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You need to go La Perla Cocina Mexicana # 3 in Point Loma best Breakfast Burrito and there Oaxacalifornia Burrito the Best Burrito 🌯 you wont be disappointed.
You should start giving scores everywhere you go, similar to Portnoy, or Doug Demuro Car score, would be a fun add.... If your too worried about hurting feelings i get that too! Cheers!
Could you do a top 5 espresso martini/coffee drink in So Cal? My favorite is called "not your abuelita's coffee" at Rokkas Whiskey Bar in Whittier. I would love to find anything that matches that drink.
Great vid. Im looking forward to the next burrito vids with gareth. I got a question, do you think San Diegans eat more burritos than any other US city?(per capita)
Born and raised San Diegan… grew up in Chula vista live closer to downtown now For me, the best breakfast burrito is the “super breakfast burrito” at Los Reyes in Golden Hill. You will not regret at least trying it. No affiliation, just a Filipino kid that LOVES Mexican food.
Fun fact: Los Reyes was originally in a much smaller spot down the same street of 25th in Sherman. My mom used to take me as a kid in the 90's. Funny enough I would go for their hamburger and fries. When they changed locations to the current spot, I would still go decades later and they still use the same ingredients for their hamburger and fries combo. Another tidbit, my favorite breakfast burrito is actually across the street from this place at "Humberto's". Love both these places.
Not born there, but have lived there for several years, and I think telling people where's the best burrito, is like saying where the best pizza or cafe is. It's so damn subjective as everybody has different tastes. So that's why I will never ask people where's the best______ ? Everybody has different tastes and palates. So I'll just go at it on my own or with friends and find out for myself, and then I'll know what's the 'best' whatever.....it is 'for me'.
Nice to see you back Gareth. I think you have great content. As a native San Diegan... it's not just about the breakfast burrito, the salsa and types of salsa is just as important and can take the burrito to another level.
I lived in San Diego since 1984 and have eaten Mexican food all around the country. You will never find any better Mexican food than San Diego. Been going to taco surf for YEARS, now after surfing in PB. There's no better life. Also, taco surf has the best vintage surfboard collection that I have ever seen. It's a museum..
This is more... the best burritos within the first 5 mile radius of the San Diego airport. From Oceanside to Ramona to Campo to Imperial Beach there are so many amazing Mexican food places.
Living on the other side of the country now, but I lived in PB for several years. Can't tell you how much I'm missing the taco shops! You guys sitting in Taco Surf eating burritos really makes me jealous!
Thank for the Southern California coverage. The most creative burritos I've experienced in San Diego are from Sayulitas before warned you'll need several companions to consume and enjoy the experience.
I have been to the Sayulitas in Mira Mesa and National City area. Their Longanisa and Tosilog breakfast burritos are pretty good. We had to try the Lumpia burrito, but it's a bit overboard.
*best taco shop mexican food. There is far better Mexican food in East Los and places like the Coachella and Imperial Valleys in terms of sit-down "careful, hot plate" restaurants.
When I moved to SD in 1995 the first/best place that Ive ever had a CA burrito was from a hole in the wall taco shop called Los Dos Pedros in north PB. With so many CA burrito variations these days, Los Dos has what me and my friends consider a “real” CA burrito. I enjoy the vids, keep em coming. Thanks.
There is a serious lack of "hot plate" Mexican restaurants here in SD unless you want to go to Old Town(where they tell you "careful the plate is hot" when they serve your food to you). Where I'm from in the Coachella Valley, there is a plethora of these sit-down Mexican joints where you have a server and order off of a menu at the table. Seems like all you can find easily here are run-of-the-mill taco shops occupying strip mall spaces, or the old mission-style buildings that used to be Taco Bells.
@@kind2311 Seriously? There is no lack of sit down Mexican restaurants in San Diego where you can get a "hot plate" of food. I've lived here 60 years, favorite food? Mexican. Been eating in Mexican restaurants across the county since I was about 10. Hot plates are not uncommon, The one thing I know for sure, you don't go to a "hole in the wall" taco shop for "hot plate" meals. This video clearly was about best taco shop breakfast burritos. On the go burritos. Also, San Diego has the same plethora of sit-down Mexican joints/restaurants where there is a server and you order from a menu at the table. lol. In my small city within San Diego county there can be two to three of them is a four block radius. Much like the rest of the county. If your idea of decent Mexican food is narrowed down to Old Town because you got a hot plate there, I don't need any recommendations from you. Then plate may have been hot, but the food is not known and never has been known to be the best San Diego has to offer. In fact, it's known to serve the palates of tourists. It's a tourist destination eatery, I know since I've eaten at all of the Mexican restaurants there for the last 40 years. I've had better food at some "hole in the wall" taco shops. C'mon we are sitting on the Mexico border. Old Town, lol.
