Located at Chula Vista's 3rd Avenue. Best burgers! Owner is very creative with its menu by providing new ideas. Garlic fries recommend. Staff and owner are very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylvie Meh
My husband and I went here to eat yesterday afternoon we received a very warm greeting as first-timers. They even gave us a milkshake sample- which was delicious! The food was good and the portions were generous. (I do wish there had been a more options for vegetarians, but it seems to be a San Dieo thing). What really stood out was the service. The staff were very friendly and made us feel genuinely welcome in a way that I haven't encountered often. I feel like the staff enjoy their jobs and like feeding people. I loved the decor- a nice change from the stereotypical pub look.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jahmal Robbins
came to this place on a welm the burgers are great and the staff is wonderful. our waiter found out one person in our party had a birthday and surprised us with a cale which is above and beyond and made our visit special that you will be returning again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ernesto Cardoso
Great burgers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
T Lewis
Ughhhh, I didn’t want to give such a low star rating, but eek! I’ve had Balboa South as takeout, and it was actually really good so that is what brought me back- although it’s been a couple of years.
Let me just start off by saying that the customer service was immaculate and exceeded expectations. There were a few different servers who checked on us and they were very attentive. I believe one of them may have been a manager, and he was very kind and accommodating. I really appreciate excellent customer service these days, so they definitely didn’t lack in that category.
We came on a Friday evening and sat outside in the back patio. The nice, cool air & breeze was great. The indoor portion of the restaurant did not have air condition, I’m not sure if it was broken or they just don’t have it running. But it was very uncomfortable and stuffy.
Now for the cocktails and food. My tamarindo margarita was absolutely awful. It didn’t have any taste to it! It was pretty much watered down. The food was meh. The garlic fries were the best thing we had. The classic Balboa burger just didn’t hit. The patty was overcooked and dry, the whole burger fell apart. There was nothing really keeping the lettuce, tomato, and onion together- not even the cheese. If there was supposed to be sauce, it didn’t exist. You can see in my pictures that the buns are totally dry. The BLT didn’t have any mayo either. It was so dry I think part of it stayed lodged in my esophagus. I had to gulp down my watered margarita, and I didn’t even get buzzed from it! It wasn’t terrible but it’s definitely not the same taste I remember a couple of years ago. Chula Vista doesn’t have very many burger joints so it’s a bummer it was a letdown. Just try to kick it up a couple notches. You have a great thing going, but you need to install air condition and jazz up the food.
chris pena
First time at The Balboa South and we were blown away. Angel took amazing care of us, and Rodrigo along with the rest of the staff were just as helpful. All our dietary requests were met with ease. The burger? Felt like rocket science went into it—absolutely delicious and made us feel right at home. A perfect experience start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devar Barker-Jones
BBQ sauce isnt great. Fries have to be ordered extra crispy if that's your preference. Otherwise, food is superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Centennial Burger
Angie Proctor
Oh my gosh! The best burger and fries I have ever eaten! The garlic fries were freaking amazing! My son and husband also had shakes. I couldn't. I was so full from my burger and fries. You MUST visit Balboa South if you are in the area!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Centennial Burger, The Balboa Burger and Garlic Fries
I liked the food, but what I liked the most is the service. 4 different employees came to our table. No one said, the table is not assigned to me. All of them we funny and fast.
Edwin Portillo
Great burger joint, loved they service....
Christy Pearson
As a regular, the chilliquillas for Mother's Day is my favorite meal of all time. Delicious! They should be a Sunday Special!
Susanna DesMarais
Great burger and (good) beer place. Family friendly and lively with good vibes.
Gloria Zepeda
Always a good vibe walking in! Best burger spot in SD 😋 👌 Love the staff too!
Located at Chula Vista's 3rd Avenue. Best burgers! Owner is very creative with its menu by providing new ideas. Garlic fries recommend. Staff and owner are very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I went here to eat yesterday afternoon we received a very warm greeting as first-timers. They even gave us a milkshake sample- which was delicious! The food was good and the portions were generous. (I do wish there had been a more options for vegetarians, but it seems to be a San Dieo thing). What really stood out was the service. The staff were very friendly and made us feel genuinely welcome in a way that I haven't encountered often. I feel like the staff enjoy their jobs and like feeding people. I loved the decor- a nice change from the stereotypical pub look.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
came to this place on a welm the burgers are great and the staff is wonderful. our waiter found out one person in our party had a birthday and surprised us with a cale which is above and beyond and made our visit special that you will be returning again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great burgers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ughhhh, I didn’t want to give such a low star rating, but eek! I’ve had Balboa South as takeout, and it was actually really good so that is what brought me back- although it’s been a couple of years.
Let me just start off by saying that the customer service was immaculate and exceeded expectations. There were a few different servers who checked on us and they were very attentive. I believe one of them may have been a manager, and he was very kind and accommodating. I really appreciate excellent customer service these days, so they definitely didn’t lack in that category.
We came on a Friday evening and sat outside in the back patio. The nice, cool air & breeze was great. The indoor portion of the restaurant did not have air condition, I’m not sure if it was broken or they just don’t have it running. But it was very uncomfortable and stuffy.
Now for the cocktails and food. My tamarindo margarita was absolutely awful. It didn’t have any taste to it! It was pretty much watered down. The food was meh. The garlic fries were the best thing we had. The classic Balboa burger just didn’t hit. The patty was overcooked and dry, the whole burger fell apart. There was nothing really keeping the lettuce, tomato, and onion together- not even the cheese. If there was supposed to be sauce, it didn’t exist. You can see in my pictures that the buns are totally dry. The BLT didn’t have any mayo either. It was so dry I think part of it stayed lodged in my esophagus. I had to gulp down my watered margarita, and I didn’t even get buzzed from it! It wasn’t terrible but it’s definitely not the same taste I remember a couple of years ago. Chula Vista doesn’t have very many burger joints so it’s a bummer it was a letdown. Just try to kick it up a couple notches. You have a great thing going, but you need to install air condition and jazz up the food.
First time at The Balboa South and we were blown away. Angel took amazing care of us, and Rodrigo along with the rest of the staff were just as helpful. All our dietary requests were met with ease. The burger? Felt like rocket science went into it—absolutely delicious and made us feel right at home. A perfect experience start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BBQ sauce isnt great. Fries have to be ordered extra crispy if that's your preference.
Otherwise, food is superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Centennial Burger
Oh my gosh! The best burger and fries I have ever eaten! The garlic fries were freaking amazing! My son and husband also had shakes. I couldn't. I was so full from my burger and fries. You MUST visit Balboa South if you are in the area!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Centennial Burger, The Balboa Burger and Garlic Fries
Really good burgers, 🍔
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff is friendly and the food is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I liked the food, but what I liked the most is the service. 4 different employees came to our table. No one said, the table is not assigned to me. All of them we funny and fast.
Great burger joint, loved they service....
As a regular, the chilliquillas for Mother's Day is my favorite meal of all time. Delicious! They should be a Sunday Special!
Great burger and (good) beer place. Family friendly and lively with good vibes.
Always a good vibe walking in! Best burger spot in SD 😋 👌 Love the staff too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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