San Diego’s Best Burgers | Eater San Diego

"Starlite has been a San Diego emblem for decades and it’s now even fresher following a mega remodel: Arsalun Tafazoli, owner of Consortium Holdings Projects (The Lafayette Hotel, Born and Raised, Seneca, among many others), took the reigns following the death of Starlite’s founder, Matt Hoyt, in 2021 and completely reimagined its interior. The decor may have changed but the burger, thankfully, remains the same. The restaurant’s namesake burger, a $17 dish, comes with a half-pound pasture-raised beef patty, melted gruyere, caramelized onions, and dijonnaise on a sesame seed bun with a dill pickle and french fries on the side. As you eat, bask in the low lights from the star-studded interior or head to the patio for a futuristic desert-like experience. Hot tip: Pair the burger with a Starlite Mule, which is mixed with homemade ginger beer." - Roxana Becerril