Cali "O" Burgers

San Diego, CA · Hamburger restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in San Diego
#1207
of 3838 restaurants
City Percentile
46%
rating percentile
Address
Cali "O" Burgers, 1290 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone
(619) 692-9999
Website
calioburgers.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Cali "O" Burgers is a restaurant located in San Diego, CA. It is one of 3,838 restaurants listed in San Diego. Its 4.3-star rating matches the San Diego city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Adrian Ibarra Garcia · Nov 2025

The lady in the front counter had such a bad attitude. She wasn't welcoming and just gave a bad attitude, but you know whatever I get it. As I was ordering, she picks up the phone and then starts taking someone else's order. Whatever, I order and then I ordered the California burger and then halfway through the burger I looked at the meat and saw this monstrosity. The thing was super pink, and I was like oh no way. The pictures doesn't do it justice, it was really pink. So I go ask for my money back, because no way you're just going to surve a burger that pink. Then she said she didn't know how to give a refund and then proceeded to call her boss. Then they we're talking back and forth, until the final verdict was that they couldn't give the refund today. She took my receipt and said it'll

★★★★★ 5.0 ABetC Design · Dec 2025

I would definitely return to the restaurant. The food options were great. My family and I (8 of us in total) needed a bite to eat after seeing the Nutcracker at the Balboa Park Theatre. My father has type 1 diabetes. My Father and I eat a vegan diet. My sister and her children and grandchild like to eat burgers. I was pleasantly surprised to see options for all of us. The food was fresh and prepared as we ordered it. Luz was outstanding, her customer service was above and beyond. I wanted to know the nutritional information, particularly the carb count for my father's meal. She offered to call the manager. Unfortunately they didn't have the info but I really appreciated her extra time and effort. The whole dining experience was great. Thank you! My family and I appreciate it!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Mike Rodriguez · Apr 2025

The Calli-O burgers is a good place to get a burger. The burgers are delicious, but they are a little pricey. For anything over $18, I would expect that it would come with a side of fries but it does not. Everything is a La carte. That being said the burgers are delicious and the sidewinder fries very good.I would recommend those. They have a variety of burgers to select from and they do not skimp on size. If the price is no object. This is definitely a place you need to go.

★★★★☆ 4.0 B T · Feb 2024

Quality burger 🍔 locally made to order that really hit the spot. I ordered the San Franciscan: Applewood Smoked Bacon, blue cheese, grilled onions, green leaf lettuce. Added fries and drink into a combo meal. Everything was spot on and served hot. Had Indoor and outdoor south facing seating.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Michael Franz · Jan 2026

I really wanted to like Cali O Burger, but unfortunately this was one of the most disappointing burger experiences I've had in a long time--especially for the price. Let's start with the burger itself. The patty was clearly a thin, frozen, mass-produced patty, the kind you'd recognize instantly if you've ever shopped at Costco. There was nothing fresh, juicy, or crafted about it. It was dry, overcooked, and flavorless, and whatever seasoning they use didn't help. For a place branding itself around burgers, this was a huge letdown. The bun-to-burger ratio was completely off. Way too much bread and not nearly enough meat. Every bite felt like chewing through a sponge just to find a sliver of beef hiding inside. A good burger should be about balance--this one felt like a bun sandwich with a

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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