On a mobile device? Try our mobile site, optimized for faster browsing.

Yelp San Diego

Return to Talk Home

Talk - View Conversation

Start a conversation

Talk Categories

Recent Conversations

Battle of the burritos

Page Bottom ↓

email Get email updates about this conversation

Photo of CHERiE Y.

Elite '08

142

204

05/17/2006 CHERiE "my plan is to travel the world in a panda suit" Y. says:

Greetings Yelp San Diego!

I want to see more happening here on this talk page! :) Sooo..

What/where is your favorite SD hot spot for burritos?
Photo of Mori Y.

Elite '08

77

132

05/17/2006 Mori "effin' genki" Y. says:

*crickets chirping*
Photo of Mori Y.

Elite '08

77

132

05/17/2006 Mori "effin' genki" Y. says:

Roberto's for carne asada fries and breakfast burritos
Mr. Taco for their Charger Burrito.
Photo of CHERiE Y.

Elite '08

142

204

05/18/2006 CHERiE "my plan is to travel the world in a panda suit" Y. says:

?! you're kidding me , right? NO SD yelpers like burritos and want to talk about it?

hmph!

*clicks back to San Francisco Yelp page*
Photo of Rachel R.

17

93

05/24/2006 Rachel R. says:

Hold on there...
Burritos, hmm.  Best burritos I've had are from Wahoo's Fish Tacos, you can't go wrong.  Its Fast and Furiously delicious.  Although, if you ask my bf where the best burritos are he'd loudly exclaim SANTANAS!  He loves the shrimp burritos with extra hot sauce.  To me Santana's is a great place on your way back from drinking, especially since they have a drive through window (Claremont shop) which empties out into an alley and sometimes you get homeless people asking for a handout as you pass your money through the window.  The place gets sketchy after 4pm.
The food is not bad, but its not Wahoo's either.

Are you happy...a little late I know, but SD doesn't have the yelp base that SF has...we're trying.
Photo of Summer K.

23

28

06/07/2006 Summer K. says:

El Rodeo in Ocean Beach is the best one.  Best.  Roberto's anywhere, Cotija's in Point Loma, Santana's, and Filiberto's all also good.  

Basically anywhere that uses the good tortillas (read: filled with lard), meat and guac, with no rice&beans BS, tha'ts what works for me. And the meat has to be that shiny, greasy, charred, tasty wonder that *is* san diego taco shop carne asada.

did you also notice you can't get decent nachos, or rolled tacos anywhere else?
Photo of Chelsea L.

1

4

06/20/2006 Chelsea L. says:

Absolutely not the VERY BEST burritos in San Diego are in two places. Ricos Taco Shop in Encinitas. The tortilas and beans and cheese are perfect. They practically melt in your mouth. They are local and have fresh ingredients. And basically every burrito ever from there is perfection. The close second is Lolitas in Clairmont Mesa. Because they give you burritos the size of your forearm for about $3. But still delicious. And they have an awesome slogan. Patience is the essence of good mexican food. Are you kidding how can you go wrong?
Photo of Kim F.

19

105

06/27/2006 Kim F. says:

pollo asado ANYTHING is heaven at Super Sergio's on Convoy. oh, how i missi it.
i have a friend who's obsessed with their chimichangas - i've never had one myself, but i'm sure they're good.
Photo of Mori Y.

Elite '08

77

132

06/28/2006 Mori "effin' genki" Y. says:

Lolita's rocks!  Although I have had the strange experience of getting boba drinks next door to go with the carne asada... odd flavor combo.
Photo of tim m.

Elite '08

12

199

06/30/2006 tim "lord of the cakes" m. says:

chipotle has huge burritos for a good price! there is one right next to SDSU.
Photo of sam k.

