Cool joint with really nice people. Haven't been in a while and felt like old school brew. Always greeted with a smile and the beer is interesting. I think they're more into the Belgians, but I found a couple of West Coast-like IPAs. The cool thing about Burning is that they have food or an attached food truck. We went for Patty Melt/fries and a wedge. It was good and just my helpful two cents, if you're going to stay away from Rye bread in a Patty, you need lots of grilled onions. I love the white bread idea but it's more of a Chester than a Patty melt. Better news: Burning Beard is moving to a larger local, much larger, and a dedicated kitchen. Can't wait. read more

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Burning Beard is my emotional support brewery at this point. I show up for the strong Belgian beers and stay because suddenly the world feels like a better place after one or two. Their patty melt also deserves its own fan club. It has no business being that good at a brewery. Do I love the music? No. It feels like my ears lost a bet. But after a solid Belgian, I find myself being way more forgiving. Funny how that works. The staff are ridiculously friendly too, which makes it hard to complain about anything when someone is handing you great beer with a smile. Come here for the Belgians, stay for the patty melt, tolerate the music, leave happy. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - The Belgians- tripel and quad - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Great local brewery that has the friendliest service! We came on a Wed and it wasn't too busy but there were some groups around. They have a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. Not a huge parking lot but we were able to find street parking easily. Since it was our first time, we asked the bartender for an overview and he was really nice and explained everything and answered some questions we had. We both decided to go with their IPAs and they were delicious. They also have stouts, ales, seltzers, cider and sours. We didn't try any food this time but they had a very large food menu. We'll definitely be back! read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Beer menu as of 12/10/25 - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Burning Beard brews some really interesting beer. I have tried two Belgian-monk inspired ales. I preferred the on-draft Get Thee To A Nunnery to another canned one but the virtue of the canned one was it was smaller if you're looking for less. The food is basic gold. Hamburgers, fries, a surprisingly good hot dog. The prices are not immune from recent inflation. Perfectly cooked, some nice outdoor seating. Industrial location because hey, it is a brewery. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Caveat emptor - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

I am not normally a beer drinker, but the team working was so helpful and encouraged me to try some different beers on tap. To my surprise, the beers I tried were very good, so really appreciative at how helpful they were. The food menu was fantastic and offered way more options than breweries normally do. We were told some of the burger options are on the menu for a limited time, so we tried the Goomba Burger and the Tri Tip Melt which were both absolutely delicious. Beer drinker or not, I would come back for the burgers!! read more

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Glad they had their air conditioner on as it's 97 out. Beer is good as usual and i had the pale ale which has just the right amount of hop flavor. They offer 2 pale ales but I had one which is more like a west coast style. Tried the chicken Caesar salad and my hubby had a hot dog with garlic fries. Overall food is good and comes out quickly. read more

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Small parking lot and street parking. Friendly service, they do offer splashes for testing before ordering a full pour. Indoor and outdoor seating. Unfortunately, we did not like any of their brews, we tried several and finally settled on a hazy because we felt bad sampling without purchasing. We are big brewery people and this one just did not hit at all for us. Might try again sometime in the future, maybe they're still working out their brewer situation. With so many options in SD county, this one fell short for us. read more

First time going here and the staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable on the types of beers they have. The beers were very tasty and we wanna go back for another date night. read more

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I mean I love their beer, but Javi with his burgers are next level. Delicious, fresh, flavorful. Same with fries we like the swamp and garlic. Beer- excellent IPAs and most recently tried their red which was great as well. read more

Great location with a small lot but plenty of street parking. Inside was smaller than I expected. Nice selection of beers. We made it just as they were closing the kitchen. The food was good but we got the Serrano jam burger which they warned was spicy but we didn't listen. The fries were crispy and perfect. We came for the 90s early 2000s cover band and were happily surprised with how good they were. read more

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Burning Beard absolutely crushes it with their beer lineup. The LOKI Hefeweizen is hands-down my favorite anywhere incredibly smooth with a wild amount of flavor and depth. You can really taste the craftsmanship in every sip. The atmosphere matches the beer: chill, welcoming, and full of personality. Whether you're a local or just passing through El Cajon, this place is a must-stop for true craft beer lovers. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Lo.Ki Hefeweizen - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Nice little brewery which is very popular but we stumbled upon it on our recent visit to El Cajon. Food & Drinks: They have a great selection of beers on taps. We enjoyed a couple of different ones to taste the variety that they had to offer. They also have a food truck in the back with some good burgers and apps options. We got the garlic fries which were good. I absolutely love a brewery that has food. In my opinion that makes the experience complete. Ambiance: Chill vibes with some board games available to play. they have both outdoor and indoor seating and loads of it. Service: They have the sweetest staff. Loved interacting with some. read more

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Great quick lunch and beer. Thank you for the great hospitality. And when the beeper goes off there is a button on the right to turn it off. Haha read more

