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The Burrito City

4.5 (173 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Sabrina K.

Love getting breakfast burritos here. So fresh and filling. Great salsa bar. Friendly staff and they just recently expanded seating into a larger suite.

Surf n turf with chipotle minus white sauce. Yum!!
Ona R.

So far everything that I've had here is delicious. My favorite is the California surf and turf, and I love the chipotle sauce! The meat is always well seasoned, there's plenty of shrimp and the tortilla shell is very flavorful. I like the fact that you get some warm chips for dining in and if you need them to go, just ask for it and I'll make it happen. The poblano burrito with steak is absolutely delicious along with the chipotle chicken burrito ! I can't wait to try more things from the menu. The restaurant is always clean and presentable. I think they're getting ready to expand to the area next-door, which will allow for more seating! The staff is always nice and friendly. Even the customers too! There's a taco shop near me, but this one is worth a short drive down the street.

Burrito California + chipotle sauce
Jake N.

Absolutely love this place. As the name suggests, the burritos are the star of the show. I've gotten the fresh jalapeño burrito and the California burrito. Both made me moan in a way that should have been embarrassing. The fresh jalapeño was my favorite. Don't sleep on the mini tacos while you're here. The service is super fast (you order at the counter) and the staff are always really friendly. The dining space is bright and updated, and there are fun Spanglish sayings on the wall.

Carne asada burrito (for size reference)
Nicole S.

Ugh I have been dying to try this place so I convinced my husband to go here over our usual hole in the wall taco shop off campo road. It was a huge let down. He ordered the avocado and egg/bacon breakfast burrito. Omg it was just a tortilla STUFFED WOTH SCRAMBLED EGGS. Very little bacon or avocado. It was tasteless and honestly not appealing at all. I ended up cutting my carne asada burrito in half to share with him. I'd give that 5/10. Average size, average flavor. For 2 burritos and 2 rolled tacos it was $33. That is HEFTY for to go taco shop food. Highlights were the rolled tacos were crunchy and the chipotle sauce as the salsa bar was flavorful. We won't opt to return. :-(

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Araceli G.

Staff is polite, fast service, and good Mexican food. They serve more than burritos ! The place is very clean and has the option for sit down, employees will bring the food to your table. I ordered the Baja Burrito and the classic breakfast burrito. They serve costumers free house-made chips and a selection of salsa. The Baja burrito was better than I expected, the fish was crunchy and flavorful. I gave this place 4 stars for "food" because the breakfast burrito wasn't it, it was decent but it lacked flavor. Will come back and try the rest of the menu items !

Ambiance, fast casual

Perfect for to-go or casual dine-in at one of their many small tables. Order at the counter type of restaurant. The serviceis so friendly every time! Chips are great and salsa bar has lots of great options. Love this local spot.

Beef flautas combo with rice and beans!
Liz Z.

Checked out this Mexican shop that was absolutely delicious! Everything was packed with flavor and service was amazing! Nubia made sure we were doing well as my husband and I dined in. I love how they have potato rolled tacos because most places don't offer that as well as flautas!! Also to add on their salsa bar is bomb. Try their pineapple salsa and they also have chipotle sauce. This new place is a must try if you're in the area! Plenty of parking in the plaza as well. So glad this place opened up in East county!

Poblano burrito
Rick H.

From Avocado I saw the sign and thought the name of the restaurant was unique and was most likely an independent restaurant so let's give it a go. Not to mention the logo itself was clean and inviting. I turned around and made my over, at first glance I was convinced I made a good decision and upon entering the restaurant I was greeted with a clean, bright, and welcoming environment. The menu is diverse and easy to follow. By recommendation I ordered the Poblano burrito, I mean, if you go to the "Burrito City" makes sense to order a burrito; with a choice of carne asada or shrimp, the burrito is matched with rice, beans, roasted poblano, melted cheese, and cilantro sauce, you can then select your own salsa from the salsa bar to add more flavor. I opted for the carne and was delicious and ate the entire, generously sized meal in one sitting. In summary, good food, great service, clean and hospitable. Definitely coming back

Buenas Dias Burrito with Hashbrowns
Jack M.

