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California Burrito in San Diego, CA, ranked by the locals who eat there.

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Top 5 California Burritos in San Diego

Top Tier EditorialSourcesSan Diego Magazine

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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