399381 Mon May 07 18:59:04 -0700 2007 102 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2550152 I would love to find out who you all think has the best breakfast burrito is Southern California. I have come to find this humble food not only craveable but a perfect cure for the morning after feeling that I get after the many wine functions I attend. Hook a girl up Chow Hounders.....can't wait to hear what you guys have to say! Thanks in advance. Mon May 07 18:59:04 -0700 2007 96905 bubbles4me 1 2550233 There is certainly no doubt in my mind: Lucky Boy in Pasadena. Here is a previous post with references to four threads: "Actually, the legendary breakfast burrito is the best food of its kind in LA. This cuisine is about excess. There's too much of everything in the concoction. More bacon (or sausage if you ask for it instead) than you could ever eat, along with eggs, potatoes, peppers, etc. Bacon ordered on the side will supply your needs for the next week. The meatless version has too many potatoes, but if you're a vegetarian you should probably stay away anyway. An institution for those adventurers who aren't into following the Taco Trucks around town. A mecca for teenage boys with limitless ability to burn calories. One of my sons runs a cottage industry of taking advantage of his driver's license and senior privileges to take orders from his entire high school for burritos for lunch." http://www.chowhound.com/topics/70976 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/53964? http://www.chowhound.com/topics/317049 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/393009 Mon May 07 19:30:43 -0700 2007 2550152 10347 Griller141 2 2550611 Lucky Boy has the best breakfast burrito. Mon May 07 22:28:50 -0700 2007 2550233 13464 lil mikey 2 2551203 Absolutely! Also Wonder Burger on Walnut has really good ones (in the same vein as LBs). Tue May 08 08:03:45 -0700 2007 2550233 12400 WildSwede 3 2555220 Are you sure it is on Walnut? I think it is on Foothill, east of Altadena Dr. 2584 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 [according to the yellow pages] Wed May 09 11:17:43 -0700 2007 2551203 66418 haydn1796 4 2555295 Easy to get confused: Walnut splits off east of Allen, a block before Craig, and the main road becomes Foothill. Wed May 09 11:37:41 -0700 2007 2555220 11478 Will Owen 2 2551282 My two favorite places are Lucky Boy and the original Top's on Colorado blvd. Tue May 08 08:26:55 -0700 2007 2550233 15858 SoCal Foodie 3 2551313 I have never had Top's breakfast burritos! I love their Chicken Tostadas and Burgers (not to mention their delicious Ranch dressing for the zucchini sticks!). I will need to try, thanks! Tue May 08 08:34:15 -0700 2007 2551282 12400 WildSwede 4 2556847 The Tops breakfast b. - get the basic egg, potato and cheese...then ask for both the packaged "taco sauce" (hear me out, this really tasted good) and at least two of the salsa verde minicup servings that come with their fish tacos...unroll, drizzle sauce throughout, reroll and go. That combination was excellent, green salsa had a nice kick. (...now a food of my past, like everything at Tops, gargantuan in size. I wished it came in a junior version since it didn't overnight well enough to score in my Top Ten of Leftovers). Wed May 09 19:55:40 -0700 2007 2551313 15170 Local 2 2551804 I had one of the best breafast burritos at Taco Factory in Mission Viejo last sunday. It has egg, chorizo, beans, and cheese. Plain and simple with great flavors! I can't do bacon and sausage chunks in a breakfast burrito. Tue May 08 10:47:42 -0700 2007 2550233 86638 kek is khmer 2 2564917 Today at Lucky Boy for lunch (1:30pm) I ordered a fish sandwich and saw this huge burrito being prepared and asked what it was and the cashier said a breakfast burrito, I immediately cancelled my order and said "give me that." That was the biggest hand held burrito I've ever had(I don't consider Manuel's Burrito at El Tepeyac hand held). It easily weighed a pound. Unbelieveable how much bacon was in it, could have done with about half the amount of potatoes in it. I must have been lucky to get it because the sign said breakfast items served 6:30am-10:30am. Or are they available all day??? Sat May 12 16:27:37 -0700 2007 2550233 11914 monku 3 2565910 On the weekend they're available all day. Sun May 13 08:46:46 -0700 2007 2564917 91873 bigtums 4 2565934 Thank you....Good to know. I don't know if people its the best--its definitely the biggest. Sun May 13 09:04:51 -0700 2007 2565910 11914 monku 4 2953900 but not available all day m-f? because i was thinking about stopping by later tonight. Tue Sep 18 17:05:12 -0700 2007 2565910 72668 phant0omx 5 2953944 I don't think so. Although, who knows?! I suppose you can try and if they don't, I hear the burgers and BLT sandwich are really good. Or if you're in the burrito mood you can hop on the 110 and get a good burrito