Food is overly salty, overcooked eggs, and expensive. Too much for the long wait, almost 30 minutes.

I am so glad I arrived before the line was really long! I had no idea what I was about to experience. I "yelped" breakfast or maybe breakfast burrito as I was cruising through Irvine and Early Bird appeared in the search. The timing was perfect, the exit was approaching and I made the split decision to commit to the destination. I ordered the bacon burrito and the carne asada burrito. I had read a couple reviews saying they were too salty but mine were perfectly seasoned. I have tried a lot of breakfast burritos and this place is doing a great job. They also toasted the exterior just the right amount. I ate the two burritos on different days and they remained fresh tasting and the eggs were not overcooked on a reheat. My only comment is that I didn't enjoy their red salsa that much and their green was just ok for me. Others may disagree so try for yourself. I will also give it another try next time. Thankfully it had plenty of flavor that did not rely on adding hot sauce or salsa to make it interesting. The kitchen was efficient and the staff was friendly and communicated well. If you don't want to take a chance on the long line and wait to order you can order in advance online. There were several people coming to collect their orders. read more

First time here and decided to try the Spiced Soy Chorizo - crispy hash browns and the spice is definitely present. I would have loved more guac and eggs but they gave a good amount of the soy chorizo which was on the saltier side for me. Still an ok burrito for the price and I recommend pairing this with the salsa verde - which helped cool the heat for me and added more flavor. It's located at Anti-Lab Mall, so conveniently you can explore around the area and to the Camp after or even take your burrito in the outdoor seating. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Spiced Soyrizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Randomly stopped by on our way to shop at the LAB and didn't realize we came 5 min before they closed! Ahhh, we felt bad but they were still very kind and let us order before they closed the kitchen and we were so glad and thankful that we got to try this place! My husband and I shared a sausage breakfast burrito and it was probably one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in the OC. The burrito included crispy tater tots and chips that also had a slight crunch, mixed with cheese, avocado, egg, sausage and topped with the green/red salsas they had, it was such a delicious bite. Would totally come visit again to try their other burritos! If only the parking situation at the LAB or CAMP wasn't a nightmare - but I did see there was a parking spot dedicated to to-go patrons right in front of the restaurant so might have to use that next time. The place was also conveniently located near the bathrooms so it was easy to wash your hands before/after eating. read more

I'm giving this place 4 stars. The burrito was good, just not the best breakfast burrito I've had in Costa Mesa. The main thing for me was the spice. The salsa was really spicy and it kind of caught me off guard. On an empty stomach it was a lot and at one point I wasn't even sure I could keep eating it. I do wish there was a heads up about how spicy it was because I probably would have gotten it on the side or taken it out. I still ended up finishing it though lol. The burrito itself was really big, definitely enough to share. My partner and I split one and we were both full, so portion wise it was solid. It was about $16 plus tip, which felt a little pricey for what it was, but not terrible. The spot itself is really cute and had a good amount of people even on a weekday. The staff was friendly and the girl helping us knew the menu well and pointed out the popular options which I appreciated. I would come back and try something else next time, probably without the salsa lol read more

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I'm so glad we discovered this spot. I had heard about their huge burritos, and they definitely live up to the reputation. I was really surprised by the weight when I picked up our bag. I personally preferred the Firebird over the carne asada, but we were both pleasantly surprised by their flavorful salsas. Every burrito comes with tater tots, which seems to be the trend these days, and I'm all for it. The restaurant was fairly empty near closing on a Saturday, so ordering was quick and easy. Seating is limited both indoors and outdoors, so grabbing food to go might be your best bet. And a heads-up for any old schoolers: this place is cashless. We had to try the classic carne asada especially since we heard it was a favorite, and also grabbed the Firebird because it looked too good to pass up. I'm loving the tater tots trend, and Earlybird takes it up a notch by using over-easy eggs in the Firebird. On top of that, the fried chicken adds an extra layer of crunch that really brings everything together. This was easily my favorite. Unfortunately, the carne asada didn't quite hit the same. The marinade was underwhelming and overall the burrito felt a bit unbalanced. This might be the only time I've ever wanted less guacamole. The salsas were an absolute hit with us. They had a surprising tanginess that worked really well. And the red sauce wasn't very spicy, so we found ourselves piling it on. Overall, it was a bit hit-or-miss, but the burritos are undeniably hearty, creative, and filling. I appreciate the unique flavor combos, and I'd definitely come back to try more, especially the K-Town Sunrise. read more

