Carl's Jr. menu prices, 5901 University Ave, San Diego, CA
$$$$$ Cheaper than most Carl's Jr. restaurants in the US
#279of 900Carl's Jr. in the US
#58of 582in California
#1of 15in San Diego
#1of 20within 10 mi
Rank by the price of the same basket of items: #1 is the cheapest Carl's Jr..
Cheapest Carl's Jr. within 10 mi
Every restaurant of the brand within that distance, cheapest first by the same basket of items. Distances are in a straight line.
| Rank | Restaurant | Distance | Famous Star | Basket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5901 University AveSan Diego, CA this restaurant | 0.0 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | — |
| 2 | 7162 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA | 1.6 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 3 | 8110 Parkway DRLa Mesa, CA | 3.3 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 4 | 6566 Mission Gorge RoadSan Diego, CA | 3.4 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 5 | 3008 EL Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA | 3.5 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 6 | 3833 Convoy StreetSan Diego, CA | 6.5 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 7 | 9355 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.San Diego, CA | 6.5 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 8 | 624 Fletcher PkwyEl Cajon, CA | 7.1 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 9 | 845 Morena BoulevardSan Diego, CA | 7.5 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 10 | 2935 Jamacha RDSan Diego, CA | 7.6 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 11 | 2903 Burgener BlvdSan Diego, CA | 7.8 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 12 | 10009 Mission Gorge RoadSantee, CA | 8.1 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 13 | 520 N Second StreetEl Cajon, CA | 8.6 mi | $7.19 | $27.76 | ±$0.00 |
| 14 | 3722 KenoraSpring Valley, CA | 4.8 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
| 15 | 1280 Plaza BlvdNational City, CA | 5.2 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
| 16 | 1502 SweetwaterNational City, CA | 6.2 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
| 17 | 1487 E H STChula Vista, CA | 8.3 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
| 18 | 695 H STChula Vista, CA | 8.4 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
| 19 | 996 Third AveChula Vista, CA | 9.2 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
| 20 | 1100 BroadwayChula Vista, CA | 9.8 mi | $7.49 | $28.06 | +$0.30 |
- A Famous Star costs $7.19 at this Carl's Jr. (checked 2026-10-07).
- Its basket of 4 items (Single Famous Star, Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Fries) costs $27.76, 3% below the typical Carl's Jr. in the US.
- It is the 13th cheapest of 15 Carl's Jr. restaurants in San Diego, CA on that basket.
- That is 6% below the typical Carl's Jr. in California.
- It is the 58th cheapest of 582 Carl's Jr. restaurants in California on that basket.
5901 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115. See it on the map
Where this restaurant sits among every Carl's Jr. in the US
Its basket is cheaper than at 65% of the 900 Carl's Jr. restaurants in the US.
Full menu with prices (51 items)
Pickup prices from the Carl's Jr. app, checked 2026-10-07. Items linked to their own page show how that price compares across the US.
Every Carl's Jr. in San Diego, CA, cheapest first
| Restaurant | Famous Star | Basket | Index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6788 Miramar RDSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 9805 Carroll Canyon RDSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 845 Morena BoulevardSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 2935 Jamacha RDSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 10745 Camino RuizSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 3833 Convoy StreetSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 6566 Mission Gorge RoadSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 2903 Burgener BlvdSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 3008 EL Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 9355 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.San Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 16685 Bernardo Center DRSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 4199 Governor DRSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 5901 University AveSan Diego, CA | $7.19 | $27.76 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 614 Dennery RoadSan Diego, CA | $7.49 | $28.06 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 2365 Roll DriveSan Diego, CA | $7.49 | $28.06 | 98 | $$$$$ |
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How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/restaurants/us/ca/san-diego/carls-jr-191308), prices checked 2026-10-08. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.