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California Burrito in San Diego
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Top 5 California Burritos in San Diego
San Diego invented the California burrito — carne asada, french fries, cheese. Cross-referenced from San Diego Magazine's deep history piece and its viral-rise coverage.
- #1
Lolita's Mexican Food
Bonita
“San Diego Magazine's history piece credits owner José Robledo's nephew at Lolita's with creating the California burrito in the 1980s after a regular asked for fries in his carne asada.”
- #2
Santanas Mexican Grill
El Cajon
“San Diego Magazine's other originator claim — the 'home of the California burrito' tagline with a 1987 origin story from actor Kuno Becker.”
- #3
Roberto's Taco Shop - Solana Beach
Solana Beach
“San Diego Magazine: 'Did Roberto's popularize it? Absolutely!' — made the California burrito an official menu item after years of off-menu requests.”
- #4
Chuy's Taco Shop
Rolando
“San Diego Magazine's viral-rise feature — the surf-and-turf California burrito 'heavier than a regulation NFL football' that broke out on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
- #5
The Taco Stand
La Jolla
“San Diego Magazine's canonical modern California burrito — handmade tortillas, high-grade carne asada, and a line out the door from open to close.”