Urban Mo's (formerly Hamburger Mary's)

Ben: SPICY BURGER with salad. ½ lb. burger hand-stuffed with chipotle peppers, jalapeno peppers and cilantro, topped with Ortega chili, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato on a wheat bun.

HOW THEY STACK UP:

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10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 45

NOTES:
- 3 bun options: white, wheat or ciabotta
- large outdoor seating area where it’s always a party
- added seasonings on the bun is a nice addition
- very large burger with amazing flavor
- hand-stuffed burgers are little more pricey and take a bit longer, but well worth it
- may want extra napkins and possibly a clean shirt if you’re not careful with their burgers





James: PARIS BURGER with fries. ½ lb. burger hand-stuffed with bleu cheese and garlic, topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon and chipotle mayo on a ciabatta bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 47

NOTES:
- the stuffed burger is the way to go
- the bleu cheese melds with the burger without it falling all over the place
- choice of 3 kinds of bun really allows for customization
- plenty of bacon
- burger is massive so prepare wisely
- a little expensive, but you get a lot for what you pay






Chris: MELT DOWN BURGER with fries. Burger with melted pepper jack cheese, grilled Ortega chiles, jalapenos, chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato on a bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 44

NOTES:
- nice atmosphere
- real tasty burger
- pricey but you get what you pay for
- highly recommended

Canda Steak Burger

Ben: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH GYROS. Special – burger with gyros, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 33

NOTES:
- special is a good deal – only $7
- divey, fast food joint in a ghetto neighborhood
- call ahead ordering recommended for faster service
- the addition of gyros meat on the burger adds great flavor to an otherwise mediocre patty
- very hoppin’ at lunch time- this was voted the “best burger in san diego” by channel 10, it seems they didn’t do their research or the ballots were stuffed





James: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH GYROS. Special – burger with gyros, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

HOW THEY STACK UP:

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TOTAL SCORE: 32

NOTES:
- I felt gross after I ate this burger
- the meat was about average, a little dry, but the gyro meat added a nice dimension
- make sure to call your order in or you will have to wait about 20 minutes
- pretty damn flavorful burger







Kim: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH bacon. Special – burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 32

NOTES:
- burger was good, but very back-yardy
- I felt like I couldn’t put it down for fear of it falling apart and not being able to pick it back up
- I like my fries a little more done (too soft and soggy)






Soo: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH GYROS. Special – burger with gyros, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 26

NOTES:
- had to wait too long for our food
- patty was kind of dry- service was nice (friendly)

Burger Loung - Kensington

Ben: TURKEY BURGER. White and dark ground turkey with basil patty, grilled onions, american cheese, lettuce, tomato and homemade 1000 island dressing on a fresh baked bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:
- retro-modern interior with small outdoor eating area on Adams Ave
- small local chain, 2 location and 1 coming soon
- limited beer selection, but no crap on tap
- excellent turkey burger, one of the best I’ve had
- fresh ground basil mixed into ground turkey
- grilled or fresh onion available on all burgers
- lower score overall mainly due to limited menu and drink options, but what they have on the menu is very good
- a great alternative to in and out burger if you want something that tastes better, is healthier and only cost slightly more
- good lunch spot environment with lots of activity, but not overly crowded

James: LOUNGE BURGER w/ fries. Grilled grass-fed beef, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, homemade 1000 island dressing on a lounge bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:

- family farm produced, free range meat tastes lean and fresh
- menu lacks in selection
- the freshly baked wheat bun was a good compliment to the burger
- nice relaxing atmosphere
- a good place for lunch
- didn’t feel all gross after eating the burger

- excellent french fries, fried twice

Nunu's Cocktail Lounge

Ben: DOUBLE ANGUS BURGER w/ fries. Double patty with lettuce, tomato and onion.

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TOTAL SCORE: 41

NOTES:
- cheese not included and not asked by server
- burger patty themselves have an amazing charbroiled flavor, think outdoor, backyard bbq
- two massive patties are great, but remainder of bundle is a bit weak and dry
- recommend adding lots of mustard, ketchup and hot sauce to add to the flavor- crinkle cut fries are just okay
- weird vibe and crowd, but it works for the place, always interesting late night option







James: TERIYAKI BURGER w/ fries. Lettuce, tomato, and onion.

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TOTAL SCORE: 43

NOTES:
- this place is a little creepy to be honest
- the teriyaki burger was delicious
- it was as if some mad chemist, trying to turn coal into gold, accidentally created the most delicious burger meat
- the bundle was about average, but this burger was more about the trilogy of flavor, burger and soul
- tons of cougers
- Samuel L. would be proud…