Find Your Taste of San Diego
Moved away from SD? Visit once and fall in love with the Mexican food? This is your crowd-sourced guide to finding taco shops around the world that taste like what you remember — submitted by San Diegans food lovers, for San Diegan food lovers.
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carne asada quesadilla
Frediberto’s Mexican Food
Niles, OH
SO good, like actually perfect. It totally reminds me of getting latenight carne asada quesadillas back home. This place is fire!!!
California Burrito
Mr. Taco
Denver, CO
So damn good!!!! I just wish they wrapped the burrito in paper before the foil so the tortilla didn’t get all steamy. Definitely coming back.
Arizona Burrito
Frediberto’s
Cleveland, OH
All though I find the name blasphemous, these folks are doing it west coast. Long live the cali burrito.
California Burrito
Tacos El Metate
Aurora, CO
A California burrito should NOT have nacho cheese in it. That being said, everything else in the burrito was great and I will go back in the future and ask for shredded cheese to scratch that hometown itch. I appreciate the attempt though.
California Burrito
Robertos Tacos
Reno, NV
Its a San Diego brand so you know the burrito was perfect while away from home. Stoked to see Robertos expanding in NV.
🤙 3 JUST LIKE SD!!!
👍 1 Scratches the Itch.
What We Look For
California Burritos
California Burritos, or of its many cousins. Just awesome burritos.
Tacos
Rolled, crispy, soft, tight or tostada like, topped with all the delights. Our own style, our own way.
Carne Asada Fries
Heavy on the fries, hold the tortilla. Grilled carne asada over seasoned fries with cheese, guac, and sour cream. OH YES!
Salsa Bar
All the colors of red and green with a nice little side of carrots and lemon wedge.
Fresh Chips
Crispy, fresh, and made with care. The mark of a quality spot that sweats the details.
San Diego Food News
How to Spot an Authentic SD-Style Taco Shop Anywhere in America
Missing San Diego taco shops after moving away? Here’s how to spot an authentic SD-style taco shop anywhere in America, from California burritos and rolled tacos to salsa bars and carne asada fries.
on Jul 17, 2026
The California Burrito vs. the Surf & Turf
California burrito or surf and turf burrito? Here’s how these two San Diego taco shop favorites compare, from carne asada and fries to shrimp, sauce, guacamole, and salsa.
on Jul 14, 2026
Carne Asada Fries: San Diego's Greatest Late-Night Invention
Carne asada fries are one of San Diego’s most iconic taco shop dishes. Here’s why fries, carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and salsa became the perfect late-night order.
on Jul 08, 2026
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