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San Diego
Hubcap is one of San Diego.

1. Hubcap

3926 30th St (University Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · North Park · 8 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A few tweaks would put Hubcap's burger squarely within "best in the city" territory, but as served, it's still going to blow your socks off.

Magnolia Tap & Kitchen is one of San Diego.

2. Magnolia Tap & Kitchen

624 E St, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Central San Diego · 21 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: In a town of countless burgers, the heavily seasoned, super fatty bacon and beef burger at Magnolia Tap & Kitchen definitely stands out.

Davanti Enoteca is one of San Diego.

3. Davanti Enoteca

8.6
1655 India St (btwn Date & Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Burgers at Davanti Enoteca have a lot going on, including bacon jam, aioli, and griddled cheese curds.

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of San Diego.

4. Morton's The Steakhouse

8.9
285 J St, San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Marina · 43 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The prime burger at Morton's is no double-cut filet mignon, but at less than half the price, it's a reasonable compromise.

LandShark Bar & Grill is one of San Diego.

5. LandShark Bar & Grill

7.7
616 J Street (at 6th Ave), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · East Village · 32 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tasty half-pound burgers are the star attraction of one of the best lunch deals in the Gaslamp.

PrepKitchen is one of San Diego.

6. PrepKitchen

1660 India St (at Date St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: PrepKitchen's carefully constructed and seriously delicious burgers are well worth your money.

Burger Lounge Little Italy is one of San Diego.

7. Burger Lounge Little Italy

8.2
1608 India St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Little Italy · 91 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Both the turkey burger and the veggie burger are worth trying if you want a break from beef-based burgers.

Smashburger is one of San Diego.

8. Smashburger

801 Market St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · East Village · 23 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Smashburger is a solid option for a fast-casual burger chain.

Southpaw Social Club is one of San Diego.

9. Southpaw Social Club

815 J St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Beer Garden · East Village · 17 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The beef burger is totally serviceable, but it's the veggie burger you want.

Soda & Swine is one of San Diego.

10. Soda & Swine

2943 Adams Ave (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · North Park · 77 tips and reviews
Ice Blast Shaved Ice is one of San Diego.

11. Ice Blast Shaved Ice

6.9
4206 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Kearny Mesa · 12 tips and reviews
Wonderland Ocean Pub is one of San Diego.

12. Wonderland Ocean Pub

8.2
5083 Santa Monica Ave #2C (at Abbott St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Ocean Beach · 74 tips and reviews
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen is one of San Diego.

13. Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

8.7
4646 Convoy St (at Opportunity Rd), San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 46 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This busy ramen shop has created their own take on the ramen burger. Patty options include turkey, veggie, pork, or beef, but go with the signature option: tsukune (chicken).