Elite '08

32

212

07/09/2006 sam k. says:

Mmmm ... a lot of the cheap Mexican food places here taste about the same to me, but I think my favorite burrito is the California burrito at El Cotixan on Mira Mesa .. Why? It has potatoes inside. Yummm. And it isn't as greasy as the California burritos at Roberto's. Sometimes .. I get a bit tired of eating really greasy food. Runner-ups include Lolita's, Alejandro's (also on Mira Mesa), and Super Sergio's.
Photo of Crystal B.

1

4

07/15/2006 Crystal B. says:

Hmmmm...that's actually difficult haha.  I love any Roberto's--the Mexican taco shops that pepper San Diego are almost all wonderful.  Alvero's off of Poway Road and Sabre Springs Parkway is a great fast Mexican restaurant, too.

Guadalajara's in Escondido (Center City Parkway and Valley Parkway) is the best sit down dinner for Mexican food I've encountered, and Cocina del Charro has an excellent Sunday and holiday brunch.

I've heard about Wahoo's, and I'm curious about it.  The reccomendations I've heard have all been excellent.
Photo of Bart C.

117

120

08/10/2006 Bart C. says:

I like Cali burritos almost anywhere but potato burritos at bahia are great ..
Photo of kate r.

Elite '08

97

391

08/17/2006 kate r. says:

You've got to be kidding about the CHIPOTLE, thats like saying taco bell has great tacos. I'm not down with the chain food, its got to be hole-in-the-wall style taco shops.

I'm not from the area, but personally I've never had a bad burrito in the San Diego area. My first california burrito experience was at Rosendo's off El Cajon, and I always come back.
user photo
08/17/2006

This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.

Photo of amy j.

13

5

08/18/2006 amy j. says:

Ray's taco shop in North Park is awesome. I reviewed it on my page if you want to check it out. I'm also a huge fan of Colima's on University, one block west of Texas. They have huge burritos for cheap and some of the best hot sauce in San Diego.
Photo of David J.

9

68

08/18/2006 David J. says:

Well, I am an El Zarape fan: Grilled Chicken Burrito on whole wheat tortilla or the House Burrito, which has been described as right combo of beans, rice, mole and chicken.

Chipotle is the bomb of gourmet, freshness and as you like, though I normally get my burrito in a bol there. Hint: get the burrito w/ out the cilantro lime rice. First time I ate there I thot it sucked.

For carne asade, I just don't know who has the best. ButrI like a good one from a local taco shop, and not totally sold out on the gringo burritos.
Photo of John L.

12

58

08/21/2006 John L. says:

The best shrimp burrito is at:
http://www.yelp.com/bi...

The best California and al pastor is at:
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Photo of Vanessa D.

Elite '08

39

156

08/21/2006 Vanessa "Mellow Cinderella" D. says:

I like Santana's over-all.  But I do live pretty far down SD (south bay) and there is this hole in the wall place called Jilberto's that I go to every so often.  Everything is great there...esp the Carne Asada fries.  Hey, when you live this close to the border you can find any good  Mexican food joint at every corner.
Photo of Kinsee M.

155

315

08/22/2006 Kinsee M. says:

El Zarape's chile relleno burritos are flipping amazing!
Photo of Joshua G.

Elite '08

75

228

03/22/2007 Joshua G. says:

Santana's on Morena Blvd. and Cotixan on Linda Vista across from USD both get my vote!!!!  MMmmMMmmMMmmMMMM!!!!
Photo of Liam M.

Elite '08

96

34

03/22/2007 Liam "Manchurian Candidate" M. says:

Adalberto's in Point Loma on Rosecrans.  I would have sex with it if it hadn't already been in so many other people's mouths
Photo of Natasia K.

84

303

03/22/2007 Natasia "Vegetarian" K. says:

El Zarape's marinated veggie burrito! Yum! Cheap and yum! (:
Photo of Meg M.

461

160

03/22/2007 Meg "'You like jake?! Jake's my boy!'" M. says:

hmmm... after a night of drinking - nothing beats the california burrito at Romero's, or Aliberto's or is it Alejandro's this week?  lol... The name changes so often I can't keep up - but it's on the corner of Garnet and Everts, across from both The Tavern and Typhoon Saloon.    

