California Burrito reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 242 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best California Burrito brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/FoodLosAngeles, r/FoodSanDiego, r/SanDiegan, r/Scottsdale, r/orangecounty. Top-rated brands include California Burrito (4.7/5), Albertacos (4.8/5), Taco Stand (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews242
Subreddits34
Posts61
Brands98
Products42
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#1
California Burrito
4.7
(108)
"The fries stay pretty crispy and... their Chile Verde is spectacular."
"Taqueria Eduardo #4 on Race makes a great California burrito."
"Their California burrito is mindblowing."
"Ortiz’s in Point Loma hands down."
"Get a California, pollo asado or carne asada burrito. Best burritos you will find anywhere."
"My vote is for the California burrito with Al pastor"
"Considered to be one of the best in Bay Area."
"I had a fucking EXCELLENT cali burrito from Pablito’s in NoHo."
"The California burrito is carne asada, fries, cheese and sour cream."
"They have an awesome California burrito"
#2
Albertacos
4.8
(6)
"Albertacos 😍"
"Albertacos"
"My favorite place for California Burrito is Albertacos in San Marcos!"
"I love the Cali Burritos from Albertacos in San Marcos."
"Seems to be the only place that includes sour cream AND guacamole."
"Albertacos in Cypress. It is probably far from the best but it’s my absolute favorite since childhood."
#3
Taco Stand
4.4
(5)
"Taco stand is an elite tier California burrito, the way they crisp the cheese on the tortilla"
"I love taco stand California burrito."
"Still don’t understand the hate for Taco Stand. The wait sucks, but during off hours it’s worth it imo."
"Taco Stand in North Park. It's about 7 minutes away."
"Taco Stand is well known as a solid go-to for California burritos."
#4
Tacos Por Favor
4.2
(5)
"Tacos Por Favor on Olympic in Santa Monica pretty strong choice."
"Tacos por favor is the only California burrito I’ve had in LA that hits for me."
"Nowadays my usual spot is Tacos Por Favor."
"I’m partial to the one at tacos por favor (either location)"
"It's not a monster of a burrito but it's damn good."
#5
JV's
4.7
(3)
"JV's hands down. Not only is it fucking huge but the meat is flavorful and the burrito has all the ingredients to make it a true Cali B."
"JV's has one of the most solid californias."
"JVs- Morena Blvd"
#6
Daygos
4.7
(3)
"Daygos is the winner by a wide margin."
"Daygos does the only respectable California burrito"
"Daygos or T Locs are the only things close to back home"
#7
Rancheritos
4.3
(3)
"I recommend Rancheritos too. I get a different burrito almost every time I eat there, and I have never been disappointed."
"Yeah betos is ass. Rancheritos is much better, I go there often as they’re like the only 24/7 restaurant in Ogden and I work graves lol"
"I tried Betos on 36th this weekend and it was probably the worst burrito I’ve had in a minute. I’d give Rancherito’s off Washington a shot for something similar. Way better than Betos imo"
#8
Paco's
5.0
(2)
"Paco's is my go to. My family is from San Diego so it's all disappointing in Utah... but Paco's wins so far."
"3rd vote for Paco’s!"
#9
Sarita's
5.0
(2)
"Sarita's is the only one worth the drive in East County."
"Sarita's on Campo rd., El Azteca on Parkway."
#10
Garaje
5.0
(2)
"Garaje is fucking delicious."
"Garaje is the closest you will get to a California burrito in the whole city."
#11
Mike's Taco Club
5.0
(2)
"Mikes taco club in OB is a great spot."
"Mike's Taco Club in OB 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽"
#12
Tacos Jalisco
5.0
(2)
"Tacos Jaliscos is the best place to go in Scottsdale"
"Tacos Jalisco always always solid"
#13
Los Favoritos
5.0
(2)
"Seconding the vote for Los Favoritos!"
"Los favoritos on McDonald and granite reef has a legit California, I stop there every time I’m coming around the 101"
#14
Cali Tacos
4.5
(2)
"Cali Tacos is my choice for socal."
"My vote is Cali Tacos."
#15
Benny's
4.5
(2)
"Benny’s is way better than it has any right to be."
"Definitely Benny's, but the fries have never been crispy when I've gotten it. OP should ask for extra crispy or well-done fries for that specific style. It's very tasty!"
#16
Colimas
4.5
(2)
"How has no one said COLIMAS?!?"
"Colimas fell off though it’s still a solid pick"
#17
CaliTacos
4.5
(2)
"CaliTacos!!"
"Not tempe but Calitacos in chandler"
#18
Los Comales
4.5
(2)
"Los Comales off wells road in Saticoy is the number one!"
"Los Comales in Saticoy do a good California burrito."
#19
Ortiz's
4.5
(2)
"By far!"
