514013 Mon Apr 28 18:06:23 -0700 2008 15 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3638276 I recently moved to LA from San Diego, home of the California burrito and Carne Asada fries. I get a mouthgasm just thinking about them. I was severly dissapointed to find that there is such a difference in Mexican food from there to here. Please anyone... let me know where to start my quest on finding a burrito that will satisfy my craving. Please if you have never been to a taco shop like the ones in San Diego, don't reply. Mon Apr 28 18:06:24 -0700 2008 187836 chout13 1 3638329 You could always look at this thread from earlier in the month........ http://www.chowhound.com/topics/508584 Mon Apr 28 18:21:32 -0700 2008 3638276 12588 Mattapoisett in LA 1 3639484 Tops in Pasadena (The one on Allen and Walnut) and T-Burgers in Monrovia offer a California burrito now, but I haven't tried it. Tue Apr 29 08:22:20 -0700 2008 3638276 10180 martyR 2 3640580 good reccomendations I will venture to both. Tue Apr 29 12:43:27 -0700 2008 3639484 187836 chout13 1 3639582 Doesn't exist here; you'll have to change your cravings to tacos since that's what LA does best. Near my home, Eduardo's Border Grill does a good job of a SD-like burrito, but it's still not the same. As for carne asada fries, J Gold recently raved about this place: http://www.laweekly.com/eat+drink/counter-intelligence/my-taco-frying-high/17730/ Tue Apr 29 08:48:14 -0700 2008 3638276 74451 vinosnob 2 3640576 thanks, I read in another post about this My Taco place. I am gonna be trying very soon. Tue Apr 29 12:42:43 -0700 2008 3639582 187836 chout13 1 3640218 You can find them here, just google maps (businesses) Albertos & Alfredos. There are locations in El Monte, Temple City, Rosemead and some in the OC. Tue Apr 29 11:21:53 -0700 2008 3638276 186440 LakerFan 2 3641959 The best taco shop fare I've had north of SD was Alertos in Fountain Valley. Tue Apr 29 20:55:27 -0700 2008 3640218 10654 petradish 1 3642249 I love the portable 'bertos (I graduated from Vista High, so I'm all about Eriberto, Aliberto, whatever), but in my mind the best way to get that style of cuisine is to head to a good taco truck. What neighborhood do you live in? That will help us in identifying a good truck or taco stand to point you toward. Also, I recommend people seeking Mexican to go to the Grand Central Market in Downtown LA. Wed Apr 30 01:06:20 -0700 2008 3638276 50350 SauceSupreme 1 3642912 You may want to check out one of the Benitos locations. I noticed that they had California burritos a while back and they specialize in rolled tacos - reminds me of Roberto's but with a smaller menu. http://www.benitos.com/ Wed Apr 30 08:35:27 -0700 2008 3638276 39879 scurvy 2 3643200 I'd stick with the rolled tacos at Benito's. There are many better burrito options in the area, including Taco Plus on Bundy and Eduardo's on Westwood. Wed Apr 30 09:50:57 -0700 2008 3642912 18466 a_and_w 3 3644510 Also, I forgot to mention that Taco Plus and Eduardo's both have what they call "California burritos." which I think are meat, cheese, salsa and guac. Wed Apr 30 14:53:27 -0700 2008 3643200 18466 a_and_w 4 3644744 Actually, that's not the "california" burrito that can be found on some SD taco shop menus. SD's version would have french fries, sour cream, cheese and carne asada. It's a novelty. The usual/typical SD burrito is strictly carne asada, guacamole and pico de gallo in a grilled flour tortilla. Wed Apr 30 16:15:37 -0700 2008 3644510 74451 vinosnob 1 3684491 I have found "TERES" on melrose to have a decent burrito similar to SD. Also "Cactus taco shop" on Vine was pretty good. Tue May 13 18:07:22 -0700 2008 3638276 187836 chout13 2 3684599 I like Cactus on Vine: my favorite burrito there is chorizo. Tue May 13 18:43:53 -0700 2008 3684491 50350 SauceSupreme 1 3878966 Trying to keep this thread alive... I, too, moved to LA from San Diego. I cannot believe how bad most of the burritos are up here... I keep trying new places, and usually end up throwing the food out because it is so inedible. How can it be so hard to find something that is so simple!!? BTW, Lolita's in Bonita or Cotija in Pt. Loma are my favs in San Diego. Thu Jul 17 17:59:22 -0700 2008 3638276 210800 sabsou