I really like this new Mexican Eatery. I stopped in for breakfast to have their "Buenas Dias" breakfast Burrito that came with eggs, bacon, salsa fresca, cheese, and fries, but I opt for hash browns instead of fries for $10.65. It's a casual eatery, and you order at the counter. The young lady at the counter was super sweet. At the counter, you will also find a great salsa bar. The breakfast burrito was outstanding. The eggs were very well scrambled and seasoned. The bacon was very flavorful and offered a very good chew and bite. I loved the touch of salsa fresca in the burrito, and the hash browns were a very good choice. They used very good quality buttery flour tortillas. The burrito was of very good size and filling. The place is very new and organized. They salsa bar is great. I liked the hot red sauce and the avocado salsa. They were delicious. The menu offers a lot of items from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, fries, tostadas, bowls, tortas, salads, combination plates, and seafood. Great place!

Diablo Quesadilla
Dave S.

Ok soooo, I had the rolled tacos!!! I am picky. They cant be soft and w little meat! I have updated my review to 5 stars!!! The rolled are filled w beef! And most of all, the tortilla was crunchy and light. Not thick and chewy like most. The guac was real guac not mixed w sour cream. Welcome Burrito City to east county!!! The chile verde and rolled tacos alone make it 5 stars!!! The best rolled tacos in East County! I will continue to try other items but I foresee the other item being just as good. Once again when I walked in, I was greeted by the friendly lady at the counter. I ordered and was given chips to eat as I waited. Nice touch. And I noticed lime wedges in the salsa bar. Previous two times in the restaurant there were not limes. Great addition!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh and flavorful food, generous portions, and popular salsa bar. The friendly and fast service and clean, modern atmosphere are also appreciated.

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I am always here for two things, the chicken flautas and the rolled tacos. It is a nice spot and you get free chips while you wait.

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Absolutely, DELICIOUS! Exceptionally nice staff as well! The burritos are huge and the price is right! I will definitely be back!!

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This is our "go to" for Mexican food. They are friendly, fast and it's always fresh and delicious!

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Best surf n turf tacos in the universe. If you like a loaded taco with plenty of surf n turf and fresh avocado every time, GO HERE!

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Love this place! Awesome food and salsa bar. Plus, free chips and carrots! Fast service and friendly employees...highly recommend!

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We all enjoyed our meal. Pretty typical San Diego style taco shop. The place was pretty clean.

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4.7(90 reviews)
2.4 mi

We're locals and never noticed this little spot. We stumbled upon it accidentally on our way to…read moreBuckboards BBQ and yelped it to see how it was. The reviews don't lie! What a cute little hidden gem in the industrial area near Gillespie! The decor is adorable with outdoor and indoor seating, family owned and operated, the staff was friendly and pleasant. *fair warning* DO NOT come here in a hurry. Good local home cooked meals at family run restaurants take time. Service was great but very very relaxed as the lovely female working tonight was a one woman show! It was busy! (Rightfully so) between to-go orders and walk ins. My family really enjoyed our time, they offer agua frescas, cafe de olla, sodas, beers and micheladas. I had a miche and it is 100% the best one I've had in east county hands down. El Culichi is a Birriaria, so we had to try it! We tried the Chivo, pozole, quesabirria tacos on flour and corn and chile rellano plate. Everything was wonderful. I truly can't wait to come back because they have breakfast too! The menu is so beautiful and full of amazing offerings to try. I can't wait to come back to try so many other items and have another Miche! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!! Oh! The arroz con leche.... Homemade by the owners mom.... Don't sleep on it! We skipped the raisins and opted for cinnamon instead and requested it warm... it was delicious! Truly can't wait to go back. I can't believe it's been there for over a year and we're just popping in for the first time. First of many, el culuchi! Thank you for an awesome dinner

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4.3(252 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Restaurant decorations, Service & food were outstanding. Drinks were excellent . Good locationread more

