Overview: very quick and friendly service, yummy California Burrito according to my bf ---- We placed an order through the phone for a California Burrito ($13.90) and a Fish Taco ($5.50) and they said it would be ready in 5 minutes! We left right away to pick up the food and sure enough it was ready waiting for our arrival. One quick drive back home to dig in and the aroma was so enticing. California Burritos is very apt for their name, my bf rates it a 10/10. As a California Burrito connoisseur, he liked the addition of sour cream in it and said the flavors were delicious. He topped it with their green salsa for a little bit of a freshness to cut through the richness and fattiness of the meat and fries in the burrito. He didn't care for the fish taco that much and rated it a 4/10 but said the restaurant overall was a 10/10, as he thought there was too much lettuce and tomato throwing off the ratio of the taco. I, on the other hand, am a huge fan of veggies and liked the ample amount they provided. ---- [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a couple benches outside in front of the shop and seating at booth tables inside as well. It's a bit smaller to sit inside, I recommend sitting outside to enjoy the fresh air and the sunset is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ---- Overall: if you're in the mood for California Burritos come to the place rightly named California Burritos! read more

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They do things a little different at this place. The California had guacamole and sour cream. Makes it more like a carne asada burrito adding fries. That said, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this burrito. It's large, filling, but their sauce had an almost artificial red color to it. Despite the weird look of the sauce, it had decent spice, wasn't overwhelming but wasn't weak either. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking is very difficult here, and seating is limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small tack shop style place, made more for to-go orders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fast and friendly. Their horchata is where they really lose a star, it's from a fountain and tastes like it, watered down artificial flavor. However you don't come here for the drinks, you come here for the large tasty California Burritos, hence the name. They've definitely won me over and I'll be back when in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating. read more

California Burritos - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered the shrimp burrito with black beans & avocado added. It was such a delicious burrito with a massive size. I did really enjoy the additions I made which made it more filling. Great flavor and good prices! I would be back to try more menu items. They have a good selection of items for the menu! I ordered a raspberry tea and unfortunately they gave me a root beer instead. Oh well. My partner really liked the beef taco and CA burrito. read more

Totally Happened upon this spot on accident just looking for food on the drive home. SO HAPPY WE DID. Our breakfast burrito was so delicious! Homemade tortilla was to die for and the breakfast burrito was packed and green salsa was delish. The service was friendly and fast and to top it all off.... [[HIGHLIGHT]]LEO and First Responder friendly!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] IMO you can't get better than that. GREAT food, GREAT service & positive vibes for the community Can't wait to return, CA burritos! Thank you! read more

California Burritos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in an unassuming plaza, this burrito spot is easy to miss.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were playing Pokemon on the TV.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's limited window bar seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No water cups cause their machine wasn't working. Despite the pretty high reviews, I was disappointed. Their prices are cheap with big portions but the chicken asada burrito I had was not it. The meat was salty and the tortilla was too hard. I couldn't finish it and ended up trashing the rest. read more

California Burritos - Pollo asado - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This was the first time I didn't enjoy my breakfast burrito. It was tasted weird and I could not finish my burrito. I have tried California Burritos before and it has been always quite delicious. They serve up pretty decent size burritos so it's worth the money. I ordered two breakfast burritos and sadly they both did not taste good. I really think it was the bacon that tasted strange. The service was great, it was unfortunately my burrito that knocked down my experience. read more

California Burritos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I found this place on Yelp and decided to try it out with my husband. We had never heard of it before but it had pretty decent reviews for a Mexican restaurant. It's located in a tiny plaza literally on the corner near a gas station. They have a few tables outside and some seats along the window inside but it's pretty small inside. I didn't see any restrooms or any place to wash your hands. The service was good. They ask if you want any sauces and how many of each sauce and include that on your receipt. There was a red sauce and a green sauce. The red sauce was so spicy. I just dipped the prong of my fork into it and could feel the spice on my tongue. The green salsa was less spicy but still had a kick to it. My husband and I ordered a pollo asado fries and a California burrito (because of the name obviously). The meat on both entrees was really delicious. It was tender and flavorful. The fries were just okay for me, not that crispy and kinda just potatoey in the burrito. Both the burrito and fries were well sauced with guac, pico, and sour cream so I didn't use the salsas at all. Overall I think the food was decent but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat it again. I think there are other Mexican places that I'd prefer over this one but not bad if you're in the area. read more

