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Slater's 50/50 Review
Last updatedRanked #5 of 10 in Best Burgers in San Diego
Bacon-infused patties and over-the-top shakes. Great for groups and anyone who wants a burger that commits to the bit.
Score breakdown
- Taste88/100
- Value80/100
- Consistency85/100
- Atmosphere85/100
- Uniqueness95/100
The verdict on Slater's 50/50
Ranked #5 of 10 — 86/100 in our Best Burgers in San Diego coverage
Bacon-infused patties and over-the-top shakes. Great for groups and anyone who wants a burger that commits to the bit.
What to order at Slater's 50/50
Across our coverage the recommendation is consistent: Bacon-infused burger.
When to go
Casual, counter-service spots like this one see their heaviest traffic around the lunch and dinner rush; arriving slightly outside those windows tends to mean a shorter line.
Is Slater's 50/50 worth the price?
Slater's 50/50 sits at $15–18 — the budget band for this category. We scored 1 other $15–18 option on the same list, and Slater's 50/50 outscores 1 of them. Within its price bracket, nothing we ranked does it better.
Slater's 50/50 FAQ
Is Slater's 50/50 expensive?
Slater's 50/50 is priced at $15–18, which puts it in the budget band for this category. We scored 1 other $15–18 option on the same list for a direct comparison.
Is Slater's 50/50 worth it?
It scores 86/100, 0.1 points below the 86.1 average for its list. It still ranks, but there are stronger options nearby in score.
What should I order at Slater's 50/50?
We recommend the Bacon-infused burger.
What else is nearby Slater's 50/50?
Lolita's Taco Shop (92/100 in our best burritos in san diego list) and Mostra Coffee (89/100 in our best coffee shops in san diego list) are also ranked in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to pair a visit.
What works
- Strong uniqueness — scored 95/100 in our ranking
- Strong taste — scored 88/100 in our ranking
Know before you go
- Value is the weak point — 80/100, below the rest of its scores
The full review
On our weighted scale it earns 86/100 — good for #5 of 10 places we evaluated for best burgers 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 Slater's 50/50
Bacon-infused burger
Price: $15–18
How we scored Slater's 50/50
Every score on this page comes from the same editorial rubric we apply to the whole category: taste, value, consistency, 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.