in highland park. Tue Sep 18 17:20:55 -0700 2007 2953900 91873 bigtums 6 2956677 i was infact able to get a breakfast burrito yesterday night. it was good. zucchini was good too. Wed Sep 19 13:27:18 -0700 2007 2953944 72668 phant0omx 1 2550341 Love Love Love the potato and egg burritos at Villa Corona in Atwater. Mon May 07 20:12:13 -0700 2007 2550152 44504 Sugar Jones 2 2550417 I have never been to Villa Corona but I like simple potato and egg burritos. I sometimes drive to Juanita's taco shop down in Encinitas to get my fav. Can you say what the potato is like in that burrito? Mon May 07 20:43:50 -0700 2007 2550341 90917 JeetJet 2 2556853 ditto on Tacos Villas Corona on Glendale Blvd just east of I-5. Wed May 09 19:58:28 -0700 2007 2550341 22959 revets2 2 2557289 try the tortilla and egg breakfast burrito at tvc. chips thrown into the egg/cheese/meat mix take on a chilaquiles-like consistency that i prefer to the potatos. might i recommend adding chicken. enjoy the birds next door. Thu May 10 01:10:57 -0700 2007 2550341 68146 ronsilverado 2 2568868 I stopped by this am. I had a potato, egg, bacon and cheese breakfast burrito. I was very hungry and ate it all. The combination of everything is what makes this one better than most. However, the potatoes have two problems IMO. First, I will say that the texture is very good – a little crunchy now-and-then. I could not tell for sure whether it was the real crunched-up bacon in every bite or the potatoes that caused that crunch but I liked it. It could have been both. On the down...The aftertaste has stayed with me for several hours even after eating two sweet donuts with milk to try to drown it. It also took me that long to figure out what caused that aftertaste. I knew when eating it that the potatoes dominated the flavor -- oil. Even with all that bacon the oil in the potatoes took control. The reason is that those potatoes are cut into 1/4 inch cubes, or just a little bigger, and then a whole basket is filled and put into the deep fry until browned. Then the whole basket is left hanging over the deep fry to drip dry until someone walks in and orders something. Actually, the hot deep fry continues to add vaporized oil to the basket of small diced potatoes directly above the hot grease. Moreover, the small size of the potato cubes enabled the potato to become fully saturated with oil while cooking. Maybe it was about a half hour later that I walked-in and ordered. The potatoes were then scooped onto the hot griddle next to the deep fry while eggs are mixed-in. I asked if I could order the eggs over-medium and he refused saying he must be sure the eggs are cook well. ???? The result is re-fried greasy potatoes with dry egg mixed in. When you look at those potatoes while eating that giant burrito they appear not to have much oil – but it is there, lots of it! That is why the overall texture is not dry but that is not to say it is moist. It is just oil from the deep fry. But hey, sometimes oil is OK. Right? But here I sit 4 hrs. later and my stomach says, “No bueno.” Tacos Villa Corona (next to the Pampered Bird. Breakfast & Lunch only –close around 6:pm, Tiny taco stand with two small tables outside. Asada and breakfast burrito) 3815 Glendale Blvd (Just East of I-5) Atwater CA, 90039 (Think Glendale near the I-5) (323) 661-3458 Mon May 14 13:36:53 -0700 2007 2550341 90917 JeetJet 3 2860752 Seriously, the chorizo breakfast burrito at Tacos Villa Corona is my idea of heaven. http://silverlakeboulevard.blogspot.com/2007/07/breakfast-burritos-at-tacos-villa.html Suebee Sun Aug 19 20:11:39 -0700 2007 2568868 11379 Suebee 1 2550363 Wolfe Burgers in Pasadena. http://wolfeburgers.com/ Mon May 07 20:24:40 -0700 2007 2550152 11583 ipsedixit 1 2551068 I use to think Penny's (Corner of Figueroa and York in Highland Park) had the best, but I went back to have a Lucky Boy one and yup-there's is the best! Tue May 08 07:10:30 -0700 2007 2550152 91873 bigtums 1 2551166 Lilly's Cafe in Malibu -- scrambled eggs, cheese, beans and bacon topped with their hot, hot, hot and smokey salsa. Tue May 08 07:44:11 -0700 2007 2550152 94887 whatsfordinner 2 2551777 My two favorite breakfast burritos are at: NAT's Early Bites in Van Nuys and FLOOKY's on Canoga ave in Chatsworth/Canoga Park Trust me and try these both, so so good. Stuart Tue May 08 10:40:55 -0700 2007 2551166 16501 Hypnotic23 3 2551814 Does Flooky's still have that red soda? man, I love that stuff!! Tue May 08 10:50:41 -0700 2007 2551777 12400 WildSwede 1 2551817 I'm a big fan of Rick's breakfast burrito... at Fletcher & Riverside (between Silver Lake & Atwater Village). The Astro Burger on Santa Monica & Gardner has a decent one, too. Tue May 08 10:51:57 -0700 2007 2550152 15553 blacksab67 1 2551883 for westside options, I like the one at Tacos Por Favor. Tue May 08 11:04:13 -0700 2007 2550152 12268 mollyomormon 2 5194281 I'm addicted to