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    Clayton's Mexican Take Out

    3.6 (372 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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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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    Scott S.

    Always a fan of Clayton's burritos! Whenever I'm in San Diego I make it point to stop by here for a quick bite. The staff was friendly, the food delicious, and the price is reasonable, especially for Coronado. There's also a bakery and coffee shop attached, so check them out too!

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    Thank you Lori! We will see you next time!

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    Thank you, Michael! See you next time!

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    Breakfast Carne Asada Burrito was amazing. Also had good portion sizes. Will definitely be going back!

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    Excellent food.. breakfast burritos are HUGE! We come every year while we camp at Fiddlers Cove..

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    Amazing food! Great company, energy, and open so often. I am really lucky to have this place across the street. Thank you MTO

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    The breakfast burritos are massive! They last two meals for sure. There isn't too much flavor in the burrito but the salsa makes it great.

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