A couple of friends lured us here. And thank goodness for it. I have driven by a dozen of times and…read moredidn't consider stopping in. Walking into Panchos, you are immediately greeted by a bright, colorful and welcoming scene. It gives you the feeling of walking into your tía's favorite old school restaurant. The tables and benches are dark wood. And there is papel picado hanging. It's charming. You get the feeling that Panchos has been around for decades. Apparently, the restaurant has been open here since 2004. And the real star? Our server, whose name I cannot recall. He was equal parts waiter and comedian, a very kind man who was highly attentive and extremely helpful. If you like spicy salsa, be sure to tell him to bring you the good stuff from the back (after he offers you bland Tapatio). The menu is absolutely massive. They have breakfast burritos, breakfast plates, chips and fries, shrimp plates, soups (check with the team about offerings, like caldo de res), tortas, quesadillas and a kid's menu and more. I highly recommend the cheese enchiladas and the chile relleno. The chile relleno is especially good. It isn't your soggy, cafeteria-style relleno drowned in red sauce and regret. It is the best comfort food, and Panchos does it well. There is a generous melt of Oaxacan cheese, the batter is very light without being greasy. And then there was the ranchero sauce! Tangy tomatoes, a hint of garlic, and a tiny bit of chili. So very good. Also popular on the menu is a pitcher of margaritas, which you should plan on sharing with three others. The mango margarita is also quite nice. And they also have a Baileys & Coffee. And you can easily get a delicious, filling meal for $20 or less. All around, a great place.

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Haciendas Mexican Food - Upstairs dining room at The Hacienda

Haciendas Mexican Food

4.2(185 reviews)
1.2 mi•Cajon Heights
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Captain's Log -- Stardate 21,610…read more Twenty-one thousand, six hundred and ten rotations around this magnificent sun have I endured -- each one sharpening my palate, steeling my resolve, deepening my reverence for the extraordinary. On this day, the winds of destiny carried my queen and me eastward through the storied corridors of El Cajon Blvd, drawn by the ancient and irresistible promise of the perfect burrito, toward a hallowed establishment whispered about among the most discerning explorers of San Diego's vast culinary frontier -- known simply as Hacienda's Mexican Food. The perfect burrito. The very quest conjured visions of a culinary holy grail -- elusive, legendary, and worth every light year of the journey to find. If you are on the hunt for that perfect burrito, know this with Vulcan certainty: the hunt ends here. Make it so. We materialized at this unassuming outpost tucked along El Cajon Blvd -- modest in appearance, mighty in reputation -- arriving in that sacred window between the lunch and dinner hours when the quadrant falls quiet and the universe itself seems to hold its breath. The space was entirely ours. And in that still and sacred atmosphere, something felt deeply ceremonial -- as though the cosmos had cleared the bridge for what was about to unfold. The owner Llana greeted us -- a soul of remarkable warmth and genuine sweetness, the kind of presence that makes a stranger feel instantly like returning crew. In her presence, one does not feel like a customer. One feels like family. I canna' change the laws of physics -- but I am certain this woman bends them daily with nothing more than grace and a welcoming smile that signals to every visitor: you are home now. I, your Captain, fixed my coordinates on the California Burrito. My queen -- ever the diplomat of the table, ever the most discerning navigator in any quadrant -- set her course for the Tostada. We settled in. We waited. And then the plates arrived. My queen's Tostada materialized before us like a transmission from another civilization entirely -- a structure of such breathtaking architectural precision that I whispered to myself: look, but do not touch. The presentation was nothing short of magnificent. A masterwork of color, composition, and intention that stopped all conversation cold and demanded to be witnessed before it was consumed. Chicken. Rice. Guacamole. Mexican salsa. Sour cream. Refried beans. Cheese. Lettuce. Corn. Every element in its rightful place, every flavor in perfect formation, every bite a revelation. This was not a dish. This was a declaration. A communication delivered not in words but in the ancient and universal language of extraordinary food. "Infinite diversity in infinite combinations" -- the Vulcan masters understood this truth millennia ago. Hacienda's lives it on every single plate. And then -- the California Burrito. My mission. My mandate. Guacamole. Crisp golden fries tucked within like classified cargo. Pico de gallo singing with freshness and fire. Each component bound together in that warm tortilla like a crew that has trained for years -- each knowing its role, each elevating the others beyond what any could achieve alone. Mind-bending. Dimensional. The kind of burrito that makes a seasoned traveler set down his fork, close his eyes, and simply breathe. It does not simply fill your stomach -- it reprograms your memory and rewrites the coordinates of what a California Burrito can be. This is what the pursuit of the perfect burrito leads to. This is the destination. "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" -- and the needs of every soul in San Diego seeking authentic, extraordinary Mexican food are met here abundantly and without reservation. No one who walks through those doors should leave without ordering. No one who orders should leave without already planning their return. Hacienda's is not merely a restaurant. It is a landmark. A standard. It now holds a permanent and honored position in my top three locations in all of El Cajon -- a distinction earned not through spectacle, but through the undeniable, irreducible power of truth on a plate. To my savvy consumers -- the discerning explorers of San Diego's most unique and desirable Mexican food -- I issue my final command: Set your course for El Cajon Blvd. Find Hacienda's. Walk through those doors and tell them Captain 619 sent you. Resistance to this burrito is futile. And you will not want to resist. There are not five lights. There are not four. There is only one truth in that kitchen -- and it is wrapped in a tortilla. My queen and I depart richer than any treasure map could promise. Live long and prosper. End log -- Captain 619 Voyager. Taster of Worlds. Forever loyal to the flavors that refuse to be forgotten.