Our go to for breakfast burritos. Price is decent, a little cheaper than most places serving burritos. The portion is huge. Highly recommended! Service is quick if you arrive early around 7 am on the weekends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But this place is busy on weekdays because they serve mostly medical employees because of the location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and tidy, inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Few chairs and tables outside. Bar counter inside with a few chairs as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I think this place is perfect to introduce someone to authentic Mexican food. I'm thinking people who arent from SoCal, I'm thinking people who haven't really eaten Mexican food, I'm thinking people who don't really have an expansive pallet. And I say that because I think the food was solid but not enough to have me running back for more. I had the lengua y labios burrito, which I know isn't a popular choice, but I know if someone can make that then for me automatically the rest of their dishes must be lit. This one is simply alright. It wasn't gamey, which is a plus, but the taste was much more mellow than what I was accustomed to. Sometimes it melted in my mouth and other times it wasn't as silky. It sort of scratched my itch but definitely left me wanting a little bit more. I came on a Wednesday night around 5:30 PM with a friend who ordered the Carne Asada tacos and he was more than pleased with his dish. I had a bite, and it was definitely the better of the two. There's a few parking spots right in front but it's extremely tough because it's all shared with four or five other businesses. Plus the highway entrance is right there and there's always a log jam of cars trying to get in and out. The staff are super friendly and menu has a ton of options so you'll definitely find something for everyone! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Couple of spots to sit. About 6 inside and then there are a few picnic tables outside too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We were in San Diego and wanted to try a restaurant we'd never been to before. I found California Burrito and decided to stop by for lunch. It's a hole-in-the-wall type of place with a few tables outside for dining and some counter-style seating inside. It seems like a spot where most people order takeout. My boyfriend and I both ordered the California Burrito. It comes with carne asada, French fries, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. The burrito was huge and easily enough for two servings. If we had known, we would have shared one. It was a great deal at around $12. The burrito was delicious and honestly the best California burrito I've had. The carne asada was tender and well-seasoned. The French fries were very crispy and were the skinny kind, similar in size to McDonald's fries. The red and green salsas were also really good. I like spicy food, so I ate my burrito with the red salsa. We shared a horchata, which wasn't anything special, but was still refreshing. Customer service was good. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I would definitely return here again next time I visit San Diego. read more

California Burritos - Inside of the California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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My daughter had a baby at Sharp which was about a half mile walk away from California Burritos, so I came twice to get lunch. I tried a salmon bowl one day and a shrimp bowl the next. They both were super fresh and made me feel like I was eating somewhat healthy because I'm trying to add fiber and protein in my diet. They were friendly there and offered two different sauces. I tried both the first time, and the green one was a bit spicier than I had liked. The next time I just used the red one and it was just right. They seem like they're busy pretty often there, but the wait isn't very long. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are several tables outside to eat at if dining in and some counter space with stools to eat at inside as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu has many choices. read more

California Burritos - Salmon Bowl - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The breakfast burrito here didn't really standout to me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ultimately, I chose to try this spot because it has convenient (dog-friendly) outdoor seating, but the wrath of the sun was overwhelming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got sausage, egg, cheese, and potato and it was definitely big enough for two meals. But, I felt like it was dry and needed a sauce desperately. The guacamole was ok and the salsa verde that they provided was fine. I would be curious to try out their lunch specials, but we are not rushing back to try this spot again. read more

Quintessential SoCal Mexican Taco Shop food! On a recent trip to San Diego, I wanted some rolled tacos and a chorizo egg burrito for the morning. We stopped here on a whim, remembering from when we lived in Birdland many years ago! When we walked in we were immediately greeted. Our order was taken and was ready in about 5 minutes. We got back to my sisters in Tierrasanta and the food was still warm and delicious. The rolled tacos were great. They had a very good amount of avocado and cheese. I really liked their red hot sauce with it. The next morning their chorizo egg burrito was great! I love that they offer regular size and mini because the mini were perfect for a weekday morning. I will gladly come here again and may put it on my rotation when in town! read more

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The fish burrito was amazing. The shrimp burrito was not bad, but needed some sauce and less rice. Still I would go back and try different items. Very good quality ingredients too. read more

You know how they say the best Mexican places are often the hole in the walls. This proves that point! It is not fancy but they have the best Ca Burritos I've ever had. They are huge. Took my friend and he had a chile relleno burrito and loved it. read more

California Burritos - Just look at the size of that burrito! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Burritos were a bit dry. Long wait. Customer service was friendly. Great taste but would choose something else next time

This place is so good & fresh. Their meat is so flavorful and the tortilla is so thin, crispy and delicious. 10/10 recommend! read more

