Great service, awesome burgers, great prices. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Cool patio as well.

Good food and good vibes!! Food was amazing we had to take it to go. The buffalo breezy sandwich - definitely reminds me of a Nashville Hot chicken from Sun diner TN. A good size chicken breast breaded and with a good amount of buffalo sauce. Bonehead burger - you can have it single or double. However you want it!! It's a combination of smash burger and In-N-Out with boneheads signature sauce. Definitely juicy and delicious. If you're looking for a burger to fill you up. Definitely this is the burger to get. Bonehead tots - excellent choice for shareable meal. Tots with bacon and their signature sauce hits the spot. Bonehead wings - do the wing lovers. The buffalo sauce is spicy and wings full of meat. Great for 1 person or to share. One thing that we did notice is the service. They were very attentive. Being a family owned business they know how to take care of their customers. Definitely recommend them for your next lunch meal. read more

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For ambiance alone, I would give this place 5 stars. A very chill outdoor patio area with a good amount of seating, coverage and TVs for sports games, it's a great spot to chill out and relax. For food, I'd give it a 3.5/4 stars. The Bonehead burger alone is $13...it felt like it was almost reminding me of a fast food burger...it was flavorful and overall pretty good, but for $13 I felt it was a rip off. It was mostly toppings of chopped up bacon, fried onions and veggies. Next were the tots, they were a HUGE portion (which I would've appreciated in the burger) and covered in what I can only imagine was that fake nacho cheese in a can. soggy and disappointing. The tots by themselves were delicious and crispy, but covered in the cheese they end up soggy and falling apart. I guess that's on me though to order cheddar cheese, I should've clarified what kind of cheese it would've been. Service was slow, only one person working the front helping people order, cleaning tables, grabbing condiments and bringing food to the tables. They definitely needed another person there to help out. I watched my burger sit under heat lamps for at least 5+ minutes. I had heard good reviews about this place, so I'm glad I tried it but overall just ehh. read more

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I came here on a Saturday evening around 7 PM, and it was surprisingly quiet with only one or two other tables seated. They have a really nice covered outdoor patio area along with indoor seating, so there's plenty of space. You place your order at the counter, and the employees bring the food out to your table. Service was quick, the place was clean, and everyone working there was incredibly friendly. They're also dog friendly, which is a huge plus. They even sell dog patties for $4.50. What I ordered: * The Bonehead Burger (3/5): the burger itself was a decent size, but the BBQ sauce was a little too heavy for my taste, and the hamburger patty didn't have much seasoning. There was just a little too much going on flavor-wise, and nothing really stood out about it for me. * Fries (5/5): the fries were honestly incredible. You can order a half portion, and it's still a huge serving that's definitely shareable. The seasoning on them was great too. They also have an awesome craft beer selection on tap. Overall, I'd come back to try the smash burger or just get a side of fries and enjoy a nice craft beer. read more

1 star Ordered a chicken sandwich and the chicken was undercooked/raw inside. I had already eaten about half before noticing and had to spit it out. This is a serious food safety issue, not just a small mistake. Chicken should never be served like this. I've included a photo for reference. Definitely not acceptable. read more

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The woman who took our order was very friendly. Quick service, too - I'd say we waited less than 10 minutes for our food. We went with the classic bonehead burger and the Kenny B. Unfortunately, the burger patties didn't taste very fresh, but the flavor profile is great for people looking for a Latin spin on a smashburger. read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Bonehead Burger and Kenny B - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

My boyfriend and I were visiting Old Town and found this nice burger spot. It was a Friday night and they had a DJ playing some cool mixes. The vibes were giving and the margarita drinks were A1! We had a minor inconvenience with the wings but they hooked us up with free drinks and meal! read more

Been here before for the buffalo chicken burger. Was average. Server asked how it was and said it was okay and said we should have gotten a burger so we came back for that. And was disappointed. Hot head burger - 3/5 Average burger. Nothing stood out. Burger was only 4oz and it was very tiny. Sauce saved the burger for sure. And definitely get your own burger. Not enough to share. Basket of fries 3/5 Average fries, nothing special. Definitely recommend sharing fries instead of eating your own. Enough to share. Seating 5/5 Plenty of seating. Outdoor seating is nice and relaxing , inside seating as well. No trouble finding a seat. Overall, recommend coming to try it for yourself but prices do not reflect portion of food except the fries. But we all have a different opinion, so come and express yours. read more

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I find it hard to believe that the burger patty is 4oz even if it's a smash burger. The only girl working was hustling during a rush period so props to her. read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Bonehead Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I might have found the best burger in San Diego... The hub and I stopped in because we found a Groupon. I was skeptical, but this location had good reviews. Nestled in the outskirts of Old Town, this quaint spot had attentive service and a variety of seating (outdoor, but covered). The Bonehead Burger was absolutely delicious, and the circle toys were crunchy and tasty. The hub had the Old Town Burger, which had a kick. They had a nice selection of beers and wines; they even had an espresso martini on tap. read more

