Cali “O” Burgers Menu – San Diego, CA

Type : Hamburger restaurant

Location : San Diego, CA

Burgers made from grass-fed beef (or bison, elk & veggies) in a bright cafe with counter service. Based on 744 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Cali

Address:
1290 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Phone: (619) 692-9999

Website: http://www.calioburgers.com/

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Most Popular
La Jolla Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house Dijon mustard.		 $13.45
Oakland Burger
Fried onion petals, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, smoked Gouda, and house chipotle BBQ sauce.		 $13.25
Sidewinders
Lightly battered and seasoned thick-cut curly fries.		 $7.95
San Franciscan Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and house made Dijon aioli.		 $13.45
San Jose Burger
Roasted Serrano and Jalapeno peppers, grilled onions, Applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, and chipotle sauce.		 $13.45
San Diegan Burger
Chorizo chili, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Cheddar cheese, and our house chipotle sauce.		 $13.45
Catalina Burger
Bison burger, fried egg, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and spicy Remoulade.		 $16.25
Herb Parmesan Fries
Fresh Parmesan cheese, organic thyme and rosemary fries.		 $7.95
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet and totally delicious fries.		 $7.95
Grass Fed Burgers
Cali Sliders
Three 2 oz sliders with cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, and mustard aioli.		 $13.45
Cali Burger
Choice of cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and our house Dijon aioli.		 $12.95
San Diegan Burger
Chorizo chili, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Cheddar cheese, and our house chipotle sauce.		 $13.45
Oakland Burger
Fried onion petals, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, smoked Gouda, and house chipotle BBQ sauce.		 $13.25
Anaheim Burger
Roasted Anaheim peppers, grilled onions, avocado, lettuce, tomato, Pepper Jack cheese, and chipotle aioli.		 $13.45
Napa Valley Burger
Fresh sprouts, pickled red onion, Blue cheese, avocado, tomato, and mustard aioli. Wrapped in Napa cabbage.		 $12.45
Pebble Beach Burger
Grilled pineapple and onions, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house made teriyaki sauce.		 $13.45
San Franciscan Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and house made Dijon aioli.		 $13.45
San Jose Burger
Roasted Serrano and Jalapeno peppers, grilled onions, Applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, and chipotle sauce.		 $13.45
La Jolla Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house Dijon mustard.		 $13.45
L.A. Burger
Grilled onions, Blue cheese doused with A-1 steak sauce, red leaf lettuce, and tomatoes on a toasted Ciabatta bun		 $12.95
Oakland Burger
Fried onion petals, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, smoked Gouda, and house chipotle BBQ sauce.		 $13.25
Specialty Burgers
Catalina Burger
Bison burger, fried egg, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and spicy Remoulade.		 $16.25
Elk Grove Burger
Elk burger, fried egg, grilled onions, spicy Remoulade, lettuce, and tomato.		 $16.25
Monterey Bay Burger
Grilled Mary’s Free Range Chicken, grilled onions, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Dijon aioli on a toasted Ciabatta bun.		 $13.45
Highway 101 Burger
Ostrich burger, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Dijon aioli.		 $16.95
Fallbrook Burger
Turkey burger, Swiss cheese, pickled red onions, avocado, baby spinach, tomato, and Dijon aioli on a whole wheat bun.		 $13.25
The Hollywood Burger
Grilled Mary’s Free Range Chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, pickled red onions, grilled tomatoes, and house-made teriyaki sauce on a toasted brioche bun.		 $13.45
The O.C. Burger
Grilled ahi steak, Napa cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and tomato with a ginger and cilantro aioli. Cooked medium rare.		 $15.45
Fresno Veggie Burger
Handmade quinoa and garbanzo bean patty, avocado, baby spinach, tomato, pickled red onions, fresh sprouts and spicy Remoulade on a whole wheat bun.		 $12.45
San Diego Steak Sandwich
Thinly sliced rib-eye steak, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, green peppers, and Provolone cheese with a side of chipotle aioli.		 $13.95
Green Valley
Lamb, fresh sprouts, hot house cucumber, red onion, tomato, and house made Chipotle aioli on a toasted Ciabatta bun		 $13.95
Fresno Veggie Burger
Handmade quinoa and garbanzo bean patty, avocado, baby spinach, tomato, pickled red onions, fresh sprouts and spicy Remoulade on a whole wheat bun.		 $12.45
The Sonoma
Plant based burger that tastes like meat, lettuce, tomato, red onions, house Dijon aioli on a brioche bun		 $15.95
Wraps
The Berkley
