Best of San Diego · 2026

Best Burger Joints in San Diego

Our top picks for burger joints in San Diego: Smashburger (University City), Midway Classic Malt Shop and East Village Brewing Company — ranked by what thousands of San Diegans say in their reviews, weighed for consistency, and checked by us, from 183 places compared. Rankings are editorial and never for sale.

Updated October 2026 · 183 listings

  1. 1Smashburger

    Smashburger

    Burger joint in University City.

    Local favoriteUniversity CityCallDirectionsWebsite
  2. 2Midway Classic Malt Shop

    Midway Classic Malt Shop

    Burger joint in Old Town.

    Local favoriteOld TownCallDirectionsWebsite
  3. 3East Village Brewing Company

    East Village Brewing Company

    A downtown brewery on Park Boulevard, near Petco Park and the East Village.

    Local favoriteDowntown NeighborhoodsDirectionsWebsite
  4. 4Key and Cleaver

    Key and Cleaver

    Burger joint in City Heights.

    Local favoriteCity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  5. 5Sizzle Shack Burger El Cajon

    Sizzle Shack Burger El Cajon

    Burger joint in El Cajon.

    Local favoriteEl CajonCallDirectionsWebsite
  6. 6MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    Burger joint in Carlsbad.

    Local favoriteCarlsbadCallDirectionsWebsite
  7. 7508 Tavern

    508 Tavern

    Bar in Vista.

    Local favoriteVistaCallDirectionsWebsite
  8. 8In-N-Out Burger

    In-N-Out Burger

    Burger joint in Escondido — also a breakfast and brunch spot.

    Local favoriteEscondidoCallDirectionsWebsite
  9. 9Canada Steak Burger

    Canada Steak Burger

    Burger joint in North Park.

    Local favoriteNorth ParkCallDirectionsWebsite
  10. 10Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews

    Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews

    Burger joint in Ocean Beach.

    Local favoriteOcean BeachCallDirectionsWebsite
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