My partner and I stopped by Bonehead Burgers for the second installment of our burger crawl. I'm rarely in Old Town, so it was a nice change of scenery. The restaurant has a very open layout, and on a sunny day like the one we had, it made for a great dining experience. We ordered the Hothead burger with a side of tots. The burger itself was good, but I'd say it was the toppings that really made it stand out, without them, it might have been a bit average. , The real standout, though, was the tots. Think Chick-fil-A breakfast tots, but better. Crispy, flavorful, and honestly hard to stop eating. Their signature sauce was solid and paired well with everything. If I'm in Old Town again, I wouldn't mind grabbing another burger here and of course getting a side of tots read more

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This food truck came by my job today. First they limited the menu down to only a few items, which was disappointing to start. Secondly, the lady taking the orders was very short with us. She wasn't rude but you could tell that she didn't want to be there. There was no human connection. My coworker wanted to the burger with no onion but no modifications were allowed. I ordered the fries and the portion was generous but the fries were just ok. Unfortunately we weren't able to try the loaded fries due to the limited menu. We were really looking forward to the experience but it didn't line up to the hype. read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Food truck menu - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Yumm, great burgers and fries! My mom and I were in town and starving, and decided to try Bonehead burger because of the yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed! Great service, clean and plenty of seating! read more

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Really impressed with Bonehead Burger! I'd seen them around in the food trucks, and was excited to see they have a storefront! Apparently they have trivia on Tuesdays, but we didn't get to experience that. Maybe they weren't doing it this week. Their storefront is tucked away in the heart of old town and is a nice switch up from the mexican restaurants in the area. We got a regular smash burger, a plant based smash burger, fries, and happy hour beers ($5!). Everything was absolutely delicious and I appreciated how much deliciousness they put on the plant based burger (cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions). Sometimes restaurants don't put as much care into the plant based options as the regular options but that's not the case here. It's definitely the best plant based burger i've had in SD. Would definitely return to this spot! Parking was also really easy on a Tuesday night. read more

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Located inside Old Town Urban Market, Bonehead Burger has been on our list of smashburgers to try in San Diego. Street parking might be a little difficult but I parked at one of the lots around the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park for free and walked over. Happy hour is every Monday to Thursday from 4PM-8PM! There are a lot of outdoor seating and it's all covered by a roof. We went closer to sunset so we had a beautiful view and there was a nice cool breeze. Since it's part of the market, feel free to order and take your food to another area. We ordered at the front and were given table numbers to bring back. If you come on Mondays, they also have military discounts of 30%! Fries and Tots: Both come with huge portions, more than enough for a party of 4. Very crispy and not too salty. We decided to add cheese to the fries and it was good while it was melted but once it solidified, it became a pain to eat. I would just recommend ordering the regular version of either fries or tots to enjoy. Chicken Wings: Since it was happy hour, we ordered two flavors: Lemon Pepper Rub and Buffalo. Each order came with 6 chicken wings. Surprisingly, each wing was a decent size even though they were for happy hour. The meat was crispy and not dry at all. Burgers: The Kenny B Burger is a standard smashburger so it was a good baseline to compare to other smashburgers. I ordered it with a double patty and this was the perfect amount of food for me. The flavors were good and this was a very juicy but greasy burger, which I don't mind at all! But I can see people turned away because of it. The bonehead sauce is like In-n-Out's thousand island sauce and LTPO is lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion. I also got to try the Bonehead but because of the maple bacon, it was more of a sweet/savory burger and I liked the Kenny B more. Overall, I enjoyed the burger and would come back again but my friends thought the grease was too much. read more

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Yum this was aGOOOOOD burger. Nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. If in Old Town give it a try! I do suggest they have cups for water though- having to buy a bottle for my 3year old granddaughter was the only disappointment. read more

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Just finished our meal at Bonehead Burger Co! It was excellent. We had the Bonehead burger and the Hot Head Burger. The Hot Head was amazing! Definitely the better one in our opinion- so much flavor! The Bonehead was a very classic, good cheeseburger- though not incredibly special or standout. If you're craving a good classic cheeseburger, this the one. The star of the show were the fries!!!!!! Get them!!!! Seasoned to crispy delicious perfection. Good outdoor seating with good music and vibes! read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Our friend was craving burgers while she was here in town and we really wanted to show her Old Town so we were happy to find this place. The location is great. The weather outside was beautiful and we loved walking around the shops after eating here. The food itself was a lot of fun. I liked getting the taco versions of a burger and the tater tots with cheese as a side dish was so much bigger than I anticipated. Very shareable. The flavors worked well together and everything was savory. I also appreciated they had a big napkin and utensil station for us to grab what we needed. I was a little bummed they didn't have any tap water and we had to buy a bottle but other than that, full marks for a cute little place! read more

