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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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
Rolled Tacos vs. Taquitos vs. Flautas: Settling the San Diego Argument
San Diego says “rolled tacos,” the rest of the country says taquitos or flautas. Here’s the delicious difference, and how to order them like a local.
on May 16, 2026
The Roberto’s Effect: How San Diego Built the Taco Shop Template
From NBC News on May 10, 2026
Remember When Burritos Cost $3?
How are food cost shaping the taco shop scene?
From @codyynosleeves on YouTube on Apr 07, 2026
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