The Balboa - S San Diego

Great burger in a fun bar. Service is superb as well. If you’re looking for a solid burger or chicken sandwich this is it.

Parking: Pull up and park, they not trippin Kid-friendliness: Don't hide yo wife and kids, bring em Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right on in

A little loud, but otherwise great! Order at the bar two burgers, mine as the chef intended (almost), his plain and dry. Salt and pepper fries. Coke to drink (maybe a splash of rum, but I'm not driving). Food was FANTASTIC. Lovely flavor, juicy but not dripping down your arm (my arm can't taste it anyway). The bun was perfectly toasted, the veggies fresh and crisp! The fries were perfectly cooked crispy outside, creamy inside, just the right amount of seasoning. I wish I lived here, I'd eat her twice a week! Parking: I can't tell if we were lucky, or if it's always easy to park here. We got street parking right out front without having to wait for it.

Glad it reopened after covid. The best burger ever in a great atmosphere

It 's one of those It is what it is retro neighborhood bars. It 's dark inside (no windows), and your eyes will need a moment to adjust, especially if you come in from a bright sunny day, which of course is often here in San Diego. Sure, some of the tables are a bit on the sticky side. But the help is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming and it 's a casual place to hang out, have a drink, a good burger, and watch a game.