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. read more

The Burrito City - Ambiance, fast casual - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I stopped by after work around 9:00 pm, absolutely starving, and was relieved to see they were still open. The restaurant sits in the Vons shopping center, so parking was easy. As soon as I walked in, the modern Mexa-inspired vibe stood out--the place was spotless, including the salsa bar. The cashier on duty was genuinely friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. I ordered the Surf and Turf Burrito and a large Jamaican drink, which came out to $22.72. The burrito was incredibly moist and flavorful, with shrimp cooked perfectly. We paired it with the green avocado salsa and the habanero pineapple salsa fresca--both delicious, with just the right amount of heat. The Jamaican drink was refreshing and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. The only letdown was the zanahorias; they were bland and tasted mostly like vinegar. Aside from that, I'd definitely come back. read more

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. read more

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Maybe we should've gotten burritos because the carne asada fries and the rolled tacos were not it. It was pricey for what it was. Service was nice, no issues there! Love the ambiance and modern feel of the place. I'll always appreciate free chips, but the price point for what we received did not match. read more

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. read more

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I inhaled a shrimp poblano burrito! I didn't even get to take a pic to post. It was one of the best burritos I've had in SoCal. Restaurant was very clean. Salsa Bar was great! Staff was friendly and service was fast! My burrito was done in 5 mins. This place is worth a try if you're looking for a good burrito. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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 ! read more

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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. :-( read more

The Burrito City - Carne asada burrito (for size reference) - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

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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! read more

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I've been coming here for takeout for a while, but after this last experience, I'm done. A while back, I ordered carne asada fries with grilled onions, got charged extra, and when I got home--no onions. I called them about it, not even asking for a refund, just said I'd get them next time. The girl on the phone was cool about it and said she'd make a note. Fast forward to today--I come in, place my order, and the cook is giving me a long, dirty look for no reason. When I pick up my food, I ask him straight up if there's a problem. Instead of acting like a professional, he tells me, "No, but we can take it outside and make it a real problem." Over onions? Seriously? That's not how you talk to customers, especially someone who's been coming back and spending money there. That kind of attitude is straight-up disrespectful and unprofessional. If this is how they handle something small, I can only imagine how they deal with bigger issues. Bad customer service, bad attitude. I won't be back. read more

Nice lil spot in El Cajon. Very clean & good eatery vibes when you walk in. The menu is pretty diverse, serving up classics as well as "trends" like hot Cheeto burrito. I opted for the chipotle chicken Cali burrito. Pretty darn good. Good fry ratio where it wasn't all fries, however, the fries could've been a bit crispier for my taste. Other than that, a nice salsa bar w good selection & sauces, and they also are super nice & gave us chips. Overall, a yummy spot to be sure! read more

Service - I've read the previous reviews mention that service was bad and orders were not correct. I've eaten here three times now and have not experienced bad service or any incorrect orders. The service was nothing to praise but it was just a simple take my order and get me my food with a welcoming. Cost - The cost is a little bit less than average to average. The big thing for me is the burrito sizes are large. They're more long than bigger in width but they're filled with whatever you order. They also give you a free side of tortilla chips on the side which is a great addition. Food - I've tried a breakfast burrito, a steak and bacon burrito and the hot Cheeto burrito. The quality is great, meat is juicy and flavorful. The bacon came out crispy in my breakfast burrito but not too overcooked. The hot Cheetos burrito was done in a way where the chips don't get too soggy and this makes for a great experience. The side salsa bar has a great selection of salsa and toppings to add to your burrito at no additional cost and all have great flavors. The tortillas have a great taste and the burritos themselves are not super greasy on the outside but have plenty of sauce on the inside. Quick Summary - The food honestly just hits the spot and especially for the price and free chips with the selections at the salsa bar. Can't go wrong here and haven't had any service/wrong order issues. read more

Burrito City in El Cajon has the best tacos in San Diego! The chicken tacos are the best I ever had! read more

The Burrito City - Burrito City in El Cajon has the best tacos! - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

Two beef tacos with rice and beans have been my go to weekend fun food for 30+ years. I've easily been to 40+ Mexican joints in East County/Rancho San Diego area. The Burrito City has one of the better combo plates in Rancho San Diego area in my opinion. Not to mention their salsa bar was spotless! Which is always something I pay attention to when entering a Mexican restaurant each and every time. Staff has always been friendly and courteous. I will continue to go back again and again. read more

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 read more

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Amazing had the adobada mini taco was exploding with flavor. Also the bueno Dias burrito was really good the fries were not soft just perfect the salsa was amazing as well and the service was great. Feels like an authentic Mexican environment inside loved it. I will definitely share my experience with friends and fam and I will definitely come back, maybe even for dinner!!!!! read more

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

Hands down, absolutely the most flavorful, nourishing, incredible food ever. In my 10 years living in San Diego, this is for sure numero uno, primero restaurant. read more

The Burrito City - Burrito Rojo / Red Burrito - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

I'm a loyal fan of ****os, but I'm always trying new places, and this is very close to where I live. This is in the Von's shopping center, where several Mex joints have existed. The first thing you'll notice is the bright decor. And it's a little different than traditional but very light and bright We tried the shrimp burrito and potato rolled tacos. The shrimp was prepared to perfection, paired with cabbage and white sauce. Delish. The potato rolled was creamy; I might need these with my next steak. ;) It's a home run; super fresh is the best word to describe Burrito City. And the pricing was very reasonable. read more

