I found this place on Yelp and had to try it. We were looking for a quick breakfast spot before we headed home after staying with friends in Solana Beach. They have a small market and a little restaurant attached. I tried the small egg and cheese burrito which was just the right portion and only $3.99. Hubby and kids got the breakfast sandwich, carne asada breakfast burrito and chilaquiles. Everyone loved their food! Let's support local small business and try this cute place out. It's literally in the middle of a neighborhood. That's what I call a true corner store market! Ohh and the owner was so sweet! Service was great. read more

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Food was amazing! Love it here, I definitely will be back. The burritos are huge servings, and you can taste love and care they put into their food read more

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Came to John's after reading a review on Mexican dining in the area so I gave it a go & am glad I did. Ordered a Carne Asada burrito & it was a biggie. Good but a bit chewy. Will return & order a chicken burrito next time. They also offer "mini burritos" which is a great idea if you want a smaller portion. This is a little restaurant with an attached convenience grocery store. It is located down the street from Fidel's & Tony's Jacal. I believe this was another Mexican restaurant years ago that we used to go to. You order at the counter and sit down & she brings the food to your table. No outside dining. About 8 tables in dining area. Red & green salsa offered.Friendly family run spot. Very low key.You can grab a drink next door @ the market. Slice of Mexico here! Tunes are Mexican & cheerful. I will be back read more

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Solid breakfast burrito. $16. Huge portion (for me). Salsa rojo and verde were fireeee. Small spot with a market attached. Its simple. I recommend this spot if youre in the area. Burrito was tasty and filling. Service was friendly! read more

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Another unassuming spot that is slept on. It's no frills . Come in order and enjoy! Everyone is nice and the food is delicious. They gave a great selection for breakfast and lunch. There should be a line. read more

I tried the carne asada burrito, and holy moly was it good! It came with the usual carne asada, guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream on a flour tortilla. That first bite of carne asada was so flavorful, juicy and not dry, and the ratio of ingredients was just right. It was further enhanced by their delicious homemade salsas. I've tried a lot of carne asada burritos in my life and this one surprised me how much I enjoyed it!! I will definitely come back again for their carne asada burrito! read more

John's Market - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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This place is a hidden gem! I came here on a Sunday morning, and this little market had a small line. The menu has a great selections of breakfast burritos and other items. The interior is very casual with a couple spots to sit down. It seemed best for grabbing a quick bite and taking orders to go. I ordered the carne asada breakfast burritos, which came out hot with green and red salsas. The carne asada breakfast burrito had a generous amount of meat, eggs, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole inside. Each bite was a delight! Highly recommend for your next breakfast burrito craving! read more

John's Market - Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Very yummy food, definitely would recommend coming here. Service was quick and vibes were good.

Best Mexican food in the area. Great quality ingredients and prep as well as portions. I've had the Cali burrito, surf and turf burrito (plus fries, no cabbage), breakfast burrito, chiliqilles, and birria taco. All good! Best breakfast burrito I ever had. Packed! Tasty meats! Must try! Cali burrito and surf & turf. That carne asada is tasty! Marinated in lime or some sort of citrus. Salsas are also great! Green is limey and red has some of that heat. I like to use both read more

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This place, tucked just down the road from Fidel's/Tony's in Eden Gardens, consists of a small market in one room and a restaurant/taco shop in a connecting room. The market has a variety of mostly Latino goods, including drinks, meats, veggies, and fresh cheeses and freshly-made salsas. I was very tempted to buy a couple of the salsas but did not do so. I will get them the next time. The restaurant/taco shop portion has a few tables and a much better menu than you might expect. There are tacos, burritos, tortes, plates, sopes, and a few other options. My guess is that most people just get takeout. We came for the burritos, which are absolutely massive. One burrito is probably good for two meals, They also offer "mini" burritos which are only "mini" when compared to the regular sized ones. The mini burritos are probably about 75% as big as a normal-sized burrito at some other taco shop. We tried one mini (papas con chorizo) and it was a little mushy but just fine. I was hoping for a bit more flavor and spicy bite from the chorizo. The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito comes with eggs, bacon, potatoes, ham, and sausage, and it is a delicious beast. The California burrito is made with carne asada and fries, and it is a standard example of this type. The shrimp enchilada burrito was the clear winner. The chipotle cream sent this one over the top in terms of delicious flavor. There is no filler whatsoever in these burritos. The tortillas are fresh and they are packed with proteins and whatever other ingredients are described in the menu. The salsas they give you on the side (spicy or not are your choices) are clearly housemade, although the "spicy" one was not very spicy. The counter worker was very friendly. This is a no-frills taco shop and market. The portions are extremely generous. The quality is there. They also have their own parking lot, on the side, and in the back. As we were leaving, it looked like they were setting up a grill to serve freshly-grilled tacos out front. I'm a fan. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Solana Beach! The most authentic mom and pop Mexican food there is. Our favorite are the mini burritos for breakfast. They are small but emphasis on the word "mini". It's the perfect size for when you're hungry, but not hungry enough for a huge burrito. And if you do want a full burrito, they have that as well! The menu consist of a lot of authentic Mexican dishes with some specials on the weekend such as pozole or menudo. Next door is a small market that has all your Mexican items that you may need if you plan on cooking a dish yourself. Staff is friendly and attentive and food is made to order. Check it out next time you're in Solana Beach. read more

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Super tasty tacos! Service was quick and cooked fresh to order. Would definitely go back if I am in the area again.