California Burritos - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

California Burritos is truly a great place and it seems to be a great place to work. All the team members are hard working, happy and grateful. The store front and interior is clean and spacious for a small group or quick bite but mainly Togo orders here. I appreciate this team making my order of 40 mini burritos for pick up this morning. My team at work loved them for breakfast and it tasted great! Highly recommend California Burritos for your next party or work celebration. The mini burritos came with chips and salsa. They came as a whole burrito but I cut them in half to serve more team members. Mini burritos have a good portion and price point is affordable. Thank you California Burritos! read more

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Came here Sunday morning with a party of nine. There was already a line out the door when we arrived! AMBIANCE A small, no-frills burrito shop with limited outdoor seating. During peak hours, it's best to plan for takeout. It also looks like you can call in orders, which could save time when it's busy. FOOD I had the surf and turf burrito, and it was so good. The tortilla tasted freshly made--and if it's not, they definitely fooled me. The filling was flavorful and meaty, but the tortilla really made the whole thing stand out--perfectly chewy and simple in the best way. SERVICE Minimal interaction, but the staff were friendly and handled the crowd efficiently. Overall: If I'm ever in San Diego again, I'd definitely come back! read more

California Burritos - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Besides the weird capitalist propaganda poster, food and service were great. Will be back !! read more

California Burritos - Capitalism - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been eating here since the 80's and your food is generally awesome. But you have to get control of these Grubhub drivers. Tonite took 1 hour and 15 min to get food. Tostada was mushy, had to turn into a taco. Enchilada had NO sauce and cheese wasn't melted. I love this place but please tell me this is a 1 time screwup. read more

Good local neighborhood spot! Tiny place behind the gas station; never would have noticed it if I wasn't headed there. Service is very friendly and the menu is EXTENSIVE; if you want it they probably serve it and it's under $20. The burritos are mostly around $12. Reasonable prices, fast food prep, limited seating but I get the feeling most people don't dine in. While I was there waiting for my order (only about 15 minutes from placing it to carrying out) they filled 3 to-go orders, 1 dine in, and 2 DoorDash type pickups. They keep it moving fast! And they don't charge for sauces :) I can't believe this was my first time here. I had to get the California burrito in honor of the name. It was very good - nicely stuffed with a generous amount of meat plus enough fries but not so many it was all crunch plus some other filler (never enough cheese but this was close). Delicious! The whole thing was bigger than my hand from fingertip to palm and as wide as my fist; it lasted two meals. Also got an order of 3 beef rolled tacos and these were tasty if a little bland in the meat department. However they had a generous amount of cheese and guacamole that tasted good and wasn't watered down or cut with crema, so I was happy. Will try some of the breakfast items and maybe a taco combo plate next time! read more

California Burritos - California Burrito 3 Piece Guacamole and Cheese Roll Taco Green sauce - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious California burrito! I have been here a few times in the past and had some great tacos, but this last time I got the California burrito and it was super delicious! read more

Love this local San Diego establishment for (California) burritos! My fiance and I have been coming here the last few years, specifically on Christmas eve. This place has become our tradition where we will galavant around the San Diego neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights, then grab a burrito on the way home. We called many taquerias several years ago, and California Burritos was a spot that closed at 8pm that day. Since then, we have made it part of our routine and always make it in time when they're about to close (thanks so much!) I have gotten their standard California burrito which never disappoints. This past Christmas eve, I decided to try their Surf and Turf. My fiance always opts for their soyrizo California burrito which he's always happy with. It's on my list to try their other burritos and dishes as well. It's a small place with window seating and some outdoor tables. I've seen lots of healthcare workers come here to grab food. Hope they stick around for a while! read more

The burrito is huge!!! Could be 2 whole meals and under $10? You're kidding. Such friendly people who work at the counter. I recommend. That's all. read more

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Huge portions and the food comes out super fast! I got the carne asada fries and they were okay. The fries were soggy and there was a hair in my salsa. The salsas are all spicy but good! Enough food for like 2-4 people. Not bad, but not the best either. read more

California Burritos - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Huge burritos for the price! I came here for a breakfast burrito and got the potatoes, egg, bacon, and cheese and it was a very tasty burrito. My only complaint would be that the potatoes used in this burrito are French fries, not the potatoes I had originally thought. I wasn't expecting to eat something that heavy when I ordered it so good things to keep in mind for whoever ends up ordering it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shop is small with some seating both inside and outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and lady that took my order was very nice. read more