"Ortiz’s in Point Loma"
#20
Berto's
4.0
(2)
"Any of the Berto’s will have the California burro"
"Any place that starts with A and ends with Bertos"
#21
Cinco de Mayo
4.0
(2)
"I loved Cinco de Mayo for a late night California burrito, but with chicken."
"Im a weirdo that likes cinco de mayo specifically for a cali burrito."
#22
El Zarape
4.0
(2)
"Humberto’s or el Zarape on park."
"El Zarape - University Heights, Park Blvd."
#23
Rudy's
4.0
(2)
"Rudy's in Solana and Roberto's in Solana are both good if you want a simple, no frills."
"Rudy's in La Costa is legit."
#24
Super Burrito
3.5
(2)
"Super Burrito has the most authentic California Burritos in Austin."
"It's not mind blowing, but it's scratches my itch when I get it!"
#25
Papi's
5.0
(1)
"Papi's birria burrito add avocado is amazing and enough for 2 people!"
#26
Alfredo's
5.0
(1)
"Alfredos in Burbank label themselves as San Diego style Mexican food and I have to agree. Their California burrito is comparable to the flavors El Indio in Mission Hills San Diego."
#27
Los Panchos
5.0
(1)
"My personal favorite is the Bitchin Cali from Los Panchos on Washington"
#28
Angela's Burrito Style
5.0
(1)
"San Diego transplant here, Angela’s Burrito Style is the closest I’ve found."
#29
Don Tommy's Carnitas
5.0
(1)
"Don Tommy's Carnitas California burrito, no pico, is my favorite burrito in SD."
#30
Taqueria Johnny's
5.0
(1)
"Tacqueria Johnny's has my favorite and it's Gigantic."
#31
Somo's
5.0
(1)
"Have to plug Somo’s for their awesome California burrito"
#32
El Tarasco
5.0
(1)
"I love the California burrito from El Tarasco. It's carne asada, guac, fries, and cheese."
#33
Gracias Señor
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love all their food, but their California burrito is my favorite go to item. It always hits."
#34
Taqueria Jalisco
5.0
(1)
"It’s amazing and kind of a hole in the wall type find."
#35
Papa Chevos
5.0
(1)
"Papa Chevos in Marina! 🌵🌯"
#36
Checos Tacos
5.0
(1)
"It’s called the “Checos Burrito” not in the menu, but it has become the king of California burritos outside of San Diego."
#37
California Burritos
5.0
(1)
"There’s a place literally called California Burritos in Linda Vista. It’s amazing."
#38
Sayulitas Mexican Foods
5.0
(1)
"Sayulitas Mexican Foods pac man burrito, hands down. Delicious, and the size of a small child."
#39
La Playa Taco Shop
5.0
(1)
"La Playa Taco Shop has the best California burrito in SD."
#40
Chula Seafood
5.0
(1)
"Chula Seafood makes their own spin on a Cali with Swordfish, French fries, oaxaca cheese & guac that is amazing, imo."
#41
Fiesta Burrito
5.0
(1)
"Fiesta burrito with carne asada. Just trust me"
#42
Tacos y Tortas
5.0
(1)
"The best in the state is at Tacos Y Tortas in Kettleman city."
#43
Beyond Cali Burrito
5.0
(1)
"The Beyond cali burrito changed my life."
#44
Ale's
5.0
(1)
"Flavor is on point, and the fries are always super crispy."
#45
Santa Cruz Taqueria
5.0
(1)
"The burritos at Santa Cruz taqueria are AMAZING."
#46
Tacos El Paisa
5.0
(1)
"Tacos El Paisa on 47th st. Their California is ridiculous and their aqua frescas are delicious!"
#47
Trujillo
5.0
(1)
"MY FAV PLACE IS TRUJILLO BY SDSU."
#48
Taco Taco
5.0
(1)
"If you can make the trip."
#49
Salsas Taco Bar
5.0
(1)
"They are AMAZING. Their asada is fucking bomb."
#50
Humberto's
2.5
(2)
"The burrito at Humberto’s is so good, I’m willing to overlook it lol"
"Humberto’s is ass. Their cali burrito and their fries in terms of quality or quantity are about as bad as sombreros."
#51
Maritza's
4.0
(1)
"Maritza’s- Clairemont"
#52
Calientes
4.0
(1)
"Calientes - Sorrento Valley"
#53
Nico's
4.0
(1)
"Nico’s OB for California"
#54
Taqueria Dona Juanita
4.0
(1)
"Taqueria Dona Juanita. Its a yellow foodtruck outside of La Perla bar on east 6th and Comal"
#55
Daygos San Diego
4.0
(1)
"Daygos San Diego. Really good, not cheap though"
#56
Taco Plus
4.0
(1)
"I'll add Taco Plus (Bundy or National). Also, if you are looking for late night, try BrothersCousins Tacos on Sawtelle and National."
