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The Mixer

3.8 (75 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Butter Burger
Mariam R.

Got here around 11am and there was only one other party sitting outside, but the service was a little slow. I ordered the Butter Bun Smash Burger with fries. I really enjoyed both! I usually like my smash burger patty a little crispier, but this one was still really good. The fries were nicely seasoned and had great flavor!

Onion rings breading
Diane S.

Service is excellent here; courteous and friendly! Reese is stellar! I did not get a full meal as was called away but the lunch crowd was gone; just me and my seagull buddy outside on the patio...There is a huge free parking lot out front just across from Liberty Station which makes for a nice walk after a meal. I just had time for an ice tea and onion rings snack and will say this; hey chef! Way too much unseasoned breading so hard to enjoy and onion anywhere hidden inside; oops! Less breading please and when they come out of the fryer hit them with a pinch of seasoned salt while warm! Will be back to eat here soon!

Yo Daddy
Leslie B.

My husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner before a movie nearby, so we were pleased to learn that The Mixer had moved into the previous location of Slater's 50/50. We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night with a reservation, that was clearly not needed, as there were only a couple of other parties dining at that time. We were greeted and seated quickly. I noticed that many of the booths were duct taped due to what appeared to be wear and tear, which was odd as I had been under the impression that there was a recent remodel. There were some cute lighted signs around, otherwise the decor was pretty plain Our service started out great. Our server was friendly and checked in on us regularly. I wasn't too thrilled by the cocktail menu, as many of them sounded quite sweet. I did settle on a Southern Charm (peach and bourbon cocktail) and my husband had a Yo Daddy (twist on an old fashioned). It took a bit longer than expected for our drinks to arrive. They were good, more simple cocktails, but still good. I love pickles, so my husband and I ordered the Big Dill Energy appetizer (fried pickles with dipping sauce). I would say it was also good... not amazing, but good. For dinner I ordered the Mediterranean Salad with chicken added. My husband ordered the Stay Classy Burger with spicy fries. At first I liked that my salad had lots of ingredients, with pesto and lot of veggies and balsamic, but it was really a little too mixed up with maybe too many flavors. My husband thought the burger was decent, but felt that it was just a basic burger. We both enjoyed the spicy fries. At the end of the meal, our server was nowhere to be found. We were ready to leave. After waiting a while, we were able to flag down a different server to get out check. All in all, it was a decent experience. However, the food, drinks and atmosphere were not enough to make me want to return.

karla S.

The mixer is the place to be on game day, we stopped by to watch the fifa World Cup game, the atmosphere was great, the staff was attentive, the appetizers and drinks were good and the prices fair, they have plenty of parking and a daily happy hour menu.

Whiskey Tango and a Bloody Mary
Jerry R.

We were headed to the food court in Liberty Station and drove by this place. We turned around to give it a try. They have a huge outdoor eating area, we chose to eat inside. We started with a couple of cocktails, I had the Whiskey Tango, my wife had a Bloody Mary. The Whiskey Tango was very refreshing, her Bloody was like a meal, big strip of thick cut bacon, tomatoes and pepperoncini's on a bamboo skewer. We ordered the Bruschetta Confit, The Mixer Burger, and fries. All of it was VERY GOOD! The Bruschetta ingredients were fresh, perfectly balanced, and well presented. The Mixer Burger was what a hamburger should taste like! It was a double patty smash burger, with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and a really perfect bun. This burger is high on my list of hamburgers in San Diego. The fries were battered great on the outside, perfectly fried, and nice and fluffy on the inside. I wish I would have taken pictures of the bar, so many beer taps! I had a Red Trolley Ale with the food, it was nice and cold, and very refreshing. The biggest surprise is the prices, all of their offerings were well worth the price point, half the price of the $25 burgers most places.

Main entrance
Emmett T.

The ownership and staff are still the same, however the former Slater's 50/50 in Liberty Station has now been rebranded to The Mixer (inspired by the Catalina Wine Mixer). Much of the existing signage remained, and only a couple of small banners near the entrance indicated the presence of The Mixer. The place continues to be a bar and grill where people will come to watch various sporting events on the flat screen TVs. The biggest change to the menu was the removal of the beef and bacon patties in the signature burgers which was how the 50/50 part of the previous business name was derived. Smash burgers were now the featured items of which there were four varieties that each cost $11.50. The rest of the menu categories were typical... shareables, burgers, salads, sandwiches, chicken, fries, and desserts. After taking a spot at the bar and consulting with the bartender (owner?), I picked the Butter Burger and a side of french fries which was sold a la carte. There may have been a staffing issue that day because it took almost half an hour for my food to be ready which was long for a burger and fries. The place was maybe 1/3 filled with customers so the volume of orders shouldn't have been a factor. Two smashed patties were grilled with onions, topped with American cheese, and coated with European butter and garlic sauce. This was all served on a potato bun. The fries were seasoned, but they were pricey at $6.25 for the basket that included a cup of ranch dressing for dipping. The other sides like onion rings, sweet potato fries, and tater tots were even more expensive at $8.50 each. I'm not sure why there was a difference for tater tots as many spots charge the same as fries. The burger was soft and gooey from the cheese and butter. I don't think I could have consumed one much larger than the version they had here. The fries were nothing special except for the seasoning. For the food quality, price and service, it was a three star dining experience at The Mixer.

