you
Cheers Derek! Yes, definitely add a San Diego trip to your travel plans, it's the best city!
Loved in SD most of my life and still do. I was never a burger person until I went to The Friendly. The jewel of San Diego when it comes to simple foods.
i’m so glad the friendly made it on this video! 🤤💕
Such a great spot!!
Insanely good. Must get double bacon cheeseburger with frings!!
Yes, true story!! 💯
You are soooo coool love this video and checking out the burger’s today yummy
I appreciate it!
Enjoy your videos very much ! And I loved the garlic ff but I have them with the smashed burgers in that place where I saw the picture of cantiflas!.... Thank you sooo much for your delicious and fun videos to watch and know about goo places to eat ! And you are awesome and funny!
Glad to see Hayes burgers finally getting the recognition they deserve. If you ever go again, be sure to get chopped Chile guero on it 🤙
Yes!! He was telling me to add it, but I wanted it the traditional way first. Next time for sure!!
Mmmmm The Friendly….just simple goodness. I need a dirty flat top now!! Definitely going to check down in Barrio Logan now too
It's all about that dirty flat top! 😂
Gareth, excellent hosting bro. Those are some great joints. Las Quatro Milpas would be a great one to see. One of my SD favs. Thanks to Daniel too ! Yuma, AZ.
That place is delicious. Just got back from visiting San Diego and Las Quatro Milpas was what we had on our way to the airport. It was excellent.
@@cranekraken24 Hi, Thx for replying. It's been a few years since going to Los Quatro. Those ladies really make some Mexican magic. Looking forward to getting back to SD. Cheers !
You are sooo coool and going to check out these burgers this week
Rocky’s in Crown Point also has good burgers!
Yes, see the other comments, that was a popular recommendation but couldn't make it happen 👌
Yep, Rocky's has been voted the best time and time again since the 80"s. Granted, a lot have come and gone that are good, but Rocky's is a mainstay.
No Joke - Rocky’s has the cast iron cooked burger and atmosphere unlike the rest of the 5 shown don’t forget about the happy hour specials !!!
But Great Video that was well done. I’m freaking starving
Thanks. 8)
Agreeeeeeee I can’t believe you didn’t make it to Rockys!!!
My money is on the Hays burger "buena, bonita, y barata". The video was worth the wait. Great job Gareth!
That's a smart choice, haha! Thank you Victor! 👊
Gareth, Thank you! for the recommendation on Swagyu. Hands down the best burger I have ever had. Good job! Can hardly wait for your next video. I understand you will be going to Los Angeles next week, I suggest you try L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele, really amazing pizza. Highly recommend. Cheers.
Thank you very much Carlos! We actually came down to Baja again before LA!
@@GarethLeonard Yes, just saw it. Excellent video! Almost ate my computer screen. Cheers!
Good vibes, I always come to your videos when I’m missing home.
The Friendly is so fire! I'm definitely gonna check out some of the others on this list. I thought Hodad's was overrated. Its a good burger but to stand in line for 20-30 mins waiting for an average burger made it feel not worth it.
It's the location, location, location!
Love the friendly! But I'm not sure how Rocky's in crown point didn't make it on this list!
Rocky's is your basic garden burger! greasy and nothing special!
@@francotassone4929 the friendly is way more greasy and basic, but it's still delicious. I will grant you if you want the kitchen sink on your burger go to hodads. Rocky's burger is for that perfect slice of simplicity and the environment in that bar is amazing, there's a reason there's always a line out the door.
Check the other comments Benjamin, Rocky's actually declined to be featured.
This video made me so hungry I just ordered a burger meal for two but just for myself. The chipotle aioli sounds like a good tongue twister, sounds delish too!
Hahaha, I couldn't even type it without messing up 😂
All this in my Hometown. Great feel good video and I really need to get out more. I'm going out to try these delicious 😋 Burgers.
Haha, let me know which one was your favorite Kevin!
The Friendly burger looked like everything I expected from a pizza spot.
I ended up trying the friendly burger and it was pretty good. They do lather it in mayo, like lots and lots of mayo. Next time I’ll ask for them to put a little or maybe none at all. Def will be going back at some point.
WTF, Rocky’s is the best since 77,
Cool Diners, Drive-ins and Dives video!
Thanks Eddy! Trying to switch things up here and there! 🍻
Dude!!! That looked so good! 😋
Dudette, it was!! 😃
Canada Steak Burger on University Ave and 36th St. Best mom and pop burger out there! Been in business 40 years. Definitely missed out on that one bro.