#57
Casa Barajas
4.0
(1)
"Casa Barajas / chug pub makes a surprisingly good ca burrito"
#58
Rays
4.0
(1)
"Rays"
#59
Man vs. Fries
4.0
(1)
"NorCal Burrito from Man vs. Fries. Bit expensive, but tastes great."
#60
La Esquina
4.0
(1)
"La esquina has a good one, I prefer it over bennys which a lot of people are recommending."
#61
Benny's Tacos
4.0
(1)
"The only recent California burrito I've had on the westside was Benny's Tacos. It most certainly hit the spot, but the fries weren't crispy."
#62
El Tarasco and Somo's Oaxaca
4.0
(1)
"West Side I will echo El Tarasco and Somo's Oaxaca. Also throw in Tacos Por Favor."
#63
Nada Mucho
4.0
(1)
"Nada Mucho that has a Cali burrito on the menu. It has carne asada, rice, black beans, pico, fries, guac, spicy crunch (?), and Monterrey cheese."
#64
Asado's
4.0
(1)
"Asado’s"
#65
T-Loc's
4.0
(1)
"T-Loc's"
#66
Filibertos
4.0
(1)
"I like the flat top one better. It's a filibertos."
#67
Corner Deli
4.0
(1)
"The Corner Burrito at Corner Deli on Santa Monica and Sepulveda is pretty good. For gas station sandwich shop."
#68
Craft Taco at SOVA
4.0
(1)
"Craft Taco at SOVA - Sorrento Valley"
#69
Edgars
4.0
(1)
"Edgars on Thomas and Scottsdale is pretty good."
#70
Burros and Fries
4.0
(1)
"Burros and Fries on Claremont Mesa with adobada substituted for Carne Asada."
#71
Cali tacos, El tepeyacs
4.0
(1)
"Cali tacos in Anaheim, or El tepeyacs monster burrito."
#72
Senor Sisig
4.0
(1)
"I recommend the Cali burrito from Senor Sisig."
#73
Dona Naty's
4.0
(1)
"I order from Dona Naty's pretty often and their burritos are the best I've found in the Loop'ish area."
#74
Nina's
4.0
(1)
"Their california burrito is just as good as the ones in SD"
#75
Bobby's
4.0
(1)
"Bobby's actually has a good cali burrito"
#76
Saguaros
4.0
(1)
"If you’re going that far, Saguaros is better"
#77
La Paz
4.0
(1)
"La Paz in el segundo was my go to spot."
#78
Pepe’s Tacos, Senor G’s
4.0
(1)
"I think it’s between Pepe’s Tacos in PV and surprisingly Senor G’s in Playa del Rey."
#79
Pepe's
4.0
(1)
"Pepe's has been the only spot I've found where I liked the carne Asa fries and California Burritos."
#80
Las Guajolotas Food Truck
4.0
(1)
"They have such a good cali burrito that i asked the owner if he was from SD."
#81
Pepe's Finest
4.0
(1)
"Pepe's Finest in Baldwin Park off the 10 (I think it's better than the other Pepe's, too)"
#82
El Flamin Taco
4.0
(1)
"I’ll double up on El Flamin Taco. Fries stay crispy, great salsas, and solid al pastor!"
#83
Benny's Tacos, Tacos por favor
4.0
(1)
"Benny's Tacos and Tacos por favor are pretty damn good."
#84
Paco's Tacos
4.0
(1)
"Pacos tacos, 12th st in the Chevron."
#85
Torres
4.0
(1)
"Torres on Southern and Kyrene is solid."
#86
El Cerritos
4.0
(1)
"El Cerritos in Arcadia is great, not Scottsdale but pretty close"
#87
Diego Pops
4.0
(1)
"Diego pops is good"
#88
Vallarta's
4.0
(1)
"I like Vallarta’s bc it’s open 24/7 and tastes pretty damn good"
#89
Paco's Tacos and Sip
4.0
(1)
"I got my first one and it was really good… Pacos tacos and sip"
#90
El Paisano Market
4.0
(1)
"El Paisano Market in Tempe has some pretty good California burritos"
#91
City Tacos
4.0
(1)
"City Tacos"
#92
Alberto’s, Super Albert Mexican
4.0
(1)
"Alberto’s, Super Albert Mexican in Alhambra"
#93
El Indio
4.0
(1)
"El indio on india street right there i always ask for sour cream on it"
#94
Holy Guacamole
4.0
(1)
"Correct answer on the westside is holy guacamole"
#95
Armando's
4.0
(1)
"My go-to down there is Armando's in South San Diego"
#96
Old Irving Brewery
3.0
(1)
"I just ate the limited time special California burrito at Old Irving Brewery and it was good. Again not perfect, but as good as any attempt I’ve had here in Chicago"
#97
Panchos Tacos
3.0
(1)
"Panchos tacos on Lincoln has a decent one"
#98
Pico de Gallo
3.0
(1)
"Pico De Gallo makes a decent cali burrito."
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