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There are so many better burrito spots in OC, but I kept seeing the hype and decided to give this place a try. I ordered the carne asada burrito with no tater tots or tortilla strips. What I got was honestly disappointing. The burrito was overly watery and mushy--to the point where I couldn't even eat it by hand. I tried taking a few bites in the car before getting home, but it was already falling apart. They also didn't include my sides of verde and roja sauce, which was frustrating. For a $20 burrito, I expect to at least be able to hold and eat it properly. If I wanted something that messy, I would've just ordered a bowl. Plus the Asada gave off like soupy vibes and way too salty. I wonder if they gave me chorizo... I genuinely think it was a mix of asada and chorizo although I paid for EXTRA ASADA. I don't like chorizo so that was probably the over powering disgusting taste. SALTY SALTY MESS. I had to force myself to finish it. Another issue was the eggs, there were some in the first few bites, but after that, they basically disappeared from the rest of the burrito. I usually like to try multiple items when I check out a new spot, but I honestly don't see myself coming back here. Carne asada burrito: 5/10 read more

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I have high expectations for breakfast burritos so I was hesitant to try this new spot but I am so glad I did! Located in The Lab, tucked away in the back is where you'll find Earlybird. The parking situation at The Lab can be tricky but if you come early morning you'll have better luck. The space itself is small, not a lot of seating inside, however The Lab has plenty of spots to set up if you want to eat here. So many items on the menu caught my eye but ultimately I went with the K-Town burrito since that is a pretty unique one. Absolutely delicious and fairly hefty. My first bite had a burst of egg yolk which is the best way to start off in my book. The beef, tater tots, aioli, and everything else mesh together so well and I would get this burrito again! My only critique would be the uneven spread of ingredients. While it was tasty it wasn't until almost halfway through that I started getting the kimchi, tots, and aioli. Despite that this was still a clear 5/5! Can't wait to come back read more

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Well HELLO sunshine, love walking up for breakfast and there's no line. It was a weekday, so expect a line on the weekends. Wanted to begin my journey with keeping it classic and traditional so I ordered a bacon bird and an eggy n' cheesy. I picked up some hot sauce for my friend. It looked too good to leave behind. The eggy n' cheesy simple and great if you aren't in the mood for meat. The bacon bird...YUM! The bacon is so yummy. I may need extra bacon next round. Here's my heads up...there isn't a lot of seating so plan to pickup and go or find somewhere around The Lab to sit. And because it's The Lab you know parking isn't always your friend. I also heard there's a good coffee shop nearby, so grab a coffee and pop a squat and enjoy your breakfast. read more

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Details.. .. Came for breakfast w. the hubs on a Sunday around 10:30am. .. There were maybe 4-5 parties ahead of us to order & the line went pretty quickly. .. Hubs ordered the Firebird & I ordered the Carne Asada. prOs.. .. Staff were friendly. .. Kitchen/minimal inside seating looked clean. .. The burritos themselves were perfection! Very cleanly wrapped so your first & last bites didn't just consist of tortilla. Panini press grilled on the outside for addition crunch & burrito/tortilla stability. The flavors were well balanced. Eggs tasted fresh & weren't rubbery. cOns.. .. Personally, the crispy tortilla strips in my carne asada burrito did nothing for me. There was already crunch from the tater tots & color from the other components. .. Parking is a sh*tshow at the Lab where EBB is located. Not their fault, but still a con. neutral observatiOns.. .. At the time of ordering, I was informed it would be a 20ish-min wait for the food & a text would be sent when the order was ready. Pretty accurate wait time quote. We didn't mind waiting, but fair warning since they're new & popular. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Cute inside decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We are steadily making our way through our goal of trying all 8 of the Earlybirds breakfast burritos menu! Today we had our 4th burrito in the form of the Carne Asada burrito. The salsa roja is a bit spicy so if spice is not your jam consider asking them to hold the sauce or to substitute the salsa verde? As always we asked for our guacamole on the side and were able to add our own dollops to tone down the heat from the salsa roja which worked out perfectly for us. My husband and I split these one pound burritos and they keep us full for hours! We are halfway there to trying every breakfast burrito on the menu! read more

