These burgers were soooo good! I’m from Wisconsin and this reminded me of a little slice of back home. Tavern/dive bar, small menu and country music. I loved it. The burgers were delicious and the fries were crispy! Definitely will be back.
This is a laid back casual bar and grill that specializes in burgers. If it’s your first time going there make note that you have to place your order at the bar - there is no table service here.
We ordered the Original Balboa Burger. One of us had a side of garlic fries and the other had a side of
BURGER GRATIFICATION: CRAVING-SOLVED
I eat burgers about twice a year and when I do I want the calories to count. Because I'm eating the bread and getting fries (with sass). Finally, I made it to The Balboa.
Balboa Bar is a mix of dive bar+small tavern. Several TV's, wood seating tables, vintage
It lives up to the hype! I got the classic cheeseburger, and it was delicious. The service was also excellent.
Really good bacon cheeseburger. The meat is flavorful and cooked perfectly. Salt and pepper fries were also really good. Super friendly service.
First time visit I am from San diego born and raised, and this is a hidden gem. The series was great, greeted with a smile. Felt like we were getting personal vip service. Food was cooked while we waited, clean seating area and bathrooms. Felt like we were treated like family. Could be the best buge
Favorite bar in San Diego, hands down. Wouldn't go so far as to call it a dive, but it's rustic, certainly not an overlit patio-ed fern bar serving $20 cocktails that there are sterile carbon copies of all over the area.
The counter is a little sticky, the chairs wobble a little, but the place is
Wow Pride was busy. Great burgers! Nice bar, good sides, nice beer list. Full bar. Good indoor space and bar.
I come here 2-3 times a month. The burgers cannot be beat! Staff is always cool. Kid friendly during brunch. Haven't been here for the nightlife.
One of the best burgers in San Diego! This place has been consistent for years and the expansion is nice.
I’d recommend the BBQ burger with garlic fries.
They also have a pool table, juke box couple arcade games and 80’s movies are always on.
Will be back again.
This place has an "award winning" burger and voted best burger by There San Diego. I can most certainly tell you it is NOT the best burger in town.
Do yourself a favor and go to Crazee Burger in North park.
Way too much bread (too thick and too chewy) the special sauce has too much cumin, the meat
We love it! In my opinion one of the best hamburguers in San Diego and everything is home made (bread,fries, sauces, etc). We had great food and a nice experience there. Customer service is exceptional! They are very friendly and the owner is always there to help. We ordered the Original Balboa burg
Got the balboa and garlic fries and both were amazing.
The burger was perfectly cooked, and you’ll like the fries if you like garlic chunks and crispy awesome fries.
The staff were so nice and I am definitely going back. Ate the burger so quick I didn’t even take a photo lol
First time trying the Balboa Burger with the salt and pepper fries. Very tasty and overall a less than adequate portion for the price (inflation). Paid $20 including tax and tip. I don't know why the table I sat on was extremely sticky. Seems that the paint does not react well with whatever they cle
Popped in for a quick lunch right when they opened. Simple menu, order food and drinks at bar, and grab a table! We got the balboa original burger and the BBQ burger with a side of garlic fries. Everything was excellent. So far this has been one of the better traditional burgers I’ve had around San
The location was on the same block within walking distance of the place we were staying at. The Balboa burger is among the best I’ve had. The burger tastes freshly made. I would also recommend the garlic fries. It was so good that we ate dinner there two days in a row!
Biting into a Balboa Burger and some garlic fries is like a piece of heaven on earth! The burger is so flavorful, it is well worth the trip from Chicago. Mai Tai is my favorite to drink from here, not stingy with the liquor. Absolute must have when near downtown San Diego.
Best burgers in town. Period. Staff is amazing, we have never had a bad experience here since then opened.
We come here around 5pm on a Saturday. It's not crowded. The menu is simple. You place an order at the bar as you walk in. There is no combo menu so you order as separated item from burger, fries and a drink. The daily beer selection is on the wall of the bar written in chalk. Seating is open with r
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