their chorizo and cheese breakfast burritos. Thu Nov 19 10:15:07 -0800 2009 2551883 18466 a_and_w 1 2553117 My fave is at Golden Eagle in Signal Hill. A TON of bacon, sausage and ham, eggs, lots of cheddar, hash browns and salsa. Am I wrong for getting it with no salsa and then dousing each bite with ketchup packets? So good. They also make a great turkey burger and chicken burrito. P.S. Oh, and did I mention the breakfast burrito is served ALL DAY? Willow & Cherry, across from Costco. Tue May 08 16:49:31 -0700 2007 2550152 76226 Oh Robin 2 2553806 Dude! I LOVE "The Eagle" as me and my often hungry sometimes hung over staff call it. It is one of my top three and trust me I have eaten many a breakfast burrito. The hashbrowns on that thing are so buttery and tasty it is sick. I get it with salsa as I am not a fan of the ketchup but how ever you take it that is one wicked craveable burrito. Tue May 08 21:56:04 -0700 2007 2553117 96905 bubbles4me 2 2554830 When I get my breakfast burrito I always ask them to just put the ketchup in there. So good and I don't have to worry about holding a mega burrito in one hand and a ketchup packet in the other! My clumsy butt would probably drop one of them (and with my crappy luck it would be the burrito). Wed May 09 09:35:42 -0700 2007 2553117 91873 bigtums 3 2555734 Genius! I also forgot that I order it "easy cheese". I love cheese but they put so much it's more like a quesadilla. Not that that's a bad thing... Wed May 09 13:33:40 -0700 2007 2554830 76226 Oh Robin 1 2553187 Having had the pleasure of eating breakfast burritos from nearly every place on this thread, I gotta say that Villa Corona in Atwater is probably the best. I just had one yesterday, in fact. Perfect blend of eggs, potatoes, spinach, cheese and your choice of meat. I chose chorizo and was extremely happy. I like Lucky Boy, but I'm past that stage. Wonderburger is great and simple. Burrito Kingdom in Alhambra does a very good machaca burrito. The only one to really hold a candle to Villa Corona, though, is Art's The Art of Burgers in El Monte (11629 E. Valley Blvd. El Monte CA). Very different than the rest, but definitely worth the drive. Tue May 08 17:09:11 -0700 2007 2550152 13047 socal 1 2553352 Cisco Burgers in Long Beach serves a breakfast burrito called The Bomb. It is huge! Tue May 08 18:00:38 -0700 2007 2550152 77080 justagthing 2 2553737 Haven't been there, but Nick's Deli in Seal Beach is supposed to have the best breakfast burrito in Orange County. Tue May 08 21:11:49 -0700 2007 2553352 84312 Evan G 3 2553818 I've been to Nick's and it super tasty...in fact thinking back on it I think it is time to go back. Thanks for the reminder. Tue May 08 21:58:29 -0700 2007 2553737 96905 bubbles4me 3 2556387 where is Nick's Deli? Wed May 09 17:01:12 -0700 2007 2553737 77080 justagthing 4 2556710 Number one return on google (where just about everyone of the restaurants mentioned here reside). And directions to get here are just waiting on google maps. Nick's Deli 223 Main St Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 598-5072 Wed May 09 19:04:18 -0700 2007 2556387 63713 tony michaels 1 2554076 Corner Cottage at Victory and Verdugo in Burbank. It's one of the very few contributions Burbank has made to the chow scene in Los Angeles. It makes my God-awful commute totally worth it. Wed May 09 04:51:20 -0700 2007 2550152 10811 Das Ubergeek 1 2555814 I love the breakfast burritos at Celinda's. It's a little place in Rancho Santa Margarita. Wed May 09 13:55:44 -0700 2007 2550152 94288 lisalisaq 1 2556837 honestly the traditional breakfast burrito can be a real hit or miss experience, but a machaca burrito is almost always great. there's nothing like the simple combo of eggs, beef, onions and peppers to just start your day off with a big hello and hug to your tongue and tummy. my favorite is at the alerto's on 19th and placentia in costa mesa. the best part of this particular burrito is that the eggs are never over done and the tiny bit of pepper/beef juice that soaks in the tortilla makes the last few bites the best. add a little of their simple yet hot salsa and you're set for the day. Wed May 09 19:50:31 -0700 2007 2550152 26512 meltedcheese 2 2559159 Dino's Has the Best! Thu May 10 13:52:02 -0700 2007 2556837 61476 Skunk2Racer 1 2565232 Kings Burgers...Reseda Blvd. south of Plummer St. Sat May 12 19:54:02 -0700 2007 2550152 96210 ChandraM 2 2565276 mustard seed on hillhurst does very well.... lb Sat May 12 20:23:59 -0700 2007 2565232 98230 limaboy 1 2566112 A few weeks ago, a friend of mine got a vegetarian breakfast burrito from Benito's in West L.A. (SM Blvd. east of Barrington), and it was surprisingly delicious. He shared it with me in the dark at a movie, so I'm not 100% positive what was in it, but it seemed to be eggs, cheese, fried potatos, and beans. Having enjoyed it so much, I went and got one myself the