We really had a great experience at this venue. Solid juicy burgers and a great combination of fun things in the burgers. Pork belly.. onion rings.. yummy fries. We frequent the venue after soccer around the corner. FANTASTIC service and just a perfect local burger joint that isn't fast food or in & out. Definitely recommend coming to check them out to satisfy your burger needs. Plenty of parking (dedicated lot) and tables for families. Not a huge place but it is baby bear porridge~ juuust right!! read more

Nice little hidden spot in Poway. A little bit on the pricier side for a burger but it's really full of flavor. We ordered two meals, one regular hamburger and the other was a western. Service was nice though I realized I got the wrong change later on. Only by a dollar so I didn't make a big deal of it. It's young kids who work here, or at least they looked young. The restaurant itself was clean. read more

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This location is not closed 3/14. This burger is good. The American wagyunos flavorful. The Japanese wagyu is very flavorful. The burgers are smash burgers so they are crispy. The sauce is good. Try the grilled onions. This isn't in n out, in all the best ways. Prices are fair. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - The high top. - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

went for the first time to give it a try . the burger was good but the fries seemed a little off. i'm a big fan of 5 Guys fries and they were not near that level. i might go back for a burger if i was in the area. read more

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Good burger. Service is sometimes slow. Wish they had regular cut fries (no beef tallow), because the sidewinder fries are below average

Dined at an off-peak time on Saturday afternoon. We split a single American Wagyu and a Single Japanese Wagyu (both with grilled onions). My palate wasn't refined enough to really taste the difference. Both burgers were tasty though but maybe a bit over sauced if I'm being nit picky. They had nice tasted buns, homemade pickles, and shredded lettuce. They happily cut them in half for us. I appreciated that while they had Pepsi I could still get a canned diet coke (IYKYK). Service was friendly and if I lived closer or was nearby and in the mood for a smash burger ai wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

First time visiting Swagyu Burger in Poway and I was impressed! Interesting place with a handful of tables and friendly, energetic service. I ordered the ¼ lb Classic Smash Burger and it was very tasty. Made with all the traditional LTOP fixin's, American cheese, plus spread on a brioche bun. The burger tasted great but was kind of a hot mess to handle. I felt like I needed to take two showers when I was done. Overall the balance of ingredients could have been better. Very onion heavy, not enough shrettuce, etc. I think next time I'll have something a little more beef forward like a 2x2 or something. We shared a side of Sidewinder Fries which were delicious. Hot, flavorful, crispy and comes with your choice of two dipping sauces. They don't offer any combo meals here. Everything is priced a la carte, so it winds up costing a small fortune. Especially if you're out as a couple or a family. Note that there is no public restroom at Swagyu Poway which is unfortunate. There is a hand washing station near the front where you order. Wish they had at least beer/wine service here considering the exorbitant cost. It would at least help numb the financial blow. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - 1/4LB Classic Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Tried this restaurant for the first time based on an email from Yelp. The location is a small strip center on Twin Peaks in North East Poway. Small basic restaurant was over air conditioned and the rocking music was blasting. We were the only customers and you order at the counter upon entry. The staff was very nice and helpful. We decided to split the $20 OG Swagyu burger, share an order of the Sidewinder Frys. I loved the fries, but my wife thought they and the burger were over salted. The burger was pleasant enough, but I am not sure it was wagyu quality. But I haven't eaten beef in many years so . Doubtful we will return. read more

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There were only two staff members present when we arrived and they were very busy. I had to wait about 7+ minutes to place my order. The cook informed us they had just received an order for 16 burgers so they were busy. Although they were busy I appreciated how friendly he was. There was low upbeat music playing and all the tables were clean. There's plenty of plants all around the restaurants with lights hanging from the ceiling. The decor is pretty cool, I like that you can watch the people make each order in front of you. We ordered two burgers and sweet potato waffle fries for a total of $44. Although it took a while to place the order The food was ready in about 5 minutes. The food was decent tastes similar to a burger from Rallys in my opinion I think I was a little too excited to try it-it wasn't worth the hype. But I did enjoy it read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - 1/4LB Classic Smash Burger Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Really good food! The service was great. Really relaxed atmosphere Can't wait to come back again!

