The secret sauce is pretty mellow. I don't think a think patty gives the full wagyu burger experience. I do love the El Swagador but to have it more often I can't meet the price point and that's a me issue. Also not a sweet pickle fan. Was fast and great service! read more

Delicious! It's worth forking out the extra money to get the OG burger made with the wagyu meat. Cooked perfectly with a good crust, exactly how a proper smash burger should be. I've had it on location and delivered and it's great at the restaurant but I was surprised with how well it traveled because I've had other burger spots that are soggy and nasty by the time they get to me... Not the case here. Sidewinder fries are pretty legit too... But definitely recommend trying a shake if you have the space. Very tasty. read more

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We had delivery of the Cheese Katsu Sando, Fries and a Vanilla Shake. All are great options if you don't eat meat! I will definitely try a real burger burger when I have that craving. I bet they are fabulous. These fries were tooo good. read more

Omg!!! Wagyu beef! I have looked longingly at the pricey cuts at Costco over the years....sigh...Out of my budget. This tiny pearl of a butcher/burger joint deep in Poway meets the mark in every way! The folks working here are incredibly friendly! They work well as a team and even with a line outside their customer service is top notch! My friend and I sat at the bar, looked at the menu and waited for a proper table. The guys behind the bar were chatty, friendly and helpful! When a table opened up we were able to transition easily and our orders were served up quickly and hot! The Wagyu (double) burgers were about $20 and WORTH EVERY PENNY!! Wagyu is the way... Oh! Did I mention the golden crispy onion rings!!! Worth ever sinful calorie. Alas, if you can't bring yourself to lay down $20 for a burger, they have fantastic specials on USDA prime beef burgers as well. Hint...before 5pm. The people are 5 star The food is 5 star And for plant lovers out there...the museum of beautiful cared for indoor plants are just stunning. They have a special plant lady who comes in and gives the plants special attention. I'll be back for the beef for sure! I'll also be back to try and meet their special plant lady! (My plants need a special plant lady!!) This place is not to be missed! It's close to Poway High School so I can only imagine the lunch crowds. Worth the drive! read more

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Great burgers. Huge portions of fries. They used to have a great lunch special but I don't see it on the menu any longer. Still worth it either way if you want to indulge read more

Thomas was wonderful. He provided really good service ! The food was good and it came fast . Would come back again just for the service !

Bummer. I was really excited to try this burger for the first time. They close at 8:00. We walked in at 7:20. Stood there for 13 mins before someone walked over to take our order, then told us they were doing take out only because they "need time to clean the dining room before we close". 30 mins to clean 5 or 6 tables in a 20 x 15 space? Both we and the party behind us left. Great way to lose business. We won't be back. read more

Eater San Diego featured Swagu and they had an event with their food truck on Mother's day. We went and got in the line for our burgers. After ordering we went inside to see the store it was interesting and very cool. Anyway, back to the burgers. We grabbed our food and went home to eat. The burgers are 1/3 American, 1/3 Australian and 1/3 Japanese Wagu beef. What a great combination! The burgers were melt in your mouth delicious. They had 2 patties, cheese and pickles that were more sweet than savory but it was a combination that worked well. I really should have only had half of the burger, but I just couldn't stop eating it. Next thing I know it was gone! If you get a chance to try the Swagu burger walk, run, drive to wherever they are and get one. Delicious! read more

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What a burger! Starting with the soft bun, melted cheese, secret sauce, fresh pickles, and crispy-edged smashed double wagyu patties. Big compliment to this burger-eating experience was the shake. Vanilla with bits of wagyu fat brownies, Holy cow ! Now that was not the first thing to note about my first time here, but I couldn't help but write about that first. As you can see in the pics, the place is decked out really nice with style and class. I was surprisingly and pleasantly greeted when I walked in. Sat at a table and presented with cleanly printed menus. Great first impression and kudos for not just having amazing food but also adding surprise and delight to the experience. It's the small details that people will notice and put the above the mark by exceeding expectations. I'll be back for more and tell everyone that they need to come and have this experience. Thank you! read more

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Service was great, and the burger was amazing , first time at this location but not my first time trying swagyu. First time was in PB. Will come back forsure . read more

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Great burger great place fast onion rings are great Clean place hood service go check it out Highly recommend it I had the single Going back to try the double I heard it's great read more

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It took me long enough to get here even though it's in my neighborhood. The burger is tremendous. My waiter was named Zeke and it looked like he was going to go surfing afterwards. Everybody is nice and friendly. This burger is off the hook. But don't come with your pocket change you need a few more duckets to eat this fabulous meal. read more

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After spending a full day outdoors rock climbing at Lake Perris, myself and my climbing crew decided we wanted to eat a nice juicy burger. Made a pit stop at this burger joint driving back into San Diego and we were not disappointed. I highly recommend this place especially if your hella hungry! read more

Awesome smash burger! Had the OG! Delicious! Will be back to try other items. Had the onion rings and they were also great!

