The BEST BURGER in So Cal!!

When I heard that world renowned food critic Guy Fieri said that the best bacon cheeseburger was at Hodads, located in Ocean Beach San Diego, I knew it definitely something I had to try out. As soon as we approached the restaurant, we were not surprised to see a line formed outside the door. We waited about 15 minutes before being seated on what looked like a long wooden surf board. The menu is plain and simple; you got burgers, fries and onion rings, and drinks. I ordered a single bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions and a side of frings. As we waited for our food we looked around and appreciated the unique style and ambiance of the restaurant. The walls were covered with license plates from different parts of the country with funny or witty remarks written on them. There was also a half cut vintage Volkswagen Bus used as a booth in one corner. The overall décor and thought that went into this joint keeps the wander eye occupied. The only complaint I have was the overly loud heavy metal music blaring on the speakers.
Once our food arrived I dived into it like a savage. The bacon cheeseburger was absolute perfection. I feel the three main aspects of the burger help distinguish it from other bacon cheeseburgers: the bacon, meat, and onions. The bacon stripes are whole hearted and crispy and definitely not skimpy and skinny like other fast food joints. The meat was tender and juicy and cooked at a perfect medium. And lastly the grilled onions, we have to request them because if you don’t you get them raw. The onions are full of flavor and grilled to ideal consistency.
The onion rings and wedges: Onion rings probably the best I’ve ever had. Battered and cooked the right amount, even my friend who does not like onions loved them. The wedges were good but not the best, it’s a personal choice I prefer strings fries and don’t want to be overwhelmed with potatoes.

Overall I completely agree with Guy Fieri this is one of the best bacon cheeseburgers I've ever had. Definitely worth the price and all of the ingredients work well with each other, he did not get the burger with grilled onions but I definately reccomend it. $6.50 for a hearty, simple, tasty burger; they don’t disguise the taste of the meat with sauces and other ingredients. I give this experience a 4.5 out of 5 stars!