I've heard about this place and finally got to try it. We went for lunch on a Friday. It was pretty quiet and not busy at all. The space is a decent size. We were the only diners. The restroom had "out of order" sign but they let me use it. You had to go through the kitchen to get to it. We ordered two cheese burgers, one Smash burger with Swagyu smash patty, cheese katsu sando, A5 wagyu fat shoestring fries and a brownie. The burgers were good especially the smash burger but i don't think it's worth the price. The shoestring fries were not really shoestrings-ish and I couldn't tell if these wagyu fries taste any different than regular fries. The brownie was still frozen so i asked the staff to make a shake out of it instead. He was nice to accommodate the request. Overall, it's ok. I had higher expectations for this place though. read more

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The smashed burger patties were fantastic, and the staff was very courteous when we went. But this location was out of tomato, pickles, and sidewinder fries (what I was most looking forward to) on my visit. The beef tallow fries were fine, nothing spectacular. The buns are large and sweet, too much bread for a single 1/4lb patty but would be good for 1/2lb+ burgers. I'm happy to have tried them, but I'm not sure I will go back if they are out of menu items all the time. read more

I guess I'm not a smash burger kind of guy. The ingredients were fine, but I enjoy a full thick patty that was not crispy. Oh well, at least I've tried a smashed burger now. For me personally I enjoy In N Out more than this place, not to mention some greater non fast food burgers like those at Viewpoint Brewing. read more

I grew up in the area, it's unfortunate this place was not around when I lived there. The swagyu burger is among the better smash burgers I have had in San Diego. The burger has a nice crisp sear to it and was topped with a nice brioche bun. The burgers are on the pricier side but the size of the 1/2 OG burger does not make the price point unreasonable. I will definitely come here again next time I am in the area. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - 1/2 OG - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

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Service is friendly and order came out at a reasonable time. I came here with three other people and we shared sweet potato crisscross fries, sidewinder fries and onion rings. You do get to choose two sauces to go with your sides! The burger itself was a solid smash burger. I do love that they toast the buns so you get some crispy parts of the bun contrasting the soft interior. Every bite was a little different as I felt the ingredients did overpower each other in some instances. One bite I had, I just tasted onion lol. I didn't mind it too much, it just tasted fresh. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Classic 1/2LB Smash Burger "OG" Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

One of my husband's clients recommended Swagyu and we have been hooked since! Love the fast casual way this location operates. They still provide a vibe with good music and an open kitchen concept so you can see the chefs prepare your food while you wait. Service has improved over the years and recently a chef shared with us a jalapeño sauce he was trying out for the day. It was delicious! We had traditionally dined for the Japanese wagyu but the American was so delicious too! I love the way the sidewinder fries are seasoned. It's always a nice treat. There is a small parking lot out front shared with other businesses in the same plaza. There does not appear to be street parking. read more

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Excellent burgers, neat and cozy little place to chow down on some delicious beef. The swagador burger is the best. Fast service and nice people. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Wagyu fat shake - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Had the Japanese swaygu burger and it was good but a bit on the expensive side. Tasted has a nice, strong beef flavor missing from most burgers. Single was a bit thin so might need to order a double. Fries were excellent - sort of a cross between steak fries and spiral cut. The guy manning the place was nice and friendly but he was slammed as he was solo. read more

This place reopened after it closed for 2 weeks for remodel We had double trouble combo and classic burger combo. Very good burgers and fries. Good service as well. The prices are better than five guys. I definitely will be back. read more

