We ordered a stack of ‘Frings’ for the table, a 50/50 combo of fries and onion rings. Fries are wedge cut with seasoning and as my brother referred to them: they’re “legitimate potatoes.” Onion rings are thick cut with a crisp bread-batter shell. They come out positively steaming and are served with ranch dressing. I like them because they have a distinct flavor- not that generic restaurant “fried” flavor. Ketchup is on every table and mustard/mayo are available by request.
Hodad’s has an amazing selection of drinks. They serve shakes/malts (chocolate, vanilla & strawberry) and each comes in a huge malt cup, with two scoops of matching ice cream inside, and they bring out an extra cup and spoons to help you get through it. We ordered chocolate, and it definitely took all three of us to consume. Hodad’s also serves regular fountain sodas, rootbeer floats and a wide range of beers. Draft beers like Fat Tire and Sierra Nevada come in mason jars with handles and bottled beers range from PBR, Bud, and Sam, to Pacifico and Miller.
It’s almost always crowded with a line out the door, especially now that summer’s coming. Used to be locals only, but the tourism traffic is growing since Guy Fieri named it one of the top ten burgers in America, and chose it for Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate: With Bacon.” The décor is eclectic: license plates from all different states and countries cover most of the walls, as well as surfboards, maps, stolen street signs, psychedelic stuff and a spattering of awards. Just half a block from the beach, it’s a lively, casual atmosphere filled with hungry anticipation. The Ramones were blaring through the speakers while families and friends tried to get out a few words between bites. Depending on what and how much you like to drink, you’re probably looking at about $10-$15 per person for burger, fries/rings and a drink.
My brother got it right when he said, “It’s a necessary accident that you eat too much.”
http://www.hodadies.com/index.html Please note: Hodad's is located in SAN DIEGO, CA.
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