Decided to come and give this place a shot ***ORDERED Savory Sausage Burrito $14 3 words: too much carbs. There was just too much tater totes and very little sausage. There was also egg and cheese but still outweighed the ratio of protein 2/5 ***PEOPLE Cashier did mention that they were out of the asada burrito which was a lil upsetting as I was there to try that particular one but gave her recommendation ***VIBES It's a very tiny shack and people do line up so it can get squishy. It's very bright inside as there are lots of window but not too much seating. More of a take out place Overall: I had originally wanted the carne asada burrito but they apparently run out of it so the staff had recommended the savory sausage one which I don't think I really liked at all. I dont think I would come back? As there were quite a bit of particular things that just weren't it read more

Located inside the The LAB Anti-Mall, Earlybird can get pretty hectic when it comes to parking. Seating inside is also limited, but there are outdoor areas where you can take your food. One word of caution: I ordered the Firebird burrito, and although it was labeled correctly, the burrito inside was different. If you've already waited 15-25 minutes, it's definitely worth double-checking your order before leaving. As for the Firebird itself, it had good texture and solid flavor overall, but the balance was off. The eggs were great but concentrated mostly on one side of the burrito, while the other half was much heavier on the chicken. A more even distribution would've made for a better bite throughout. Not sure if there was siriacha aioli in the burrito, or enough of it, but it needed the chili to give it the right spice. read more

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I've been eating quite a few breakfast burritos and this spot sounded so good! But alas did not hit the spot the way I thought it would given its SD fame. Fried chicken sandwich 4/5 $10 Thick and flavorful chicken, cheese, eggs, I don't recall what else but this was quite enjoyable. The buns didn't fall apart and was yummy top to bottom! Sausage burrito 3/5 $13-$16 It seemed a bit underseasoned and was necessary with the hot sauce. Without hot sauce is 2/5. The sausage was less pronounced than I thought it was, eggs were fine, I asked for no guac and there was tons of guac on the edges. The hash brown could have been crispier. Tortilla is ok in taste. I prolly wouldn't get it again sadly. Cereal bar 4/5 $5 Essentially a Rice Krispy made from various cereal. Pretty good! Less sweet than I thought it would be. I cut this into smaller bites and we ate it over a couple of days. Tots 4/5 $5 Idk if the quantity is worth the cost, but they were flavorful. The breading or something is diff on the outside, but the way they package it doesn't allow the hot steam to escape causing them to get soggy in a short time period. Pickup/parking was easy on a weekday. read more

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Definitely give this place a try!! After many years of going to the Pacific Beach location, I just found out today that they opened up a location in Costa Mesa. Rejoice! I went on Valentines Day and drove from LA, so I placed my order online. It was an estimated wait of 45 minutes - I am unsure if it's because of the grand opening or Saturday holiday breakfast rush but I didn't mind. My husband ordered his carne asada with no eggs, and I tried the new K-Town breakfast burrito. I haven't seen it on the menu in recent months so wanted to give it a try. It has bulgogi, over easy eggs, tater tots, kimchi, green onions, and gochujang aioli. When I looked at the website menu I do see it is a Costa Mesa location exclusive. It was impossible to find parking on site so we did a grab and go and found a local coffee shop to eat at. The salsas and carne asada burrito were good and consistent with the other location we frequent so that's a very good sign. The new bulgogi burrito has more "wet" components than the bacon, chorizo, or carne asada burritos we have ordered in the past. The kimchi and runny egg yolks will most likely make your burrito get soggy quicker than the other flavors so I would suggest eating this at the restaurant or as quick as you can. The bulgogi portion was just okay, and cooked through, but it's very juicy and you probably should keep napkins on you. I had to take a couple bites of this burrito before getting to the meat. Overall, it's great to see a closer location in OC, and it's just as good as the Pacific Beach location flavor wise. I would most likely not order this bulgogi burrito again and instead stick with my old reliable, bacon burrito. I hope to visit this location again very soon to fulfill my Earlybird burrito breakfast cravings! read more