next week, and it had the above ingredients. It was a savagely greasy delight that seemed to weigh about one pound. I finished it and didn't need to eat again until dinner. Yesterday on my way back from the SM Farmers' Market I stopped to pick up a vegetarian breakfast burrito at Gallegos. It weighed much less than the Benito's one but only had eggs (3 scrambled, according to the menu) and grilled vegetables. The vegetables were fresh and tasty, but I kind of longed for the addition of cheese and potatoes, even as I did feel much more virtuous afterwards. Sun May 13 11:11:22 -0700 2007 2550152 59753 Epicure 2 2566431 I went to lucky boy today around 10;30 a.m. I followed the remarks from othe posters. I just did not enjoy it that much. Yes, there was a decent amount of bacon, however the flavor was missing to me. The tortilla seemed burnt tasting and the whole experience seemed lacking to me. If I had to put in words ( yes this is the internet ) I would say that it tasted like a hot (temperture wise ) greasy mess with allot of food and no flavor... Sun May 13 14:31:11 -0700 2007 2566112 97161 Foodandwine 3 2566472 Yes, quantity does not equate quality. Sun May 13 14:58:55 -0700 2007 2566431 77080 justagthing 4 2566885 I am by no means a breakfast burrito pro, but I local favorite in Orange County is this place called Troy's Burgers on Lincoln, just off the 55 freeway. You can order a burrito with sausage, bacon, and ham all in one. They are massive and they come with pretty much everything: hash browns, salsa, cheese, peppers etc. Definitely my favorite of all time. Sun May 13 19:38:10 -0700 2007 2566472 72686 visualm 4 2566948 Burritos.....bigger is always better. The one I had at LB wasn't greasy. They take a scrambled egg and bacon breakfast and throw it in a tortilla. Quality isn't the issue...there's no significant quality difference between the eggs, bacon, potatoes and tortilla you'd get at LB or if they made it at the Ritzy C down the street. I hate breakfast burritos made with bacon bits hidden inside....no quality there...rip off. Sun May 13 20:18:54 -0700 2007 2566472 11914 monku 5 2566953 ewww bac-o-bits in my beloved breakfast burrito? That is simply vile. Sun May 13 20:21:37 -0700 2007 2566948 96905 bubbles4me 6 2567024 I didn't literally mean they bac-o-bits, but most places you order a breakfast burrito and thats what the bacon in them looks like when you find them. At LB you're getting probably 4 strips of bacon in their burrito. Sun May 13 21:07:12 -0700 2007 2566953 11914 monku 3 2860742 Had one from Lucky Boy for the first time last night. And it was exactly as you described. I knew in advance that their salsa is crap (sorry, I meant to say that it is not my cup of tea) so I brought some vinegary hot sauce from home, which helped. The hash browns haven't been seasoned, the eggs haven't been seasoned, they don't put beens in it (which is ok, because their beans aren't very good). My vote is that Lucky Boy's breakfast burrito pales in comparison to Pepe's in Downey and in Fullerton. Sun Aug 19 20:02:10 -0700 2007 2566431 10991 kiwi 4 2860812 I too just tried Lucky Boy's, and while I'm not as down on it as you are, there is no freaking way it's better than the Corner Cottage in Burbank. There's something about that burrito (at CC) -- you get down where the tortilla is layered, and there's cheese melted in the crevices, and... just... YUM. AND, the guy must be originally from New York (or has a New York soul), because the ordering process takes three seconds. "Bacon, with hot sauce." "One bacon, with hot sauce, $4.03." (Or whatever it is -- it's around $4.) It warms the cockles of my Jersey-bred heart. Sun Aug 19 20:46:31 -0700 2007 2860742 10811 Das Ubergeek 5 2860853 That guy is mezmerizing (sp?). I don't know where he's from, but at some point we decided to call him "The Greek Guy." There's something about him that makes me want him to like me. I guess I'm not a regular regular yet. Honestly, Geek, I didn't like the CC bb (Don't hit me). All I remember about it was that it tasted oily. I'm telling you, go to the Fullerton Pepe's. You're still in Analheim, right? They serve their bb all day 'til closing which is about 10/10:30ish. Just try it. Love, Kiwi Sun Aug 19 21:09:38 -0700 2007 2860812 10991 kiwi 6 2862102 I stopped in there this morning on the way to work (wanted to avoid the East LA interchange). I don't think it's going to be a destination for me, honestly. I got a burrito with fresh salsa (instead of "green chili pork sauce") and it was quite possibly the heaviest burrito I've ever had -- seriously, it was the weight of one of the "pregnant" burritos from El Nopal from back in my Westside days. It just didn't have any flavour. The beans were bland, the eggs unsalted, the potatoes almost undetectable. The salsa was tasty but only where it was put on (the centre of the top). I think perhaps we