Took my husband to Swagyu in Poway for our 34th Wedding Anniversary and it was amazing. Burgers, fries, onion rings were all so delicious.

Walked in and dining area with little expectation. Was surprised by the rather simple decor. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Burgers were on the pricier side. $20 for a 1/2 lb swagyu smash burger. Fries were additional order. So faced some sticker shock. But, burger was one of the most flavorful burgers I've had. It melted in my mouth. Patty was super soft. Fries were amazing. So we're the onion rings. Great food. read more

Juicy... Mouth-watering... Rich in flavor... Amazing Wagyu burgers! Try with the sweet potato fries and special sauce. read more

3 times at this location, 3 times in PB... this location just seems off, really disorganized and poor service. Ordered a few burgers first time around and they were given to someone else. This is after I had gone up and asked twice about my order after I was pretty sure I saw them given to someone else... they basically told me to relax and then admitted it. No apologies, didn't seem to care about wasting my time. 40 min wait for burgers that are overpriced imo. Second time, bought a few A5 steaks (jacks creek and an Oz one), which were really really amazing. Service wasn't too helpful after spending that amount of money but steaks were some of the best I've had. Today, went back to buy some wagyu for a Sunday dinner... you'd expect a selection to choose from but there was only one option, and 5 steaks available. Person at the register couldn't answer any questions and the person who seemed to have the answers appeared too busy to want to help us (though only 3 customers in the shop eating burgers at the time). Still walked out paying ~$200, but won't again. read more

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The most tender, delicious burgers EVER! The manager and the cook their with in were so attentive. Will most def be back! Worth the $$, thanks! read more

First time there. wanted to try just a double cheese. Let me tell you! The food is f in amazing!!!!! Couldn't ask for a better burger. Hands down I choose this over in and out! Awesome customer service and good vibes in the shop. Keep it up. An if your reading this go get some! read more

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So let's get into this "Swagyu Burger Joint!" Tucked away in a small strip mall on the East side of Poway almost hidden is where she may be found. The location is quite nice... kinda feels like one of the high end butcher shops where you see the meets before you purchase them. Small dine in area with a nice ambiance. We were greeted immediately with a "Welcome to Swagyu" The young lady was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We kicked around the options and opted for the "El Swagador" 1/2 lb smash burger w/ pork belly, serrano, cheese, pickles, smoked onions, and sauce topped with a brioche bun. The combination of sweet and spicy is relevant with this decadent burger. I shoveled it down and didn't miss a bite! The burger was delicious, and I was successful to not end up wearing any of it. Now I can't do a $28 burger daily, but for the occasion where you wanna impress with out impressing a date or work partner. This is the spot. We accompanied the burger with the onion rings and a fountain drink which included free refills. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Stopped here to buy some meats and jerky. As soon as we walked in we got an interesting vibe. No one addressed us or offer to help us, but addressed the person behind us. Being in an interracial relationship we've experienced some weird things, but even after 25 years this was new. It was like being in the twilight zone surrounded by soulless cowards. We bought a couple of bags of jerky and walked out since no one was willing to address us. For $20 an ounce I'd recommend not wasting your money, had way better elsewhere. Interesting enough Waygu from Japan and elsewhere, and our money was okay. read more

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Service and food was Bussin but this shit breaks the bank , h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h

Came here for the lunch special, which was 1/4 oz burger, fries, and a soda for $18. Soda was the only option and there wasn't even a water option. The burger was flavorful but didn't taste special and was pretty small. Fries looked to be a half portion and it was served in a cardboard togo box that looked like it was lined. This caused the fries to get soggy quickly and they weren't as crispy on the bottom. I also ate it within 2 minutes of it coming out, so there's definitely room for improvement. Overall, it's a pricey option for lunch and there's room for improvement. read more

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Good burger but waaaay over priced honestly. Service was great though. Can get the same much cheaper elsewhere. read more

