Five Guys

4.2
601 reviews
A close-up view of regular order of Five Guys fries.

About

Fast Food RestaurantAmerican RestaurantHot Dog RestaurantRestaurantBurger Joint
Your nearby Five Guys at 5650 Balboa Ave. in San Diego is ready to offer you a classic take on burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more! Whether it's using fresh ground beef (there are no freezers in our restaurants), double-cooking our fries in 100 percent peanut oil, hand-preparing fresh ingredients every morning or serving peanuts while you wait, we strive to provide the best experience each and every time you visit. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and 1,000+ milkshake combinations, satisfying your craving is just a click away!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • DebitAvailable

Location

Five Guys
5650 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA
92117, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
601 reviews
5 stars
345
4 stars
131
3 stars
60
2 stars
28
1 star
37

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the burgers for being juicy and flavorful, with fresh toppings and generous portions of fries.

Service Experience

While many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, there were several complaints about order accuracy and slow service.

Pricing

The prices were frequently mentioned as high, with some customers feeling that the quality justified the cost, while others found it excessive.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some noting cleanliness and friendliness, while others complained about loud music and cleanliness issues.
  • RG
    ryan glass
    5 days ago
    4.0
    Quality and service are great but portion size for fries is appalling. Used to get fries in the bag and a full cup. Barely got a cup of fries, $9 fry should be enough for two people.
  • SC
    Sabina Chen
    6 days ago
    3.0
    The food is just ok, but very slow.
  • JB
    Jose B
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    I got my fries very dry and burned and I asked Brenda if I could get them not so burned and she refused to replace them
  • CG
    Conor Grimes
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    I’ve been to plenty 5 guys but there must be something in the water cuz this one is phenomenal. Service was amazing too
  • JM
    Javad Mehrmashhadi
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    very nice and friendly staff and great hamburger taste with variety of topics

Frequently Asked Questions About Five Guys

What is the Five Guys story/How did you guys get your name?

Five Guys began its pursuit to redefine the global burger landscape in 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell asked three of their sons whether they wanted to start a business or go to college. Now, three decades after our first location opened in Arlington, Va., Five Guys – a fast-casual restaurant chain named for the Murrells' five sons – serves a classic take on hamburgers, fries and milkshakes in more than 1,700 locations across 24 countries. You can read more about the story of Five Guys at www.FiveGuys.com!

Does Five Guys offer delivery?

As of June 2024, we have more than 1,800 locations in over 24 countries! Most of our restaurants are in the United States.