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During the week, we were running some errands and decided to grab dinner. Felt like a burger. Yelped around and Bonehead came up with good reviews. Food first... we got a double smash with cheese and a side of bonehead tots (flat tater tots) topped with bacon, cheese and green onions. Let's start with the burger... it was extremely dry, messy and not very flavorful. Tots were one note, globed together, it was very difficult to eat since we ordered it togo and brought it home. The tots congealed into one giant blob. But let's talk about the experience.... We came at dusk, so about 6:30 pm. They are located in Old Town at the Urban Market on Congress which has a raised deck area to order and for dining. We ordered and hubs went to use the restroom. I snapped some pics and went into the open dining deck area. While checking out the happy hour menu I immediately felt like I was getting bit. Less than a min later, I saw the hubs and told him I was getting eaten alive and heading back to the car! Thankfully we were parked just across the street but unfortunately it was not close enough! I don't know if they followed me into the car or what, but I was pretty sure I had at least a dozen bites between my legs, toes and arms by the time I got into the car! I was dying and it was horrible! I couldn't stop scratching!!! Never heard or seen them coming but my legs got destroyed! This was a horrific nightmare!!! My legs were extremely itchy for over a week! Not just any kind of itchy, it was let me scratch my legs bloody and raw kind of itchy... for almost two weeks! I had to get checked out by my doctor to make sure I was not going to get an infection from the open wounds. Was not worth it and will absolutely never go back again! NEVER AGAIN! Series: 2 2025: 59 read more

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Thin, smashed burgers with generous side portions. It's as basic as it can get. Friendly service. TVs available for sport game days and draft beers, too. We came on a random weekday night, and they were pretty slow/empty. I would think it'd be a nice hangout spot during the day. read more

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This, in my opinion, is the best cheeseburger in San Diego (maybe anywhere!). it's the seasoning of the meat, fluffy bun, and crispy condiments, that do it for me. It's so flavorful and fresh. There's a variety of burgers, and other options, on the menu but I order the Bonehead Burger every time. The service and fries are amazing too! read more

Bonehead Burger Co - The Bonehead Burger. Sooo delicious! - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Just had bone head burgers for the first time! Sooo delicious! Bree helped us out she was awesome ! Atmosphere was great. Food was sooo good! Will be back! Definitely recommend. read more

Staff were super friendly and welcoming! The burgers are made fresh to order, and you can definitely taste the quality. The ambiance was chill--perfect for a laid-back meal. Visiting for the first time, I can honestly say I'd definitely come back. The fries were good too! Prices are on the higher side since everything is à la carte, but the flavor and freshness make it worth it as a payday treat. Parking is a bit limited right by the restaurant, but you can park in the free lot at Historic Old Town and take a short walk over. read more

The groupon deal is really good, essentially 50% off. The old town burger was good. I actually enjoyed the elements of the burger. Fries were crispy, a bit salty, but good. Outdoor patio vibes were nice. Just give me tap water though. It's a pet peeve. read more

Phenomenal food, phenomenal service! Love sitting on the patio enjoying my beer at this spot. Highly recommend!

Burgers were SO good. Everything came out hot and fresh. Top 5 of our fav burger joints now.

Solid smash burger! Fries are seasoned nicely, they have fun music pop ups and beer available read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Smash Bonehead Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

These gents make a very good smash burger. Like they say, "it's all in the smashing" which is so true in these guys get it right. At this Old Town Urban Market location, I had the Kenny B classic but I doubled on the meat. Both patties were very well prepared with the signature crispy ends to a thicker and tender center. The was not only well prepared, but it was lightly seasoned and very tasty. The single burger cost $8 and the additional patty cost $4. The burger was pretty simple. It came with toasted artisan buns, pickles, American cheese, and Bonehead sauce. I added fresh white onions to the mix. All the ingredients went well together and tasted good. The service was friendly. This location offers plenty of seating. read more

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This is a gem in old town! You walk right up the deck and order at the window. The service was 10/10. My bf and I ordered The Kenny and a side of regular fries. The gentleman brought them to where we were sitting and pointed us in the direction of any additional condiments and napkins if needed. The outdoor seating was simple and cute. It felt like we were in a friends backyard. The burger was great and the fries were well seasoned. We want to come back to try their smash burger tacos, then sounded amazing! read more