Meatless Veggie Burger, grilled onions, tomato, red onions, lettuce, house chipotle aioli, wrapped in a organic tortilla spinach wrap		 $15.95
Cali Wrap
Grass fed beef, red leaf lettuce, tomato, red onions, house dijon aioli wrapped in a organic tortilla spinach wrap		 $12.95
Chicken Wrap
Grilled free-range chicken, red leaf lettuce, tomato, red onions, house chipotle aioli wrapped in organic spinach wrap		 $13.45
Greens
Cali Salad
Baby greens, Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, hard-boiled free range egg, cherry tomato, broccoli, pickled red onion, shaved carrot, and house made croutons with a Blue cheese vinaigrette.		 $10.95
North Park Salad
Baby greens, avocado, cherry tomato, broccoli, red onion, shaved carrot, radish, cucumber, and Parmesan cheese with a Green Goddess vinaigrette.		 $10.95
The Mission Salad
Romaine lettuce, avocado, fresh cilantro, shaved carrot and radish, green onions, Cotija cheese, and tortilla strips with a cilantro and lime vinaigrette.		 $10.95
Temecula Valley Salad
Spinach, Applewood smoked bacon, Cotjia cheese, red onion, toasted almonds, and golden currants with a red wine vinaigrette.		 $10.95
Baja Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, blistered cherry tomatoes, house-made croutons, Parmesan cheese with a house-made Caesar dressing.		 $10.95
Sides
Sidewinders
Lightly battered and seasoned thick-cut curly fries.		 $7.95
Herb Parmesan Fries
Fresh Parmesan cheese, organic thyme and rosemary fries.		 $7.95
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet and totally delicious fries.		 $7.95
Beer Battered Onion Petals
Crispy beer-battered sweet yellow onions.		 $7.95
Tater Tots
Golden, crispy and delicious.		 $7.95
Shoestring Fries $6.95
Kid’s Meal
Kid’s Burger
Two 2oz burgers cooked medium, tater tots, and 12oz Fountain drink or milk.		 $10.45
Kid’s Grilled Cheese
Cheddar Cheese on a Brioche Bun served with Tater Tots., and 12oz Fountain drink or milk.		 $9.95
Sweets
Real Ice Cream Shakes
Thick ice cream shakes with your choice of flavor.		 $7.45
Fudge Brownie
House-made brownies. Regular and gluten free.		 $4.95
Fudge Brownie À La Mode
House-made gluten-free brownie topped with ice cream		 $7.95
Drinks
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 20oz
Calories per Serving: 0 – Soda. Pop. Soft drink. Sparkling beverage. Whatever you call it, nothing compares to the refreshing, crisp taste of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Enjoy with friends, on the go or with a meal. Whatever the occasion, wherever you are, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar makes life’s special moments a little bit better. Every sip, every “ahhh,” every smile—find that feeling with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Best enjoyed ice-cold for maximum refreshment. Grab a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, take a sip and find your “ahhh” moment. Enjoy Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.		 $2.79
Coca-Cola 20oz
Calories per Serving: 240 – Soda. Pop. Soft drink. Sparkling beverage. Whatever you call it, nothing compares to the refreshing, crisp taste of Coca-Cola Original Taste, the delicious soda you know and love. Enjoy with friends, on the go or with a meal. Whatever the occasion, wherever you are, Coca-Cola Original Taste makes life’s special moments a little bit better. Every sip, every “ahhh,” every smile—find that feeling with Coca-Cola Original Taste. Best enjoyed ice-cold for maximum refreshment. Grab a Coca-Cola Original Taste, take a sip and find your “ahhh” moment. Enjoy Coca-Cola Original Taste.		 $2.79
Sprite 20oz
Calories per Serving: 230 – You’ve got a thirst. And it can’t be quenched by just any citrus soda. You need a taste that stands apart, that cuts through the noise so you can make your mark. Sprite’s cool and crisp lemon-lime flavor will keep you invigorated and inspired. You know why? Because Sprite keeps it real just like you when pursuing your passions. No caffeine. Just you, an iconic flavor, and whatever you can think of next.​So, pick up a 20oz bottle of caffeine-free Sprite soda today and make your mark.		 $2.79
Diet Coke 20oz
Calories per Serving: 0 – This is the one and only Diet Coke—your everyday wing (wo)man, your deliciously fizzy go-to companion. This is the kind of sugar-free soda that you want throughout your day. Whether you’re looking for a tasty way to start your day or to refresh your afternoon, you’ll never be lost with a Diet Coke. It’s a crisp, cold flavor that gets you excited, so when you want a diet soda, think Diet Coke. Because Diet Coke is an original, just like you. Oh yeah, and it’s incredibly refreshing. Always.		 $2.79
Dr Pepper 20oz
Calories per Serving: 250 – As authentic as a vintage “Im a Pepper” tee, Dr Pepper is always original. A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr Pepper truly unique. Theres nothing like a Dr Pepper.		 $2.79
