This joint is eclectic and right next to Ocean Beach. Like the surrounding areas, it's quite a unique looking place. Represents people from everywhere with its many license plates! Food wasn't anything crazy, like the decor. Was crazy good though, if you really want to add crazy to that part of the review. The burger was cooked to perfection and full of fresh ingredients that made my tastebuds happy! The onion rings were also cooked to a nice crispy, golden brown. Don't need to order the big burger unless sharing with someone else or if you are super hungry. The small portion filled me full. Definitely recommend if in the area.! read more

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Its San Diego time again! I have been to the original Hodad's in Ocean Beach, so during a staycay in the San Diego Gaslamp, I said I gotta hit up this location on Broadway. The portions are big and the quality of the food is very good. The breading and seasoning on the chicken was tasty AF. Secondarily, the burgers are 1/4 lb and a single is plenty for a normal person. Lastly, the rings were thicc and GBD. Unfortunately, we sat in traffic for 3 hrs from OC, when it normally takes 1 1/2 hrs: We were really hungry, and Hodads met our needs. Regarding the ambiance, its a bit grunge but np for me. The name has a whole lot of nostalgia in SD. The service was friendly & warm. Our food came out quickly. The only downside was the chicken & rings needed some kinda sauce, but otherwise everything else was great. Would def return the next time I am in the area. read more

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This place used to be packed, but then again, we used to come when it was during Comic Con weekend. Today we arrived on a midweek lunch hour and there was immediate plenty of seating. Service was swift. Menu is the same but probably with higher prices. We remember that the portion sizes were on the larger side, so we decided to order small and even split some plates. We ordered the four piece chicken tenders, mini bacon cheeseburger, and the grilled chicken sandwich. To add on fries or onion rings, there is an additional charge of either $4.50 or $5.50, respectively. So prices on top of your main item can definitely get pricey. Food flavors and presentation seemed average like your standard diner type restaurant. Nothing was remarkable. Just solid. read more

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We grabbed a late lunch at Hodad's today. We waited a few minutes by the entrance, and we were then seated at a high-top table. Our orders were taken quickly, and large waters with lemon were brought out to us. Our burgers came out in about 7 minutes and they were just what the doctor ordered. :) My chicken burger was especially delicious, and I'd asked for extra pickles, and let's just say that the Hodad's chefs did not disappoint. There had to be at least 15 pickles on this bad boy. YUM! Onion rings were crispy and delicious. M. loved his burger and as usual, his only complaint was that he wished it was bigger. Haha. We enjoyed our food and the fun, kitschy Hodad's dining area. I feel like every time I come here, I spot something on the walls, or dangling from somewhere, that I haven't seen before. It's always a good time at Hodad's and it is certainly worth a visit if you haven't been here before. Keep in mind they do have a limited menu (burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, fries, rings, shakes & some beverages and beers.) However, the table next to us ordered shakes and they looked hella good. Next time for us, for sure!! Mahalo! read more

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If you are visiting or even local to san diego most people would recommend Hodad's. I mean it's kind of hard to miss, they are even at most big venues like Petco park and the new snapdragon stadium. Upon entering this location downtown the theme gives off a rebellious punk rock theme. It also feels very old school skater vibes as well . There are many things to look at and overall it's a nice blast in the past for scenery. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger , and strawberry malt milkshake. It's a solid burger joint. The patty was cooked to perfection, very juicy and tender bite. The cheese was excellent and complimented the meal very well. You can taste the combo of the juicy patty and melty American cheese. The condiments of the onion, tomato and pickles are subtle but refreshing. The applewood bacon however ...... i wish it was not hard as a rock. Maybe skip out on the bacon and just get the cheeseburger. The fries were also a nice addition to the meal. They are your standard potato wedge fries. The strawberry milkshake was a nice addition as well. Very creamy, sweet and a nice big generous portion. If you dont end up finishing your shake you can also ask for a to go cup and you can take that monster back home with you. The service was exceptional. Staff were very friendly and food was gave out hot and ready. Overall if you're craving a good burger joint, this is the place to go too. Will definitely be coming back again. read more