@@kind2311 Firstly, you have no idea if I'm a grandmother, lol. Being old doesn't make you a grandparent. Secondly, I have a feeling you are being facetious but that's okay too. I don't take wise ass remarks too seriously. lol.
My wife and I just visited San Diego - from Utah. We hit three of your 5 suggestions, one each morning and were not disappointed! Thanks so much for the video. Mikes Red Tacos was our favorite!! Absolutely huge and packed with flavor! Salsa bar was killer too. His joint is the smallest and was the busiest as well... locals galore... good sign! Take care-
I like Cotijas hashbrown burrito better but I loved both of them. I used to live right across the street from there. Also got donuts and coffee at that donut shop every morning on my way to work. Haha
Try Estrada's in Santee. Family owned and operated. Their destroyer breakfast burrito is a go to when I work over in that area of town. Their hot sauce is delicious too.
Hey guys! Born n raised san diegan here also!! If you ever find yourself put toward viejas casino in a once small town named Alpine, head to The Alpine Taco Shop! First place I ever ate mexican food in my life as a child and it still tastes the exact same as it did way back when! Amazing and fresh ingredients with consisitent and unique flavor. Happy travels!
That’s one of the things I miss the most after moving from San Diego. Original Roberto’s breakfast burrito. I love Oregon but no success on a decent burrito
Got 2 spots for the California burrito 1. Trujillos (the one by SDSU ONLY) get the sigma pi. Its delicious 2. Get away from all these places off I-8. Come to the South Bay and go to Armandos taco shop. Get the Cali with sour cream and make sure you drench it with red salsa
Back in the 1990's ( I believe ) I heard on the Radio that " San Diego " had about 8000 Private Small Restaurants ( as in Drive throughs ). And that it had more " Small restaurants " then any other City in the country ! And that they had Every Nationality of cuisine represented !
That was awesome! Thanks for the tips for my lists. Of the few covered, I remember El Indio's food and breakfast burritos when I lived in SD (Hillcrest)-- da bomb! Good times!
I been waiting for a video! Finally. I’m in Chula Vista and the following have best burritos: el pollo grill, don pedro on 3rd ave, asadas on Main Street, los panchos on E H street. 😋 🤤
My problem with most breakfast burritos, is that the quality and prep can vary wildly depending on the staff at the restaurant that day. My biggest peeve is when they don't scramble the eggs beforehand, and instead just crack whole eggs on the griddle, and then chop them up into bits once they've already begun to cook. This results in noticeably different tastes and textures in the burrito as you get individual pieces of cooked egg white and egg yolk. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's what makes or breaks a place for me. Unless the eggs are scrambled before being cooked, they must be kept whole as a fried egg. Stop chopping up whole fried eggs!
That's part of the fun in San Diego. Hole in the wall taco shops are everywhere. It's all about trying as many as you can, all over the county to find the ones you love. Same with every other kind of food. So much choice! The most important thing is to speak up. If you have a preference for the way something is cooked, ask for it. I've asked for all kinds of tweaks on taco shop orders, along with just about everyone I know, never had a problem with reasonable requests. Especially with eggs since they are all cooked on the grill. I've even had a couple request denials as they weren't shown on the menu, but the cook spoke up and said he no problem tweaking my order to suit my taste. Even turned around to leave and said I would just go down to the competing taco joint, lol. Again, they said they would make it. They want the business, it would be weird to turn down an order over how an egg is cooked, at least in my experience. if you start patronizing the same place or several, make sure to put a tip in the jar every time you go and the cook will soon know your name and make you anything you want and oftentimes give you larger quantities, extra stuff, a free soda or drink, etc. :)
I agree lol, i had my favorite spots and days set lol. After a while you figure out your favorite cooks work schedule. The tricky part is wen you spot your fav cook at another shop and realize he works there now and u must readjust lmfao. Also the egg thing is facts, pre vs post scramble def makes it different.
Bad Hombres in Santee, CA. Get the Bacon Breakfast burrito and substitute the potatoes for hash browns. Or get their Big Breakfast Burrito. They are both BIG and under $8!
El Indios is the classic go to. I love their flautas and dessert burritos! Mikes Red Tacos is my new favorite spot. OMG their birria tacos are to-die-for no joke! Another great spot in PB is Konos. Their breakfast burritos have the softest, freshest tortillas I've ever had.
