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We decided to check out a new spot in La Mesa for dinner tonight, Duke's Old Fashioned Onion Burgers (formerly the Starbucks on Baltimore Dr. in front of the 99 Cent Store). This was easily a top 5 all-time burger for me, and I've had more than my fair share of hamburgers over the years. They use a different method of cooking the meat versus In-N-Out or White Castle when it comes to the onion incorporation. The patty eventually gets smashed into all those delicious carmelized onion strings when flipped on the flatop stove. I went with the Single Onion Burger ($8.95), and it appeared to be way bigger than described. Two people could definitely share this. I got everything on it including the jalapeños, and added bacon, which was a $1.99 upcharge (cheese is included in all burger prices.) The fries are the fresh skin-on variety, which we enjoyed with their Fiery Ketchup and ranch. And for you fries lovers, there are lots of innovation styles available. Most looked like meals of their own! Unfortunately we were so full, we couldn't try the dessert, the S'mores Quesadilla. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this place. Duke's is a stand alone restaurant and a great addition to the La Mesa neighborhood.
Kris Golojuch (Scareventures)Kris Golojuch (Scareventures)
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Food is one of the most impulsive actions we take each day. Unless you've already planned your dinner and such, your impulses may be shadowed by your discipline. We went to Duke's on an impulse when I saw a friend's post from a recent visit. While the concept of onion burgers is not new, I still wanted to try this place. The last time I had a burger this good was a few years back in the now closed Whisk N' Ladle in La Jolla. That burger reigns supreme as the best San Diego burger. Duke's was impressive. The single was more than enough to satisfy. The burger comes with the traditional toppings. I added bacon to mine and we ordered the largest order of chili cheese fries ever. Our bill was a reasonable $35 for two burgers, fries and fountain drinks. This was a great burger at a great price. They have a double and even a triple but I found a single to be more filling than a double double at In N' Out. There was plenty of parking and seating and the location is open up late (10PM) a great value for such a good product. Give them a try.
Rico SalgadoRico Salgado
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Really enjoyed our first time at this independent burger restaurant. They're unique onion burgers were really juicy and the single was a substantial portion. They also offer a double and triple. The triple is over a pound of meat. To go with our burgers we had the Spanish fries that included fried onion strips and jalapenos. Really crunchy and hot as they were fresh out of the fryer. We topped it by sharing a strawberry milkshake. The shakes are hand dipped ice cream with real strawberries. Everything was delicious and a little messy. They offered a ton of different sauces that you could top your fries or burgers with. We will definitely come back. Well worth trying if you are looking for a different burger.
Alecia RodneyAlecia Rodney
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Burger - thy name is Dukes! Ordered the triple cheeseburger with EVERYTHING. Maybe I was a little over enthusiastic. Once this monster was picked up, it wasn't coming back down, but what a ride! A near-perfect ratio of my Holy Trinity- onions, meat, and cheese, not to mention everything else I had them put in. At about the 95% mark, I had to throw in the towel. Too much. If that wasn't enough, I also tried the taco fries, and the s'mores quesadilla. All delicious. Arguably the best burger in La Mesa, and very much like another favorite, Burgers Fish and Fries- just a whole lot bigger. An update. Ate there again this week. Still wiping the tears from my eyes, it was better than the last. Another star.
Rob BelterRob Belter
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Burgers were excellent, served hot and fresh off the grill, loaded with toppings, and with an excellent selection of sauces and hot sauces to try. Onions, lettuce, cheese, and pickles on top of the double were messy, but in a great way. Fries were mediocre, limp and pale, likely fried at too low of a temperature, and served completely unseasoned. From talking to a local this isn't the norm though. Prices seemed very high, even for California in 2023. Comparing the current menu shown below with the ones from several months ago, you can see that the burgers have gone up between $2 to $6 in price, with the fries almost doubling in price.
Casey LewisCasey Lewis
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Filthy disgusting restrooms. Filthy dining area. Flat soda. Semi-warm mealy fries. Home-made ketchups were pretty gross. Staff handling money, wiping nose, no gloves and prepping food at the same time. Worst part... the owner was ON SITE. HOWEVER... THE BURGER WAS AMAZING! It was honestly one of the best we've had. BUT... if we would have seen the sewers they called customer restrooms FIRST, we would have left. If there is SO little attention given to the restrooms that customers SEE, then 100% the rest of the place is much much worse. We WILL be back... but will take a look around first.
KidTakoKidTako
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5020 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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attractions: Costco Wholesale, La Mesa Springs Shopping Center, Vine Ripe Market, Heritage Inn La Mesa, Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego, La Mesa CrossRoads, La Mesa Village Plaza, Big O Tires, La Mesa Antique Mall, Diamonds Forever, restaurants: Farmer's Table La Mesa, Swami's Cafe La Mesa, Public Square, Casa Gabriela, Himalayan Cuisine, City Tacos, China Super Buffet, Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Coin Haus, El Torito