Hodad's - Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

was craving a burger and my coworker asked if i ever tried this place. I never heard of it an apparently it is a san diego staple. I read that it got more popular with out of towners and gained more visibility due to it being shown on diners drive in and dives. I waited two weeks for my burger craving to be fulfilled (work team decided to do the monthly lunch here so i could try it lol). This place did not disappoint! Firstly, its street parking. Be mindful that in the area that it is in, there's a lot of no left turns and one ways lol. Took me 20 minutes to figure out how to get to the meter parking across the street but because of the one ways and no left turns, it became an adventure lol. I looked at the front of the place and asked my fellow san diego natives, is this open?? It looked abandoned haha! But that's their gimmick apparently. Walked in to see a big place, about 8 booths, one long table. It is table service. We were seated immediately. my coworker and i split the guido burger, half size frings, and strawberry milkshake. Wow. The half sized frings is big enough to share with 3-4 people. The onion rings sold me. So crisp and the onions were sweet. Potato wedges were good too but the star was the onion rings. Glad we split the burger because even half size it was huge. Very delicious! Milkshake was a huge portion and was yummy and Balanced the salty from the burger. They told me to check the location by the beach to get the true experience. the food is filling and it ended up being my only meal of the day. Staff were very nice. they do have high chairs as well for the little ones. definitely will come back. read more

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It was our first time in San Diego last week, and we were told that we had to visit Hodad's. We chose the downtown location, and headed there straight from the airport. It was 2:30 on a Thursday, and it was super easy to find parking right around the corner at a meter. When we walked in, we were blown away by the ambience! License plates, stickers, and other fun art all over the walls and booths. There was a ton of seating, and we were greeted right away. We placed our orders within five minutes, and received our food really quickly. The burgers were giant, and the fries portions were huge. Half-price beer and milkshakes every day from 2 to 6? How can you beat that?! They brew their own beer, and the four we tried were really good. The milkshakes were humongous! The looks on my kids' faces when they brought them out to the table were priceless. Needless to say, we had to get some to-go cups because they could barely even finish half. Great service, delicious, messy burgers, good beer, and great shakes. What's not to love?! read more

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Stopped in here for a dinner before attending a nearby show at the House Of Blues. Hodad's is perfectly within walking distance of House of Blues, so I highly recommend coming in for a burger next time you're pre-gaming for a show. This whole place is fun to look at, with funny license plates, surf boards, and the walls covered in Hodad's stickers. The music is vibing and not too loud to carry on a conversation, with a mixture of punk, rock, punk rock, and metal. There's ample seating with a bus booth (probably seats 3ish comfortably, 7 four top booths, one long picnic table with 8 seating benches that would sit two comfortably on each bench, and 4 high top tables. There was a basketball game playing on their three tvs for those that love a bit of sports with their meals. Our server Anson was the highlight of the meal other than the food. He has this confident calm demeanor with a seriously wicked smile and he was so nice and patient, giving us some great recommendations! We opted to try the Guido burger as it's mentioned it was inspired by Guy Fieri, and basket of frings. The fries are those amazing thick wedge fries and were so perfectly seasoned and the rings and fries were so perfectly crispy and hot. Definitely fresh made. The Guido burger was juicy, flavorful, and everything you would want in a burger. Can't wait to come back soon next time I'm seeing a show at HOB or just for a fun night out. read more

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Man, maybe it was an off night, but I got a mini cheeseburger and onion rings and the burger patty was completely burned. Could be because they were getting ready to close and rushing but it was so terrible! Onion rings and ranch good as always (but a little cold). read more

If you're in the mood for a burger, this is the place to go. The mini burgers come in at a sixth of a pound, while the singles are a third of a pound, and they definitely don't skimp on toppings. Expect a burger stacked high and overflowing in the best way. The bacon is more like a thick patty than traditional strips, which was a pleasant surprise. The fries were soft and almost mashed-potato-like in texture, but the onion rings were the real standout. They were easily the star of the meal. Service was excellent as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations, which made the experience even better. read more

