San Diego's 14 Best Breakfast Burritos Ranked
A local guide identifies the top breakfast burrito spots across San Diego, from classic taco shops to a Filipino fusion deli, based on customer reviews and
A San Diegan, using countless customer reviews and social media threads, has compiled a list of the city's 14 best breakfast burritos. The guide serves as a starting point for creating a personal breakfast burrito itinerary across various neighborhoods.
San Diego's proximity to the border build a vast Mexican food scene where the breakfast burrito holds a special place. With countless options, the list aims to highlight standout versions from humble taco shops to unique fusion spots.
Humberto's Taco Shop & Los Reyes
Humberto's Taco Shop, with locations in Golden Hill and Southcrest, is a no-frills local favorite open from 6 a.m. To 9:45 p.m. On weekdays and until midnight on weekends. Its machaca and chorizo burritos are top choices, densely packed with eggs and cheese. Workers provide ample spicy red and tangy green salsas.
Just one block away, Los Reyes offers a steak and egg burrito praised for its perfect steak and a tangy salsa verde. The staff will add a habanero salsa for an extra kick. The restaurant features a covered outdoor patio with TVs and a fountain.
Cotija's & La Perla #3
Cotija's Cocina Mexicana in Point Loma is considered a local institution. Its famed hash brown burrito is huge and packed with sausage, bacon, eggs, and hash browns, also featuring sour cream. The salsa is described as sub-elite.
Also near Point Loma, La Perla #3 is famous for massive burritos like the Oaxacalifornia. Its steak and egg breakfast burrito, loaded with potatoes and carne asada, is noted for consistency and costs $10.75. The spot has communal dining tables.
Taco Surf & Don Pedro
Pacific Beach's Taco Surf, open since 1989, embodies the beachside burrito experience. It offers a custom breakfast burrito with chorizo and three toppings like guacamole or tater tots. Patrons can also build a California burrito with eggs, tater tots, and guac atop smoky carne asada.
In Chula Vista, Don Pedro Taco Shop serves a highly-regarded bacon breakfast burrito. The guide notes its perfectly fluffy eggs and a homely vibe. At the time of writing, the bacon burrito costs $9.29.
MJ's Fusion Deli & Other Notable Spots
MJ's Fusion Deli, also known as MJs Yogurt Time and Deli, offers a unique Filipino fusion breakfast burrito. It can be stuffed with crispy pork lumpia, providing a unique textural contrast. Meat options include sisig, a Filipino favorite.
The source lists several other establishments without detailed descriptions, including Birria El Rey, located near Humberto's and Los Reyes. The full journey through San Diego's best breakfast burritos, once started, could take a lifetime.