Burgers are my fave food, so I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time. I'm ecstatic to report, it did not disappoint! Decided to split the 1/2lb El Swagador Burger with a side of the A5 Wagyu Tallow Fries. First of all, this quadruple confirms why I will never become a vegan. I just absolutely can't when a badass double decker burger with decadent pork belly on top exists!!! This burger sucker punched me directly in the mouth with flavor! The pork belly was so tender it basically melted in my mouth. The pickled serranos brought such a delightful kick. Honestly, even if I didn't get it cut in half, this is definitely one of those burgers you can't put down until you're done. You won't be able to stop going in for another bite. Of course the fries were spectacular as well. Why I've never had fries cooked in beef tallow before--and apparently are gluten free? Beats me. But now I'm ruined forever. Guess I'll just have to go back for more. Can't forget the staff! Very lively and friendly guys who are so very helpful about the menu and their recommendations. They even explained the difference between American wagyu and Japanese wagyu (both of which are on the menu). I was surprised we had the whole place to ourselves for a late lunch. I guess the location is in a tight corner of a small shopping strip where parking can be iffy. But dining in provides ample room with plenty of 4 seat tables. It looked like the bathroom was out of order, but we didn't need to use it anyways. Just be warned, the burgers are even BETTER than what they look like in the pictures. AND probably don't plan a long car ride after this meal because you WILL slip into the most satisfying food coma shortly after... perhaps consider a DD? read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - El Swagador (cut in half as I split with my partner) + A5 wagyu tallow fries - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Too Little to Make Noise About Food: Cheeseburger - nothing extraordinary. Regular burger with basic fixing. Meat sort of lost amongst the sauce and myriad of other items. Bun just a brioche style bun. No big thrills. Fries (YES sold a la cart) - a swirl wedge cut. What else can I say than, for $6, they are wedge cut fries. No special flavoring. Not exceptional. [Ranch is not the best flavor of Ranch. ] Ambiance - gastro pub in style Price = $$ Service = people are nice but there is no distinct vibe of the place that stands out. Of 3 ppl, only 1 even said hi. read more

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The price is outrageous. $15-25 for a burger is high enough but... $10 for a tiny order of completely average fries? Craaaaazy read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

This place always hits the spot. Burger with just the right amount of fat, seasoned to perfection, warmed brioche bun, fresh lettuce with delicious sauce and the pickles really makes this! I usually ask for grilled onions and no tomatoes, no cheese, grilled buns. Bomb yo, go get yours! read more

Went there it was closed Saturday January 31 so no service no food no ambiance. Was looking forward to a wagger!

Was really hoping for a better experience. Visiting SD we caught this place on Yelp and while it was pretty good, the quality and taste didn't really justify the cost in our opinion. The smash style burger with "special sauce" and sides is common now in SoCal and we've had better tasting options for less. read more

Great burgers! They weren't too busy the Tuesday we were there. It was a relatively small business. Soda fountain at the time was out of order. Though it seemed that things weren't going anyone's way that day, the guys at Swagyu Burger delivered! Smash burger and a place to catch up with a girlfriend made our day. The guys did not mind us chatting away. We were grateful. read more

First time here and I ordered the 1/4lb swagyu burger ($15) with all the fixings and man, it was delicious. The person at the front register was super kind and the service was really nice, she was very welcoming. I'd go back when I'm craving a good cheeseburger. Also it's nice to know they use beef tallow and not vegetable oils. read more

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Solid 3.5 stars. Lots of potential for this restaurant in our little town of Poway. Hamburger and special sauce were good. Service was good. read more

The food is definitely 5 stars. OG smash burger is wagyu and the fries are cooked in beef tallow. The price is a little high. I understand it's quality and cooked with no seed oils but two burgers and a fries was about $50. Just the tallow fries are $10. Be ready to enjoy a really good meal for a really high price. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - OG smash burger and Beef tallow fries. - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

The staff was nice. The food was sub-par and very expensive. Ordered bacon to be added to the burger and received undercooked pork belly that looked very unappetizing. We used to love going to the PB location. This is definitely not that. read more

Decent burger if you are in the area. Quick service and reasonable amount of seating. We found it because if InKind.