Warning**** I can't not be held accountable for the taste or quality of the burrito when sober., althoughI think that place has saved a BUNCH of people in P.B. from hangovers... and it's SOOOOOOOO good after a long night at the bars! Open 24 hours too! The breakfast burritos aren't bad either..
Photo of CHERiE Y.

Elite '08

142

204

03/22/2007 CHERiE "my plan is to travel the world in a panda suit" Y. says:

I was in SD over the weekend and came armed w/ an ice chest and a stomach that has been craving California Burritos for oh, about 9 mos. now....
Photo of Nathaniel U.

Elite '08

39

53

03/22/2007 Nathaniel U. says:

Nothing beats burritos at Freebirds in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara...oh wait, we're talking about SD!  

Best California Burrito: Super Sergio's - french fries instead of regular potatoes, no sour cream, no guac, just salsa (i actually like it that way.
Best Breakfast Burrito: Alejandro's (Mira Mesa Blvd.) - potato, bacon and egg burriton what a perfect blend of sodium, protein and carbs.
Best Carne Asada Fries: Alejandro's (Mira Mesa Blvd) - crispy fries with all the trimmings, sour cream and guac!
Best Big 'Ol Burrito: Mr Taco (La Jolla) - that thing is huuuuuuuuuuuge and purty damn good.

I do want to try some potato burritos at Pokez...i heard they're extra yummy.
Photo of Alissandra L.

Elite '08

112

155

03/23/2007 Alissandra "Warm for your Form" L. says:

Taco Fiesta on Sports Arena Blvd, Los Palmitos on Clmt mesa blvd, Super Sergio's on Convoy.
Photo of dave y.

Elite '08

63

43

03/23/2007 dave y. says:

I gotta give some props to El Zarape's Scallop Burrito.
Photo of dave y.

Elite '08

63

43

03/23/2007 dave y. says:

Just found this "Burritophile" site. Might have potential:
http://www.burritophil...
Photo of Jason R.

21

9

03/23/2007 Jason R. says:

I saw someone mentioned Freebird's in SB - those things are like newborn babies - perfect!

Runner up in my book, steak burrito bowl at Chipotle.
Photo of Elise F.

297

277

03/24/2007 Elise F. says:

The Roberto's across from Belmont is pretty good.

Otherwise, it's all about Cotixan's on Clairemont Mesa
Photo of Alissandra L.

Elite '08

112

155

03/24/2007 Alissandra "Warm for your Form" L. says:

I'll second Clmt Mesa's El Cotixan. Ahh, those were the days.
user photo
03/25/2007

This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.

Photo of Miss Josephine Z.

Elite '08

257

198

03/25/2007 Miss Josephine Z. says:

The BEST POLLO ASADA burrito in San Diego is about a 15 min. drive on the 8 East.

Exit Second Street, turn left. Drive about 2 miles and on your right hand side you'll spot a distinctive yellow bard. There lies Valerio's. Valerio's Pollo Asada burrito is like none other out there. All white meat chicken breast perfectly executed in a warm tortilla with succellent marinades and cheese. Goes fabulous with a horchata.

YUM.
Photo of Jessica C.

3

10

03/25/2007 Jessica C. says:

robertos for carne asada, coti's off genessee for pollo asado, lolitas for carnitas.  taquitos/special beef quesadilla in LA J&S#3.  king taco for tacos.
Photo of Rob B.

0

18

03/26/2007 Rob B. says:

My fave is the Adobada burrito at Saguaro's on 30th in North Park. Like no other.
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Photo of Jason R.

21

9

03/26/2007 Jason R. says:

Speaking of burritos in North Park, what is up with the bass-ackwards drive through at Roberto's on Washington?
Photo of Warren W.

