Burger was fresh and clearly had not been sitting in a heating tray for sometime, and the fries…read morewere crisp and hot (I ordered them without salt) service was fast, even though there was a line of cars in the drive-through. They really got us out quickly.

Went today for an Ice Coffee and waited over 15 mins with no service from any staff. As I was…read morewaiting patiently in my vehicle for my single Ice Coffee, I observed many more customers receiving full order that numbered several bags. Very unsatisfied with service at this location. McDonald's if you truly are reading this, I don't want an automated response. You can reach out to me on here rather than spend more of my time reaching out to you. If you really care to looking to matters.

Tacos El Gordo continues to be one of my favorite taco places of all time. I found out that…read moreMexico City was the place that originated al pastor tacos as they were inspired by Lebanese immigrants who brought Shawarma to Mexico; however, I appreciate that it worked its way to Tijuana and SD through Gordo. Gordo's adobada can compare favorably to al pastor anywhere; however, my experience at this "Gordo" location in Gaslamp has been inconsistent compared to Chula Vista and Vegas locations, due to their higher volume. The smaller space also has less seating, which is a bummer if you are coming here on a busy comic con day. The adobada here, though, is the taco to get. Consider yourself lucky if you get a nice portion of crispy and burnt bits as they offer nice textural bites. Their sauces/salsas are also equally good, and it sets it above and beyond another taquero from Tijuana, Tacos El Franc. Don't shy away from their asada tacos either, as the meat has a nice kiss of charcoal and it's topped with a generous portion of guac. I don't love that prices have gone up to almost $5/taco; however, I'll gladly pay it if they can give me my favorite taco.

Went here after Lola 55 and this place was far and beyond better than Lola 55…read more Small place but food is delicious and they don't skimp on anything

This joint is eclectic and right next to Ocean Beach. Like the surrounding areas, it's quite a…read moreunique looking place. Represents people from everywhere with its many license plates! Food wasn't anything crazy, like the decor. Was crazy good though, if you really want to add crazy to that part of the review. The burger was cooked to perfection and full of fresh ingredients that made my tastebuds happy! The onion rings were also cooked to a nice crispy, golden brown. Don't need to order the big burger unless sharing with someone else or if you are super hungry. The small portion filled me full. Definitely recommend if in the area.!

Its San Diego time again!…read more I have been to the original Hodad's in Ocean Beach, so during a staycay in the San Diego Gaslamp, I said I gotta hit up this location on Broadway. The portions are big and the quality of the food is very good. The breading and seasoning on the chicken was tasty AF. Secondarily, the burgers are 1/4 lb and a single is plenty for a normal person. Lastly, the rings were thicc and GBD. Unfortunately, we sat in traffic for 3 hrs from OC, when it normally takes 1 1/2 hrs: We were really hungry, and Hodads met our needs. Regarding the ambiance, its a bit grunge but np for me. The name has a whole lot of nostalgia in SD. The service was friendly & warm. Our food came out quickly. The only downside was the chicken & rings needed some kinda sauce, but otherwise everything else was great. Would def return the next time I am in the area.

first of all we eat at a lot of burger joints all over the country this was one of the best burgers…read moreand the rib sandwich was tremendous the grill flavor was perfect and the ribs had just the right crispy edges to it the shakes were excellent not too sweet and good flavor the staff were friendly, smiled at us , and service was fast all these 1 star reviews are nuts this place i would definitely come back too

I finally stopped into SS after all of these years. I had a…read moreShack Burger, it was about $10. It wasn't with that IMO. It was worth about $7. The patty was real thin and the bacon was really thin. The onion rings were good actually. They didn't bring ketsup or napkins with the food. Okay food, a bit pricey in my opinion.

Fast service even though it was packed. Andrea and Mya were helpful and sweet! Food is great!read more

First time in.. and wow so so good! Andrea was the best.. need to come back! great viberead more

This was quite possibly the best thing I've ever tasted in my life I can't even put into words…read more 10/0.

First time trying this small place called kebab and do yourself a favor…read more Get the SD Wrap with saffron chicken 10/10

What a great surprise! This place looks like a neighborhood market and convenience store from the…read moreoutside, but it's so much more. They have an impressive deli with made-to-order sandwiches, fresh salads, pizza, and plenty of grab-and-go options. The sandwiches were excellent and definitely the highlight of our visit. Everything tasted fresh, and it was the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before heading out to enjoy San Diego. It's clearly not much of a secret anymore with all the great reviews, and after visiting, I can see why. If you're looking for a delicious sandwich, a quick lunch, or food to take on a picnic while enjoying San Diego's beautiful weather, this is a fantastic choice. We'll definitely stop by again the next time we're in town.

Great sandwich shop with market for essentials and great wine selection. I had one of the BEST tuna…read moremelts on sourdough I have ever had. My wife had a turkey on sourdough with avocado that she kept saying was the best she had ever eaten! Looking forward to trying different items on return. A must go place

Good place to eat at with great vibes and music! There's a lot of different menu options and…read morethere's also a bar. I personally think that their fries are some of the best. I usually will order the "Little Pecker Combo" or the "Jidori Tender Combo." The service is great and the staff is very friendly. I don't know much about the other menu options. I'd say it's good for the chicken and fries, but I got the "Power Bowl" once to try something different and it was alright. Bonus points for being open late!

Update update: I reached out about my visit and expressed my concerns and Victoria who was super…read morekind and was very concerned, reassured me that this would something that would be discussed with the kitchen staff. This reassured me that this establishment genuinely cares about their customers and are good people. This left me not feeling like another order number on a receipt but a customer who is valued. Thank you for being kind, hearing my concern and responding back. Update: Aww man!!! You know when you find a good thing you hope it's not too good to be true.... Well, let me just say that today's visit in Aug 2026 wasn't a good one. Came back with the expectations of my last visit which was my first. Came here ordered what I got last time and service was extremely slow. I watched the family in front of me and the person in the back of me get their food 25 minutes before we got ours. Then when we did receive our food the fries looked as if they had been cooked twice and sitting in oil. You know the bottom of the fries that get all the access grease yea.... Imagine all your fries that way.... I took them back immediately and show the gentleman who passes out the food, he looked at it and apologized. I asked him how long it would take before I get some more and he said about five or 10 minutes. So I took my chicken and he took the Fries. Now anybody who knows me, knows I wanna eat my food together. I don't want my food separated. I didn't order it separate. I didn't pay for it separate I just wanna eat it together. I waited for 10 minutes with one chicken strip left and they tried to make it up, but it was almost just as bad, as they gave me a little extra fries, but they were all just like the ones that I had given up. The fries on top seem to be fresh and the ones midway through and down were just as bad if not worse than the first batch as these had more burnt ones in them. I'm not sure what's going on in the kitchen and I can't say there was a line as most people had already gotten their food and were dining. I just think that there might be a disconnect in the kitchen. The ambience was OK. The tables initially needed to be wiped down, but that might've been due to just a high volume of customers finishing their meals and leaving and the turnaround. I'm hoping that this might've just been this experience and I didn't get too excited my first visit. Im definitely disappointed this visit and it may be a little bit before I come back. I have pics but I'll spare you the detail as I think you get the picture. Initial Review July 2026. Not sure what happened to my initial review where I had given this establishment five stars. Great customer service, food, and atmosphere were top-notch. Prices decent and a great place to take the whole family, just dine with a group, or just a cool date night. Patio area with bar and small game area of corn hole. The area can get a little chili in the evenings but they have heaters to keep the customers comfortable. The vibe is cool here and I stated that I would definitely give this place another visit.