Hodad's - Mini bacon cheeseburger with onion rings - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Burger was exactly what I was craving, patty was well made and the request for extra pickles didn't disappoint. Fries are not my preferred, I would rather have basic simple thick fries but that's just a preference, still ate them all. 10/10 Service was pleasant and quick, big plus. Ambiance was very positive A lot going on with the decorations but everything is neat and clean, felt at ease. read more

Hodad's - Bacon cheese burger, light mayo & mustard with extra pickles - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

With a line down the block at the OB location (always!), we stopped into this location after a Padres win, to see what the fuss was about. I'd rate this spot a solid 3.5. Here's why: STAR#1: Location is easy to find amidst the buildings of downtown and wasn't all that crowded. The interior is a smattering of old license plates, meets fun graffiti and an old bus sits in the corner - that anyone can dine in! The vibe is surfer meets metal (as that was blasting throughout the space) and we felt right at home. STAR #2: The menu is small but mighty - in the sense that it offers all that it excels at making! We opted for the little bacon cheeseburgers with one side of fries and the other, onion rings. Our burgers came out about 15 minutes later, piled hiiiiiiiiiigh with fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo, ketchup and mustard) which made it hard to see our little burger patty. Lesson learned - order the regular sized burger if you're looking for a more meat taste. The burgers were fresh, delicious and huge - despite being "little". Solid burger! The wedge fries were a nice touch, lump and aplenty. The onion rings were perfectly fried, not heavily breaded and SO good as well! YUM! STAR #3: Pricing is decent for these massive babies in that it was under $40 for two - yay! Worth it! I'll knock 2 stars off for the following: Service. I hate to say it, but this location was massively understaffed. We were greeted right away, but with the dirty tables, it took a bit to clean the space for us to be seated. Our server was friendly but also taking care of the entire dining space and pouring drinks behind the bar. A few others came in and out - bussing tables, saying hello and giving refills, but the overall vibe was kind of chaotic in that everyone was doing everything for every table. BAH. Cleanliness. When we entered, tables were strewn with dirty baskets, napkins and just overall unkept. The floors were sticky; the bathrooms were messy with an overflowing trash can and I got the overall impression of yikes. Otherwise, I'd return to this spot for a burger again! read more

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love this place. might be our favorite burger place in san diego! we got the mini cheeseburger with fries and the chili burger. both were delicious in their own way. the fries are great wedge fries with a good crunch and flavoring on the outside but soft and pillowy on the inside. we also got a vanilla shake that was huge. after drink half we brought home the rest which filled up their whole to go cup! there was plenty of seating when we went and the staff was super attentive and brought out our food fast. read more

Hodad's - Mini Cheeseburger & CHILI BURGER - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I arrived for a pretty late lunch since I was in the area for a conference and have been meaning to try out Hodads. I came around 3 PM on a Monday and there was no one else in the shop but me which meant I got super quick service. I opted for the single cheeseburger with onion rings and a Dr. Pepper. The burger was pretty good and the onion rings were amazing. It was definitely worth the 20 minute walk that it took to get there. I'd go back in the future just for the onion rings alone! The best part is that they give you 2 stickers at the end of your meal! I'm pretty sure you're supposed to stick the stickers on the walls of the establishment somewhere but I wanted to take mine. read more

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What can I say? HUMONGOUS chocolate shake! Egads, enormous burgers, piles of fries or onion rings anyone? Popular and full of eager eaters waiting for a table in this very small and well known eatery, this is a must try if you are into any of those items I mentioned. Funky interior of stickers, license plates and even part of a VW Van used as seating, greet you as you walk in. Come and enjoy a meal at a historic establishment in the Golden State read more

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Bf and I wanted to try this burger spot after seeing 3.k reviews, it was an absolutely excellent decision, we enjoyed our meal very much!! The ambiance is wonderful; different mix of music playing, from alternative to rock to indie and even 2000's. The service was excellent, there was a single server working and I was very impressed! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the ranch, I need their ranch recipe!! I highly Recommend trying Hodad's read more