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These were some pretty tasty burgers. We ordered the hot head burger and the bonehead burger. Personally, I preferred rhe bonehead burger but they were both good overall. The dirty angel fries were good but I think the burgers are definitely the way to go at this spot :) read more

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The Dirty Angel Tots were delightful. A great portion of food for only $14. The chopped patty, bacon, melted cheese, Bonehead sauce (similar to a big Mac sauce), and grilled onion. All worked perfectly together. No need for any additional sauce or seasoning, this thing can stand on its own. Kids Combo was Standard, $9 for Nuggets, Fries and water bottle. read more

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We didn't know where to go and then I just read that Bonehead opened a location in Old Town. Finding it was a bit of a challenge, but we managed. Really glad they moved over here cause I could never get down to the Barrio Hub. Friendly worker, we ordered two Boneheads and shared an order of fries. Dang those burgers were so good! And the fries were nice and crispy! One of the best burgers in San Diego! They also do smashed tacos! What a cool concept! That will have to wait until next time! There's ample outdoor seating. We were there at night but I'm sure during the day, it's really nice. Though eating burgers in a "boneyard" was actually cool! Cako Approves! read more

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This place is awesome. My family and I are visiting from Arizona and we came across this place located pretty close to SeaWorld. It was incredible. The food tasted delicious. Everyone was so nice and the customer service was great. The restaurant itself has a cool vibe and was very clean. My two picky daughters loved it so much that we will probably come back again tomorrow. Definitely recommend. read more

My brother in law sent me a TikTok video of someone trying these burgers. Luckily he was in town today so we tried it out. Best decision for lunch. Has a great space and tables big enough for large groups. Customer service was amazing. Greet right away. The cashier that was working today around 1:30 was able to give us recommendations. Of course we over ordered. We got a kids quesadilla meal, kiddo burger meal, 3 bonehead burgers, wings, dirty angel fries, regular fries, and the old town taco. Everything and I mean everything had flavor. The dirty angel fries were delicious. The wings perfectly crispy and seasoned. The taco amazing flavors the jalapeños give it just the right amount of kick. I'm guessing they make their ranch in house because it was bomb! We definitely over ordered but everything was delicious and had flavor. The cashier today was amazing and as a mom of 3 kids I appreciate people who are patient and kind. So thank you for that. Definitely give this place a try! read more

My friend had invited me to a foodie event in September 2024. I went back to eat with another friend in November 2024. Bonehead Burger Co is located in the Old Town Urban Market of San Diego. According to their website, they also have locations in East Village and also in Imperial Beach. For this visit, I tried their Smashed Taco Trio, which consists of: - Kenny B Smashed Burger Taco (their legendary burger but in taco form with American Cheese & Pickles) - Bonehead Smashed Burger Taco (with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, crispy onions) - Old Town Smashed Burger Taco (with melted Oaxaca cheese, elote, cilantro crema, chipotle sauce, pickled onions, pickled jalapenos) My fave? Old Town Smashed Burger Taco. It was also my friend's favorite! Service is friendly. Order at the counter, and you'll get a number after you order. Someone will bring the food out when ready. Ambiance is casual. NOM NOM NOM! ENJOY!! read more

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Service was great, food was amazing! Loved the outdoor ambiance, Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Good burger and tots! We went with the 'Boneheaded Burger' - a classic Cali smash burger stuffed with all sorts of goodies. A messy eat - but dang - those fried onions was da bomb. And the tots are truly special - fried little round medallions. It's the little food truck that's big on burgers! read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Bonehead Burger and Tots - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I had the pleasure of going to bonehead burger.The signature Bonehead Burger is the star. The patties have those perfect crispy, lacy edges you want in a smash burger, complemented by the sweetness of maple bourbon bacon and the crunch of onion straws. The service was immaculate and Bri was such a sweet heart and gave us amazing service. I will definitely be back here again!! read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff is friendly and quick! Tried one of the best burgers I've ever had here, I especially loved that each bite had the right amount of pickle, bacon meat and cheese. This spot was the pop up at east village brewery where I also enjoyed a lovely cab and good music. read more

Bonehead Burger Co - Bonehead Burger & Dirty Angel Tots - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I thought this place was pretty cool; it didn't make sense in Old Town to have a techno DJ at night out on the front patio, but it was really fun. They have a window to order food and drinks and you get a number and seat yourself. I ordered the Bonehead Burger, but they didn't have either of the alternative options to a regular bun I asked for (lettuce or the GF one), and they do not let you have a cup of water, you have to pay for a bottle. It took a really, really long time to get our food because the runner told us that the order # was wrong on the screen. But, my burger was basically a deep-fried, charred cheap beef patty on world's greasiest bun. The bacon was just bacon bits. Honestly, i love a greasy burger but this was disgusting. Cool spot, though. read more