Pretty good beer, tried Panic At The Nunnery and Where Vultures Fare in addition to tastes of the beers my companions had. Heard a pretty good punk rendition of Secret Agent Man while there but as I was leaving I didn't get a chance to ask the name of the band. Also picked up one of the branded glasses. Very good vibe and friendly helpful staff. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Panic At The Nunnery and Where Vultures Fare - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place absolutely gets 5 's. Beard burger? An absolute showstopper. Juicy, perfectly cooked, stacked with fresh toppings, melty cheese, and tucked into a soft, toasted bun that somehow holds it all together like a champ. Skip the fries. Paired with a flight of crisp, refreshing beers at the bar--honestly the perfect setup for a laid-back, delicious afternoon. And let's talk about Andy, because great food is even better with great service. Andy was cool, welcoming, and effortlessly on point--knowledgeable without being pushy, friendly without being overbearing. Exactly the kind of bartender who makes you want to stay for "just one more." read more

We swung by this place after a weekend of spending cordial time with loved but values-distant relatives, and it was exactly the remedy we didn't know how much we needed until we looked at one another one beer in and sighed in relief. It's got that kinda dark, alt venue vibe, but everyone was very congenial and it had a family-like atmosphere. We brought our kiddo and there was another kiddo for him to make rock pies with. I went to put some songs in the jukebox and the bartender had switched it to play from her phone and let me select the next three songs all the same. Excellent, excellent beer. The lambic is one of the best local examples I've had, we had a hazy that blew us both away, and I really enjoyed the American Wild w/Blackberry that I took home. The food is on the indulgent side and also very good. Lots of spicy stuff, lots of hearty stuff. We had such a great time we made a point of going back, and really enjoyed our second visit as well. Thanks, y'all! I have a feeling this will be a perennial destination any time we're in San Diego read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Rock pie (not on the menu) - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Steve and I were very happy and grateful to check off Burning Beard Brewing off of our list as it was on it for a while. The beer that we had and liked was the Normcore. This was a Pilsner, Czech style which we found to be good. A nice, light beer as the heat cranks up for the summer. Flavor features to be on the look out for with this beer are sweet, fruity, dry and a clean finish. Once again as my trend with beer drinking g has been lately it is light bodied which it seems anymore it doesn't seem to matter if it's summer or not it is a beer type that Steve and I prefer more often than not. Of course we try to keep our beer drinking diversified still as much as we can. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - The Normcore Pilsner from Burning Beard Brewing! - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Cool little spot! It's in the industrial area of El Cajon, so kind of off the beaten path in a sense. The beers are a bit heavier & stronger overall. Hoppy. IPA. Stout. Etc. but they have something for everyone! Staff is pretty helpful & will let you try until you find your pour, and give recommendations & quick to help out. Cheers!! read more

Amazing Czech style Pilsner. Coffee core Delicious. Staff is friendly and spit on. Will return

I enjoyed the cider and double dirty smash burger. Had plentiful seating outdoors on the evening we hung out here. Order at the front of the bar for drinks and food. Food pick up is in the back through the double doors in a food truck. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Dirty smash burger with a cider - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

The beer here is good, better than other breweries in the area, but the prices are stupid high and the service does not live up to what they charge. Every time I visit I feel like I'm treated like I'm not cool enough to be their patron. If I'm going to pay $18 for a burger at a place where I'm ordering at the counter, I at least expect top notch, or friendly customer service. They're too cool for the majority of the people who come in, it feels like. A bummer because we live super close and would love to feel like this could be our go-to spot. read more

Asked to sample a beer on tap, rude / pi$$y lady working there wouldn't let me sample anything and was forcing me to purchase something first. When I told her that it was normal practice for customers to get a small splash to taste before ordering a full pour, she proceeded to describe the beer profile & taste verbally and still refused. Was ready to spend money but was treated like I was looking for free samples, this place is a joke. With all the breweries to choose from, who wants to be in this crappy east county $hithole? Customer service needs to be a priority. read more

Most hidden gem burger in San Diego. This is my favorite burger so far. It's pretty spicy in the best way. Flavor is out of this world! The people are great and super personable and I love the outdoor seating and back room seating options. A must try place. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Kick out the jams: 2 smash patties, Serrano space jam, cream cheese, grilled onions, red onion, garlic aioli, on toasted sourdough - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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So this place has a good burger. I think if San Diego is known for anything it's Mexican culinary influence but something that is unspoken of is that California has GOOD burgers and the double smash is on par with Hodad's it's not over filled and it's a good pairing with the circle of hops. The guys here are chill and not pushy you ask and they'll suggest. It gives you that old rock bar vide. I'll be coming back to the burning beard maybe to try something new or something familiar. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - New Damage Hazy IPA - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