Damn, I gotta check this one out! Thank you!! 👊
Greetings from TIJUANA BC MEXICO🇲🇽
Greetings! I'll be back very soon!!
@@GarethLeonard You are always welcome! 🇲🇽🇺🇸
Great video Gareth! Surprised to see Logan Heights for best burgers, grew up there in the 80's.
Another fire video!
Thank you so much Don!
Thank you so much for making this video, I live in San Diego and hadn't heard of Swagyu, The Friendly and Hayes!!! I love North Park and Barrio Logan so I definitely want to check those spots out. You MUST try Salud tacos in Barrio Logan, to me those are by far the best tacos in San Diego, the classic Carne Asada tacos are very close to taste to tacos de asada from Tijuana. I grew up eating all my tacos in Tijuana so I know! Mind you, no other tacos taste like Tijuana tacos than Tijuana tacos! With that said, give the place a try, all the food is great!
Thank you so much Laura! I've actually been to Salud and really enjoy it, but I just haven't filmed there. I'll add it to my list when I (inevitably) do another taco video!
Hi watching from Saudi Arabia
Originally from Philippines
That's amazing, thank you for watching Sarah!!
Great video- made me hungry!
Next time, must try Rocky’s in PB 🍔
Great content I’m about to try the friendly tonight lol
Rocky's Crown Pub is just as good as Hodad's but without the huge lines.
I completely agree!!
I’m pretty sure these guys tried to walk into Rocky’s and the owner denied the publicity.
Yeah, they were actually the first stop on my list, but they politely declined to be featured... apparently Rocky's is doing just fine, haha! I respect the fact that they want to stay quiet for their local customers, so we honored their request.
@@JennJarvis Correct, thank you!
They're different burger styles. To each their own.
Oh man, when you first walked up to The Balboa... a bit of sadness for me there. It used to be a place called Tin Can Ale House where you could go get cans of beer and watch live music. I used to go and see friends bands play there. I'm bummed that it's gone.
Oh man, that sounds like an awesome spot, I didn't know that!
But the balboa is sooooo gooodd
I miss it too brother
My soon to be wife used to spend a lot of time there.
you always makes me hungry!
I'm sorry 😅
Great content bro!
Longhorn Bar and Grill(Grantville area): Italian Burger(1/2 lb, medium rare) with provolone cheese. Ask for grilled onions and sauteed mushrooms on the side to make it truly decadent. Grab some peppers and pickles as well from the condiment tray. Live it up! Check out the John Wayne room, as well. Please say Hi to Paul, the owner, and bartender Matty for me!
I agree their burgers are pretty good.
I would of been disappointed if Friendly's wasn't on this list. I swear I can eat there everyday but I have to limit myself to once a week namsayin lol You da man!
Swagyu chop shop burgers are my favorite in San Diego …simple,juicy,amazing great video
So good, just pricey!
Just found your channel, really enjoying reading about spots in my home town that I need to add to my list! For burgers, not sure if you have tried the Royale with cheese at Bo Beau (several locations), Danny's Palm Bar and Grill in Coronado, or the old tried and true Rocky's Crown Pub (21+ and cash only though).
As a person who lived in San Diego for 6 years, I agree! The Friendly is one of the best places for a burger!
Man, it was so good, and such a great atmosphere!
I’m glad you showed Hodad’s Not only is there burgers delicious.Their onion rings are fantastic.
I'd go back just for the onion rings!
Now I’m hungry for onion rings
@@kingdiamond51fifty I just watched this. TG I live near Hodad's. Definitely having bacon cheeseburger & onion rings tonight.
@@gemoftheocean Now you got me jealous
Hahaha I love Daniel's descriptions! 😃
He is very thoughtful with his burger reviews! 😂
😂😋 yum! Sunny SD and cheese burgers, my fave! More burgers please 🍔
Burgers on burgers on burgers!
BBB!! Buena, Bonita e Barata adorei!!😉😘
Jajaja, lo máximo!
Charly Burgers 🍔 😋 😍 in Lemon Grove is the best by far
Good call on Barrio Logan! As a native, I support this immensely!
Really good spots…good video
The friendly has the best burger in SD. I would’ve been full tilt if this wasn’t on the list
THE FOOD BURGER IS PART AMERICAN DREAM YUMMY
Absolutely! 🇺🇸🍔
“Ung”ion rings :-D Wonderful episode! Love burgers and must visit San Diego now.
Haha, can't take the Upstate New York out of my accent 😂