Coca-Cola De Mexico
Calories per Serving: 150 – Soda. Pop. Soft drink. Sparkling beverage. Whatever you call it, nothing compares to the refreshing, crisp taste of Coca-Cola Original Taste, the delicious soda you know and love. Enjoy with friends, on the go or with a meal. Whatever the occasion, wherever you are, Coca-Cola Original Taste makes life’s special moments a little bit better. Every sip, every “ahhh,” every smile—find that feeling with Coca-Cola Original Taste. Best enjoyed ice-cold for maximum refreshment. Grab a Coca-Cola Original Taste, take a sip and find your “ahhh” moment. Enjoy Coca-Cola Original Taste.		 $3.00
Fanta Orange De Mexico
Calories per Serving: 160 – Choosing the right fruit soda can be a whole thing. But when you’ve got a delicious bottle of Fanta Orange ready to go, the decision is easy. Why?​Well, it tastes like it’s ripe from the tree. The orangiest of orange you can imagine. Simply iconic citrus-y flavor, like a caffeine-free sunset on the beach, where you’re living in the moment, shooting for the stars and discovering new ones while you’re at it. It tastes so bright it’s in the gifted program. A flavor that’s effervescent and luminescent and all the other -escents. Grab yourself a 355 ml glass bottle of Fanta Orange—come on, the decision is easy.		 $3.00
Sprite De Mexico
Calories per Serving: 140 – You’ve got a thirst. And it can’t be quenched by just any citrus soda. You need a taste that stands apart, that cuts through the noise so you can make your mark. Sprite’s cool and crisp lemon-lime flavor will keep you invigorated and inspired. You know why? Because Sprite keeps it real just like you when pursuing your passions. No caffeine. Just you, an iconic flavor, and whatever you can think of next.​So, pick up a 355ml glass bottle of caffeine-free Sprite soda today and make your ma		 $3.00
Vitaminwater XXX 20oz
Calories per Serving: 100 – good news for good people who like good stuff. vitaminwater xxx is the same acai-blueberry-pomegranate flavored water beverage you’ve always turned to for vitamins and deliciousness. well, guess what, we just added more stuff. what’s that mean for you? it means vitamins. and electrolytes. and more nutrients. which are all good things. with 100 calories per 20oz bottle. it also means this vitaminwater xxx has three types of antioxidants to help fight free radicals: vitamin a, vitamin c and selenium. and that’s bad news for the people who like bad stuff. so, make sure to pick up a pack if you’re a do-gooder or a good stuff appreciator.		 $3.00
Vitaminwater Power C 20oz
Calories per Serving: 100 – good news for good people who like good stuff. vitaminwater power-c is the same dragon fruit flavored water beverage you’ve always turned to for vitamins and deliciousness. well, guess what, we just added more stuff. what does that mean for you? it means vitamins. and electrolytes. and more nutrients. which are all good things. with 100 calories per 20oz bottle. it also means this vitaminwater power-c has 200% daily value of vitamin c, and 25% daily value of zinc and taurine. and that’s bad news for the people who like bad stuff. so, make sure to pick up a pack if you’re a do-gooder or a good stuff appreciator.		 $3.00
Coca-Cola Freestyle Soda
Your choice of size.		 $2.99
Specialty Soda $2.99
Gold Peak Ice Tea
Your choice of size.		 $2.99
Dasani 20oz
Calories per Serving: 0 – DASANI water is purified and enhanced with a proprietary blend of minerals to give it the clean, fresh taste you want from water. And it’s packaged in 100% recyclable* PlantBottle for you to refill, reuse and recycle. *Excludes label and cap. When you pick up a bottle of DASANI, you can quench your everyday thirst with a crisp, premium taste in a convenient package, making it the perfect beverage to enjoy while at work or school, on-the-go or at home. DASANI is a bottled water that’s designed to make a difference. This is hydration redefined.		 $2.00
Dasani Water $2.00
Monster 16oz
Calories per Serving: 230 – Sweet and Salty – It tastes like Monster!		 $3.49
Body Armor Fruit Punch 16oz
Calories per Serving: 120 – A premium, better-for-you sports drink with potassium-packed electrolytes, antioxidants, coconut water, and nothing artificial.		 $3.49
Body Armor Orange Mango 16oz
Calories per Serving: 120 – A premium, better-for-you sports drink with potassium-packed electrolytes, antioxidants, coconut water, and nothing artificial.		 $3.49
Body Armor Lyte Peach Mango 16oz
Calories per Serving: 20 – A premium, low-calorie better-for-you sports drink with no sugar added. LYTE has no artificial sweeteners, potassium-packed electrolytes, antioxidants and coconut water.		 $3.49
Body Armor Lyte Strawberry Lem. 16oz
Calories per Serving: 20 – A premium, low-calorie better-for-you sports drink with no sugar added. LYTE has no artificial sweeteners, potassium-packed electrolytes, antioxidants and coconut water.		 $3.49