just have divergent tastes in breakfast burritos, so I'll continue searching for the Corner Cottage equivalent in OC and you keep going to Pepe's. :) I will say this for Pepe's -- they have a good deal on orange juice. Mon Aug 20 10:02:18 -0700 2007 2860853 10811 Das Ubergeek 7 2862853 Oh, I'm so bummed it didn't float your boat. You went to the Downey one? The one time we went to that location, it was good, but like I said, needed salsa instead of green sauce. I'm really sorry, Geek. I'm guessing you're not feeling so bold as to try the Fullerton one? Mon Aug 20 12:52:29 -0700 2007 2862102 10991 kiwi 8 2864587 It was the Fullerton one, on Placentia and Norwood. I'm trying to think if I've ever eaten in Downey. Mon Aug 20 21:03:32 -0700 2007 2862853 10811 Das Ubergeek 9 2866735 Seriously?! It was the Fullerton one?! Ok, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree then. Maybe we should trade houses. -That way you can get your CC fix and I can get my Pepe's fix! Thanks for trying it though. I'm really sorry you didn't like it. Tue Aug 21 12:41:07 -0700 2007 2864587 10991 kiwi 4 2862266 I don't know if it makes a difference, but if you get the breakfast burrito for breakfast (i.e., in the morning), there's WAY more turnover of the food, and that freshness may contribute to my liking of it. But I also really like their salsa. So it's probably just a taste issue. Mon Aug 20 10:38:04 -0700 2007 2860742 13464 lil mikey 1 2567912 When I make a breakfast burrito at home I use fried eggs over medium rather than scrambled. Anyplace serve it that way?? Mon May 14 09:20:48 -0700 2007 2550152 16238 Scotty 2 2568826 Sounds yummy, I have never seen a fried egg breakfast burrito. Probably has something to do with being kinda messy for the grab and go nature of breakfast burrito. I will try that at home! (Where I can change my shirt after the yummy yolk gets all over me...hehe Mon May 14 13:25:50 -0700 2007 2567912 96905 bubbles4me 1 2823936 I have to agree with everyone who has recommended Lucky Boys for their breakfast burritos, becasue they are big and good, but I do not think they are the best. There is a hamburger stand in Montebello at the corner of Pomona and Garfield Blvd South of the 60 fwy. called J & S, and this place has awsome breakfast burritos. The reason I like this place so much is becasue they have delicious beans, and the beans are what make the burrito. The burritos are a good size and very filling. Beans, cheese, egg, and bacon/ ham is what you will find wrapped inside the tortilla, add some ketchup and salsa, take a bite and you will be in heaven. J & S is also open 24 hours and is located off the 60 freeway. They also have good bean and cheese burritos if anyone is intested. Tue Aug 07 20:23:57 -0700 2007 2550152 117563 iknowfood64 1 2824171 I have had two good breakfast burritos recently. They are both at cafes and order what you want in them. These are really good. The laces are listed below. Mary's Market and Café (Cash, indoor and outdoor seating) 561 Woodland Dr., (Santa Anita exit from the 210, go North up the hillside, Left on Grandview, Right on Mountain Trail, Right on Sturtevant Dr., Left on Woodland Dr.) Sierra Madre, CA (626) 355-4534 http://www.sangabrielvalleymenus.com/... Tues - Fri 7:30am to 3:00 re-opens at 5:00 – call for closing time, Sat /Sun 8:00am to ? Closed Monday News Cafe 11357 Valley Blvd (1 block from 10 fry at Peck Rd.) El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 443-2603 Tue Aug 07 22:21:51 -0700 2007 2550152 90917 JeetJet 1 2824601 Strangely enough I have had a very good breakfast burrito at Junior's Deli on Westwood Blvd. in West LA. I was pretty doubtful the first time I ordered it, but it was so good that the next couple of times we went to Junior's I got it again. It come with either bacon or sausage and I like the bacon version better. My secret is to order the eggs a little on the easy side and the last time I asked them to include avocado, which also was a plus. The only downside is it is not that big, and unless you order something else on the side it comes on a plate all by its lonesome, which doesn't make for an exciting visual display. Wed Aug 08 06:47:16 -0700 2007 2550152 108169 Servorg 2 2825202 That's really interesting, because I've been going to Junior's since the early Eighties and didn't even know they had a breakfast burrito. (Of course, I probably haven't looked at the menu since 1982!) If I can tear myself away from the delicious marinated steak and eggs w/thick-cut cinnamon toast, I'll try a burrito. Wed Aug 08 09:23:53 -0700 2007 2824601 77350 sbritchky 3 2825252 I think it may be an item that they added recently, so you may not have missed it all these years. They finally brought out new menus a few months ago, (prices went up of course) so the timing was good to add a few things probably. Wed Aug 08 09:35:27 -0700 2007 2825202 108169 