Don't be a harsh critic solely based on its price. Do I want to spend $10 on an order of fries, no. Is it possibly the best order simple/standard/amazing style of fries I've ever had, Yes. Get the og swagyu burger to start out and take it from there. And a word of caution !!! Do not get the pickles on the burger, have them on the side!!! They're the sweet unique kind of pickles that not everyone likes, some love em, some h8 em. Have them on the side to decide if they're your preference. Right now it costs $6.78 for one big mac by itself $9.47 for a double bacon quarter pounder. By themselves. About $20 for the Swagyu burger . But are they comparable???? For a place that has a literal butcher shop of A5 Japanese Ribeye!!!! Twice the price for at least twice the burger, go to fast food if you want fast food. Get junk elsewhere if you want junk. Don't increase the prices plz, great burger experience! Solid and yes, ranch is fully approved. read more

Great burger Bad service, we ordered our food and waited at our table for 30 minutes... Others walked in ordered got their food and served promptly. They skipped over us for 30 minutes. When we asked about our food, they questioned us like we made a mistake. Not happy... They weren't even busy.. the lady at the register didn't do a good job read more

Great burgers and even better service! Tucked away in a small corner down the street from Poway High School, Aaron and Luis are serving up serious and delicious burgers. It is a cozy and relaxed setting. Great for an afternoon lunch with crispy onion rings. Will be back! read more

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Food was impeccable. We got to sit at the bar and watch as the food was prepared. They are like a well oiled machine the way the 2 guys in the kitchen operated, getting food out fast and just as ordered. Even as I finished my food and felt full, I was eating with my eyes as they produced more burgers with a variety of toppings. Always worth the trip to this spot. read more

A quality and tasty place, I will definitely come back The service is also good :) Tnx read more

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Very rich, delicious smashburgers in an out-of-the-way location, at special "inflationary times prices".... eek! Very good meats, and two choices there: straight wagyu beef or a ground blended mix of brisket, tri-tip and Angus beef. Brioche buns, good cheese, great pickles. Smashburger style and perfectly so. No lettuce, tomato, or fresh onions available, even if you weep cry and beg. They do grilled onions. Friendly service, decent parking lot, clean, attractive store inside. read more

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Meeeeeaaaat, and fluffy fries are just in store for here; it is more pricey than your avg burger joint, but if you have a higher end palette or want a good time/ care for quality this is the place. Definitely go for the higher end wagyu as you won't regret it. read more

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Be careful if you have a Giftcard!! Apparently the chop shop and burger place have split ownership. Even if you've used a Giftcard before at the burger joint, it won't be usable by the point of sale system at the burger joint. I've sent a note to the corporate offices hoping I can get back my $58. read more

Love the food here! The burger was juicy and flavorful! And I love the sweet potato waffle cut fries! Definitely a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with great service and vibes! I will definitely be back! read more

I've been trying to come here for a long time and it did not disappoint. Probably the best burger I've had. The guy taking my order took time to explain the menu and each burger so I could make an informed decision. I'm sure he sensed my excitement. I got the OG. I tried the sweet potato fries they were perfectly cooked not soggy. My only improvement I'll make for next time is easy sauce. read more

Talk about a great burger!!! And the fries!!!! And the onion rings!!! And the shakes!!!!. Wow, loved this place. Got the food to go, to share with family. I will definitely be back to dine in. Great service and friendly. read more

Great food, the manager Chris was very kind and helpful. Will definitely be coming back!

I had one of their hamburgers for the first time yesterday. And it was amazing! Very homemade style. Definitely 1000% better than McDonald's. Very tasty. Bun was fresh. Cheese was excellent. Nice little place to eat inside plus outdoor seating. I highly recommend. read more

Visited the Swagyu Burger in Poway. The young man taking the orders was very nice and helpful. The menu is clear and easy to read. The restaurant is in an older strip mall that could use some TLC. We both had burgers, fries and onion rings. The only flavor I could pick up was from the pickles which were not traditional dill pickles. The flavor of the pickles over powered and took away from the burger. If you don't like these particular pickles it will affect how you feel about the burger (which is why I didn't finish mine... It wasn't to my liking). When comparing this place to other burger places it's pretty low on my list. It's worth a try as my boyfriend really liked his burger. read more

This place was awesome!!! I got the Swagador burger and my wife got the Single cheeseburger plus a side of side winder fries. What a fantastic meal to have. Staff is amazingly friendly, as they were making our burgers my guy at the grilled asked if I liked spice to which I said YES! The burger had an additional sauce and some grilled jalapeños that tied the whole flavor profile for me! The fries were nice and crispy soft on the inside and the cheeseburger was cooked to perfection. If you're in Poway and want something a bit different hit this place up. Loved atmosphere of the spot, the tunes were on point :) We will definitely be back!!! read more

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