Five Guys

I love this bar-Toby Keith It's a heat dive bar with 24…read morecraft beers on top a full liquor bar and 4 brands of tall cans and lots of bottles of domestics and imports the food Id also great and good prices with the most expensive dish at $14.0 the service is very friendly from the entire staff Hector, Kelly and Danielle as well as the cooks, they have karaoke on wed and Friday and every day of the week there is different things trivia comedy night and they will host UFC fights! There is a cover charge on fight nights it's quite expensive for the ridiculous price of $5.00 only yup five bucks! So come on over check the place out.

Food service is amazing the ambiance the Karoke owner and bartenders are wonderful as do the Karoke…read morehost ..you will enjoy if you come here chill dive bar ..

Bar and view of patio area

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Funky Fries and Burgers

the buffalo mac n cheese fries and chicken fries are so buss, they were destroyed and satisfied my…read morebuffalo sauce cravings, i'm so stuffed you could roll me home

5 stars! Funky's is a little gem in El Cajon that I'm so glad I found…read more Stopped by for lunch and walked away impressed -- the staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in, and despite the spot being busy, service was quick and efficient. Plenty of parking available too, which made the whole visit easy. I went with the double patty smash burger topped with aioli, and it did not disappoint -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. You could tell the beef was good quality and the smash technique gave it that perfect crispy edge. The vibe inside is laid-back with sports playing on the TVs, which made for a nice casual lunch spot. Will definitely be coming back to try more off the menu!"

The shake was served exactly how advertised and pictures. You will not be disappointed

Lots of beer on tap

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Beers on tap

Burning Beard Brewing

4.5(280 reviews)

1.2 mi

Cool joint with really nice people. Haven't been in a while and felt like old school brew. Always…read moregreeted with a smile and the beer is interesting. I think they're more into the Belgians, but I found a couple of West Coast-like IPAs. The cool thing about Burning is that they have food or an attached food truck. We went for Patty Melt/fries and a wedge. It was good and just my helpful two cents, if you're going to stay away from Rye bread in a Patty, you need lots of grilled onions. I love the white bread idea but it's more of a Chester than a Patty melt. Better news: Burning Beard is moving to a larger local, much larger, and a dedicated kitchen. Can't wait.

Great quick lunch and beer. Thank you for the great hospitality…read more And when the beeper goes off there is a button on the right to turn it off. Haha

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Janna’s Burgers Fish and Fries

4.4(33 reviews)

0.1 mi

The food looks just like the photos and tastes even better. This business takes pride in its…read moreservice and quality. If you come here expecting cheap mall food, prepare to be surprised. You wouldn't expect restaurant quality food in a mall food court yet here we are. Every item contains love and the business looks to be run by someone who genuinely wants you to enjoy your meal. The mall can be loud and hectic so I suggest ordering it to go and enjoying it somewhere quiet and beautiful. This is by far our favorite burger place, including restaurants and high quality sit down places.

2 Dinners: A dinner…read moremeal order of 6 (supposedly butterflied) fried shrimps comes with straight-cut french fries and coleslaw, at a price of $15.00. The biggest issue was that the shrimps were soooo small. This is NOT butterflied. They were barely passable as tasty and nothing I would ever write home about. The fries were acceptable, but eh, okay. NO cole slaw at all was included in my meal. F A I L!! Geez...I was looking forward to the 'homemade' cole slaw they tout, which costs $4.49 separately. I didn't even get the one that's supposed to come with the order. The second dinner meal ordered was fried fish (1piece) and shrimps (4 pieces) for $15.00, which came with french fries. My daughter said the taste was 'just okay'. For $30, I was expecting much, much more satisfaction from this place, based on their almost 5* rating. Money is too hard to come by these days to waste it on mediocre food and complacent quality control. It's a one and done for me.

