San Diego’s Best Burgers | Eater San Diego

"Swagyu Burger, formerly known as Swagyu Chop Shop before wagyu master and founder Steve Brown parted ways with the company in 2025, is going back to the basics with a renewed emphasis on the restaurant’s signature wagyu smash burger. The half-pound OG burger is a blend of F1 American and A5 Japanese wagyu with a price tag of $20, while the American wagyu burger is a more economical option at $8.50 a pop. With four locations in town, including Imperial Beach, Poway, and East Village, the latest addition to the company is now open at the Westfield UTC food court. Hot tip: Diners in search of a more elevated wagyu experience may want to book a reservation at the East Village location where other steak dishes are offered for sit-down meals (try the A5 Japanese Kagoshima wagyu skewers or the Australian ribeye)." - Roxana Becerril