My whole party had food allergies, mine being severe. We were treated SO WELL by our server and the food was delicious. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and was assured it was cooked separate from all other food to accommodate my allergies. Pete and Ryan both stopped by before the end of our meal to make sure everything was settling well and the whole experience just felt amazing and safe. As someone who carries 2 epi pens for anaphylaxis I would definitely return and feel 100% safe eating here! read more

The Mixer - Shred Zepplin Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love me some smashburgers, so when I spotted this spot while out with the family at Liberty Station I had to try it. The menu caught my attention right away because the item names were really unique and fun. We ordered the Spicy Smash, the Mixer Burger with garlic parm, and the cheesy fries. The burgers were definitely the highlight. The patties had that nice crispy edge and both burgers were full of flavor. The Spicy Smash had a good kick and the garlic parm on the Mixer Burger was really tasty. The cheesy fries were good, but the burgers were the real star. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality. I would definitely come back when I am craving a good smashburger. read more

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My husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner before a movie nearby, so we were pleased to learn that The Mixer had moved into the previous location of Slater's 50/50. We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night with a reservation, that was clearly not needed, as there were only a couple of other parties dining at that time. We were greeted and seated quickly. I noticed that many of the booths were duct taped due to what appeared to be wear and tear, which was odd as I had been under the impression that there was a recent remodel. There were some cute lighted signs around, otherwise the decor was pretty plain Our service started out great. Our server was friendly and checked in on us regularly. I wasn't too thrilled by the cocktail menu, as many of them sounded quite sweet. I did settle on a Southern Charm (peach and bourbon cocktail) and my husband had a Yo Daddy (twist on an old fashioned). It took a bit longer than expected for our drinks to arrive. They were good, more simple cocktails, but still good. I love pickles, so my husband and I ordered the Big Dill Energy appetizer (fried pickles with dipping sauce). I would say it was also good... not amazing, but good. For dinner I ordered the Mediterranean Salad with chicken added. My husband ordered the Stay Classy Burger with spicy fries. At first I liked that my salad had lots of ingredients, with pesto and lot of veggies and balsamic, but it was really a little too mixed up with maybe too many flavors. My husband thought the burger was decent, but felt that it was just a basic burger. We both enjoyed the spicy fries. At the end of the meal, our server was nowhere to be found. We were ready to leave. After waiting a while, we were able to flag down a different server to get out check. All in all, it was a decent experience. However, the food, drinks and atmosphere were not enough to make me want to return. read more

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Food: The burgers we ordered were just average. They were very small portion and the burger didn't come with fries. Check out the size comparison with a regular iphone and the cup of water. You would have to order a separate order. You would be better getting In N Out burger combo. For a sit down restaurant food, the burger size was below average. Their chicken wing sauce too wasn't special. The bbq chipotle tasted like a ketchup just mixed with a regular bbq sauce. Service: We placed all our order at the same time... appetizers and burgers. The burgers came out first. We all finished our "small burgers" and the appetizers (chicken wings, garlic fries, sweet potato fries and fried pickles) came after we followed up several times with our waitress. The appetizers also came one at a time which was exacerbated the wait. Ambiance: The place looked like a delapidated place left by Slater 50/50. Overall rating: POOR if you're expecting something like Slater 50/50. The experience was more like eating at a fast food place. Steer clear!! read more

The Mixer - Mixer Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was good here. We enjoyed our salad and burger. Unfortunately, the service was awful. The server didn't bother to check in on us, it took time for her to take our order and she only came by after we ate to see if we were done and needed anything else. It felt like she wanted us to leave because they were busy with the World Cup watch party. My wife commented that it was sad to see that the owner's own statement on their menu read that "they want all customers to feel like family." Sadly, this was the exact opposite of how we felt after visiting this place. I am not suggesting that people avoid visiting this place, the food was great and this was a situational issue, but the owners need to "do better" when training servers so people will want to return and actually "feel like family." read more

Service is excellent here; courteous and friendly! Reese is stellar! I did not get a full meal as was called away but the lunch crowd was gone; just me and my seagull buddy outside on the patio...There is a huge free parking lot out front just across from Liberty Station which makes for a nice walk after a meal. I just had time for an ice tea and onion rings snack and will say this; hey chef! Way too much unseasoned breading so hard to enjoy and onion anywhere hidden inside; oops! Less breading please and when they come out of the fryer hit them with a pinch of seasoned salt while warm! Will be back to eat here soon! read more

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The mixer is the place to be on game day, we stopped by to watch the fifa World Cup game, the atmosphere was great, the staff was attentive, the appetizers and drinks were good and the prices fair, they have plenty of parking and a daily happy hour menu. read more

