By Celeste Morales
Staff Writer
Slater’s 50/50 — the latest San Marcos burger-by-design restaurant — gives diners the power to customize sandwiches from the size and the kind of patty to the “over-the-top” ingredients, the bun and a myriad of other choices.
Founded in 2009 in Anaheim Hills, Calif., by Scott Slater, the San Marcos location is situated off the San Marcos Boulevard exit of Highway 78 at 110 Knoll Road.
The company has seven locations scattered across Southern California and offers a wide menu of burgers, appetizers, shakes and drinks, including more than 100 beers and a full bar.
The burgers run from $10 to $15.
The service is friendly and inviting with a casual decor of wooden chairs and cafeteria style tables.
When asked what Slater’s 50/50 has to offer the college crowd, Stacie, one of the servers recently said, “One-hundred and two beers on tap and the burgers are awesome.”
The appetizers range from the signature Vampire Dip — the restaurant’s version of a cheese dip with artichokes and garlic — to wings and lighter choices like guacamole and chips. The vegetarian option of deconstructed guacamole has avocado, roasted tomato, pickled red onion, cilantro, roasted corn, cotija (a Mexican cheese), tortilla chips and creamy lime dressing.
Slater’s is famous for its 50/50 patty that has a mix of bacon and beef. Some of the “over the top” ingredients include Beer Battered Jalapeños and Avocado Mash.
Patrons can also choose a burger that is already on the menu such as the Peanut Butter & Jellousy burger, which uses a peanut butter and jelly sauce with thick cut bacon and a beef patty on a wheat bun.
In addition, Slater’s offers vegetarian options, including pasta and salad, such as the Chipotle Kale Salad with avocado, green onion, cilantro, roasted corn, roasted tomato and a chipotle garlic dressing.
Desserts include a variety of milkshakes such as Bananas Foster, Maple Bacon and S’mores. Cococarma is a shortbread cookie, coconut, caramel, chocolate and vanilla ice cream served in a small cast iron skillet.
Given the wide range of options, Slater’s 50/50 has something to offer to all.