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Picked up a chorizo breakfast burrito this morning from here. Ordered online and got a text when it was ready. Burrito was a good size for $13. It packed a lot of chorizo, tots and eggs. The eggs were not scrambled but over easy. This made the burrito even better when you would taste the runny yolk. They have 2 varieties of sauces you can take. The green one had more flavor to me. Overall, the burrito was excellent. I would def come back to try other items. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Delicious chorizo breakfast burrito! $13! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located in the back of the Lab shopping center. New as of Feb 2026 when we went. Go earlier or risk stressful parking and long lines. Even when we went at 8:45am on a Saturday, it still took more than 15 minutes to prep a small order. Recommend ordering in advance online. Slow, but very friendly service! Order at the register and they call out your name when ready. A few small tables inside and outside, but seems like more of a to-go spot. Wife and I split the bacon bird burrito and a side of tots. Prob would've been overly stuffed if I ate both on my own, but loved everything! Be sure to try their green (sweet) and red (hot) sauces. Ran us $18 including tax and small tip. Reasonable given today's insane pricing, especially since it's high quality. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Menu as of Feb 2026 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The newest location for this breakfast burrito eaterie with a great grand opening event this morning offering 100 free burritos to the first 100 guests. Although when the line got to be 300, the owner generously announced that they'd be giving a free burrito to everyone who showed up! There was a DJ, the mayor of Costa Mesa showed up too, and they were nice enough to also serve free little cereal bar squares to everyone waiting. The chorizo burrito and the sausage one were both super flavorful and super duper filling! These burritos are actually a full pound. Definitely coming back to try the carne asada breakfast burrito. read more

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It's exciting to have a place in OC that specializes in breakfast burritos. Especially one that comes from San Diego which has some of the best burritos. Against my better judgement, I came on grand opening day. They were giving out free burritos to the first 100 guests but ended up giving out more than that which was really nice of them. The wait time in line wasn't as nice but at least the DJ played good music. They're located in The Lab and the place itself is small, so it's better for take out but there are a couple tables. You can order ahead on their website to save some time. They have 8 different breakfast burritos including a vegan option as well as a couple sandwiches. We tried the Savory Sausage ($13) and Firebird ($14). The Firebird is unique with chicken tenders and sriracha aioli. It was tasty and packed some heat. The sausage one was a good classic burrito but the guacamole overpowered the other ingredients. If you need some extra spice, their green salsa is good. Their burritos are good sized, one pound burritos so they'll fill you up. It's worth a try if you're in the area and can snag a parking spot at The Lab. read more

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Ventured out for our new local BB spot in CM and it was really good. Perfect breakfast spot as this spot had a ton of parking, something you never see in the afternoon. My wife and I shared the bacon bird and we still could not finish it. This thing was HUGE. Packed with flavor for sure and they gave plenty of avocado too. My wife also enjoyed her coffee. You can also get fancy coffee drinks in the center just steps away. While inside has some seating, they also have plenty of tables through out the area so the options are pretty endless. Im looking forward to trying more options and with my office just across the street that will be easy to do. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Menu 1/26 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Manager (Andra) went to use restroom and DID NOT wash her hands and went back to handling food. GROSS!!! I was in the restroom outside the store and the lady next to me walked out after I heard her using the Restroom without washing her hands. To my surprise when I walked by the store she was handling the wraps. I went to the cashier and asked to speak to the manager and I said what happened and she said that is actually the manager. So I didn't want to post this but when I called the store the manager (Andra ) is the one who responded to me and she wasn't even apologetic. She said oh I left the restroom and came back in the store to wash them here but she did not. Also even if she did that's still gross because she's touching other things and the door everyone else touches to get in the store. Regardless she did not I watched her. She wouldn't give me anyone else to talk to so I unfortunately have to post it here. Be careful eating here. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Manager didn't wash her hands - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

One of the tastiest breakfast burritos I've ever had in OC. got the Firebird burrito. Loved the crispy fried chicken with spicy mayo and crunchy hash browns ! Flavor is unbeatable. They have self serve salsa on the side too. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Firebird Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos has some of the best breakfast burritos if you want something really filling and packed with flavor. The burritos are huge, loaded, and definitely enough to keep you full for hours. The line can get busy, so it is best to order ahead if you can. We tried the Firebird burrito, which had three over-easy eggs, tater tots, fried chicken tenders tossed in a spicy crunchy garlic sauce, green onions, and sriracha aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla. It had the perfect mix of crispy, spicy, and savory. The carne asada burrito was also really good with three eggs, tater tots, crispy tortilla strips, mozzarella cheese, marinated carne asada, salsa roja, chipotle crema, and guacamole. It was super flavorful and had a good balance of textures. Definitely a good spot if you are craving a hearty breakfast burrito! read more

