San Diego, CA
For Burgers in San Diego, the local food press points to Rosemarie's Buns & Brews, Tanner's Prime Burgers, and Rocky's Crown Pub. Picks from San Diego Magazine, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in San Diego Magazine. Updated June 2026.
Rosemarie's Buns & Brews · Mission Beach
San Diego Magazine's 2024 critic's and reader's Best Burger. 90% Wagyu on brioche with Kewpie mayo and confited onions.
Tanner's Prime Burgers · Oceanside
San Diego Magazine's Brandt Beef / Benu alum collaboration. Brandon Rogers (three-Michelin-starred Benu) building smash burgers from prime Brandt patties.
Rocky's Crown Pub · Pacific Beach
A 1977-era San Diego classic. a damn good burger honed over decades.
Wavy Burgers · National City
San Diego Magazine's smash pick. The OG doubles Wagyu patties with confit onions, white American, and chipotle aioli.
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