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Hodad's OB (basket) Review
Last updatedRanked #7 of 8 in Best Cheap Eats in San Diego
A famous burger that's still fairly priced.
Score breakdown
- Experience88/100
- Consistency90/100
- Value84/100
- Atmosphere80/100
- Uniqueness78/100
The verdict on Hodad's OB (basket)
Ranked #7 of 8 — 86/100 in our Best Cheap Eats in San Diego coverage
Hodad's holds the line on pricing better than most tourist-famous burger spots, and the single is more than enough food.
What to order at Hodad's OB (basket)
Across our coverage the recommendation is consistent: Single bacon cheeseburger.
Skip the fries and the total stays under $15.
Is Hodad's OB (basket) worth the price?
Hodad's OB (basket) sits at $12–16 — the budget band for this category. We scored 1 other $12–16 option on the same list, and Hodad's OB (basket) outscores 0 of them. The bracket leader is Super Cocina at 87/100, so compare the two before you commit.
Hodad's OB (basket) FAQ
Is Hodad's OB (basket) expensive?
Hodad's OB (basket) is priced at $12–16, which puts it in the budget band for this category. We scored 1 other $12–16 option on the same list for a direct comparison.
Is Hodad's OB (basket) worth it?
It scores 86/100, 1.5 points below the 87.5 average for its list. It still ranks, but there are stronger options nearby in score.
What should I order at Hodad's OB (basket)?
We recommend the Single bacon cheeseburger.
What else is nearby Hodad's OB (basket)?
Ocean Beach Dog Beach (94/100 in our best dog parks in san diego list) and Hodad's (92/100 in our best burgers in san diego list) are also ranked in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to pair a visit.
What works
- Strong consistency — scored 90/100 in our ranking
- Strong experience — scored 88/100 in our ranking
Know before you go
- Uniqueness is the weak point — 78/100, below the rest of its scores
- Skip the fries and the total stays under $15.
The full review
Hodad's holds the line on pricing better than most tourist-famous burger spots, and the single is more than enough food.
On our weighted scale it earns 86/100 — good for #7 of 8 places we evaluated for best cheap eats in san diego. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes.
What to order at Hodad's OB (basket)
Single bacon cheeseburger
Price: $12–16
How we scored Hodad's OB (basket)
Every score on this page comes from the same editorial rubric we apply to the whole category: experience, consistency, value, atmosphere, uniqueness. The criteria are weighted toward what matters most in the category, compared against every other place we ranked in the same list rather than against an abstract ideal. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes. Scores are editorial judgments rather than aggregated user ratings.