It's a good breakfast spot, and the wait wasn't too long. I have seen a lot about this place and had to try it. There are also a couple of other spots around the area that you can look at while you wait. We tried K-Town without a tortilla. And I tried the carne asada burrito. Both were enjoyable, but nothing particularly exceptional. The sauce is excellent; I would recommend adding those to your meal. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This restraunt is unwilling to accommodate gluten allergies. They offer gluten-free menu items, but are unwilling to prepare gluten-free burrito on a separate counter or even put down parchment to reduce risk of cross contamination. Celiac warning Edit to the manager: 1. Don't shout never in all caps at me. 2. You can definitely set up an inclusive environment that will accommodate allergies, even in a small kitchens. All you need to do is use foil on the tortilla warmer and parchment paper on the counter under the gf burritos. 3. I called before ordering to inquire and no one answered the phone. 4. Of course I asked for a refund, I could not eat the food that was made. read more

I got take out. I got egg and cheese with tots on the side. The lady that helped me was so helpful and very friendly. The place is really cool. They have self serve salsa and they taste yummy! Now for the burritos...so good! It's true, my new favorite breakfast burrito spot. You'll crave them days later. I did hehe. I recommend. Enjoy! read more

I AM IN AWE! I'm not a burritos kind of gal, never have been so I got a breakfast sandwich but my friend got the burrito so I got to try, I have to say I might be a burrito girl now!!!! We got the Chicken Sando and the Chorizo campeón, I wanted to have another right after having it the first one, it is that GOOD! The cashier first of all was so sweet and really wanted to help out, she warned us it would be a 25 min wait but when you see the place packed with even people on benches outside enjoying your burrito it makes you want to stay, SO HAPPY we did! It's such a cute little spot and there's so much to look at and do while you wait, the wait felt like no time! read more

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Breakfast burritos have been my jam recently and I'm excited there's been so many places popping up around this city! My favorite place is definitely still the best - but it is a bit of a drive. Earlybird is closer to home so I'm interested in visting here more frequently. First - parking usually sucks here. Even though they're only open morning to early afternoon, it does take some effort to find some parking. I really enjoy that they allow you to order online. It's more convenient for me to just order ahead and pick it up. +1 The burrito is pretty good! I ordered the carne asada burrito and it was good with the asada, tater tots, and the guac. Their scrambled eggs are a bit on the firm - almost close to overdone but I get it's likely for structural integrity. The burrito held itself super well and I was impressed how firm and tightly packed it was. read more

I came for the grand opening. The first 100 people in line get a free 1lb. breakfast burrito. There was well over 100 in line at opening but all were served. Three of us were there early and they gave us coffee. Once there was a line they passed out treats. At opening they let 5 at a time inside. They do have a small dining area. Im not sure if the Lab has outside tables I got the Asada burrito and ate half in my car. The other half is for my lady. It was really hard not eating the whole thing because it was so good. Everyone here is so warm and friendly.Parking was OK but might be busy during peak hours. read more