This is a very nice and charming grocery store. The food in their restaurant section is always fresh, and they make amazing homemade sauces that really stand out. Their customer service is also friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great place to shop and eat read more

Came for a quick breakfast and ended up with the best breakfast burrito I've ever eaten. Homemade tortillas which were so crispy and stretchy. Fresh eggs, yummy salsa and fresh veggies! If I lived here I fear this place would have all my money! read more

Absolute hidden gem. All the recipes are from the woman's grandmother, who started the market with her grandfather "John". You walk in, you can tell a family owns the place. It's so wholesome and small. I got the coffee and 2 "mini" burrito deal. Best chorizo burrito and best bean and cheese burrito I have ever had! Not kidding. The burritos were not mini either, they were basically a normal sized burrito. Amazing! All for 8 bucks. My girlfriend got the chilequiles, they were insane. She got the eggs on the side, so you'll see in the photo the eggs are on the side but if you can imagine. The eggs on top of there. Holy molè this was so good yall. A must try if you are traveling down the coast of Southern California or if you are in the solana beach area! Thank you guys! read more

John's Market - Chilequiles with green verde salsa - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Local grocery store with great selection even a food court. Clean store, accommodating customer service.

Excellent breakfast choice! They have nopales con huevos! Loved it! Their salsas were fresh and tasty. Hubbie tried the breakfast sandwich and said it was delicious and filling. We'll definitely return next time we're in Solana Beach. If you're truly looking for a local place to support with great food, this is it. Service was excellent and there is a side door entrance to the small dining area. It's not fancy. If you like great tasting food and enjoy being with the neighborhood folk then come here. read more

John's Market - Nopales con huevos - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

This is going to be my new go-to casual Mexican spot! Their menu has breakfast and lunch options and both are good. I had the chilaquiles and tried their burritos and tacos and you cannot go wrong with any of those options. Their salsa is flavorful and spicy. Their prices seem decently higher than other places, but it is worth it to me for the quality and taste! read more

delicious! super high quality. very tasty and VERY reasonably priced. I hope they stick around. Best breakfast

I ordered the Carne Asada burrito that everybody has been raving about on yelp. It was pretty good for the first half and then I got to the meat that was filled with tuff stringy, you couldn't chew, and fatty. This was my first time so I will try it again in the future. But overall I was disappointed. read more

John's Market is my go to Saturday morning spot. They also have a greta special and their food is bomb and authentic. The staff is always so friendly. The shop is just a typical market. You can get amazing bread and other Latin treats. There are some tables and chairs so you can definitely eat here but I think most people get their food to go. If you are looking for a bomb burrito with some delicious salsa, this is the spot to check out. read more

Try their street tacos every Friday and Saturday, 2-6 pm, Excellent!! Carlos and Wendy are great owners. read more

If you're in South County or cruising up or down the five you have to stop and grab some of the freshest and authentic Mexican food anywhere in SoCal! The owner John is really nice and friendly. One side is the market and the other is their restaurant. The breakfast burrito is HUGE and they have great verde and rojo sauce ok the side to pour all over each bite of burrito . Their tortas, breakfast sandwiches and bean and cheese burritos have great flavor and were cooked fresh to order. They make Birria de consume from 730-1 daily and it smells as good as it tastes! This place is in hands down one of the best Mexican spots in all of San Diego, north and south county! Worth the drive and right off the freeway! A must try place! read more

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Real authentic homemade beans and rice (so easy to tell by the flavor and the consistency) I ordered the Carne plate and it was perfectly cooked. I do wish tortillas would have came with but I guess you can add those on! Most things are reasonably priced in my opinion! Especially for the quality of the food and family owned aspect to it. read more

Couldn't leave CA without having some good Mexican food, so followed the stellar reviews and came here. It did NOT disappoint! I had the carne asada burrito, and it was outstanding! The burrito was stuffed full of very tender and flavorful meat and just the right amount of the other ingredients. The tortilla was also wonderful, almost flaky. Definitely something to eat slowly and savor. The owner was a very nice, friendly man and we ended up chatting for quite awhile. It made for a very delightful experience on the last day of my trip. Do not miss this place! read more

I would dropkick a puppy for another burrito from this place. It's the perfect example of a corner market. nothing frilly or fancy, just huge and filling food that isn't too expensive. The staff were very friendly, and treated us with the same openness we gave them. They gave some good alternatives when they didn't have the drinks we wanted. Come here if you want something filling to start the day or to binge eat a burrito the size of your forearm. read more

