San Diego is known as one of the best places for beaches, breweries, and burritos. And Pacific and Mission beaches excel in burritos. Whether it\u2019s for a hearty breakfast or a nap-inducing lunch on the beach, the local shops deliver the burrito classics \u2013 California with fries, or carne asada with guac, or machaca with salsa verde \u2013 that keep gringos coming back for more. Because National Burrito Day is April 4, and because burritos are basically perfect beachside food, and because they are so delicious \u2013 we put together a list of some of the best burritos places at the beach that also includes some of the best burritos in the country. PACIFIC BEACH At Taco Surf, their breakfast burrito \u2013 which has been feeding surfers since 1989 \u2013 comes with two eggs in a white or whole wheat tortilla, with a choice of meat, and other options including hashbrowns, beans, cheese, and rice. After breakfast, go back for their carne asada burrito, which was named No. 47 on the “50 Best Burritos in America 2018” list from The Daily Meal (thedailymeal.com). Taco Surf
\n4657 Misi\u00f3n Blvd.
\n858-272-3877
\ntacosurftacoshop.com La Perla Cocina Mexicana at the beach on Emerald Street is always busy, which is a good sign. The eatery has a hige selection of burritos, including Machaca, lamb, and a King Kong option that is stuffed with meat and a chile relleno. But you can\u2019t go wrong with their carne asada burrito, which was named No. 34 on the “50 Best Burritos in America 2018” list from The Daily Meal. La Perla Cocina Mexicana 735 Emerald St. 858-274-3038
\nlaperlacocina.com Looking for something a little different? Taqueria Los Ruiz in North PB has an extraordinary hashbrown burrito, which includes eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, homemade potatoes, and cheese. Or try their Tsunami burrito filled with carne asada, grilled shrimp, guacamole, and salsa Mexicana. Taqueria Los Ruiz
\n5010 Cass St. Suite K
\n858-270-6343
\ntaquerialosruiz.com At Cotija\u2019s Mexican Grill, open to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, are known for their huge pollo asada burrito, which can be ordered with grilled or marinated chicken. Their California burrito can be ordered with carne asada or grilled chicken. They also have a following for their breakfast burritos that include eggs, beans, ham, cheese, and sour cream. Cotija\u2019s Mexican Grill
\n1092 Garnet Ave.
\n858-291-8424 At Santana\u2019s Mexican Food, their popular carne asada burrito includes Mexican salsa and guacamole, and their Shrimp burrito includes Mexican salsa, achiote sauce, rice, and a zest of lemon. Or order their Buenos Dias burrito at night \u2013 or anytime \u2013 as the eatery is open 24 hours. Santana\u2019s Mexican Food
\n2303 Garnet Ave.
\n858-483-1227
\nsantanasmxfood.com Vallarta Express on Garnet is known for quality California burritos, which include fries, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, steak, or chicken. The drive-thru is conveinant for a quick burrito-to-go. Vallarta Express
\n1375 Granate Ave.
\n858-490-9022
\nvallartaexpress.com Stop at the walk-up window, or cruise into the drive thru, on the way to the beach at Ramiro\u2019s Taco Shop and make sure to order their Machaca and California burritos. Make sure to ask for extra red sauce, which locals swear by. Ramiro\u2019s Taco Shop
\n4525 Mission Blvd.
\n858-273-5227
\nramirostacoshop.menutoeat.com MISSION BAY At Mr. Ruriberto\u2019s Mexican Food, some of their go-to burritos include their California burrito and their surf and turf option. Enjoy their California burrito \u2013 served with either Mexican or enchilada salsa \u2013 while watching the Giant Dipper roller coaster at Belmont Park next door. Mr. Ruriberto\u2019s Taco Shop
\n3202 Mission Blvd.
\n858-488-1610
\nmrruribertostacoshop.com La Playa Taco Shop is an old-school taco stand that offers a variety of burritos such as Machaca, Chorizo and chile relleno. Try their popular California, shrimp, and veggie burritos, or their steak breakfast burrito for a hangover cure. La Playa Taco Shop
\n3973 bulevar de la misi\u00f3n.
\n858-488-7405 Sara\u2019s Mexican Food offers a variety of delicious burritos from a window between Capri Pizza and Beachcomber bar, which explains why they\u2019re open until 2 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The most popular burritos are the classic California and carne asada options, but the basic bean and cheese receives a lot of love as well.
\nSara\u2019s Mexican Food
\n2907 Mission Blvd.
\n858-488-4436 At Marcy\u2019s Mexican Food, there are some outstanding burritos to check out such as their California, Campeon, and a Chorizo breakfast burrito just steps from the beach. The Campeon burrito includes carne asada, sour cream, fries, sala, cheese, and guacamole. Marcy\u2019s Mexican Food 756 Ventura Place
\n858-488-8203
\nmarcysmexicanfood.com LA JOLLA Don Carlos Taco Shop has a wide range of burritos that can be served “wet” or dry. Their La Jolla burrito includes pollo asada, fries, salsa, sour cream, and cheese. The Scripps burrito includes soyrizo, fries, salsa, sour cream, and cheese. The El Ni\u00f1o burrito includes carne asada, peppers, onions, jalape\u00f1o cheese, and salsa. Their Clairemont burrito includes carnitas, fries, salsa, sour cream, and cheese. Don Carlos Taco Shop
\n737 Pearl St. Suite 113 858-456-0462
\neataburrito.com Su Casa Restaurant is a great sit-down place where you can go with a group of friends and family. They open at 4 p.m. for dinner. One of their stand-out burritos is the carne asada, which includes diced choice cut steak wrapped in a huge flour tortilla that\u2019s served with a cheese enchilada rice and beans.
\nSu Casa Restaurant
\n6045, 6738 La Jolla Blvd.
\n858-454-0369
\nsucasarestaurant.com Jose\u2019s Courtroom is a the place to grab some burritos and take in an ocean view. Some of their popular burritos are their veggie, which includes roasted corn, cactus, zucchini, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, kale, bell pepper, black beans, rice, salsa fresca, cream oaxacena, cotija, and machengo cheeses. The Baja burrito bowl includes black beans, Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, avocado, and their homemade cilantro lime dressing.
\nJose\u2019s Courtroom
\n1037 Prospect St.
\n858-454-7655
\njoses.com Rigoberto\u2019s Taco Shop has two locations in La Jolla. A few of the burritos to choose from include their carne asada, California, and breakfast options. Pick up a couple breakfast burritos at the drive-thru on the way to the cove for an early picnic or sit outside at lunch and people watch. Rigoberto\u2019s Taco Shop
\n6690 La Jolla Blvd. 7345 La Jolla Blvd. 858-551-1817, 858-454-4631
\nrigobertostacoshop.net Don Bravos\u2019 Authentic Mexican Cusine in Bird Rock offers the classic carne asada, California and breakfast burritos. But maybe try something different with a lobster burrito or the surf and turf to go and walk down to the end of Midway Street to enjoy lunch with an ocean view. Don Bravo\u2019s Authentic Mexican Cuisine 5504 La Jolla Blvd.
\n858-454-8940 At Verdes El Ranchero, a few of their popular specials include a carnitas burrito, and a chile Colorado burrito. Verdes El Ranchero
\n7404 La Jolla Blvd.
\n858-459-5877
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