I was so hungry and found this place on Uber with a BOGO deal. Just landed in SD and all the traveling just hit me all at once when we got to the final destination. I checked Yelp naturally to make sure the place was okay and the reviews were better than I expected. I can second all the good reviews. This burger and fry combo is just what I needed. The burger was super flavorful, like the addition of the spinach. Wasnt weird at all and knowing i got some healthy greens somewhere in this meal, makes me feel less guilty about the calories lol. What sold me most was the soft bun, the perfectly seasoned and crispy fries along with the homemade ranch. I would love to try other items in the future and now my go to spot for burgers when im in the area. read more

The Food Box - Calvin burger with truffle garlic fries - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

First time visiting on a Friday at 6pm. It was a one man show as 1 person was working on the entire diner. But he was working fast and hard and made a great burger. Have to order on the kiosk. Not sure if they take cash. Lots of seating and nice to have board games while you wait. Bacon cheese burger 4/5 - Great burger, smashed, juicy but the flavor wasn't all that there. Maybe the burger sauce was masking the burger flavor. But it was good enough for me to give it another try. Truffle fries 4/5 - love the amount of seasoning and large portion, you can definitely split it with someone. Me and my wife could not finish it together. But fries could be a little more crispy. I would definitely recommend anyone to stop by and give a review for themselves! read more

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The 5 rating sign outside has been verified by me. It's a really good burger. We got the Calvin which has caramelized onions and they gave a lot. Buns were soft but slightly toasted outside. Burger isn't greasy like Shake Shack so in my opinion this is better. They also give you a ton of fries. Dog friendly place read more

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Wow. The Calvin burger was very good. Flavorful not too greasy but enough grease to make it juicy and delicious. The caramelized onions and that sauce just out it over the top. The messy fries were just as good. Delicious, crunchy, a little spicy and perfect. I'll be back for sure to try other burgers and fries. Definetly a must!! Service was beyond excellent. Great meal. read more

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The burgers don't disappoint! They aren't one of those super large burgers but enough to finish without feeling too overstuffed. I got the Lewis with onion fries and pretty good! My mates got the Calvin which imo looks smart and said they wished the chihuahua cheese had more of a kick. The truffles fries were very good fresh! There's a lot of other cool menu items with Mexican flavors I'll love to try next time. read more

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Hamburgers are unique, portions are large. Children can probably share a meal, as well as parents. Prices are reasonable. Service is great. Games for kids which is a huge plus. Not your average burger joint but can definitely get an average burger if that's your thing. Suggestions: a wine/beer license and using the television to turn on games would probably bring in more Pacific Beach traffic. Also, the televisions and games could use a good wipe down. Other than that it's a solid lunch spot and we will definitely be back. read more

The Food Box - Games for kids - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is great. We sat outside cause we had our dog with us. Server brought our dog out a cup of water. Food is fantastic highly recommend read more

Really enjoy this place. Burgers that are thick instead of smash burgers is a nice change of pace. I really love the king James and for whatever reason it's not on the menu anymore? Got the frenchie loved it also so no real complaints. Place was dead for early lunch time which makes me sad. Come here. Eat good burgers. read more

Meter parking or paid parking behind the place! You order through kiosk which makes it quick. Got the kids cheeseburger with fries and a jarritos, and the Calvin burger with truffle fries and Mexican coke. The restrooms are a bit funky due to being under construction. Good food overall. read more

The Food Box - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food here is pretty fire but the customer service is not it. I've come plenty of times with my coworkers to pickup our takeout and every time this one worker always sees us walk in and just straight up ignores us. Not sure why he does this constantly but I even rang the bell upfront and it wasn't until another customer came in a yelled "hello?? can we get some help", he finally came out. Mind you he was right in the doorway of the kitchen just turning on a stove. This place would be 5/5 if the guy wasn't so rude and dismissive! read more

I can tell @thefoodboxusa has one of the best burgers in town with very good location in @pacific.beach I got to enjoy how they make their delicious burgers and how clean they are with their friendly team. They have different tasty options that you want to try i'm 100% sure that all their burgers will be very special and yummy. read more

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BEST hamburger i've ever tasted, the billy cheese had that classic taste and the lewis had more of a campfire flavor i dont know how else to describe it, fries were thin and cripsy. genuinely such a good place for a burger, great service , and has a calm layed back atmosphere, im already planning to come here again soon i would definitely recommend read more