My cousin recommended Burrito City, and we stopped by for a quick bite. I ordered the California burrito with guac, while my cousin got the nachos and the kids' rolled tacos. We were surprised by the portion size--especially the rolled tacos, which came with fries. The nachos were enormous, and my burrito was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh, and you could tell they use quality ingredients. They also have an impressive salsa bar with a variety of salsas, pineapple pico de gallo, and pickled carrots and onions. I'll definitely be back to try more, especially since they offer reasonably priced tacos! read more

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Found a very dangerous metal piece in my food! Thank goodness I felt something sharp before swallowing. Don't know where this metal piece would have come from. Doesn't look like it would come from the wire from the grill. The piece is sharpened on both ends which is very weird. THANK GOD I did not swallow this or I would have ended up in the emergency room and who knows what else!!! read more

The Burrito City - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

Ordered 12 burritos on DoorDash and they were filled and delicious! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the burritos you choose. It's good quality without being too heavy or oily. Loved it all and can't wait to try the non-breakfast items. read more

The Burrito City - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

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! read more

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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! read more

The Burrito City - Diablo Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

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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!!

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

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!

Here is very tasty and affordable prices ! A friendly girl and a pleasant interior! From the minuses, there is no toilet and washbasin, but there is antiseptic, toothpicks, napkins and much more! read more

I was hiking in the area and decided to try this spot for lunch and glad I did. The portions are generous, fresh & delicious. The salsa bar had plenty or varieties to chose from and I noticed the cashier cleaning around it as well, which was nice to see. My husband had the Surf & Turf Burrito and loved it, commented that it was loaded with steak and shrimp. I had the taco, tostado & rolled taco plate with shredded beef and was surprised with how much food was on my plate. The restaurant was nice and clean, you can tell they keep the place up. The service was friendly and good! I would definitely recommend and be back. read more

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I love trying new spots so I ordered the Cali Supreme with chicken . It had really good flavor but was missing the French fries which sucks because I ordered it just for that . It wasn't like the place was busy or packed what so ever , I was the only one there when picking up so not sure what happened . I also ordered a kids roll taco meal and my kiddo really enjoyed those and the French fries were really good ! Wish they were in my burrito hahaha read more

The Burrito City - Cali supreme , missing French fries - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

Ordered 3 pollo asada tacos. Got home they gave me steak tacos. Very disappointed. My gf ordered a beef chimichunga burrito it was so soggy she didn't eat it. Wasted 30 dollars. read more

Consistently good food and very fast service. Broad range of menu selections and room for in store dining.

So my husband and I go here about twice a month and never really had an issue we loved this place. Our most recent visit we called ahead and planned on eating there. They told us 10 mins and the food will be ready. We got there in about 20 mins and the food was not ready due to an Uber order... okay no problem! We got our salsas and sat down and the food came out really fast. The fries that we ordered were noticeably under cook. When we would bite into them they were still hard. So I went up to the counter to see if they can remake them and the lady just laughed and said yea. Okay. Whatever I dont usually complain I know its annoying but the fries were not cooked throughly. So we are waiting and they are chit chatting away in Spanish about the complaint. My husband looks up and sees the chef staring at him. The chef proceeded to stare at him even when we got the food back and as we left. We took it to go and I dont believe we will be coming back. If the food is I under cooked then it should be fixed. Do not make the customer uncomfortable about it like he was ready fight for complaining. This was our favorite spot but if this was too big of a problem then we will not be coming back. This was the most disrespectful service I have ever had in my life. read more

Nice small, clean spot for tasty mexican food if you are in the hood. Server was friendly and very helpful. I had the salad bowl and hubby ordered the bowl with rice. The food was fresh and my meat was very tasty. The salsas were excellent. Prices were reasonable. A good, solid choice! read more

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Omg this place is legit! New restaurant in this shopping place that was missing a Mexican joint. The carne asada is so tender and flavorful. The salsa bar had a good variety and they had chipotle sauce too that was a huge bonus. Price point was amazing for the quality. read more

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I ordered over the phone for pick up. The customer service was great, understood what I wanted when I asked for modifications My partner liked her vegetarian hashbrown burrito, eggs are awesome and they haven't increased their prices despite the egg shortage. I was a little bummed about my Cali burrito but I contacted them and they made it right. Their openness to make things right paired with their excellent customer service and quality of food is worth recommending. 5/5 definitely coming back here. P.s they have an amazing salsa bar read more

The Burrito City - California burrito supreme. - Mexican Near Me - El Cajon, California

The food was amazing. One member of our party said 10/10 and another said 15/10. The pineapple salsa was some of the best salsa we've ever had. The carne asada was really good. There wasn't a ton of seating but enough for the amount of people dining in. The service was great. read more

This is my third time here. My original review continues to be accurate. Today I tried a crunchy chicken taco with sour cream and it was crunchy, flavorful and exactly what I wanted. Keep up the great customer service Burrito City. read more

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It was good food and the size is big enough I will go back there and I do recommend thank you

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