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Fast service, cool vibe, delicious food. You can't go wrong with Hodads! The fries and onion rings were perfection!! Don't skip out on Hodads - it was amazing! read more

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Visited here for lunch shortly after they opened. Sat in a booth and enjoyed the eclectic decor. There was a picture of a cute doggie on the wall next to our booth. Our server was friendly, helpful and speedy. I ordered the bluejay burger and a chocolate malt. It's been awhile since my last visit and I had forgotten just how big the burgers are. Not necessarily the patty; just the whole girth of it when you include all of the options for toppings. I enjoyed the blue cheese sauce, bacon, grilled onions along with lettuce, tomato and pickles. My chocolate malt was superb. I needed a to go cup and container when we left as I could not finish my meal. Things to note: They offer their own brand of beer with numerous choices. Several televisions are propped up on the wall. A softball game was on when we visited. They have many different t-shirt designs and one hoodie design. My favorite is the jaws reference t-shirt; with a burger in place of jaws, cute. read more

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We saw that this place was listed as a recommended place by Food Network. Although it was hard to find parking and expensive to park in a parking lot, this place was definitely worth the trip. The ambience of the place was fun and the workers were casual. Our server was great. I ordered a single burger and my fiancé ordered a double with bacon both burgers or massive. We also ordered onion rings. It goes without saying it took us forever to make our way through our burgers, but we had so much fun doing it and trying the different beers on tab. The beef was fresh and everything was amazing if your burger lover I highly recommend this as a regular stop. read more

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Hodad's is an American burger restaurant that has been around for quite sometime in San Diego, CA. I've been to the location in OB, but I decided to try this location on Broadway for the first time and unfortunately, it was okay at best. The restaurant itself is located on a corner in the city of San Diego and for it being a Saturday night, it wasn't that busy at all. Parking is kind of hard to find, but there are paid lots nearby to park in. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere of being that "beach" vibe and felt very welcoming. Everything seemed pretty cleaned and well-maintained, but I do wish the bathrooms were kept more clean. The service was great. The workers were nice, professional, and had a positive attitude. Our waiter didn't do his full job however and we found ourselves being assisted by another waiter throughout most of our stay. The restaurant wasn't busy either, but it wasn't that big of a deal. I ordered the Blue Jay burger with a side of fries and onion rings. Everything came out pretty fast which is sometimes a bad sign. The burger itself, as shown in the photos, was smothered in blue cheese. I'm a fan of blue cheese but that is all I tasted when eating the burger. I asked for medium rare and the patty was medium rare. The patty itself lacked seasoning and just tasted like straight beef. The other additions of the burger such as the bacon, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and more were just shadowed by the sheer amount of blue cheese. The entire burger itself was very greasy and I had to down the burger fast to avoid it all from just falling apart. I realized this only happened to my burger, probably because it had more in it than the classic burger options; however, if the restaurant can't properly serve a burger other than their classics, then they should reconsider serving it all. Then again, it could've just been an off day. My party ordered the classic burgers and theirs came out fine and they enjoyed their meals. The fries, more like wedges, were not that appetizing since they were obviously frozen wedges that you can get at deli from Albertsons or Stater Bros. The wedges had good seasoning and weren't dried out on the inside. The onion rings were not the best I've had and were obviously frozen prior to being served. The batter was dry and thin. The onion ring itself lacked flavor and the onion on the inside was dry. I had to rely on the ranch and BBQ sauce to help out. Overall, I probably won't come back to this location again or even any Hodad's location for a while. For the limited options on their menu and for what you get, the price is absurd. I would recommend going to In N Out for the same, if not better quality, for a much cheaper price. To my knowledge, no military nor first responder discounts offered. read more

Hodad's - BLUE JAY - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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After 12 years, I returned to Hodad's, and wouldn't you know, it got even better. The burgers are huge and juicy, and let's not forget about the massive, delicious shake. My 13 year old son got to try it for the first time and he can't stop talking about it. I highly recommend! read more

Located in downtown, east village. Street parking. Smells like urine outside and inside of the establishment. Tried the Guido burger and fries. Big portions. Service is mid. Instead of raising their prices due to inflation, they add it as a 3% service charge. read more