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Reviews

Bobby Ayub
Wow. What an amazing burger.

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Mark Bell
I enjoyed Monterey Bay.

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Douglas Odell
Eh. Burgers may be grass-fed but they looked and tasted like lifeless, frozen patties. Burger was too slippery and fell apart almost immediately. Flavors and toppings were pretty good, but brought down by the basic patty and messy assembly.

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Eugene Engmann (Mented Talentosad)
I got the kids meal and a cookie and cream shake. The meal came with two little burgers with the option to include cheese. It also came with tater tots, and a drink. The kids loved their meal and the shake was good. The place was clean as well.

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Erin Moore
Always great food and service. It’s pricey for a burger joint, but it is good quality organic grass-fed beef and other fresh, delicious, good-for-you ingredients… So, you get what you pay for. And it has this really nice family run vibe in Hillcrest. Another cool thing for the celiacs out there… They have gf buns for $2 extra (they do kinda fall apart, it might be better if it was toasted more, idk, but still tastes delish, albeit messy 😉 )

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lesly sanchez
If you happen to be at Hillcrest you have to try Cali O burgers. So juicy and flavorful. The meat cooked to the perfect timing not burnt not raw. Excellent client service from cashier and cook. Such flavor I did not expect. Will definitely devour it again.

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Yesi J
Absolutely love their burgers, especially the Wagyu with a side of onion rings or tots. Been coming for years and the quality is consistent. Staff is friendly <3

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Steven Sanders
Cool burger joint with lot of options. They have the usual burgers you would expect with grass fed beef. They also have some interesting options like ostrich and elk burgers. They also have a great salad menu.

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Dissaya T.
BEST burger place in San Diego. Friendly staff, AMAZING FOOD. It’s perfect. The patties arent too salty and their sauces are BOMB. Simple and classic, and also surprises you with a little kick.

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JOEY LOPRESTI
Burger was great…

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