Servorg 1 2831341 With out a doubt, the Pepe's on Placentia in Fullerton. It is perfection. It is huge, filled with beans, eggs, potatoes, cheese, bacon, and pico de gallo. Just perfect. Worthy of traveling for. I can tell you that I've tried a BB at the Pepe's in Alhambra and did not like it. It's been a while so I can't remember why it sucked, but it did. A couple days ago we tried the BB at the Pepe's in Downey. It was different than the Fullerton one, but definitely good and comperable to the Fullerton location. They use that weird viscous green pork sauce instead of pico de gallo. But there was more bacon in it. I would ask for pico de gallo instead of the green sauce if I were to go back. The pico de gallo offers the tangy fresh contrast that make the burrito a perfect package. Thu Aug 09 19:40:18 -0700 2007 2550152 10991 kiwi 2 2857230 YES, Pepe's! Sat Aug 18 00:47:05 -0700 2007 2831341 74905 jaykayen 2 2952660 Concur! Pepe's is the best. Unfortunately, never been to the fullerton locale....but the one in alhambra works for me....sooo good when you are starving and want some comfort food. I agree with you on the Downey Locale....very different.... good, but just different. Tue Sep 18 11:39:39 -0700 2007 2831341 93682 smak34 3 2953285 Love Pepe's, too. I work down the street from the Downey location, and just love the green pork sauce. If you don't like it be aware that they put that sauce in their rice on the combo plates as well. The BBs, crunchy tacos, taquitos, and nachos are all very good. Tue Sep 18 14:01:38 -0700 2007 2952660 109433 stopurmakingmehungry 4 5089438 I have to say that Pepes has the best breakfast burritos. I used to go to the Fullerton one, but now I work closer to the Brea location. They serve t the exact same way. But I have to say, I think the brea one puts a little more spices in theirs. It tastes a little better. Thu Oct 08 15:29:33 -0700 2009 2953285 1114922 no1foodie 1 2856880 I've had some tasty and unique machaca at Effie's Burgers in Santa Fe Springs. It looks like possibly homemade dried beef that is shaved, crisped and put into tacos, burritos, or a breakfast plate with eggs. Great place to watch trains at the same time, if that's your thing. Fri Aug 17 19:46:42 -0700 2007 2550152 23712 DiveFan 1 2857152 I used to be hooked on the breakfast burritos from Athenian Grill in Reseda. (Reseda blvd, south of Sherman Way) Eggs, potatoes, choice of breakfast meat, grilled onion plus a killer green salsa made in house. Fri Aug 17 22:56:03 -0700 2007 2550152 75012 jencounter 2 2862290 Athenian Grill - now that is a place I have not heard of here. I went to HS with the son of the owners (at least in the 80's). I really liked their food. I think I remember getting their Gyros and chili cheese fries. Great memories! Thanks, Jen!! ;-) Mon Aug 20 10:43:19 -0700 2007 2857152 12400 WildSwede 3 2864385 I wonder if the son is now the guy running the place? Ted? I still love their fries with tzatziki on the side for dipping. Mon Aug 20 19:37:24 -0700 2007 2862290 75012 jencounter 4 2926827 The son I went to school with - his name was George. Mon Sep 10 09:58:25 -0700 2007 2864385 12400 WildSwede 1 2862932 Ahhh!!! Okay, this is why I always see a huge line at Lucky Boy so early in the morning when I come into work. If I wasn't always so late everyday, I'd would have found out what all the fuss is. I'm gonna have to try it one day. Mon Aug 20 13:10:30 -0700 2007 2550152 118958 jessisthebest11 2 2867292 I like the Chorizo and Eggs Burrito at El Tarasco in Manhattan Beach Tue Aug 21 14:52:32 -0700 2007 2862932 97161 Foodandwine 1 2864348 For you S.B. locals, give Poblanitas a try. Somewhat old-school Mexican, but their chorizo /egg and machaca burritos are really great breakfast food all day long :-). [minirant] Since this is such a great topic and getting larger, I'm going to take this opportunity to point out that we can save ourselves significant time if we use the Place feature. Disclaimer - I do not work for CH or CNET. I am not a shill. Really. See the Site Talk board. What is the Place feature, Why should I use it, How do I add one? Of course, read the FAQ first: http://www.chowhound.com/faq When you add a Place, the basic info (address, phone) is retrieved from Google (most of the time). This alone will save JeetJet from getting carpal tunnel syndrome :-). To add more info to a Place, add the Place link then SAVE YOUR POST FIRST. Now, click on the Place link, then click any one of the (redundant) Edit buttons. Add any info that you have - hours, web URL, cuisine (if not obvious from the name), etc. Upload your scans of the menu to the Photo section. Add 'facts' to the Local Knowledge field, not reviews or other opinion. Click Save. Now note the other useful info - a list of all topics referencing this Place and the handy zoomable, dragable Google map. If I subtracted 20+ years from my age I could use