Great Mexican food. Offered. A pineapple Fresca and carne asada fries which was amazing!!! Kayla…read morethe waitress was so nice and down to earth she was very welcoming and went over the menu with me. The establishment was very clean and the vibe was very chill. The restroom was clean and orderly. Our food was made fresh to order and tasted delicious. This place gets packed and is a first come first serve sitting. Food is so yummy it's a wonder it gets the business. I will definitely come back as I love the carne asada flavor. It's everything!!! Give them a try if in the area and you can thank me later

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Yesenia's Mexican Food and Seafood

4.4(72 reviews)
1.7 mi

Greeted when I first came in, which was really nice Food made fresh to order. I could tell that…read morethis establishment was pretty popular as there was a small wait and others dining at the tables. We came in about an hour before closing time which was perfect on a taco Tuesday, and I have to say, this being my first time here I love the setup. I love the cleanliness the brightness of the dining area. The bathrooms are clean so I could not find any fault but all good things here. The Beria tacos were really good and the consome' that came on the side was really good. The tacos were about $2.50 each, that being the special which is not bad and they have a taco bar which has various types of salsa and condiments for the taco or entrée. The Carne Asada had a very good flavor and with the pickled onions and radish it was chefs kiss. The birria tacos were plenty stuffed with meat and cheese and the consome' was delicious. Service was good and reasonable when it came to timelines and efficiency of order. I definitely will come back as the tacos were hands-down, really good. Definitely give them a try for around the El Cajon area and you can take me later or another great treat and place to eat

Nom nom nom!!! One…read moreof the first things I do when trying a new Mexican restaurant is to try the rice and beans. If they're good, the rest of the menu seems to be too. Well, Yesenia's has magical beans and rice! And guess what? Everything else is delicious too! I especially like that their refried beans have some whole beans left in. The rice is moist and flavorful. I would be a happy camper if all I had for dinner was the rice and beans but... My hubby and I are slowly going through their menu! So far, it's all fantastic! The food is very fresh, portions generous, and just tastes soooooo good! I can't wait to try the pozole next. A lady near our table had an enormous bowl of it the last time we were there and it looked delicious One of everything please! They also have a salsa bar with about 5 choices along with hot carrots/peppers, pickled onions, and limes. They have many tables and ample parking (strip mall). Everything has been clean and has a nice mix of dine-in and takeout orders. They do a great job - thank you! V & K

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Yesenia's Mexican Food and Seafood - Tamale platter with rice and beans. Delicious!

Tamale platter with rice and beans. Delicious!

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Silva's Taco Shop - Super Supreme Quesadilla Carne Asada

Silva's Taco Shop

4.0(279 reviews)
2.1 mi•Bostonia
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The food is always great, and I come here about twice a week. I always order the same thing, and…read moreit's consistently good. Today I called ahead because I was extremely hungry and was about 5-10 minutes away, hoping my order would be ready when I got off the exit. The person who answered the phone told me I had to pay over the phone before they could place the order. I completely understand why they have that policy since some people place phone orders and never show up. I wouldn't have minded paying over the phone, but I was driving and didn't feel comfortable giving my card information while on the road. When I explained that I'm a regular customer, they were very understanding and even gave me a discount when I came in. I really appreciated that gesture and the way they took care of a regular customer. Great food and great customer service -- I'll definitely be back!

It's been a while since I've been here. Me and my buddy came here and wanted to try a lot of food…read more We started off surf n turf burrito which was spectacular. They ask you if you want Mexican guac ( pure avocado ) or American guac ( avocado & sour cream mixed ). The shrimp is marinated and the asada is fresh and tasty ! Then we shared the hot Cheeto carne asada fries. After that we each shared a half of carne asada torta ! Very delicious. Last item was a carne asada quesadilla supreme which was loaded ! We sat outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Our cashier was helpful in telling us what to order. Definitely coming back here

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