The Food Box - #4. Lewis - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friend and I shared the Spurgeon and The King James. Both were delicious, though The King James was a bit messy. We visited around 11 AM on a Saturday. There was no line, and our food was ready about 10 minutes after ordering. The staff were friendly, and the space was clean, well-lit, and roomy. However, the value wasn't great--burgers were priced at $14 and $17 without fries or a drink. It's not like this is a nice sitdown restaurant. You can great dirty flat-top burgers at a much lower price. *I'd like to add I didn't use a discount card. I used a gift card. Whether I used cash, a credit card, or gift card, the price is still high. read more

The Food Box - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Order from DoorDash, I just liked that I could modify the burger. They hit this out of the park! The Calvin burger had me wishing I ordered two. My girlfriend ordered the chicken tenders and we were so happy when it was actual tenders not just ground chicken. We hadn't even finished our meal and were thinking about the next time we should order again! Might check out the actual place for a date night read more

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I tried the food box at a Yelp event a few months back. and had the opportunity to go this past Saturday. I was raving to my boyfriend about how great their burgers are, and my fond memory did not disappoint! We both ordered the King James Burger with a side of truffle fries. but the burger was juicy and accompanied by so many unique and tasteful flavors, like apples and tomatoes. The Truffle fries were truffled and salted to crisp perfection as well. Definitely a lot of food though, we couldn't finish our plates, talk about bang for your buck! read more

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Visited 8/27/2024 A year after my first review and the food is still just a good. Everything house made. My Favorite Sandwich is The #10 King James Burger. My Favorite Side Is The Hand Made Onion Rings. My Favorite Drink is The Mazapan With Bacon Shake. My Favorite Dessert is The Churro Bowl. These are my go to items but everything I've had here is Tasty. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Cool little burger joint! Amazing burgers and AWESOME onion rings!! Friendly service. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The Food Box - B. Cheese burger, fries and milkshake - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

We enjoyed our experience at The Food Box. We stopped in because of the positive yelp reviews and we weren't disappointed. The service was good but the gentleman was overly apologetic for everything. Not sure if customers give him grief on the regular, but we were fine with a bit of a wait for our food, which turned out to be really good. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. The reduction of one star is because the chicken tenders were spicy and that wasn't disclosed on the menu or when I ordered them. Otherwise, all was great. read more

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Had the Calvin burger and crazy fries. Both were outstanding! Probably the best and juiciest burger I've had. read more

The Food Box - Crazy Fries w/ some buffalo sauce added. - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Hands down the best burgers in town. Found this place randomly and they have always had the best food. I send anyone in the area looking for a good burger. David is always really friendly and helpful. read more

Seriously one of the best burgers in San Diego. Got the Lewis ($14.99) Angus smashed beef patty marinated pork, smoked bacon, chihuahua and cheddar cheese, onion rings, ketchup, chipotle mayo, sriracha mayo, spinach and tomato. The smashed Angus patty had a nice char but was still juicy. The brioche bun had a nice char on it so it was crispy on the inside but soft and fluffy outside, the bacon gave it a nice salty smokiness and the onion rings gave a nice crunch. Overall a very juicy gourmet burger. I got an order of onion rings they were cooked fresh and were crispy and were made with real onions, not the processed type that you might get at fast food places. I've had the Churro bowl before too, that was awesome! Freshly made churro formed into a bowl, filled with soft serve, and topped with caramel sauce.. Get it, you won't be disappointed! Basically a churro sundae! The burgers are a little on the pricy side but they are very gourmet. Juicy, flavorful, good texture; My favoirte burger at this time. They are located closer to the beach end of Garnet ave. The name doesn't really let you know that they serve, I wish they'd change the name to "The Food Box Burgers" or "The Burger Box" The Food Box started in Mexico, this is its first US location. Its a mix of American burgers, with a little Mexican and Japanese influence. Very unique and gourmet burgers! read more