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Best breakfast burrito I've ever had (and I've had a lot lol)! The American cheese and tator tots put it over the top! Cashier was very sweet and let me know if would take 15-20 minutes, I was grateful for her honesty. There's not a lot of seating inside, but lots of little nooks and crannies at the Lab to chow down at. They're only open until 12 PM, so get there early! read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Bacon Early Bird - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Going to straight up. I went with the bacon bird and asked for extra bacon. I guess I hyped myself up for this and was vastly disappointed. I cut the burrito in half and looked through it with knife and asked if the bacon was whole strips or cut up. She said cut up. I said it's cool maybe it's on the bottom of the burritos. I hardly tasted the brown sugar bacon and it seems as if they had brown sugar baco bits they threw in salads in the 90's. Do yourself a favor don't buy the bacon bird. You'd get a better bacon burrito elsewhere. It tasted as if I got an egg burrito. She offered me a side of the bacon pieces on the side, but why. I'm done with the burrito. Small sized eating area likely take it to go. $18 bacon bird with "extrac bacon" I even bought a cereal dessert bar afterward to wash out the sorrow, which wasn't even offered at a discount. Smh read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - After finishing the burrito this was the bacon I actually got. This was a extra bacon burrito too - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Sooooo yummy! I tried the vegan breakfast burrito and was very pleased to see they had vegan sauces and eggs, often the vegan option is so basic and simple but this was really delicious. My family tried the bacon breakfast burritos and raves about them too. Will definitely return. They were busy but quick and fresh. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos is a new (today was their opening day!) breakfast burrito shop in Orange County. This location is in the middle of the Lab, and I really like the space. It's small and intimate, but plenty of outdoor seating. The service was quick and friendly, especially with so many people. The burritos themselves were well made! Super packed with goodies. However, I did wish there was a little more protein inside the burrito. Overall, Earlybird is a fun new breakfast burrito spot in OC. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Savory Sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Definitely the worst service! I ordered online got a text that said would be ready in 5 minutes. Came in and checked with the woman at the front. She said, "we will call out your name" and asked me to wait outside! I did 20 minutes later my girlfriend went in and she was told you need to check in for online orders; same woman...she said "it had been sitting in the oven". I walked in and confronted her, she said you didn't check in and she and the other woman at check in started laughing in my face. The manager was standing right there and choose not to intervene. If you cannot respect your customers you don't deserve their business! I will go out of my way to discourage people from eating here. The burrito is not worth the disrespect! read more

This place is great and I'm glad it finally came to OC. I liked Slaters when it was in Pasadena and glad the owner had other restaurants. Came on a Saturday and it was busy. The people there are super duper friendly. I like the vibe here a lot. The burritos are huge! They're about a pound each and filled to the brim. Firebird: 10/10. Amazing burrito. The over easy eggs really help a lot to add a different texture. More places need to do this. Carne asada: 8/10. Also good but I would've liked it more with over easy eggs. Guac was nice in here and they give you a decent amount. Salsa: Green salsa is excellent - an 8.5/10. Red is okay - maybe a 7/10. This area has two parking lots but one is smaller. Free parking, though, which is nice! Would come here again for the chorizo because it also has over easy eggs. read more

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This place was superrrr yummy!!! I got the sausage burrito with fried eggs instead of scrambled, and the worker was super nice when I asked if that was an option. I hope they soon can build out their area, the food is so good that they need to be able to fit more people in there! Everyone needs to try this place. read more

Early Bird seriously impressed me. I am a huge fan of breakfast burritos, and the Fire Bird absolutely hits. The combination of hash browns, chicken, and eggs is incredible, and everything comes together perfectly in one bite. The service deserves special mention. The woman at the counter was incredibly diligent with each order, checking in with customers, making thoughtful recommendations for future orders, and even giving tips and guidance to the staff. It was one of the best examples of leadership and customer service I have seen in a long time. This might honestly be my favorite breakfast burrito in town so far, and the experience as a whole makes it an easy place to come back to. read more

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

After finishing 26.2 miles at the OC Marathon, I told my mom I needed a good breakfast burrito to recover, and she found Earlybird Breakfast Burritos in Costa Mesa. As soon as we pulled up and saw the packed parking lot and a line out the door, I already knew we were in the right place. The shop itself is small, probably fits around 15-20 people, but they had a full team inside moving nonstop and getting food out. Even though it looked like the busiest day ever, the worker took our phone order smoothly without hesitation. We waited about 20-30 minutes, which honestly felt fair considering how busy it was. I ordered the Firebird burrito, and it was easily the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. The mix of eggs, chipotle, and fried chicken had me a little unsure at first, but it worked perfectly, flavorful, filling, and exactly what I needed after the marathon. I walked out already wanting to come back for another one. This place is the real deal. read more

Waited a long time for my order while staff seemed overwhelmed and constantly fixing mistakes with other orders. The sticker on my burrito even said carne asada, but when I got to the beach and opened it, it was sausage instead. Super frustrating after such a long wait. The burrito itself was also bland and mostly carbs with barely any protein or filling. Really disappointing experience overall, especially for the price and wait time. Double-check your order before leaving. read more

Geez the burritos here were no joke. They were thicker than my arm. Huge. Super yummy! Had these for work and now I already want to come back for the Firebird. read more