Burger and Fish & Chips were so good

Fish Sandwich Combo

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We are open!!!!! Come on over

Mr Shawarma

4.3(272 reviews)

1.2 mi

I rarely leave reviews, but I had to recognize Mohammad. We stopped by around 11 PM, and despite it…read morebeing late at night, his energy, attitude, and hospitality were absolutely outstanding. He treated us like valued guests, not like customers walking in near closing time. What impressed me most was that he genuinely seemed to care about our experience. He was friendly, attentive, made great recommendations, and even surprised us with a small piece of chocolate on the house. It's the little things like that that people remember. Restaurants are only as good as the people who represent them, and Mohammad is the kind of employee every business wishes they had. If management sees this, please recognize and support him--employees with this level of professionalism and kindness are rare. We'll definitely be back because of him. Thank you, Mohammad!

The worst shawarma ever! And on the top of that I asked for…read morechicken and they put beef instead So bad and so expensive!!

Fantastic and delicious selection. Great food - nice music. Great for lunch or dinner.

Mr Shawarma Rice, Mr Shawarma Fries & Hotdog

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Chipotle Wrap Combo

Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew

4.5(940 reviews)

1.1 mi

Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

Same experience as Tiffany H. Place is easy to accommodate a large group. Self serve drinks,…read moresauces, and order window. Food came out fast, perfect for a hungry group like us. They had run out of the beef ribs before we got there, would have liked to try those. No brisket here, but the Tri tip was more to our liking, leaner cuts of meat. For dessert, bread pudding was the winner. Cobblers would have been 10/10 with ice cream. All in all a good eat, save for that single roach sighting.

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Mac and Cheese Balls with Pasilla Ranch Dip!

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Buckboards Bread Pudding Dessert! Delicious!

The Burger Den

2.8(5 reviews)

0.9 mi

Do Not Go Here!!! There is no Burger Den. There is only a Denny's at this address. Do not be…read morescammed like I was thinking this was a new burger joint to try. I wish I could report how this is misleading. And Denny's? Never. Always 1 star and have been for 30 years!

There is no "Burger Den". There is a Dennys at that address. Reading some of the other reviews…read more(after the fact) I discovered this to be some weird marketing concept of theirs. What a joke. I thought I was headed to an upscale burger joint (check the prices!) instead I pulled into a low-end breakfast spot. I pulled out and went in search of another restaurant. Anyone else falling for this scam should do the same. Whoever thought this was a good idea should find a new line of work.

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Beef 'n Bun

3.7(737 reviews)

1.9 mi

I really like this place. Usually I have the fish n chips but I tried their new chicken wraps this…read moretime. It was amazing! My granddaughter had the chicken tender kids meal and chocolate peanut butter shake!! I've been coming here since I was kid, I brought my kids here, and now my grandchildren get to enjoy it.

I've been meaning to try Beef N Bun for some time now. I had gone once last year but ditched after…read morebeing told it would be about a 40 minute wait in the drive thru. This past week, we drove by when there was no drive thru line so decided to take our shot. We ordered a quarter pounder, a side of fries, and an order of friend zucchinis. Service was quick and the food was out within 10 minutes. I was a bit shocked at first by the price of the fried zucchinis until i opened the bag and saw their size. I believe it was at least 1 1/2 zucchinis cut in fourths lengthwise and then fried. They looked exciting but were actually very underseasoned. i also found the batter to be very soggy because of the amount of moisture released from the flesh. The burger was nothing too exciting. It fed the craving but I would not wait more than 30 minutes for the burger.

6.16.23 BLT Combo Meal with Fries & Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake

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6.16.23 Galaxy's Very Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake

Rally's

2.4(132 reviews)

1.8 mi

Martin & Joseph Were Both Patient When I Took My Order And Both Hard Workers!! Appreciate The…read moreService & The Laughs From These Two!! Getting My Rally's Fix On A Late Night For Me!!

