Stumbled upon this gem of lunch spot about 1 month ago. I have been back countless times since then. I have tried it all and haven't been disappointed! The gyro, fries, sandwich, burger (you must get the egg) and the salad all amazingly great food. They even have a garlic side sauce that is so good! Oh and you also get a beer with your order!!! Besides the food.... Friendliest owner and big personality! I love supporting small businesses and this place deserves it all. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped here for lunch on a Wednesday, because my work colleagues recommended it. The place is very lively, with the FIFA Soccer playing on the TVs. There is outdoor seating up front and inside seating as well. I saw 2 colleagues on the way in. They recommended the burger, which was a popular choice. I went to the front counter to order and the owner was very kind. He took my order and indicated that my drink and fries were included, this is nice! My food was ready after about 7minutes. I did a to go order. The burger was great and the fries were good too. This is impressive for a take out burger in this area. I will return to try the good Mediterranean food options, as that is my passion. Stay tuned on my next visit. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Drink included in meals here YAY!! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pretty tough to beat the deals here. Authentic Burger, fries and a beer for $12 in 2026? Yes please. read more

One of my all time favorite local spots to have a burger at! There is always a crowd here, which makes it feel very lively. The prices are affordable with their generous meals that come with both a drink and fries! There is a large drink selection to choose from ranging between teas, sodas, and even energy drinks. The owner is also extremely friendly and makes the restaurant feel like a second home. The food always comes out quick and tastes amazing. Big Shoulder - Juicy, seasoned perfectly. The fries are seasoned generously and have a fresh taste to them. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - 1/2 lb. The Big Shoulders Burger - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

A fantastic local spot in La Jolla, especially with a burger, fries, and beer being only $12. The food is fresh and tasty. The owner is so friendly and really makes you feel like you're at home. I tried both the chicago dog and the classic burger, and both were fantastic, can't go wrong with either! read more

First time here even though I've walked by Chicago fire grill multiple times. Seems like the owner is usually there and is aware his prices are affordable. I got a grilled chicken sando with fries for $10 and that's hard to find these days. Without a doubt this place loves Chicago. It's a unique find in San Diego and I would say that it feels like he gotta be ready for the gruff of the service and hopefully you are there for the hotdog dogs, the burgers and the fries. My chicken sandwich was seasoned well and you could actually see that they use fresh ingredients and they get away with it at a good price so I can see why so many helpers like this place read more

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This place is awesome. Super cheap burger fries and beer combo. The burger itself was pretty damn good - great char and juicy. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. The owner was also extremely nice. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Beer fries combo - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Highly recommend this place! It definitely hit the notes for Chicago food and the owner, George, is the nicest guy. Truly showed me Midwest hospitality before knowing I was from Chicago or Greek. I got Da Beef and they actually dunk it! It was a real Chicago Italian beef and I couldn't get enough of it. Paired with the giardiniera equals *chefs kiss.* I upgraded to Garlic Fries and they had plenty of fresh garlic and were freshly cut potatoes. Even as leftovers, everything was delicious! The Pita and homemade Tzatziki was also very good! You honestly can't go wrong with anything. read more

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Easily one of the best burgers I've had. Genuinely, this is a burger that I would make myself at home which means it has everything I want. Well seasoned, thick, juicy, and medium well with PERFECT caramelized onions (not burnt) and generously seasoned fries. For me though, making a burger of this caliber is so tedious that I only ever do it for special occasions (for others). However, for a simple price of $11, you get ALL of that PLUS a beer. Legitimately, you cannot beat this. The owner is extremely friendly and shows his passion. He loves checking up on his customers to see if they like his food and even gave out water bottles if needed. I sat outside on a cloudy day, and it felt like the sun came out with this burger. Idk what else to say I love this place and will be back. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Burger combo - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Best deal in town! This place is across from UTC mall, in the CVS shopping center and they have the best deal in town. For $11 you get a gourmet burger. French Froes and a local craft beer. Today I had a Kona big wave. You can even upgrade to garlic fries or truffle fries for a small fee. I challenge anyone to find a better deal in the Holden Triangle area! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Plain cheeseburger (my choice), fries and a local craft beer for $11! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Chicago Fire Grill is a refreshing, homey break from the upscale options in University City/La Jolla. This is a small walk-up to order restaurant with ample seating inside (better suited for parties with a few people; although there are some seating options outside). Menu items include various hotdogs, sandwiches and burgers focusing on beef & sausage with different toppings as well as gyros, soup/salad and fries. I tried Da Beef & Da Sausage with au jus and peppers as well as Da Sausage with marinara sauce and peppers and truffle garlic fries. These sandwiches are tasty and simple. The meat is definitely seasoned well and little spicy with some kick. The fries tasted good as well but I thought that they could be more crispy. Overall, great place and I will be coming back! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Da Beef & Da Sausage - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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Dirt, cheap, Chicago eats - but it's good too. $11 burger, fries and local beer special - can't be beat. Tried the chicken sandwich and it was freshly grilled and flavorful. Came with fries and a free water bottle too. There's a small indoor dining area and a TV. But you come here for the cheap food and not the ambience. I would highly recommend this place when you want. Comfort sandwiches or a burger and beer. I hear their gyros are pretty good too. read more