The Mixer - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm really confused at the 3.8 rating for this place. I came for happy hour because.... This economy? It's the first time I've been here since it was Slaters 50/50 way back when. It was Monday at HH so things were slow but the service was great. Enjoyed the Butter Burger and the Flavor Spheres aka fried cheese balls - very delicious! So that you don't think that I'm a plant My only gripe was they had an all country playlist at the time, and I did let them know and they probably would've adjusted it if I mentioned it earlier. It's rough out there for restaurants so definitely support local when you can! read more

The Mixer - Butter Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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The ownership and staff are still the same, however the former Slater's 50/50 in Liberty Station has now been rebranded to The Mixer (inspired by the Catalina Wine Mixer). Much of the existing signage remained, and only a couple of small banners near the entrance indicated the presence of The Mixer. The place continues to be a bar and grill where people will come to watch various sporting events on the flat screen TVs. The biggest change to the menu was the removal of the beef and bacon patties in the signature burgers which was how the 50/50 part of the previous business name was derived. Smash burgers were now the featured items of which there were four varieties that each cost $11.50. The rest of the menu categories were typical... shareables, burgers, salads, sandwiches, chicken, fries, and desserts. After taking a spot at the bar and consulting with the bartender (owner?), I picked the Butter Burger and a side of french fries which was sold a la carte. There may have been a staffing issue that day because it took almost half an hour for my food to be ready which was long for a burger and fries. The place was maybe 1/3 filled with customers so the volume of orders shouldn't have been a factor. Two smashed patties were grilled with onions, topped with American cheese, and coated with European butter and garlic sauce. This was all served on a potato bun. The fries were seasoned, but they were pricey at $6.25 for the basket that included a cup of ranch dressing for dipping. The other sides like onion rings, sweet potato fries, and tater tots were even more expensive at $8.50 each. I'm not sure why there was a difference for tater tots as many spots charge the same as fries. The burger was soft and gooey from the cheese and butter. I don't think I could have consumed one much larger than the version they had here. The fries were nothing special except for the seasoning. For the food quality, price and service, it was a three star dining experience at The Mixer. read more

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Craving burgers while here in Liberty Station, so I drove by to Slater 50/50, but I was surprised to see it's now The Mixer. I was already there, so might as well try them. Got the CALL ME DADDY BURGER, THE SKIRT BURGER, THE MIXER (Smash burger), snd GARLIC STYLE FRIES. Everything is decent-sized and good for me, but my Son and wife said that for them The Skirt burger and The Mixer smash burger had too much mustard taste on it. The Call me Daddy burger was delicious, just too messy to eat, but it's good. The staff were very nice, Joanna Marie is super friendly and attentive to what we may need, plenty of parking, and lots of spots to sit outside and inside. They also have a 10 % discount for Militaries . read more

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Great food! Went for brunch and they had a great mimosa deal! Service was great and the place is so cute with a chill vibe! 10/10 recommend read more

The Mixer - Spicy Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Please come and support this local restaurant. After seeing the recent Tik Toks the owner was posting, we decided to come by. Drinks were a great price. It's not the $14-20 for a drink or a glass of wine. I saw a sandwich board that they are doing $1.25 mimosas on Sundays??? Anyways, I want to go back and spend an afternoon having drinks and food. There's plenty of tv's if you want to watch a game too. Located in Liberty Station where the old Slater 50/50 used to be. read more

Pros: great parking, friendly service, good vibes, don't charge you extra for a gluten free bun, have a happy hour 3-6 mon-fri Cons: the food is just your average greasy salty bar food read more

Came here after seeing this spot on Tik Tok. Incredible customer service and great food options. I'll definitely be back. read more

The Mixer - Tater Tots - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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We stopped into The Mixer last night and absolutely loved it. The space is so cute with great vibes, stylish decor, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere that immediately makes you want to stay awhile. The service really stood out. Our server Ryan was outstanding and incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. He truly made the experience even better and you can tell he genuinely cares about great service. The drinks deserve a shoutout because they are both delicious and adorable. This is also one of the only spots in Liberty Station that serves a full bar, which already sets it apart from many of the restaurants in the area. The pickle shots were surprisingly smooth and so fun. Definitely a must try. As for the food, the smash burger was excellent. It was juicy, flavorful, and honestly better than most of the burgers around Liberty Station. It really stands out compared to other nearby spots, which can be hit or miss. Overall, The Mixer checks all the boxes with great food, great drinks, excellent service, and a really charming atmosphere. We would absolutely recommend this restaurant, especially for their burgers and cocktails. We will definitely be back. Especially for their weekend brunch! read more