Today I ordered The mushroom Swiss combo with small fries a small drink ,and an apple pie for $4.00…read moreplus tax. The good news is that unlike the Chula Vista location this one had the mushroom Swiss burger. The bad news is that like Chula Vista the app wasn't working correctly and would not allow me my free large fries. Also the fact that they sold me a broken apple pie didn't sit well with me. i didn't receive the ketchup for my fries. I didn't feel like walking to thè ê Æ³999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

10.6 mi•University Heights, North Park

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Bomb Buns

4.7(21 reviews)

Wow! One of the best burgers I've ever had. For a little food cart parked outside of a liquor…read morestore, this place is absolutely bomb! My husband and I have driven past many times and always felt curious. So finally we made a stop on our way home. Let me just say, it did not disappoint! The workers were very friendly and patient with us while we decided on what to order. Once we finished ordering, they actually let you play a game of chance to see if your meal is free! Roll the dice and if you get double fives it's on them. I did not win but I thought that was fun! I cannot stress this enough, the food was amazing! It's definitely a MUST try! Just be warned; cause like I said before this is a food cart in the parking lot of a liquor store. Nothing wrong with it but there isn't a lot of sit down options or anything like that. So if you're looking for a place to stay a while and sit to enjoy your meal. This place might have to wait for another day!

I stopped by around 3 PM on a Wednesday. There are a handful of parking spots next to the food…read moretruck, and they have a covered tent with a table if you'd like to eat there. The concept is definitely unique. Their menu includes burgers, wraps, shawarma wraps, and street corn, with the option to add Hot Cheetos or Doritos to several menu items. I ordered the: *Doritos Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap: it comes served over a bed of French fries tossed with Doritos seasoning. The fries were flavorful, fresh, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The wrap itself was good, but I was expecting a much stronger Doritos flavor. There wasn't much of that signature taste inside the wrap, so it felt like a missed opportunity considering the concept. You can also upgrade your order with street corn mixed with Hot Cheetos or Doritos for an additional $2.99. My total, including tip, came to a little over $18. While that's a bit on the pricey side, the wrap was massive and easily enough for two meals. My food was ready in less than 10 minutes, and everything tasted fresh. Overall, it's a fun and creative concept with generous portions. I just wish they'd lean into the theme a bit more by adding more of that bold Doritos flavor to the wrap itself.

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Mali P.

223

6 years ago

Five guys burgers and fries. when I go, that's just what I get. a burger and fries and boy are they great the fries are not too salty, not too soggy, with just the right amount of crunch. the cheese on the burger is good quality. five guys is a great experience. The moment you walk in, you are greeted with ambience and courtesy. The cashier was very nice, and they told me all the specials that were available. I made a order, and the food was expensive, but I made an order. I ordered a double cheeseburger, a large french fry with Cajun, another double cheeseburger, some hotdogs, a milkshake with cookies, and peanut butter, a drink. While I was waiting, I helped myself to some delicious peanuts, and their delicious assortment of soft drinks. I was amazed by the deliciousness of the burger. The burger was delicious, it's one of the best burgers I've ever had in a long time, can't go wrong with five guys, because they really make extravagant burgers. read more

Dany M.

7 years ago

Kristin wasn't very welcoming when I walked in with a couple of my friends, it was our first time there and I was trying to figure out what I wanted to order and as I was looking at the menu she was looking at us in a very rude manner. The fries was cold btw. As we were eating the only thing you could hear in the restaurant was Kristin's annoying voice. She had 0 respect for a older lady that had ordered and was just standing there. Would I recommend this to my Swedish friends? Never ever worst service ever. The food took ages to get. The fries that you guys served was the same level as McDonald's fries which is horrible. Last thing is that Kristin is a liar and she and her coworker was talking shit about customer in the restaurant. First and definitely the last time I will ever eat at five guys. read more

Randy B.

209

12 years ago

The burgers are not bad, but for what they charge & what you get I feel there's a disparity. The obvious comparison when you come to this place is to In-N-Out, but when you look at the menu you see it is an option laden version. If only the basic burger both costwise & taste wise were comparable ... I'v tried Five Guys 4 times now, trying to give it a chance to convince me to make it one of the burger places I will go to somewhat regularly. I don't think it is going to happen. I just have experienced better burgers at other local places & not had to pay the same. Or if I paid the same price there are places that make a better burger. I can go to Johnny B's & get a good basic cheeseburger, fries & a beer for basically the same price as a medicre bacon cheeseburger with no drink or fries here. read more

Sarai A.