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Hands down the best burger and best deal in all of San Diego! I go here pretty frequently for the lunch special. $10 for a juicy thick hand formed patty burger with super fresh toppings and grilled onions. A large helping of fresh hand cut shoestring fries and a local craft pint of beer. Your crazy not to give this place a try. They also offer other Chicago favorites like Italian beef, Chicago dog, sausages etc. George the owner is usually working up front and is definitely from Chicago. He brings a lot of great authentic Chicago flavor recipes and a lot of character to the place. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Thick juicy and delicious! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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Literally one of the if not the best deal I've found in sd. 11 buck for a beer, fries, and a huge burger. So fire and also the owner is so friendly and welcoming, he's the best!!!!! read more

It is very reasonably priced and they have a good variety of food. They have a food special that can not be beat. Everything always tastes fresh and very well seasoned. Despite being busy at times it doesn't take too long to get food. The services is always quick and friendly. read more

A great casual eatery located within a shopping complex with indoor and outdoor patio seating. Order at the counter and grab a table. The staff and service were fantastic. Food & Drinks - Really enjoyed the Maxwell hotdog, made flavorful with it's mustard + sauerkraut combination. Da Sausage had a delicious spice to it and was perfectly grilled. The accompanying shoestring fries were perfect with the cold draft beers. IPAs and pilsner available on tap. Overall a great casual Chicago themed family-friendly restaurant to enjoy a straight forward delicious menu. read more

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First time coming here. I always go to other places but decided to come here for lunch. I got the burger special and its hand made beef patties, just like going to a family bbq! The owner has top tier customer service and brings the order out himself. There is a line and now i know why!! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Burger fries and beer!!! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been about four years since I first stumbled upon this absolute gem of a burger joint--and I'm thrilled to say it's still just as amazing as I remember. In a world where restaurant prices have basically doubled, this place has only nudged theirs up a couple bucks. Seriously, it's still one of the best deals in town. The owner wasn't around this time to drop his legendary New York stories and chat politics, but honestly, the vibe didn't miss a beat. Our order taker brought the energy--fun, personable. I found this place for my son four years ago and this would be his go to place with the guys when they needed a big juicy burger, but then my son and his girlfriend moved walking distance from here and enjoy eating once a week. I was excited when they said they wanted me to come with them there when I was visiting. And the food? Still on point. Juicy, flavorful burgers, a killer steak sandwich, and a solid selection of craft beers to round it all out. They haven't lost a step. Pretty sure I gave this place five stars the first time, and it's an easy five stars again. Delicious food, craft beer, unbeatable prices, great people--what more could you want? read more