Elite '08

205

147

03/26/2007 Warren "Dubs of Alaska" W. says:

For Breakfast Burritos, I'll throw down with anybody who thinks they can beat a little shack in El Cajon called The Tamale Factory.  It's on Greenfield, near Mollison.
Photo of Aileen T.

3

61

03/26/2007 Aileen T. says:

I vote Santana's on Morena for their Carne Asada.
Photo of Kelly S.

0

2

06/21/2007 Kelly S. says:

Nico's. OB. Morena Blvd. But has been 8 years.
Photo of Snake Rattle and Roll P.

52

101

06/21/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

Saguaro's for California Burrito or Chile Relleno

La Posta for Machaca
Photo of Snake Rattle and Roll P.

52

101

06/21/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

Saguaro's for California or Chile Relleno

La Posta for Machaca
Photo of Al V.

Elite '08

92

278

07/18/2007 Al "Carabao Rodeo Clown" V. says:

Heh, folks in LA go to Jerry's Deli after late night drinking, we SD folks do 24 hr Carne Asada burritos.

Pollo Asado, Carne Asada and Machaca Burritos at Cotija in Rancho Penasquitos are all cacka lackin.

Bonus, the drive thru intercom is very clear and the person taking your order speaks good engrish.
Photo of Lucy E.

Elite '08

195

126

07/18/2007 Lucy "a.k.a. Joan" E. says:

Our office used to send people out on Roberto's breakfast burrito runs (the one on mission gorge rd).  Pretty good.....
Photo of Keane L.

Elite '08

1608

727

07/18/2007 Keane L. says:

I'm officially converted to the SD burrito, btw. I went to my old taqueria haunt in Davis, CA and it just wasn't the same..
Photo of Dani R.

8

39

07/18/2007 Dani R. says:

Top 3:

Ricos - Encinitas
Los Primos - La Jolla
Taco Rey - Downtown / Bankers Hill
Photo of Dani R.

8

39

07/18/2007 Dani R. says:

How could I forget!? - El Indio - fabulous!
Photo of Refugio G.

Elite '08

103

167

07/18/2007 Refugio "RG, Cuco, Cukes" G. says:

JV's anybody? Their pollo asado burrito is top notch

El asadero near college?

hmmm
Photo of Richard C.

Elite '08

108

110

07/19/2007 Richard C. says:

I've probably replied to this thread before, but oh well.  

JV's Surf & Turf burrito rocks!  Super Sergio's is pretty good too (especially the Sweetwater location at 1:30am on a weekend).  And, the most unheralded little stand is Mexican Fiesta in Little Italy.  It is dirt cheap compared to the rest at $2-3.50 for a burrito.
Photo of David G.

Elite '08

82

271

07/19/2007 David "If you're reading this I'm on sabbatical/bike tour" G. says:

The correct answer is Rico's in Encinitas.  Congratulations to Dani R. on the right answer.
Photo of Mick G.

Elite '08

142

207

07/19/2007 Mick "The Sausage King" G. says:

mmmmmmmmmmm ....
Burritos .....................
Santanas.
Los Reyes.
El Zarape.
Burrito Love to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!
Photo of Tony N.

Elite '08

153

81

07/19/2007 Tony "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For a Sunbeam" N. says:

Colima's, Santana's, JV's.

'Nuff said.
Photo of Peter T.

9

51

07/19/2007 Peter "Drunktard" T. says:

La Posta on University is pretty money - Cali burritos or carne asada quesadilla's (ask for guac) to seal the deal
Hilberto's in Rancho San Diego - carne asada or machaca

Other than that, El Cotijan on Clairemont has always proven reliable.

As long as there is guac inside with no rice or beans in there, I'm stoked.
Photo of Ryan C.

Elite '08

37

118

07/19/2007 Ryan "cramdiggity" C. says:

Yuk.. Roberto's = "Regretos" .. I can only choke those down if I've consume copious amounts of alcohol, and the afterburn ensues for days...  ;)
Photo of Al V.