ALMOST A 5 STAR! The outside patio is awesome. It is hard to find a place to sit outside and drink a beer these days. The service was amazing and the two girls at the bar always rock it! I did have one problem. When we got there we immediately ordered three beers and a burger for myself. We were chatting outside and having a good time until we realized it had been 30 minutes since I ordered my burger. I went inside just to see if maybe something happened and the girl at the bar apologized and gave us two free beers and that it would be right out! I get another beer and head outside where we are all chatting for a while and I realize another 25 minutes had gone by since I went and checked on my already 30 minute late burger. She apologized continuously and was very helpful and even gave us more beer. I finally received my burger after 1 hour and 5 minutes of waiting for it. And the burger was pretty awesome! One hour wait awesome? Definitely not. I am not someone to complain and I am also someone who works as a server/bartender so I understand the situations sometimes. An hour long wait for one burger was a bit too much for me. I will most likely never be ordering food here again, but I will always come back for the beer!! read more

Burning Beard Brewing - The beard burger - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Went here for a date night and had fun. It's a nice brewery with nice staff. There are plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. The food is separate from the brewery itself it is by a food truck that is there. It is delicious. The cashier at the brewery helped me decide which beers to drink and her recommendations were great! read more

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We came here on a Saturday afternoon. The vibe was super chill and there wasn't a long wait at all. I wish I asked for the name of the gentleman at the bar because he was super knowledgeable! He definitely made the visits that much better. We went with the Iggy Hops Hazy IPA, it was a really good IPA, would def recommend. For food we got an order of the garlic fries (the garlic part left something to be desired), and 2 of the beard burgers. The burgers were honestly amazing and a hearty portion read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Beard burger - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Delicious beer with amazing burger and pasta salad made us happy! Lots of good choices for both beers and food

Nice atmosphere, good selection of beer on tap, staff are always friendly and chill! Love going in the back room for quiet or outside for fresh air. read more

Beer here never fails. Everything is delicious. Good beer, great vibes, and atmosphere is chill with outside seating. They have burgers here where id have to try next time! read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Great place for a nice brew and burgers. One of the best burgers and fries I've had in east county! Friendly and prompt service (Kasey) was the best! Had the Binksy! Nice smooth beer on tap. Roomy and cool inside. Had a band playing outside. Live music on Saturdays. Hidden gem in El Cajon, great place for group gatherings. Super casual. Highly recommend! Give them try and support a local business! read more

Very chill spot. Fresh hot burgers. Must get the Cajun fries to go w iTu your burger. Love their cider here too. Great selection of music. The staff is so nice. Every time I get an oil change I make it a point to stop here while I get my car serviced in mission gorge. read more

This place is on point! As a carnivore beer drinking punk fan, I'm impressed.The beer, burgers, dogs and fries are great! Minus one star for the lack of vegan/vegetarian options and GG Allin. Can you really call yourself punk without them? read more

My new addiction. Very good burgers. The dudes are cute too. I've been here 3 times this week. Imma go broke. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Burger and game - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Great beer and absolutely insane burgers. Fun vibe and great service. Absolute hidden gem. read more

Burning Beard Brewing - Dirty burger with potato salad - Breweries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Quality of beers and food was excellent. Ambiance was fun and staff friendly. Definitely a repeat

Best staff and best beer in San Diego! Great music too! The food is amazing. Especially whatever chef Dan cooks up on the menu!

What a find. I tried five of their IPAs and all were delicious. I also got one of their sandwiches off their special of the day board: it was a pot roast sandwich and it was pretty freagin amazing; I probably didn't need to order a side of fries (as the sandwich was quite filling)... but I did, and I enjoyed every bite. The pups enjoyed their time on the dog friendly outdoor patio. Side note/tip: besides the main room of the brewery and the patio (both of which had lots of patrons), there is a back room with large picnic tables (this is the area where you will go to pick up your food order once your pager goes off)..... that back area was empty of patrons, but is also people & dog friendly; so if you want less of a crowd and/or you want to be indoors, keep in mind that this area exists. read more

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Not the best experience today. 4 of us came for beer and food, server gave us an extra beer and we said sorry we only ordered 4 beers, she seemed not happy after she had poured the extra beer and it was our fault. Sat down and decided what we wanted food wise, walked back to order burgers and apparently they shut down at 7:15, no last call for food, no where does it say that on menu or posted that I saw, went to order and the order person said we are closed, it was 7:16 when we looked at our phone and they say sorry we are closed. We were ordering 4 orders, obviously someone follows policy to a T. So much for customer service. This experience sure soured this place that has always been a great place to visit. I guess I'll head to Eastbound in Lakeside. BURNING BEARD CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY. Not coming back anytime soon, but I get it they don't give a crap. read more

Love their beer and the variety they offer. The burgers are the best too!! Way better any other place I know of. Highly recommend!