13 Best Burger Restaurants in San Mateo

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  • Sal's Burgers 3158 Campus Dr, San Mateo Hamburger · $

    1 Sal's Burgers

    4.7 Superb 161 Reviews

    3158 Campus Dr, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Wings Honey BBQ Buffalo
    • Cheeseburger and French Fries
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • The All American Burger

    “Halal beef burgers, made to order, soft brioche buns, veggie options, yummy milkshakes! Definitely with be a place we frequent! Face friendly business, family owned and operated 👏🏼🇺🇸”

  • Maverick Jack's San Mateo 4000 South El Camino Real, San Mateo Hamburger · $$

    2 Maverick Jack's San Mateo

    4.4 Superb 297 Reviews

    4000 South El Camino Real, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Chicken 2 Sweet Potato Fries or Onion Rings
    • Ultimate Bacon Burger with Side of Fried Pickles
    • Jack's Prime Classic Cheeseburger
    • Jacks Prime Classic Hamburger

    “Fun, friendly, non-pretentious place. And the burgers are all that you want and nothing you don’t.”

  • Jeffrey's Hamburgers 42 South B Street, San Mateo Hamburger · $

    3 Jeffrey's Hamburgers

    4.5 Superb 211 Reviews

    42 South B Street, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cheeseburger with Pepper Jack
    • Signature Salad with Steak
    • Pineapple Teriyaki Burger
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

    “Hamburgers are beyond delicious.”

  • Apple Fritter 1901 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo Cafe · $$

    4 Apple Fritter

    4.5 Superb 375 Reviews

    1901 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Churros & Cream French Toast
    • Bacon Egg Cheese Sandwich
    • Nutella Banana Pancakes
    • Mystery Fritter Donut

    “Fritters are great for a treat”

  • The Burger 1501 S El Camino Real, San Mateo Hamburger

    5 The Burger

    4.8 Superb 61 Reviews

    1501 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • House Fries with Cheddar and Bacon
    • Double with Bacon and Pineapple
    • Double Burger Special
    • The Classic Salad

    “Our family liked this place so much we are reviewing on every platform to ensure they stay in business and feeding our tummies. We just had two burgers (double smash with bacon and pineapple), the bacon cheese fries, and the mousse with maracuja. We thought it was all absolutely phenomenal. First, the service super nice young man who helped us quickly, kindly, and efficiently. Now for the food...OMG. The burger was quite hefty and filled with flavor the balance of cheese, onion, burger, bun, pineapple and bacon. The bacon cheese fries were perfectly cooked, but what was most impressive were the sauces. I love the smoked mayo? I have no idea how they made it but it tastes divine. The boys loved the bacon sauce. Either way, fabulous. And for me the icing on the cake, or the mousse to top off the meal was the mousse with maracuja. The perfect light airy texture and anything with maracuja aka lilikoi aka passion fruit is always worth trying and this did not disappoint. We will most definitely be return visitors.”

  • Super Duper Burgers 1100 Park Place Bldg 2 Suite 20, San Mateo American · $

    6 Super Duper Burgers

    4.0 Good 86 Reviews

    1100 Park Place Bldg 2 Suite 20, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Veggie Burger and Garlic Fries
    • Strawberry Milkshake
    • Super Duper Burger
    • Super Cali Burger

    “Delicious burgers!! The patties were super flavorful, buns were really good, and the toppings fresh. Highly recommend.”

  • Bizza (San Mateo) 116 East 25th Avenue, San Mateo Pizza · $$

    7 Bizza (San Mateo)

    4.4 Superb 123 Reviews

    116 East 25th Avenue, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Vegan Wild Wild West Calzone
    • Combo Pizza by the Slice
    • Vegan Chicken Philly Sub
    • Vegan Pineapple Express

    “I Thought I’d try this pizza place I have a detail, shop in San Mateo thought I’d pick up lunch for the shop. This is a great new find Pizza is great hot and fast. We will be back soon thanks for the quick turnaround and the quality pizza.”

  • Onigilly - San Mateo 670 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo Japanese · $

    8 Onigilly - San Mateo

    4.5 Superb 78 Reviews

    670 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Rice Bowl with Spicy Miso Beef Miso Nasu Eggplant and Spicy Shrimp
    • Tempura Murasaki IMO Purple Yam
    • Chicken Katsu Curry Onigilly
    • Chicken Teriyaki Onigilly

    “This is one of my favorite spots for a quick bite. The onigiri are always perfectly seasoned, fresh, and filling. The staff is incredibly friendly, and Erick was especially kind and welcoming. Everything tasted authentic and comforting. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

  • Aldo's Pizza 600 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo Pizza · $

    9 Aldo's Pizza

    4.3 Superb 115 Reviews

    600 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Original Thin Crust
    • Combination Pizza
    • Pepperoni Pizza
    • Star of India

    “First time here after hearing a lot about it. Super Veggie Pizza was awesome, worth it, even for those that prefer meat), very garlicy but very good. You'll likely have to call in for the thin crust as Grubhub didn't have the option (note to the owners to update online options). They also have gluten-free crust, which we haven't tried yet but will next time.”

  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 2208 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo American · $$

    10 Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    3.9 Good 374 Reviews

    2208 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Bison Burger w Sweet Potato Tots
    • Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
    • Sticky Ribs & Umami Fries
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

    “Had the best night tonight at Lazy Dog! Paulo was a great server. I have no idea what took us so long to try there, but will definitely be back.”

  • The Burger Den 2920 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo Burgers · $$

    11 The Burger Den

    3.0 Average 8 Reviews

    2920 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo

    • Delivery

    “Good customer service.. Dennys has been my favorite American diner since I was born I love their lumberjack slam and all American slam.. they use to served pizza and spaghetti but I love all of the food..”

  • Shake Shack Hillsdale 33 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo Hamburger · $

    12 Shake Shack Hillsdale

    3.2 Average 248 Reviews

    33 Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Golden State Double Cheeseburger
    • Bourbon Bacon Cheddar Burger
    • Double Shake Shack Burger
    • Fried Portobello Mushroom

    “IMO better than other fast food burgers 🍔”

  • McDonald's 1420 El Camino Real, San Mateo Fast Food · $

    13 McDonald's

    3.2 Average 257 Reviews

    1420 El Camino Real, San Mateo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Burger King Chicken Nuggets
    • Mcflurry with Oreo Cookies
    • Quarter Pounder Hamburger
    • Sausage Mcmuffin with Egg

    “Just came here for the fried apple pie. Has the crunch, but maybe they weren't from the fryer or sitting a while, filling was not piping hot like i remember. Theres typically a warning label for the heat. Then again this is a limited time release.”

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