Elite '08

92

278

07/19/2007 Al "Carabao Rodeo Clown" V. says:

Oh, forgot about JV's. Their burritos are the size of my forearm or Rinjee's calf. :)
Photo of Snake Rattle and Roll P.

52

101

07/19/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

HEY!  : )
Photo of Ray O.

Elite '08

14

46

07/19/2007 Ray O. says:

I hate to say it but the #1 status of the Cali burrito in SD is a sign that this town more or less blows for burritos - at least my preference is for the NorCali style, where beans and rice and meat and salsa are the standard ingredients.  I'm not saying CA burritos don't taste good; they're just too gringo-flavored
Photo of Ashleigh O.

Elite '08

60

89

07/19/2007 Ashleigh O. says:

UGH-I HATE rice in burritos....a waste of space!
Photo of Snake Rattle and Roll P.

52

101

07/19/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

Yeah, you're right.  Most all of our "Mexican food" isn't evry authentic at all... it still tastes good though, no?  Just don't think about it as Mexican food.  Just yum yum mmmmmmmmm!MM!MMMMMMM!MM!  I'll personally never stop eating California Burritos until I move to San Francisco.  I think they're terrific!  That said, I can't wait to go and try one of those Carnitas Burritos Rog suggested in some other thread today.  Carnitas, Beans and Salsa?  That seems to be more your speed, right, Ray?  You should try em too.  El Porvenir or something like that.
Photo of Matthew H.

123

61

07/19/2007 Matthew "who made you the shit-king of fuck-mountain?" H. says:

I think El Maguay on Mira Mesa makes the best carnitas around mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Photo of anthony b.

Elite '08

185

45

07/19/2007 anthony "bunny" b. says:

Tj Taco Shop. Seriously. Jv's a strong 2nd.
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Photo of Evan P.

6

9

07/19/2007 Evan P. says:

Quick Answer:  Shrimp Burrito at Robertos in Mission Beach (corner of Mission Blvd and West Mission Bay Drive - across from the roller coaster).   South Beach in OB has THE BEST fish tacos.....as far as burritos go.... there's nothing that touches Illigal Pete's in Boulder Colorado.  Here in San Diego anything ending in -iertos will do.  Especially when it's 2:30am and i'm toast.
Photo of Tony N.

Elite '08

153

81

07/19/2007 Tony "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For a Sunbeam" N. says:

lol Ray - you just reminded me of this one time a bunch of my buds were up in Berkeley and we all went to get burritos to bring back to my bud's apt.  As everyone started biting into their burritos, a chorus of "Uggggh!" and "WTF???" collectively came from everyone's mouths.

"Why is there beans and rice in my California???"
"Arggggh BEAANNNNSSSSSSS."
"I can't eat this, it's got rice AND beans in it.."
"I THOUGHT I ORDERED A CALIFORNIA????"

Suffice to say, there were a lot of left over burritos the next morning.
Photo of Jen T.

Elite '08

66

187

07/19/2007 Jen T. says:

Super Sergios is my pick. Only because the tortillas are the best there...and its huge, cheap, and not too greasy
Photo of Jenna G.

Elite '08

66

148

07/19/2007 Jenna "pocket friend" G. says:

Lalos Mexican Grill (Hillcrest) has the best black bean and cheese!
Pokez (downtown) has the best veggie burritos
El Zarape (Univ. Heights) has good burritos of any sort!
user photo
07/19/2007

This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.

Photo of Ian C.

Elite '08

73

66

07/19/2007 Ian "hater" C. says:

super sergios on sweetwater rd

la salsa in nationaly city - it's a small burrito, but it tastes really good.  it's got a kind of tangy/spicy taste to it.

Page Top ↑



Alert  This Talk thread is older than 6 months and has been closed to new posts.

flag Flag Conversation as Inappropriate