Hodad's - Guido burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

after living in PB for a decade and than two decades serving our country to be safe. It is SAD when a business owner becomes so privileged to screw customers over for a OVERPRICED burger. I returned to America and my wife of 29 years had never been to Hodads and being I use to eat there two to three times per week while my assignment in San Diego for 10 years. I felt like taking her out to try it. what happened next was beyond crazy and we will never return and we want to warn all travelers and most importantly anyone who has served this country before they get ripped off like I did. we ordered a bacon burger and a cheese burger. My wife saw the table next to us order onion rings (basket) the basket was delivered to them mounded above the rim of the basket. So she ordered a basket for us to share. when her order came I got a cheese burger and she got her bacon burger along with 4 onion rings on the side of her burger. we first try to get our server who was no where to be found. so we informed the kid who brought us our food. he said he would check. he never returned.So stupid us thinking they were fixing the screw up. we then figured they took it off our bill after never delivering what we ordered. Then the $43.00 bill for two burgers and four rings had a $5.50 charge for a basket of rings which we did NOT get. so we asked for the manager and the founders kid came out to tell us that when you order a burger and rings basket they put the burger and rings in the same basket yet they charge you for a full basket and give you four rings. the owners kid came out and told us that we got what we paid for and if we are unhappy so sorry.he offered us two more rings when the other tables were getting overflowing baskets. SO I risked my butt to protect this country so this prilivaged PUNK kid that his father made rich could tell me if you don't like getting screwed don't come back. If your a vet you need to boycott this place. they spit in our faces after making our country free so they can be PUNKs as business owners. read more

I got the Guido burger, and it was for what it was. In all honesty it was nothing special. Wish burger came with fries. Meat patty itself was a decent size. Be prepared to pick up whatever drops out and have napkins cause it was a bit runny. Menu is simple , if you're looking for a quick bite to eat read more

Hodad's - GUIDO - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Great juicy messy burgers but that is the way it should be. Got the Guido burger and fries and it did not disappoint. Went to the Ocean Beach location and it's not easy to park there. BUT worth the effort to go and enjoy the food there. read more

Hodad's - Busy and not easy to get to BUT worth ir if you can get here. - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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Forever thankful to my boy for putting me onto to this place. Great portions (especially the fries !) and phenomenal service. Perfect spot to chill with friends or even for a casual date. Will definitely be coming back :) read more

Only one way to describe Hoodads...Fantastic!!! If you craving a burger then Hoodads should be your go to...I ordered the bacon cheese burger and side basket of fries which me and my buddy split...plus a root beer soda to wash it done. We give it 9 out of 10 read more

Hodad's - Bacon cheese burger with all the fixings - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Im mad I forgot the servers name. But he was so nice. 100/10. He took his time explaining the menu and he was very thorough going over what things are. And when we got the food it was MASSIVE. I'm the type to always finish my food and this one was hard to finish (but I did cause it tasted so good) Warning. I like blu cheese and the blu cheese burger was too strong for my liking. It was a decent burger but I wouldn't get it again. (The pastrami is next on my list) read more

So good!!! I ate literally the whole menu. The burgers were to die for and the service was impeccable! The waiter had the cutest little mustache and the ambience just kept on making me want to eat and eat and eat and eat!!!! Will be coming back. - Grant Dougherty (the fat one) read more

Hodad's - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

First hodads experience after the padres game this afternoon, was able to walk in and get seated quickly and had someone come take our order Once the food came out we were ready to indulge, the burgers were massive but looked super good and packed with all the toppings, the half order of frings was piled high and were brought out with two big sides of ranch The burger was super flavorful, bacon was crispy all the toppings really worked together with the sauces and burger, the onion rings were easily some of the best ive had and I really enjoyed the seasoned potato wedges! Only downside was the lack of server check in, while I typically enjoy being left alone during a meal one check in is always appreciated for refills as we did run out of water early into the meal read more

Hodad's - Single Bacon Cheeseburger HALF FRING (2-3 people) - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

