Swagyu Poway is a burger business founded by Chef Steve Brown, aiming to make Wagyu beef accessible. It is one of the few certified in the US to sell True Japanese A5 Hyogo Kobe Beef. Their Swagyu Burgers blend American, Australian, and Japanese A5 Wagyu, using the best ingredients and local produce when available. They feature Newschool American Cheese and fresh buns from Sadie Rose Baking Co. The burgers are described as the best in a long time, very tasty, and absolutely worth every penny, creating a lasting craving. The Sidewinder Fries are great, delicious, hot, flavorful, and crispy, served with a choice of two dipping sauces. The service is noted as friendly, energetic, amazing, and excellent, with staff creating an amazing guest experience. The setting is an interesting place with a handful of tables. However, the burgers can be a hot mess to handle and the balance of ingredients can be onion heavy. The cost is frequently mentioned as expensive, a small fortune, and exorbitant, leading to sticker shock. Everything is priced a la carte with no combo meals. There is no public restroom, only a hand washing station, and no beer or wine service.
The burgers are and the fries are great! However, it's expensive. I don't know if we'll go back soon. Maybe I will get a craving for it in the future but right now I am sticker shocked.
October 2025
I took a bus from San Marcos to come here again. It's absolutely worth every penny, but you'll be craving these burgers for the rest of your life
July 2025
The best burger I have had in a LLLOOONNNNGGGGGG TIME! the employees were so amazing! I wish I lived here, I would be here all the time. Highly recommend you stop here!