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TL;DR: large-portion burgers with good flavors paired with average sides (fries and onion rings) Came for lunch and were stuffed: - King James burger (MVP: 5/5) : delicious combo of flavor. Really unique texture addition with the apple slices. - Graham chicken sandwich (4/5): good but not great. Nothing really to complain about but also skipping for next time - Fries (3/5): slightly soft and not crisp enough. Better flavor but similar texture compared to In-n-out's - Onion rings (3.5/5): better than the fries because the texture was crispy but missed on the breading (a little thick) and missing seasoning Overall, I'd come back for the King James burger alone. By itself, I was stuffed and satisfied. Cheers, Food Box! read more

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Driving down Garnet Ave I often see a new place to eat.  I noticed The Food Box and gave them a try. I ordered a burger with bacon, tomato, and beef.  There are lots of fancier options here.  There was a nice char on the beef.  Bacon was crunchy and had a salty flavor.  Tomato was fresh and juicy.  Solid burger and good size for lunch.  If I was hungrier I'd add pork. 2nd visit I tried the Lewis which featured a patty with beef brisket and marinated pork.  Patty had lots of flavor.  The onion ring added some fried onion flavor.  Bacon was crunchy and added a smoky and salty flavor.  Spinach and tomato added some moisture and freshness.  Very good tasting burger. Onion rings had an amazingly thin and crunchy batter.  Delicious fried onion flavor. Staff was very nice.  I wouldn't eat inside when they first open.  Both times it smelled like they disinfected the floors right before opening time. read more

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My family of 4 came in for dinner using the Synergy Gift Card that we received. No issues using it either. The place is clean and has nice vibe. Overall the food was good. My kids love Hodads and made the comparison with Hodad's being the baseline. Burgers were filling and made to order. We probably waited 10-15 minutes. The burgers had really good flavor and were juicy. I personally like it better than Hodads and I got the kids meal which definitely fit my appetite perfectly. It seems expensive, but I feel the norm nowadays is $20/meal for something similar. Onion rings were nice and crispy and didn't come apart when eating. The fries were good, as well, not too oily. If we lived closer to this location, I could see coming here more often. But would definitely come again when in the area looking for a good burger. The only negative that night was the temperature in the shop. It was a cool night and they had the fan running and seemed like a cool breeze was coming through. We had to keep jackets on as did other customers. read more

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Right on the main strip in Pacific Beach, you've got quite a bit of choices to eat, but this is definitely the burger spot to choose. The price point is a little high, but the food is absolutely worth it. They greet you with a warm welcome, and it's a nice cozy little location, they also have a few seats on the patio out front. They have some massive burgers that hit the spot! My two personal favorites are the Billy Cheeseburger! It's a double smashburger. And if you're feeling like a big massive monster burger I highly recommend the Spurgeon Infit Burger... It has chicharron on it!! They also have incredible milkshakes. Highly recommend the mazepan milkshake! They also have some really tasty chicken tenders with some good dipping sauces. Parking is a little bit of a pain, and Pacific Beach recently added parking meters which makes it even more annoying.. but if you don't mind parking a few blocks away it's a nice short walk and it feels good before you go into grab a bite! Side note, they also have a restroom you can use if you ask for the code. read more

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Delicious, inventive menu. Good looking burgers! Onion rings, chicken sandwiches, and Mexican coke all hit the spot with our big group. I would definitely come back next time we're in San Diego. I especially loved the Graham chicken sandwich and the churro bowl with ice cream for dessert. read more

The Food Box - Graham chicken sandwich and onion rings! - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Savored the best at Food Box - where each bite of their crafted-from-scratch burgers and savory chicken sandwiches is a flavor revelation. Add to that the creamiest shakes and decadent churro ice cream bowls, and you've found burger paradise. The December charm includes a "red envelope" surprise, making every visit a gift that unfolds in front of the eager eyes of Food Box's front-of-the-house team. Air fryer, Apple Watch, Xbox, IPhone 14 Pro just to name a few! My favs were the Spurgeon Infit Burger, MacArthur Chicken Sandwich & the Churro Bowl!!! Service was great- food cooked to perfection and served right away! The ambiance had a good casual vibe with TVs to watch sports games! Oh can't forget they have board games to play! read more

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Service is terrible, food is ok but nothing special, place smelled like pinesol, definitely not coming back