John's Market - john's breakfast burrito and the ultimate breakfast burrito - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Skip the fancy spots nearby and come here for a quality breakfast burrito that won't break your wallet but maybe your toilet later. Excellent service and solid food. read more

Quesabirria and taco al pastor pictured. Both were great. My boyfriend said his burrito's carne asada was tender and flavorful. We both liked the red salsa- great amount of spice for those who like a little heat. I think he should bottle and sell it! The owner is a super nice guy. We'll be back for those breakfast burritos everyone's talking about! read more

John's Market - Quesabirria and taco al pastor pictured. Both were great. The carne asada burrito was tender and flavorful. - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I rated this place on breakfast sandwiches alone. There was not an extensive menu, but the breakfast burrito deluxe, I think it was called that, was the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. Let me put it this way, if Pipes in Cardiff had the best breakfast sandwich I've ever tasted, and I rated that a four, & any drive-through-fast food McDonald's or Burger King has a breakfast sandwich that I would rate a one, then this was a 5+! Add to that the homemade salsa Verde (Which I would eat a shoe if that old sole had this on top of it), and I will be back plenty. This little restaurant is attached to a market which also sells the homemade salsa and pico de gallo, great small selection of produce and other Mexican accoutrements. Love this place. Brother and sister owned, very friendly. If you like your coffee sweet, try the Mexican blend. Loved my Sunday morning here. read more

John's Market - The king of breakfast burritos and a Mexican coffee, not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning! - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

We found this jewel of a place a few months ago. It's such a wonderful find! We live in Solana Beach and we just walk here when we are not in a rush. If you drive, they have a large parking lot behind the building if there's no spots on the side. The new owners, have two businesses here. They have a grocery store with fresh fruits, vegetables, pan (Mexican bread), fresh tortillas that just need to be heated on the stove (they taste like the ones my grandmother made when I was a child - very authentic and delicious!), fresh meats of all sorts, including fresh chorizo (and no preservatives), Mexican spices, and so much more. In addition, attached to the grocery store, they have a deli open for breakfast and lunch. They make an assortment of delicious meals (menu attached). On Saturday's only, John arrives at 4am and makes a huge batch of carnitas. They start selling at 7am and are sold out by noon! Forget Vons or Gelson's, give this family owned business a try and see what it's like to shop with friendly service and an old school way; fresh, no preservatives, helpful faces and delicious! read more

Ordered the chorizo burrito 10/10!!! Also the sandwich with brioche bread so bomb!!! My boyfriend ordered the ultimate breakfast burrito they are cut in half and we only ate half cuz they were filled!! Not too greasy as well. Service was 10/10 as well the workers made sure we ate well and gave us lots of to go salsas. Very clean and well put together environment! Will for sure stop by again when we visit San Diego! Ventura county peeps here!! read more

Since the reviews were amazing we thought we'd try it out. Disappointed. The meat in the breakfast burrito was fatty, there was no egg, way too much sauce and sour cream and very little flavor. Maybe it was an off day but we'll never find out since we won't be returning. read more

One of the best things about living in San Diego is the abundance of hole-in-the-wall restaurants that serve amazing food. John's Market is one of those fantastic restaurants. Today was the first time we diner here. The breakfast burritos are among the best we've ever had. And their bakery goods are amazing! We will definitely be back to John's Market, soon! read more

The burritos are huge and generous with the meat. The man taking out orders was kind and helpful. He apologized that our order was taking longer than usual, but we didn't mind since it was early. The Café de Olla was sweet and flavorful. read more

John's Market - Regular menu - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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The market & cafe next door are so quaint & clean. We went to the cafe & the birria tacos are awesome! Simple and tasty. The simple ingredients really let the birria meat take center stage. One can get a pure taste of the flavor and tenderness of the meat. Awesome work. 10/10. My wife got the birria ramen & loved that too. So tastey & comforting in cooler weather! Highly recommend. Family owned & operated business we were happy to support & will gladly recommend to others! read more

John's Market - Birria tacos & birria ramen - Grocery Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Food and service was excellent!! Got the ultimate breakfast burrito and added beans so good read more

Try the birria tacos and you will love them! Also their bean and cheese burritos are the best! They also have champurrado on weekends. read more

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I live above John's and eat here twice a week. Everything on the menu is delicious and never misses. The tacos on Fridays and Saturdays are the best tacos I've ever had. I've lived in San Diego my whole life and every person I bring there agrees with me. Best Mexican food in town! read more

Yum! Had the ultimate breakfast burrito and honestly the best breakfast burrito I've ever had . Prob a good thing we live some distance away haha . Seriously delicious and huge ,my husband and I shared one read more

This little shop is a staple of the Eden Gardens community. Once called Lucas Market, its new identity as John's Market has been guilty pleasure on game days or I just pop in for a quick snack. The owners are totally cool and this place is a hidden gem! read more