I love the Machaca burritos in SD. Can’t find anything close elsewhere in my travels. I also miss my Early Sunday morning breakfast at the Oldtown Mexican Cafe with the made fresh tortillas. It’s been a long time, May have to road-trip back to San Diego. 😋😋😋
For me, nothing beats a good machaca burrito when it comes to breakfast burritos. Put a little sour cream in there and drown it in hot sauce. The best!
You just dropped into my YT feed today Gareth - I'm an instant fan. I'm in north county San Diego - Encinitas - so watching carefully to document your locations. Nothing beats a primo breakfast burrito on a lazy Saturday morning! .
Some great selections. I've tried a lot of spots over the years and Panchitas in North Park has the best breakfast burrito in the city IMO and their salsa game is off the charts
Gareth, you must - MUST - go to Los Reyes on 25th & Broadway in Golden Hill & try their Steak, Egg, Cheese, & Guac breakfast burrito. It's made with a chipotle sauce and all together it's amazing. And it's huge! It's my favorite burrito, period, and the best breakfast burrito in San Diego. Enjoy! P.S. - my wife and I love your content. Keep up the good work.
When I attended SDSU, it was all about Los Panchos, Trujillo's, Santana's and Robertacos. That was 23 years ago so things may have changed. I miss living in SD! Great city!
Nice put together video. I enjoyed it thoroughly. In a land of endless burrito possibilities, you did manage to make it to my favorite breakfast burrito spot, but didn't get my go-to. Ortiz's machaca burrito is the most simple yet glorious thing ever. While I enjoy the occasion "classic" breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, bacon/sausage, potato), it's a very Americanized take on a Mexican breakfast. I definitely will opt for something more authentic like machaca or chorizo 90% of the time. I'm definitely going to have to go give the Mike's birria a try!
Jv's and ortiz's both solid choices. I grew up in Linda Vista and miss going there, Ortiz always made a great California burrito, really enjoy your videos from my hometown sd
Mike's is probably the best option you showed here. I'm a little skeptical of this list with how many point loma and pacific beach spots are in this. It's like y'all stayed in the same area for the most part but I bet there's far better east and south of those areas.
Back in the early 90’s while stationed at Point Loma Sub Base. Adalberto's Mexican Food on Rosecrans had best breakfast burritos in Point Loma. They were open until 2am back then and was perfect for the after club meal or a lazy weekend morning. That’s also when In-N-Out Burgers on Sports Arena Blvd was a walk up only and was truly amazing. I was able to revisit in 2016 and was glad to see that both are still in business. These 2 restaurants definitely contributed to the food culture. San Diego has always had great eats but although I will always have fond memories of both, they wouldn’t make my top 5 breakfast burrito or burger joint in San Diego today. There are just so many great places today.
Cotixan & the Roberto's on Clairemont Dr have always been go-to Cali Burrito spots for me. For wild burritos Ferny's in Santee is worth looking into. They openly encourage people customize things however they want and their curly fry option in burritos is super fire.
If you are in LA try El Tepeyac Cafe and try their pork huge burrito enough for 3 or 4. It has pork. Very good. If you go to Fontana or San Bernardino, try Juan Pollo.
Great video. That spot in Point Loma is right by where I lived in college. I need to try that birria burrito. You should check out El Papas Fritas. Small place with HUGE burritos.
Taco Surf has been a fave place to get chicken mole enchiladas for years. Never had a breakfast burrito there! Ortiz's is a block from our place! But you're right next door to probably some of the best bagels in SD, Pt Loma Bagels!
Native San Diegan here. Pro tip for out-of-town visitors: yes, it's beautiful, but don't even think of living here. Anyway, all these suggestions are good, but the best burrito in San Diego is missing, namely Las Cuatro Milpas in Barrio Logan. But be prepared to stand in line for up to an hour or more.
Great video! That birria burrito looks awesome. When you do your Cali Burrito tour, you should try Santana's, but get the chicken Cali with the achiote chicken. I would maybe try the Morena Blvd location down the street from JV's.
One of my favorites that I always went back for breakfast burrito was Cessey's in Carlsbad right off the hwy 101. Nothing fancy just the bacon breakfast burrito.....always hits the spot.
Dam I was probably studying at the Forum coffee shop while you were eating some delicious Birria Burritos. My favorite Burrito spot is in Clairemont called California's Taco Shop; The Cali burrito and Carna Asada are great, but their sauce selection is not crazy. Colimias is huge in San Diego it's a must-try!!