Butter Burger
Broderick S.

I'm really confused at the 3.8 rating for this place. I came for happy hour because.... This economy? It's the first time I've been here since it was Slaters 50/50 way back when. It was Monday at HH so things were slow but the service was great. Enjoyed the Butter Burger and the Flavor Spheres aka fried cheese balls - very delicious! So that you don't think that I'm a plant My only gripe was they had an all country playlist at the time, and I did let them know and they probably would've adjusted it if I mentioned it earlier. It's rough out there for restaurants so definitely support local when you can!

Michael G.

Craving burgers while here in Liberty Station, so I drove by to Slater 50/50, but I was surprised to see it's now The Mixer. I was already there, so might as well try them. Got the CALL ME DADDY BURGER, THE SKIRT BURGER, THE MIXER (Smash burger), snd GARLIC STYLE FRIES. Everything is decent-sized and good for me, but my Son and wife said that for them The Skirt burger and The Mixer smash burger had too much mustard taste on it. The Call me Daddy burger was delicious, just too messy to eat, but it's good. The staff were very nice, Joanna Marie is super friendly and attentive to what we may need, plenty of parking, and lots of spots to sit outside and inside. They also have a 10 % discount for Militaries .

Mixer Burger
Joy E.

Food: The burgers we ordered were just average. They were very small portion and the burger didn't come with fries. Check out the size comparison with a regular iphone and the cup of water. You would have to order a separate order. You would be better getting In N Out burger combo. For a sit down restaurant food, the burger size was below average. Their chicken wing sauce too wasn't special. The bbq chipotle tasted like a ketchup just mixed with a regular bbq sauce. Service: We placed all our order at the same time... appetizers and burgers. The burgers came out first. We all finished our "small burgers" and the appetizers (chicken wings, garlic fries, sweet potato fries and fried pickles) came after we followed up several times with our waitress. The appetizers also came one at a time which was exacerbated the wait. Ambiance: The place looked like a delapidated place left by Slater 50/50. Overall rating: POOR if you're expecting something like Slater 50/50. The experience was more like eating at a fast food place. Steer clear!!

Tater Tots
stephanie M.

Came here after seeing this spot on Tik Tok. Incredible customer service and great food options. I'll definitely be back.

Sheri L.

We stopped into The Mixer last night and absolutely loved it. The space is so cute with great vibes, stylish decor, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere that immediately makes you want to stay awhile. The service really stood out. Our server Ryan was outstanding and incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. He truly made the experience even better and you can tell he genuinely cares about great service. The drinks deserve a shoutout because they are both delicious and adorable. This is also one of the only spots in Liberty Station that serves a full bar, which already sets it apart from many of the restaurants in the area. The pickle shots were surprisingly smooth and so fun. Definitely a must try. As for the food, the smash burger was excellent. It was juicy, flavorful, and honestly better than most of the burgers around Liberty Station. It really stands out compared to other nearby spots, which can be hit or miss. Overall, The Mixer checks all the boxes with great food, great drinks, excellent service, and a really charming atmosphere. We would absolutely recommend this restaurant, especially for their burgers and cocktails. We will definitely be back. Especially for their weekend brunch!

Spicy Smash
Alison M.

Great food! Went for brunch and they had a great mimosa deal! Service was great and the place is so cute with a chill vibe! 10/10 recommend

Cheesy Cheese Fries
Rhea R.

I love me some smashburgers, so when I spotted this spot while out with the family at Liberty Station I had to try it. The menu caught my attention right away because the item names were really unique and fun. We ordered the Spicy Smash, the Mixer Burger with garlic parm, and the cheesy fries. The burgers were definitely the highlight. The patties had that nice crispy edge and both burgers were full of flavor. The Spicy Smash had a good kick and the garlic parm on the Mixer Burger was really tasty. The cheesy fries were good, but the burgers were the real star. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality. I would definitely come back when I am craving a good smashburger.

Club Mixer Sandwich.. soooo good! Needs onions!

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Love coming here! The poppers & burgers are our faves and the staff is amazing. Feels like home

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Service and food were good! No complaints. I'm not in this area of SD too often but I will try to make it back here!

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