Elite 24

186

607

2 years ago

I was at Parkway Plaza to return some items, but the irresistible smells wafting from Five Guys convinced me to step inside--and I'm so glad I did! While Five Guys is known for being on the pricier side, this location offers a new $12.99 Little Meal Special, which includes a little burger, little fries, and a small drink. What a steal! The portions are still generous, and the quality is exactly what you'd expect from Five Guys. I added bacon to my burger because I was craving some protein, and it hit the spot--super tasty and perfectly cooked. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the service was both friendly and efficient. This was definitely a worthwhile treat during my mall stop! Highly recommend giving this deal a try if you're in the area. read more

Cody R.

4 years ago

I recently visited the Five Guys in El Cajon and I have to say, it was an exceptional experience. The service was quick and efficient, and the store was super clean. They had a lot of outdoor seating options, which was great because I was able to enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather while I ate. The burger was absolutely delicious and followed all of my instructions to a tee. This location also had a freestyle coke machine, which was a nice touch as it allowed me to make unlimited flavor combinations. Overall, I had a fantastic time at this Five Guys and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal in a clean and welcoming environment. read more

Tim A.

7 years ago

This place is so DIRTY I lost my appetite after I found hair in my burger. The staff didn't even care to help. They were too busy talking and laughing about other things. The bathroom was so disgusting I didn't use it. The floor, tables and soda area were covered with trash. I won't be coming back here again. And, with the high prices, its diffidently not worth visiting again. read more

Joseph R.

7 years ago

Came in last night around 9:00 pm, cashier Ali.A was extremely rude. I mentioned how the prices have changed since four years ago. And he condescendingly says "Well now you know." After he took my order he stood around and talked and laughed while the other employee did all the work. Your other employee was very nice and did his job well. Burger was good. read more

Emilia C.

9 years ago

First I want to say my review is mainly based on service and the cleanliness of this place. I went in at a time that was not busy. I was able to find only one clean table out of several empty tables. The cashier was fair but not courteous. Basically not the Five Guys I would prefer. However, nothing that can't be improved quickly. read more

Elizabeth W.

4 years ago

One of the best burger in San Diego. I like that you can customize your sandwich and it kind of changing it flavor. So it is not annoying. Also if you don't like something - easy just don't put it in there. Also, I like to take some free fried salted peanuts. 4 stars only cause in my opinion it is too oily and too expensive. read more

Plumax C.

221

3 months ago

The food is good but the cashier Mamma Mia she must have had a terrifying childhood I walk in there with my wife. Good morning. doesn't even acknowledge us. What do you want, Come on!!! zero customer Service, they should send her to San Quentin penitentiary to work over there with the inmates, she'll fit in just right. read more

Fiona S.

9 years ago

I thought the cheeseburger was very good, and I'm not really a burger kinda person, but I would eat here again, food is made to order, I like that, they will accommodate you if you want extra lettuce or better tomato slices if you request it. Adding avocado would make it even better tho! ;) read more

PATRICK H.

13 years ago

Place is very expensive. 14.69 for a burger small fries and small soda. I felt very ripped off. I could have had 2 in n out double double combos for the same price. Burger is good though. But next time ill go back to in n out. read more

Omar D.

8 years ago

What's better than a place that lets u customize everything the way you like it. That plus an actual quality burger patty keeps me coming back.. patiently waiting on them to get some ranch for me to dip their Cajun fries in tho! read more

Mel S.

9 years ago

I don't see the appeal, for the same price you can actually have a much better burger at a much nicer atmosphere. I wont say that the burger is bad, just not worth it..... read more

Laura V.

12 years ago

That was the nastiest hamburger I've ever eaten, and like you, I've eaten a LOT of hamburgers. The BEST burger is still to be found at In 'N Out. read more

Sara S.

11 years ago

The food is amazing! I'm not a burger person but I love their burgers. The service is great very fast, Their french fries are the best

Aho Ping K.

9 years ago

Love this place never gets old. Always nice staff. Clean restroom and fast service. I always got amazing service.

Eric H.

12 years ago

Not even that good. food way over priced. U pay $10 for burger fries and a drink. Your buying the name that's it.

Jonathan R.

272

11 years ago

The service here was one of the best I have ever had. The team is outstanding and care about there customers.

Ashley H.

5 years ago

This spot was amazing the employees were super friendly and the food was fantastic will be going again :)

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