Best burgers in San Diego · Updated September 4, 2026

The 10 Best Burgers in San Diego, Ranked by the Community

The community’s current San Diego burger ranking, with community scores, burger orders, addresses, map links, and live community ratings.

Community #1: Hodad's, rated 9.7/10.

Rated by the community.

San Diego’s best burgers stretch from beach counters and longtime local icons to butcher-driven kitchens and downtown restaurants. Community scores determine the order, with vote counts breaking ties between equal scores.

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Top 10 burgers in San Diego

03

Rosemarie's Burgers

1 community rating

3852 Mission Blvd
06

Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery

1 community rating

2855 El Cajon Boulevard
07

The Grill at Torrey Pines

1 community rating

11480 North Torrey Pines Road
08

Burger Joint & Brew

1 community rating

7094 Miramar Road
02

Questions about this ranking

What is the highest-rated burger restaurant in San Diego?

Hodad's is currently first with a community score of 9.7 out of 10. Rankings update when visitors add or change their ratings.

How are the best burgers in San Diego ranked?

The displayed score is the raw community average. The order also uses a confidence adjustment so one rating cannot overpower a larger body of strong reviews. Each person contributes one current rating per restaurant.

Are major fast-food chains included?

No. The ranking product focuses on independent and local restaurants and filters major corporate fast-food chains.

How can I report a closed or moved restaurant?

Open the restaurant on the live map and use the reporting option. Address and closure corrections are reviewed before they replace the current listing.

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