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My wife, some of my in-laws, and I met up for an impromptu family massage at our fave massage parlor. A family who gets massages together stays together. After our massages that resulted in our bodies feeling relaxed, we were hungry and I recommended Chicago Fire Grill (CFG) for dinner since it was close by. This was my first time grubbing here and what I ordered was satisfying, the cost to feed our family of five was affordable, and the young lady behind the counter, who's a vegetarian, provided great customer service and displayed a strong work ethic. My 4-star rating is because they were out of their homemade Italian beef. Chicago Fire Grill is located not too far from the UTC Westfield Mall. It's specifically located on Towne Centre Drive within the Renaissance Towne Center strip mall. The anchor store at this strip mall is CVS Pharmacy with CFG as one of several restaurants along with Everytable, Peet's Coffee, and Which Wich. CFG is next to Nature Forward SoCal Bistro and Star Anise Thai Cuisine. There's a good amount of parking here, but there are several 30 minute parking spaces and the parking spots are really tight. CFG's name should give you a clue of what the decor is and the type of food they serve. It's all about The Windy City and that's evident by the framed pics of Chicago Bulls royalty Michael Jordan, banners of Chicago professional sports teams, and pics of Wrigley Field. There is a good amount of indoor table top seating, small section of counter top stool seating overlooking the kitchen, and there are outdoor umbrella covered picnic tables. There was one big screen television mounted on the wall showing the Chicago Cubs vs the Milwaukee Brewers. The young lady who took our order was friendly, answered our questions patiently, and showed hustle handling the many customers ordering and dining in the restaurant. Chicago Fire Grill has been on my Yelp Want To Go list for a long time, so I was blessed our family's massage excursion afforded us an opportunity to eat here. CFG's menu isn't too extensive serving beef & sausage, burgers, sides & drinks, hot dogs, soup & salad, gyros, sandwiches, and beer. I'm not a beer drinker, but they've got beer specials that are practically a steal. Speaking about affordable, you definitely get value for your money for their food that isn't going to break the bank. As you can guess what type of decor CFG would have, its name gives you an idea that it specializes in Chicago fare. When my wife and I were contemplating where we would be eating for dinner and CFG was an option, I already had in mind before walking into the restaurant what I was going to order. I was really looking forward to eating their Da Beef & Da Sausage, but it wasn't meant to be. When we were placing our order, the diligent young lady informed us that they were out of their Italian beef. What a bummer! Instead of chowing down on why I chose CFG for, I settled for Da Sausage, which is Italian sausage served on an authentic Gonnella roll, topped with grilled onions, hot giardiniera peppers or sweet peppers or both and their housemade marinara sauce. Da Sausage can be made a combo, which comes with hand cut fries and a canned soda. Da Sausage was hearty, grilled, and I recommend you ask for both spicy and sweet peppers. It really wasn't spicy for me, but I'm used to spicy food, so if you're not, go with the sweet peppers. The savory sausage, grilled onions and peppers combined with the toasted roll made for a satisfying meal. Their hand cut fries were seasoned, cooked perfectly, and ate really well especially when you dip them into their aioli. My family and I had a fun day getting much needed massages. It would have been an ideal day if I got to experience Chicago Fire Grill's Italian beef, but I enjoyed my first time experience here and will need to visit again to eat a much clamored for Chicago staple. read more

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Pros -Delicious burgers: nice chew to it, nicely salted, good flavor. -Though fries were not crisp, they were well seasoned (my kiddos did not like the seasoning) and tasted delicious with the burger. -burger order ($11-$12) comes with complimentary fries and bottled water -Easy to find parking Cons -Dirty tables Verdict: quality burgers. would absolutely come back. read more

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I used to love this place. I have been here dozens of times in the past year, all of which were perfect. The girls in the front were great. The cooks in the back were amazing too. Everyone was nice, everyone was good at their job. This establishment must have suffered a serious loss in terms of employee quality since I last came here only a few months ago. Today, I came in, get to the register, ask how the guy is doing, and he just stares me dead in the face for like 2 full silent seconds. So I said "Ok..." and proceeded to order. I paid but I wasn't given a ticket so I didn't know what my number was. They were walking around with my order but had no idea what to look for. Eventually, the guy who took my order walked over with the food, dropped it in front of me, gave me the dead stare again, and walked away. So strange. It was like being in an alternate universe. The experience was the exact opposite of what it used to be here at Chicago Fire Grill. Also, the food was sloppy and rushed. The fries were literally floppy, off-white and half-cooked and there was a tater tot sized ball of raw meat smushed into the bottom of the burger bun which I scraped off. Not super appetizing. This would never happen at a place that takes itself seriously. Red flags everywhere. It's not too late to turn things around. Do better. read more

Came here for dinner. We ordered at the countered and they brought the food at our table. I had the chicago dog and my mom had the packer brat. The chicago dog was full of condiments and it was very good. My order came with fries and i upgraded it to truffle fries. Our order also came with free bottled water. My mom also enjoyed her packer brat. read more

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I am not sure I want to post this, reason is this place is awesome. Great food, great value. Heard it has been here decades. If you are fan of Chicago nostalgia or the Original Chicago dog. This is a winner. Today I had a Burger, fries and A Beer for $11. read more

What an excellent place for burgers, Italian Beef. The meat portions was hearty and flavor was packed with comfort goodness. We also enjoyed the fries- crunchy and perfectly salted. Wonderful and quick host/server/front house; she was not only beautiful to look at but she hustled and was real on top of our 5 orders! She great memory and and she even suggested this & that! Loved her! There's good room indoors but there is also tables outdoors for the overflow. Great relaxed vibe with solid comfort food for hearty eaters! read more

Great burgers here! Little known great spot. Good gyro, hot dogs and home of the Big Shoulders!