Came here on a weekday lunch, service was quick on intake, but a little slow to come out. Got the Calvin burger and was so messy and juicy but was good. I wish there was a bit more texture differences, if the bacon was a tad crisper it you have been perfect. You need a code to get into to bathroom and pass through a few doors to get there. There are mirrors over the walls in the bathroom and is a bit stre'sange read more

The Food Box - Calvin burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Quite possibly one of the best burgers I've ever had! The Spurgeon Infit (chicharrón burger) blew my mind! Never knew I needed a burger with chicharrón on it, but yeah. Spicy. Crunchy. Amazing. The kids loved the chicken tenders-- which looked amazing. The onion rings were on point as well. The guy at the counter was super nice. Give this place a try if you're looking for something a little different. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Food Box - The Spurgeon Infit Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

The guy taking orders at the front counter was more concerned with listening to his ear buds than taking our order. Dining area was dirty . Empty ketchup bottles . Cold inside . Turn on the heat and don't be cheap . Even staff was wearing jackets . Way over priced . Will not be back to many other AWESOME places to eat in the area read more

Great food. It was fresh and had a chill vibe. Service was quick and with a smile. Only complaint was that it was a bit hot inside and out but that wasn't entirely their fault. Overall food was reasonably priced and a good bang for your buck. read more

The Food Box - Burger menu - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I got the most basic burger on the menu and I was so blown away to the point I wish I had ordered other burgers to try. The beef was so top quality almost like a farm to table quality and the bacon was so thick and juicy. I am not sure if this place was new but it definitely looked like it was. Everything was crisp and super clean and the packaging was pretty dope. I called my order in Togo and the guy who helped me out was super nice. No complaints about the service which I feel like is a rare thing in the heart of Pb. I'm also wishing I had tried a shake but I guess that means I'll be back read more

The Food Box - Cute packaging! - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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Wow is this place worth the hype! I've been seeing it all over Instagram. I got a Groupon for this place and decided to try it. Easy to use it, just show at register. Parking: street only, a little tough. There are a few paid lots of block or so away. Seating inside and out. Staff friendly. Ordered: took awhile for the food but they were busy. Lewis - asked for it cut in half but they forgot. Was able to get a big knife and do it myself. It tasted really good. These burgers are huge. Onions rings - WOW. These taste just like a bloomin' onion with the sauce. Must get these. Will def be back. read more

The Food Box - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was amazing, owner was very nice, ordering was an easy process. There are inside and outside tables. read more

The Food Box - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious food with reasonable prices! The cookies and cream milkshake is a must! No food left behind! read more

The Food Box - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Uh so this was the best burger I've ever had... no seriously it was fantastic. There are various burger meat options such as simply beef vs beef & pork combined. The meat is beyond flavorful, please try one of the beef & pork combined options. I also got a Matcha Vanilla shake which was insanely good. Shakes are usually too heavy but something about the matcha made it much easier to drink since it wasn't overly sweet. The Staff!!!! Give it up for the staff, they were beyond kind and so knowledgeable about the food. I swear food just hits different when the staff is confident in what they are cooking for you. Please just go here already, you won't be disappointed. read more

The Food Box - Calvin, Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love the burger options here. We ordered the King James burger, Spurgeon, onion rings, truffle fries, Oxford lemonade, and churro bowl. Everything was made to order, so the food was very fresh! The King James came with apple slices, so it was very unique and tasty. I loved the presentation as well. The meat was tender and cooked perfectly. The fries were thin and crispy! My drink was so refreshing. It was nice of them to bring out my churro bowl once we were done eating. This dessert had the perfect amount of ice cream and cajeta swirls on top. They were offering red envelopes during their grand opening, but I didn't win any grand prizes. read more

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Hands down one of my favorites in San Diego!! It never disappoints and it is one of our regular spots to go to for a great burger/chicken tenders. The staff is always very helpful and friendly. I've never had a bad experience here. Always fresh & flavorful. read more

The Food Box - #6. Spurgeon & #12. Chicken Tenders - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Outstanding value! I went on a Wednesday and they had lunch deal for 10 bucks with a huge burger and a drink. Fries could be added on for a small reasonable additional charge. Can't believe people are moaning about prices. This is in a nice part of town near the beach in a city and state with high labor costs. I had a number 1. It was perfect. Great ratio of cheese to sauce to bun. Not too salty. Anyone moaning should just go to McDonald's if they want cheap. read more