the word 'kewl'. Also note that once a Place is added to any topic, it is SEARCHABLE on CH. It is usually first on the result list. Very cool. I may think of something else, but my post edit time is up. Skunk2Racer, please followup with a Place so we know where Dino's is! Thanks for listening. [/minirant] Mon Aug 20 19:24:24 -0700 2007 2550152 23712 DiveFan 1 2864616 My two favorites for Breakfast Burritos are... A's Burger and TEDS Both are in Laguna Niguel , the OC You heard this from Brian the Foodude :) Mon Aug 20 21:17:27 -0700 2007 2550152 55646 BRIANTHEFOODUDE 1 2866773 i'm all about ghetto alerto's breakfast burrito. brookhurst/405 or brookhurst/mcfadden. Tue Aug 21 12:48:44 -0700 2007 2550152 91179 ns1 1 2925589 I just had a new breakfast burrito this weekend. I made a post about the place -- see the link below. This is a good place to keep in mind when heading East on the 10 fry out of LA. -- The Guasti Café Exit !0 fry at Archibald Ave., Go ½ block South toward Ontario Airport and turn left - East - at the first light which is E. Gausti Rd. Immediately make another left onto Old Brookside Rd. which appears to be a half paved old road heading toward the old winery. The parking lot to Guasti Café is on the left side at the end of this road – the Café is on the right side beyond this trees. Cash only but they do have one ATM - take some cash.. Guasti Café 2902 E. Old Brookside Rd. Guasti, CA 91761 (909) 390-6253 My post about oher items at Guasti Café http://www.chowhound.com/topics/439567 Sun Sep 09 20:17:54 -0700 2007 2550152 90917 JeetJet 2 2925674 Never had their burrito, but their other food is awesome. Sun Sep 09 21:02:21 -0700 2007 2925589 123676 Velvet Elvis 3 2925766 Hey Velvet Elvis. That food is awesome and it is HUGE. The pancakes are Uncle Buck style -- funny big. Thanks for mentioning this place on the Ontario area post because that reminded me that I wanted to find it. The 15 fry was closed this weekend and I had to head toward the 215 fry.to go South for a party. I mapped my way to Guasti Café and sat there for 15 min. after eating just drinking those free refills of the 25 cent coffee. What a great place. My thanks, I put Guasti Café on my must try list when it was mentioned before under a different name - see the link below. ceejoi (good name) was looking for it under the name "Homestyle Cafe." http://www.chowhound.com/topics/395151 Sun Sep 09 22:05:38 -0700 2007 2925674 90917 JeetJet 4 2925880 Amazingly, the new shredded beef and egg breakfast burrito at Del Taco is excellent..especially without cheese slopped on....they do it 11 pm to 11 am. I don't suggest trying to navigate on the freeway while dining on it...it is JUICY. LB Mon Sep 10 00:39:33 -0700 2007 2925766 98230 limaboy 4 2926175 Glad you enjoyed it! We try to go there any time we are in the ontario area in the morning. Those pancakes are legendary. I don't think I've seen anyone finish one. Mon Sep 10 06:58:57 -0700 2007 2925766 123676 Velvet Elvis 1 2951127 Room for another good one? What makes the Breakfast Burrito at the Tall Pines in Monrovia so good is the Home Style potatoes.. The menu does not specify the exact ingredients of the Breakfast Burrito so I asked for specific items -- bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese and Home style potatoes. This place also has Ham, Hash Browns and Re-fried Beans and Spanish rice which I assume could be put in the burrito as well. The home style potatoes are Fresh cut potatoes, onion, bell pepper and large chucks of fresh juicy tomato all fried together. This was like a very good hot home-made meal. I also asked whether they would make a chorizo and egg burrito and the counter person said yes and you could have it with fresh made small cut potatoes with onion, bell pepper and tomato. Tall Pines Coffee Shop (Cash only, Breakfast /lunch, beer on tap) 1540 S Myrtle Ave (1/2 block South of the 210 fry) Monrovia, CA (626) 358-9084 Open Mon to Fri, 8:00am until midnight or 1:00 am. Sat / Sun open at 7:00 am Mon Sep 17 22:14:57 -0700 2007 2550152 90917 JeetJet 1 2956726 There is a small taco hut in Glendale, on Glendale Blvd, just south of Chevy Chase, called El Tapatio, that has terrific egg and chorizo burritos. Besides being just plain awesome, they have indeed cured a number of hangovers for me. Wed Sep 19 13:36:16 -0700 2007 2550152 10308 Tom P 2 2957836 ive always liked the breakfast burritos at the orginal albertos. not traditonal mexican burritos but damn good Wed Sep 19 19:15:02 -0700 2007 2956726 109370 AGENT FOODIE 3 2980249 I agree. It is different, but it is very good. Wed Sep 26 18:18:13 -0700 2007 2957836 123676 Velvet Elvis 1 2980176 Mandy's serves an great b/b if you order it with ham instead of bacon and sausage; comes with home fries and beans on the side! A few more links: Wed Sep 26 17:50:57 -0700 2007 2550152 23712 DiveFan 1 3459345 The best BACON breakfast