Always delightful easy parking friendly service I'm happy to be here. Fantastic food, incredible price point. What's not 2 love? Free Root Beer, fries, handcrafted burger, fat and juicy (please see photos), grilled onions, also free, just pay for the toasted bun, $10.87 all in. read more

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Can't beat a $11 for a burger, fries, and a water! Has been a go to spot for 3 years. George (owner) is always so friendly! The big shoulder burger is delicious! And the chicken sandwich is great too! read more

I don't normally write reviews but this place has to have the best burgers I've ever had. I live in Orange County and I would happily drive 3 hours just for this. Owner is a no nonsense type of guy that understands it doesn't take a genius to make a good burger. No gimmicks, just a simple understanding that quality shows through your food and customers can see it. Nice thick and juicy patty, thick crispy bacon, a runny fried egg, and fresh cut fries makes up this wonderful meal. I hope they never change and I look forward to coming back again. read more

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We are a family of 4 that came for lunch on a Tue. The place was busy which is always a good sign. As busy as they were, Right away the owner greeted us offered a free basket of fries while we looked over the menu. Fries are delish, burgers are amazing. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is great!! The price is so cheap especially for the quality. Got the 6$ soup for the day because I was feeling sick and it was amazing. I went back and ordered a gyro for dinner later that night. The employees are also so so sweet. 11/10 customer service. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

This place never misses solid burger place. Hand burgers, hand, cut fries. Few things done really well. read more

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Excellent food and over the top service with authentic Chicago hospitality, btw the all the beef is halal! Ask George for more info on halal and fresh clean meats. The steak and secret menu soup is amazing. They also have a catering menu which we love for our meetings at UCSD Oh pita is out of this world btw ! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Truffle garlic fries with Parmesan - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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Really good service & delicious food. I got their 10$ burger+ fries + beer deal, and chicken gyro. Food portions were generous, beef was juicy & thick, fries were crispy & thin. Owner was really kind too! We sat outside to enjoyed the sun & beer, not a lot going on in the plaza where it's located at. Def a nice/quiet place to enjoy good food at the UTC area! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Chicken Gyro - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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Friendly, great prices and the BEST, freshest salmon salad I have EVER eaten. Nice location, inexpensive and reasonably priced food. Always packed but service is quick! read more

Do yourself a favor and go here. It's incredibly affordable, the food is delicious (no matter what you order), and they have something for everyone. It's always clean inside and reminds of me every favor neighborhood bar. The staff is kind and helpful when it comes to navigating the menu. We usually get a gyro or a burger but everything we've had is good. Great! Just go!! It's fantastic!! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Salmon Salad - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow. What a deal. Possibly best burger I've had in San Diego. And burger fries and drink $11. That's cheaper than McDonald's. Very high quality. read more

Great food. Great prices. Great service! This place is a real gem! My favorite is the Greek Town lamb burger. Ground from the good cuts special for the restaurant, mixed with a bit of feta cheese, it's the best lamb burger I've ever had. Add pints of craft beer at pre-pandemic prices and you've got a real winner! read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Greek Town lamb burger! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food and very reasonable prices! The fact that you can get a burger, fries and a beer for $11 is pretty crazy these days. I love the lamb burger and the fries are addicting, they are shoestring fries and flavored nicely. read more

This is a great spot for burgers in La Jolla! I ordered the Breakfast In America burger which has 1/2 lb prime beef patty, cheddar cheese, an egg, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. The value is crazy: $14 for the burger, fries, and a craft beer! My only wish was that the fries would be a touch thicker. The line moved fairly slowly but service was very friendly and they bring the food to you and bus the plates for you. Parking is narrow and challenging to find a spot after 6 pm when I came. There's indoor and outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Breakfast in America - angus patty, eggs, bacon, grilled onions - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

This spot is awesome all around! Great food at a great price - you're practically making money here, it's such good value. I came with my coworkers for lunch once and have been coming back time and time again. The place is decked out with a bunch of Chicago decor, sports memorabilia, etc The owner George does it all - he takes orders, serves the food and beer, and loves to socialize with the customers! Whatever you get here is delicious and affordable. I always tell my friends to come here, so do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

Chicago Fire Grill - Da Beef & Sausage - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California