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    Clayton's Mexican Take Out

    3.6 (374 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Surf and turf
    Josh W.

    Surf and turf.... And sty?!? Their surf and turf burrito (with bacon!) was massive, flavorful, and delicious. The meat tastes high quality and well seasoned; no chewy, flavorless steak here. It paired very well with the green salsa (I stole my kids quesadilla as a vessel for more) and was perfectly sized to split with my wife. The kid's rice and beans were so good I couldn't keep my hands off them. Highly recommend while perusing the beauty that is Orange Ave in Coronado.

    Fish Tacos
    Laura M.

    If you're in Coronado, Clayton's is a MUST! Our Coronado foodie friend introduced us to Clayton's as having the best fish tacos and burritos and boy she wasn't wrong! It has a food truck vibe without the truck. Can't get more authentic taco shop than here! Flavors are fantastic and portions are HUGE. They have a few picnic tables outside street side or you can get food to go! Tacos are messy but you will enjoy every bite.

    Carne Asada quesadilla
    Simeko O.

    We went to Clayton's Mexican Takeout in Coronado, and it was great! The food is delicious and tastes like an authentic San Diego taco shop. I ordered the carne asada quesadilla, and it was so good. We also got a bean and cheese burrito, and it was perfect too--no complaints at all. This is always a great place to go if you want a quick and affordable bite to eat on Coronado. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant has a food truck vibe. Highly recommend!

    Chloe K.

    An ICONIC coronado staple!! When we moved here, everyone said this place was a MUST go... and I agree!! The burritos are massive. Service was quick. Lots of different types of burritos/other food. When friends/family visit us, we always take them here!! So much flavor. Go here if you're hungry and craving a burrito!!

    Pollo asado quesadilla
    OverEasyEggs O.

    DONT EVER EAT HERE. First time I ate here, I got sick af and was throwing up all night long. I thought maybe it was what I got pollo asado tacos. However... This is their version of a quesadilla. They fucked it up and didn't add any cheese to it. Do you see this? Do yall see this? This is a disgrace to Mexican food in general. How you gonna call this a quesadilla when there's no cheese on this quesadilla and the meat looks like a frozen pizza that's been expired. It's supposed to be hard to open as it's melted all together and that's not the case with this.

    Fish Tacos
    Dan D.

    I've been a couple of times, different times of the morning and early afternoon, and there is always a crowd of hungry burrito people either in line or waiting for their order. Nobody is sad. The menu has a wide choice, we usually order delicious breakfast bacon or chorizo burritos, but this visit we wanted to try to soyrizo and fish tacos. The tacos are all under $5. I was not expecting an overloaded taco for $5, but if you order 2 you're getting a great deal. Any time I am in Coronado, this is the place to eat.

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    3 years ago

    Can never go wrong with the california burrito. I make it a point to eat here when I'm in town

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    4 years ago

    I had chicken taquitos and they were fantastic. Thank you for quality! I care more about quality over quantity

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    Went to get a California burrito it has mostly fries and no meat looks like if I got a California with no meat 2 stars

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    Great food for takeout. Huge burritos.

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    Carne Asada quesadilla is amazing here. It's huge and overstuffed asada and cheese. When you order this, be hungry!

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