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We always came here when it was slaters. We thought we'd give it a try since we haven't been since the change. The staff is always super welcoming no issues there. We sat down and ordered drinks the waters came out ... disgusting tasted like they scooped it up from the toilet. That and the horrible drinks that were made at the bar we had to leave. Will not be back the menu is very weird. We went in on a Saturday and with the bare amount of people at optimal dinner time we should have known to go elsewhere. read more

I had invited a friend to lunch. We looked at Wildflour but it wasn't what we wanted. We had been to con Pane (wish they had salads) and I remembered that Slater's was next door. It is gone so we tried The Mixer. The menu had a variety so we decided to try it. They had patio and indoor seating. My friend had a club sandwich (it was huge) and I had a strawberry and greens salad. Our food was great! Our server was super nice. I would definitely go back! I hope this restaurant makes it in this market. read more

What a great spot!! Had brunch on Saturday and watched the World Cup! Great service, drinks and breakfast burrito was outstanding! We will be back ! read more

Coolest amd the funniest menu...Love the food. Love the price. Love our service. Our waitress is the sweetest ever. Definitely will be a returning customer read more

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Great location! It's in Liberty Station so there's plenty to do around you and walk off the food after dining in. There's several tvs so you can watch games. Now about the food: Everything is a la carte. So, the burger is $13.50, but then you have to add fries for $6.50. My hubby ordered a burger and my son ordered a chicken sandwich. I ordered the classic sandwich. We also ordered two baskets of fries, Brussel sprouts for an appetizer and my son ordered an Oreo shake after dinner. We all enjoyed our food, but my sandwich was by the far the BEST! My recommendation is to ask for a side of purple onion because it does not come inside of it... trust me ! It makes all the difference! The sandwich is BIG! And sooooo good! The Brussels were good too, but honestly could use feta cheese sprinkled on top to offset some of the bitterness of the veggie... but nonetheless, still good. My family enjoyed their burgers as well. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. I wish I would've got her name because she deserved a shout out for getting us straws, ketchup, onions and everything else we kept asking for :) read more

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We attended a Cake Event that was held at The Mixer Restaurant / Bar at Liberty Station. They offer indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of parking. The Mixer has a chill vibe and you're greeted the moment you walk in. The wait staff was so welcoming. There was plenty of seating at the bar or in the dining area. Their menu had various offerings from burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries and beverages. On the weekends, they have a brunch menu that runs till 2pm. At our event we wanted to have something to nibble on, so we ordered their Garlic Fries, Chicken Tenders from the kids menu and the Call Me Daddy Burger. The food came out hot and fresh right to our table. As we sat and ate and mingled with other Cake guests, there were plenty of TV screen around so you can watch the FIFA world cup or other sporting events. Families came in to eat and we loved that their menu accommodated kids of all ages. The food looked great as it was being served at other tables, so we were happy with what we ordered. We also ended up ordering food to go for dinner and their burgers did not disappoint. We definitely will be back the next time we are in San Diego. read more

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Im between a 3 or 4 star review. The apps were ok. The jalapeno app was strange. The jalapeno was raw with some gewy cheese and little bacon bites. The fried veggies were all brussel sprouts with 1 mushroom and 1 pepper. The wine wasnt good at all. The old fashion I did enjoy. The atmosphere is cute. I will come back to try a smash burger. Dont hate the place, dont love the place. read more

We had visited family and decided to stop at the mixer. We were not disappointed. We had great service. Our food was delicious. We came all the way from Arizona. Definitely worth the stop. read more

The Mixer - The menu and our family . - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came here at Happy Hour on Thursday around 5:30pm. There was only one person running the front of the house and I felt bad because he got slammed with a bunch of people all coming in at once (including us). Most of the people sat outside which is nice and spacious. Like many people have said it still looks like the old Slaters. There were a few people seated inside and at the bar. Given there was only one person working the front we had to wait a bit which was fine bc we were not in a rush and we can sympathize. :0) We ended up ordering the Flavor Spheres and 2 different wings (Buffalo and Maple Bacon [out of curiosity]). All the food came out at once which was great. The Flavor Spheres were delicious....great dipping sauce for the veggies from our wings. Both of the wings were also very good. I did not expect to like the Maple Bacon wings but they were surprisingly good. I'm not really into 'sweet' flavored wings but that combo was nice. I'm bummed I forgot to take pics of the appetizers we ordered. DAMMIT! Oh well I at least remembered to take pics of our desserts. The Twinkies were exactly as expected...taken out of the wrappers and decorated with whipped cream. Nothing to write home about. The Churro Dulce De Leche however was not what we expected....and super yummy! I was expecting a churro to come out but this was way better. The ice cream really complements the cake because it is very rich and then you get that surprise of caramel in the middle. YUM! Definitely highly recommend trying the Churro dessert. Despite the wait we would definitely come back and try some of the interestingly named cocktails and other items on the menu. read more