This is for the Hodad's at Snapdragon Stadium. Probably one of the worst hamburgers I've had in a while. The beef was not real, it was some sort of soy mixed with beef. Slow service, expensive and bad food. You guys can do better! read more

Burger.Goodness. Hello San Diego! This spot is pretty unique and a must try for HUGE burgers that hit different. I tried the Blue Jay burger - if you are a blue cheese LOVER then this is a must try. Full of flavor with blue cheese spread and grilled onions and the HUGE helping of "bacon" is mouth watering. All of the burgers come fully loaded so before you order make sure to read what that means. Mine I did all except tomatoes and enjoyed it...I will not the size of these burgers are NO joke. Honestly, I would recommend asking for the Blue Jay in the mini size...seriously the regular is bigger than what most would want to eat. Definitely get this side basket of onion rings. These things are amazing!! The size are crazy and literally two people can share the basket of onion rings. Make sure to get a side of ranch. We also ordered a single cheeseburger all the way no tomato and the server alerted us to how BIG the burgers were as we were going to order doubles, ordered singles and probably should've got a mini on that as well but well worth it! read more

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We enjoyed a delicious hamburger at Hodad's Downtown San Diego. This was my first time at this location we usually go to Hodad's in Ocean Beach. I highly recommend the Guido Burger inspired by triple G's Guy Fieri. The burger is served with pastrami, pickles, Swiss cheese, grilled onions and spicy brown mustard. I ordered a small side of French fries. This burger was outstanding 5/5 stars!! My friend ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon and also gave it 5/5!! This burger joint is on Broadway on 10th street near the City College Trolley station. The service was great and restaurant was fully decorated with stickers, surfboards, and license plates decor like Hodad's in OB. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :) read more

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Man do you get what you pay for! We ordered a mini cheeseburger, regular cheeseburger, tuna sandwich, and basket of fries. Portions and taste are worth the price. The tuna salad sandwich I ordered came on wheat, it was so tall it was hard to eat haha Service was good. Restaurant was nice, even had a special table that is a truck you could eat in. read more

Hodad's - TUNA Mini Cheeseburger FRY BASKET (individual) - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

The OB location is a Legendary dive with one of best burgers in all of San Diego A must try read more

Back to enjoy some delicious burgers fries and onion rings, place is still nice and chill, service is great read more

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I've heard some good things about this place so I decided to stop by in the downtown location. I have to say the area is not the business but once you go inside, the staff is friendly and welcoming. The interior is cool and has such a retro vibe. I got the mini single burger which wasn't so mini. I had a feeling it was going to be the size of a regular burger. My bf got the single cheeseburger. We got some onion rings as well. We both enjoyed our burgers but believe it is pretty pricey for pretty regular tasting burgers. They were good but nothing that special about them. But at least the burgers are a good size. read more

Hodad's - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came to this place about 13 years ago and it didn't disappoint again. Triple D spots are a hit or miss but Hodads is a hit. The energy in the restaurant is infectious. The gentleman who greeted us was awesome and we had a "cool shirt off". The music is blasting and people seem to be enjoying themselves. Try to sit at the window if you can it's fantastic. The food was pretty good. The ranch tasted a little off for my son and I, but the onion rings were delicious. I'm not an OB ever but both times I've been I ate at Hodads. read more

Hodad's - Mini Cheeseburger ONION RING BASKET (individual) - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time trying this place and it was the best meal to have after a night out. It really hit the spot. The staff were really nice and friendly. I love the inside of the restaurant and all the stuff hanging on the walls. My friend and I chose onion rings and fries and shared those with our burgers and it was just the right amount. read more

Hodad's - Single Cheeseburger and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

San Diego staple. Fast service, great burger, East Village vibe. Stopped in for midweek lunch. Promptly got my order in, cheeseburger with onion rings. Burger was juicy and tasty. Onion rings were piping hot. BBQ dipping sauce. Yes it's an absolute tourist spot, but they still deliver the goods. Special props to the crew, well done! read more

Hodad's - This is an OG SD vibe - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California