28 Best Burger Restaurants near Isla Vista

“This has been my go to spot for years. I come here at least once a week. Always surprisingly fast for the amount of people here. Double char is always reliable, and sometimes I get the triple char when I am extra hungry after a long day. Seating isn't always available, but people cycle out pretty quickly.“

“Shwarma....Mmmm“

“My days of partying are long behind me. Perhaps once a year I do anything fun at all. But I understand the beauty and psychology of late night garbage meals. These folks have it down to a science, and few do it better.

There’s very few places outside of NYC bodegas and Instagram Reels where one can find food this decadent and depraved. Hey Chef! Go ahead and put chicken strips, bacon, a fried egg, french fries, and buffalo sauce into a tortilla and fry the thing. Might as well pour a beer into it too. Who cares. It's not normal. But when they serve it here, I’ll slop it up with a smile on my face.

The atmosphere is distinctly that of a college town whose primary food crowd arrives at midnight. Pictures of a more reckless past on the walls, a digital jukebox (which seems to default to Travis Scott Radio), and employees that are sick of people forgetting their order numbers. Who could want more? The service is quick, and there are multiple burgers with jalapeno poppers just shoved right in the middle. Slop slop slop it up.

The surprising thing is that the value here really isn’t bad. The Gaucho Burger (a real classic) remains around ten dollars, even in these trying times. There’s bacon and avocado on there, which I thought by now would be additions reserved only for those of the 1%. The important thing is that you don’t ask questions, and that you request extra chipotle sauce on the side and dip everything you get in it.“

“Just love the food and the employees always greet me with a smile. I am definitely a regular customer. Keep it up Chubbies!!!“

“Buen servicio al cliente, y muy rápido“

“Delicious Char-Broil burgers, hot sandwiches, and salads. Some of the best onion rings around. My greatest disappointment is that when they went corporate, they switched from Coke to Pepsi. I just never order drinks here anymore. Also when they win corporate, they started charging for almost every little thing. You want ranch with your fries? That'll be an upcharge. I don't go here as nearly as often as I used to.“

“We just had the best customer service experience at Mesa Burger! Three young men—Damien, EJ, and Nathan—took our order, served our drinks, and brought out our food. They were attentive, polite, and so thoughtful in the way they cared for every customer.

We also noticed how hard they worked to keep the restaurant clean and welcoming. It’s rare to see such maturity, teamwork, and genuine kindness in young employees.

Kudos to Mesa Burger for hiring and supporting such outstanding young men. They truly made our meal a wonderful experience!“

“Super fast service, great food, great price. Highly reccomend the milkshakes, I had the oreo milkshake and its one of the best I've ever had. I don't really reccomend the mac n cheese or the chicken sandwiches, they're just okay, but the burgers are good.“

“If I could give 10 stars I would!!! I literally walked from the airport bc my flight was super delayed and it was 100 worth the walk!!!!!

Where to start. Well, it’s one of the best if not theeee best chicken sandwich ever!!!! I got all the condiments on the side so I could control how much of everything …. Which was a grea choice (in my opinion 💁‍♀️).

The fries were great too!! Hot and fresh.

Rosario was one of the best if not theeee best employee ever!!! (Ah hem. She needs a raise!!). So kind and friendly and helpful and just all around full of joy. The sweetest.

I’m sending my daughter and her boyfriend there and will be back the next time I’m in SB!!“

“The customer service was outstanding, every staff member was friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Our orders were taken promptly, and the service was impressively quick.

The burgers were absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. It's truly a family friendly establishment, making it a perfect spot for a meal with loved ones. The ambiance was inviting and warm, adding to the overall enjoyment of our visit.

Too bad we're not locals or we'd be coming back! Until next time Santa Barbara.“

“Friendly, knowledgeable service. Clean, warm, peaceful environment Amazing menu Quality lunch Thank you- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We dined at The Habit Burger Grill in Santa Barbara and had a great experience! The burger was delicious, with a super tasty meat, and the fried potatoes were also excellent. It is a great fast food option, with a very good cost-effectiveness, especially if you are looking for a quality hamburger. For those who are not at the end of something very expensive, but want something delicious, well worth it!“

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?“

“The Grill on the Alley is Hands down, our favorite Beverly Hills Go-To! Classic, Old school fantastic service, food, ambiance and menu. It's our first choice for taking out of town guests. Five Stars all the way. The Grill sets the standard for every other eatery. There are others... innovative chefs, beautiful design. But if you want classic BH top drawer, the Grill on the Alley never misses. II recommend the Liver and onions, The chicken pot pie, specials like the Seabass last night are outstanding. Brick Chicken, Lamb Chops, and the best Martini's!! Love this place forever and always.“

“I absolutely loved this place during college and still daydream about their Arroz con Pollo bowl. Definitely the best option on campus for fresh, delicious and filling food. I recommend stopping by around 2:30, as its a little less busy than usual and you skip over the lunch rush.“

“Great food here for a reasonable price. Portions are great sized.“

“We love this place! Food is great“

“We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. It's a great selection of craft beers. Also plenty of March Madness basketball games on. The food was very good as well. I know there's mixed reviews but our experience was very good. I would recommend them.“

“Who can go wrong with Kyle?“

“I will say that I am not usually a fan of IHOP but this one is different. Not sure why, but it's just better than most IHOPs. The food isn't incredible (but it is still quite good) but the staff is fantastic, caring, and attentive.“

“Fantastic food and outdoor party possibilities! Service was slow, 2 bartenders with a line out 2 doors and waitstaff no where to be found. I’d definitely return maybe not on a weekend night, but the food and drinks were great.“

“my favorite place! spicy chicken is soooooooo good 😋“

“This McDonald's is nice with the old play area. Unfortunately it does not have a drive thru. So you either get off and order inside or you have to order on the app to for pick up/be brought outside to you. Customer service and food was good and service time was good as well.“

“GREAT service! Friendly and clean! Manager brought our food to our table. And it was HOT! Gotta love food served hot. We all know what “under the heat lamp food” tastes like. And this was NOT that!“

““Erick” Is Such A Positive Individual. Not Only Did He Help Us Out When We Dropped A Drink But Made Sure We Were Not Wet And Offered Us Napkins. He Was Very Friendly And Made Sure We Knew What We Were Getting, Very Helpful! Carl’s Jr Is Such A Lucky Company To Have Someone Like Erick.“

“This McDonald’s location is very close to the freeway with a drive-through and an outdoor patio.
It opens from 5am to 12 pm.

It looks like a new location or a grand opening. It is cozy and bright with unique features compared to other establishments.

I like all fast food restaurants Happy Meals. The food is great and more healthy. The prices are good with a variety of items.

The best and most important part is that I collected the toys and gave them to my friend’s kids.

I wonder if Uncle McDonald would be as happy as my friend’s child if he knew the impact of his creation.“

“A Beautiful OLD Fashion McDonalds in Downtown SANTA Barbara Beach Town boasting true ol' school architecture & retro-vibes......authentic signage....Adobe fahsion & southwestern feel.....brings you back to the past....Plan to spend a few extra pennies for your favorite treats, since we are near the playa...and the Beverly Hills of the area here.“