burrito I have had in the L.A. Area (and I should say that I have been eating my way through this thread since it began last year) is at The Pines. The bacon used at the Pines is very flavorful, thick and fried a little crispy.This just might be the best bacon I have had and that includes that great bacon served in Monrovia at The Peach Cafe. The burrito at The Pines is large. Since this is an update I want to add that today I went to Lucky Boy and could not believe that with all the bacon they put in that burrito that it still had no flavor. I tried to use that bad salsa they give you to add flavor and still could not eat it. It was like when you are sick and cannot taste your food. You know it is in your mouth taking-up space but no matter how much you chew there is no flavor. Well, OK, the cheese was good but the only flavor from the rest of it has been the bad aftertaste. I tried to drink that bad coffe they served me to kill that aftertaste but it does not work. The bacon at the Pines was so good that I am trying to plan a trip out that way just to have it again. The Pines is located about 8 min. off the 14 freeway on Pearblossom. The morning ambiance of this small rustic desert shack is enhanced by the many locals who wonder in directly from their Palmdale/Lancaster bedrooms. This place is the meaning of "Downhome Country Style." The Pines Cafe (Breakfast burritos, Chicken Fried Steak, Bacon and eggs, Grilled Asada Tacos) 4343 Pearblossom Hwy Palmdale, CA 93552-5805 661-285-0455 Tue Mar 04 12:23:06 -0800 2008 2550152 90917 JeetJet 2 5092711 Sorry, The Pines - Probably the only remaining good food option south of M - is now closed. It is now the Habanero Grill. It is a taco and burrito grill top. Food is OK, but pretty run-of-the-mill Mexican for the LA Area. Fri Oct 09 20:52:47 -0700 2009 3459345 39023 wilp 1 3473223 The best breakfast burrito bar-none is Phanny's in Redondo Beach. 1021 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 90277 Btwn Avenue B & Avenue C Sat Mar 08 13:24:21 -0800 2008 2550152 173029 at310110 1 3473236 Phanny's has absolutely the best breakfast burritos bar-none.... Sat Mar 08 13:28:56 -0800 2008 2550152 173029 at310110 1 5089703 Dino's on Main Street has a huge chorizo & egg burrito for like $4.50. They put cheese and potatoes in it. Their other breakfast burrito's are big and good too. Thu Oct 08 17:21:43 -0700 2009 2550152 11914 monku 1 5192755 i don't know if it was on this thread or another breakfast burrito thread (and no way i am reading all 300+ combined posts) someone was asking if anyplace made one with fried eggs, insead of scrambled. Salerno's on Riverside Blvd in Burbank does. the the eggs are fried, hard, so there is no runny yolk. then they put in hash brown patties and cheese. the cheese is fully melted and gooey. and the hash brown patties are well done and greasy, but in a good way. they don't taste like stale oil. i add avocado. they serve them with two containers of salsa. one is a pico de gallo and the other is a salsa roja. i prefer the pico and ask them to put it directly in the burrito so it's not as messy as me trying to do it myself. is it the greatest breakfast burrito in the world? no. but it's darn tasty and fills me up for the day without making me feel gross and overfull. Wed Nov 18 16:40:57 -0800 2009 2550152 1118691 Jelly71 2 5193147 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/399381#2568826 Wed Nov 18 20:03:36 -0800 2009 5192755 108169 Servorg 2 5195102 I think Tere's (on Melrose at Cahuenga) might also make theirs with fried egg. I'm 99% sure the breakfast torta comes this way, but can't quite remember the burrito. Thu Nov 19 16:43:43 -0800 2009 5192755 273927 JamesF 1 5194778 Ok, someone dug up this old discussion, and well, here is my update on the topic of "Best BB." For a moist chorizo and egg BB go toTaqueria LA Cabana. This guy makes his own chorizo fresh and the only thing that is better is to be there on a cold morning when they also offer sone champurrado, made from Nana's recipe, to go with it. Note, this is a very small place and can draw many people, so if you consider driving acroiss town maybe give a call to be sure they have not sold out. Taqueria LA Cabana 3402 Cogswell Rd (almost under the 10 fry.) El Monte, CA 91732 (626) 448-9310 For the best breakfast potato, egg and cheese burrito (bacon and sausage can be added) go to Alberta's. True breakfast potatos and try the red sauce also. Alberta's, 765 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 -- one block north of the 5 fry at Newport Ave. Thu Nov 19 14:04:27 -0800 2009 2550152 90917 JeetJet 1 5194863 I like getting the chorizo breakfast burrito from Azteca Restaurant in Ranch Palos Verdes/San Pedro. It hits the spot every time. 28643 S Western Ave Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 831-7777 Thu Nov 19 14:39:23 -0800 2009 2550152 235517 annapurna7