The Mixer - Stay Golden Twinkie - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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we have been here twice & both times have been excellent. food is great as well. from the service to the vibes & to the staff! they are all very attentive & you could tell they work together as team. definitely a stop when visiting liberty station! read more

The Mixer - butter burger + side of fries - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Best place to eat. Food is great, drinks are better. People there are some of the most friendly people you would ever meet. If I lived closer I would come every day read more

The food was amazing! They have some really great burgers. I had a burger with a buttered bun and two smashed patties and sweet potato fries. My wife had a great chicken salad that she loved and cheesy tater tots. read more

First time here with my husband since they took over Slaters. We had the Mixer smash burger without the onions. Love mushrooms! Husband had the OK smash burger. Shared fries and onion rings. Everything was delicious! Service was great! Jojo was so attentive and sweet! We will definitely be back and recommending to our family and friends! read more

Cool spot but not for sports. Old tvs and delayed sounds. This review needed 85 characters.

One of the best burgers I've ever tasted! Their special smash burgers are sooo good. You should definitely try their Mixer Burger.

They've changed both the name and the menu. I normally get a plain burger, I couldn't find it on the menu so got the skirt burger instead, thankfully the burgers taste just as good as Slaters! The drink was good as well, a twist on a chocolate martini. Service was great as always. The only sad part was that the sweet potato fries no longer come with the pumpkin sauce - what a shame! I will definitely miss it! read more

Really great burgers, good prices and friendly staff. I went for a work lunch and we got the Fried cheese balls, brussel sprouts and stuffed jalapenos for appetizers and several of us got the butter burger which was delicious. The shakes were also great ! I will be returning! read more

I had a burger and a milkshake and I left satisfied, if a bit heavier. Will return when I am in the neighborhood.

I went here alone for lunch at noon on a Friday. They were not busy at all. I hadnt been in since the ownership changed from Slaters. Except for the name and the new (cheap) signage and paper menus nothing had changed. I ordered a specialty burger, fries and an imported beer. It took almost 20 minutes to get my burger, I dont know why since there were only around five small parties present. The burger was good but sort of small for $13 which didnt include the $7 fries. My bill came to $35 which means that speciality beer cost $15?? So $35 for a casual burger lunch. Wow. My first and last visit. read more

Nope. It's still Slater's 50/50 just toned down. The food is edible, but not good. Same as before. It's super greasy and all deep fried gut bombs. I won't be coming back. The staff was great, but they all were maybe overworked because getting them to bring you utensils and basic things that you would assume they'd know to already do was a hassle. We had to get up twice to find someone to get us forks, then napkins, and everything was like a surprise. "Oh, you want napkins? That's crazy". It just seemed very much like they were all new at this, including the cooks. They had an opportunity to redeem this place, but they just refreshed it with the same base problems they had before. read more

Got recommended to this place by my sister! Awesome locally owned dinner and drinks! Burgers and drinks were great! Ryan our server was also very friendly and nice. Lots of tvs with different games on. read more

They were totally out of any diet soda and out of the chicken salad sliders we wanted. We ordered the fries, club sandwich, and bruschetta. The bruschetta and sandwich looked and tasted like something you could easily make at home. The fries were the only good part. read more

Had an Amazing lunch here today. Pete was my bartender, great conversation !Had a delicious Smash Butter Burger and fries. House Pinot Noir always good choice ! Will definitely be back. Prices good as well ! read more

This place overtook Slaters 50/50 and that was its first mistake. This was emotionally dingy and the menu is small and printed off 8.5 x 11 printer paper. The food items are near identical with horribly cringy names. They don't even have a build your own burger option. Everything feels cheap. I will fight to bring Slaters 50/50 back. Yes, I'm emotionally attached to the old place. I don't care. Slaters was the go to place to introduce my non-San Diego friends to the wonders of the west coast. Now I lost a piece of my history and nostalgia thanks to "a f*ing mixer". Disgusting decision making. read more

Such a fun spot! Hood food, good friends, good people. They are one of the only "late" spots outs to eat in Liberty station...and so good! Visit it now. Kristina and Pete are the best!! read more