Food: Mini breakfast burritos here are around $6. Pretty cheap and they're not too mini. I get full after eating one! My go-to is bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito. I come here pretty often especially Thursday after 9PM to get my boyfriend a california burrito. And I also do catering for work where I bring about 120 - 150 mini breakfast burritos. Service: Thank you Gustavo and the team for your help! You guys always go above and beyond. read more

Overall, solid california burrito. Currently in my top 3 places. Carne asada was chunky and tender, could've been more flavorful, but overall definitely one of the better ones I've had. Sour cream, pico, guac and potatoes were all solid. Portion was filling. Price: $12.99, good value. Both red and green salsas were good as well. read more

My personal favorite California burrito in San Diego! The meat is always tender, they add lots of pico, guac and fries by default. Really can't go wrong here and they're HUGE. We also love the shrimp tacos here as well. They give you the pickled carrots and jalapeños if you ask for them for free which is also a plus. read more

California Burritos - Shrimp Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm not a fan of the atmosphere or vibe that this shop brings. It does not feel very welcoming. The food is okay. I've had the bean and cheese burrito which was mediocre and the chiliquiles which was actually really good. Overall may came back in a pinch but not a place I'm wanting to frequent read more

California Burritos - Interior - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been to California Burritos on numerous occasions and have always been happy! The burrito size is some of the best I've found in San Diego and I have yet to finish an entire burrito in one sitting. The French fries loaded with meat are also delicious and more than adequate portion sizes. The parking lot is small and shared by other businesses including a 7-11 so can be tough to navigate, but worth it if you're able to find a spot! Staff is always very kind and efficient at getting burritos done in a timely manner read more

I'm giving 5 stars as usual but I believe I got a al pastor burrito instead of the adobada that I ordered. It was still good but there is definitely a difference in flavor and I prefer adobada over al pastor all day long. It's OK though because I washed it down with a bean and cheese burrito that was fantastic as always read more

California Burritos - Adobada that I believe was al pastor, bean and cheese and carnitas burrito and delicious salsas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend who lives in SD said her friend told her about this place and that it was good. There is a small parking lot out front. The burritos are huge I couldn't finish mine. My husband got the Cali burrito which was the carne asada burrito with potatoes. My friend got the tacos because it was crispy tacos she had asked for no cheese but only her beef one had no cheese and her chicken one had. read more

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Really kind staff and delicious food! Though they don't have it on the menu, they accommodated my request to add rice to their bean and cheese burrito. Also got the shrimp burrito. Both burritos were generously portioned and flavorful. Don't forget to try out their salsas! Solid local spot! read more

I've only been inside once, a few years ago to get Burritos to go with my sister. The staff was very nice and we got our order in good time. My most recent experiences have been ordering Breakfast Burritos for delivery. They are good sized Burritos with plenty of Sausage. The Hot Sauce has the right amount of heat. They send small bags of Tortilla Chips, always appreciate that. The prices are very fair too. It's become our go to for Breakfast Burritos. We'll be trying some of their other items soon. read more

Delicious food! I ordered a burrito, and it came out super thick and delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This gets pretty busy on a Sunday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a couple of tables outside to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall delicious food and at a good price! read more

Came here on a Monday mid afternoon on a perfect weather day. I ordered the chicken enchiladas. It was perfect for my hunger and had a good amount of cheese. Also, the enchilada sauce was good. The chicken was shredded so I liked that part. Good portioned and the right amount of flavor with it being not too salty! Owners are nice as well :) read more

California Burritos - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I definitely have a mixed feeling about this place as this place has some of the best California burritos I've ever had. Especially when it comes down to the authenticity of the carne asada, it truly tastes like it came straight from México. But I will say that one day I did get a stomach bug after eating there one night and have been hesitant on going back. Other than that, the workers are very sweet and treat you as if they are your abuelita, [[HIGHLIGHT]]there's some indoor seating but there's outdoors as well under shade. Very handicap friendly/accessible as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I am a San Diego native and am shocked I hadn't been to this local gem before. I was in the area and am so grateful I stopped by for a weekday lunch. The taco shop is small but offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I found a spot right away and made my way inside. Gustavo was at the cash register and was super friendly and helpful! He went above and beyond to make sure our first time here was memorable in the best possible way - even going as far as bringing out an umbrella to give us shade outside at our table. I went ahead and tried their namesake California burrito - which was seriously delicious! It had meat, cheese, Pico, guacamole, fries, and sour cream. Their chicken and beef rolled tacos had a lot of filling and were the perfect crunch. Be sure to try their stuffed churros to complete your meal. read more

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