I came in wanting the El Swagador burger that has A5 Wagyu, cheese, special sauce, smoked onions, pickled Serranos, pork belly, and pickles. Wow!!!! That burger was damn delicious, and as I'm writing this, I actually want another one. I also ordered a salted caramel shake with added Wagyu fat. Omg that was a game changer!!! The night crew was wonderful with excellent service and the willingness to add the Wagyu fat to my shake for a small fee. The location is a little small, but they do have outdoor seating and a liquor store a few doors away. If you're in the area you must stop by!!! read more

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Oh my god. Amazing burger. Smooth. Tasty. Full flavor. Nice customer service. Highly recommend read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

I'm so sad they got rid of the nitro potatoes, but this location is just like the one in PB. The staff were extremely friendly and kind. We came in on a Friday night and it wasn't busy, but there was a steady flow of people. I loved that the burger stayed together with each bite and the ingredients were fresh as can be! I wanted veggies in my burger so I ordered them on the side for $1. I'll be back again sometime! read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

burger was non existent, I don't know where the photos come for the yelp ads, but if you took a picture of my burger, the burger was paper thin and had no flavor, the bun was good but too thick. My sandwich was mostly lettuce. The prices are ridiculously . A Mexican Coke is $4.50. I asked for grilled onions and they three dollars for them. Never ever go back. It's like sitting in a cold with one big TV screen and no music or anything. The staff is untrained and oblivious of the customers needs. i'm surprised at the restaurant getting good reviews. It's right around the corner from my house and I would love if it was a good place to eat, but it's not!! read more

The smell of how delicious the burgers that awaited us made us salivate the minute we walked in. A delicious hidden gem at the far end of poway. We found this place when we were driving thru for work, and it quite hidden. They even have a butcher shop around the corner. We ordered one swagyu burger and the regular cheese burgers. The Japanese wagyu burgers are more pricey but absolutely delicious and worth the price of an occasional visit. These burgers are quite big and the menu gives you quite a selection of choices. We also ordered some fries and a drink. When they brought these burgers out to us we had one thing on our mind; eat!!! The layout on the inside is a chill burger joint, perfect place for a nice stop. Check this place out! You won't forget it! The food was delicious read more

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Great options for burgers, though the patty was slightly overcooked, it was still a fantastic burger! The service was excellent and the place was very clean. Definitely an easier time parking and finding a spot than the PB branch. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Ordered the OG, classic smash and A5 wagyu fries. Both burgers were decent, nothing special. Would highly recommend to NOT get the shoestring fries as they tasted like they were from McDonald's. Soggy and basic. They even forgot to give me the sauce that comes with it, but my fault for not checking my to-go order before I left. Go to Wise Ox or The Friendly for better burgers read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Overpriced, soggy, basic shoestring fries - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Looks nice on the outside. There was no one in today .. it is a Saturday. Burgers did come out fast. They are thin patties. Buns fresh, sides were overfried potato fries, regular fries, and some type of potato wedges. Our onion rings are missing. Service was awful. The two young gentlemen working at the counter are just young not caring about service. Attitudes suck. We had to ask 2 times to get our drinks. Order of onion rings was missing. The gentleman said oh, I didn't get that. He didn't place a new order for them so we can get them. Well, that's not our fault. We said it. We had to ask several times for ketchup for the dipping sauces. Stood upfront to ask about our cups for refill. The two young men working just left walked outside side of the restaurant..to talk to smoke cigarettes. Clearly, they don't care about customer service. The order was three burger meals came to a total of $74.00. Well, at least we finally tried it and now. Definitely won't be back. We love supporting our local restaurants in poway. I feel very sad for the owners of this business. I hope they take this review seriously. Please watch your video cameras in your business. I say this because my husband and I are business owners. Customer service is so important for returning customers. No bathroom for our kids to wash their hands. In and out is better. read more

Absolutely the worst burger I have ever eaten. Almost inedible. Service was ok. The place stinks & is dirty. The bathroom was used for storage so it was closed. Is that up to code? read more