5 Must-Try CRAZY Burritos in San Diego

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San Diego, California - Today's foodie vlog adventure finds us on the hunt for more of the best burritos in San Diego. This time, the target is the city's most insane, crazy burritos we can find.
I'm joined by my friend Brad of ‪@sandiegofoodieguy‬ (IG), and his name is accurate - he is a true San Diego Foodie - especially when it comes to the best burritos in San Diego. Check out our last breakfast burrito food tour in San Diego...
Best Breakfast Burritos in San Diego: • Best Breakfast Burrito...
Here are 5 stops on our CRAZY burrito food tour in San Diego:
Tu Taco (Chula Vista) - Home of the hot Cheeto burrito.
MJ's Yogurt Time & Deli (Chula Vista) - Home of the 805 South burrito.
TJ Oyster Bar (Bonita) - Home of the Stingray burrito.
El Borrego (City Heights) - Home of the Borrego burrito.
Sayulitas (Mira Mesa) - Home of the massive bacon-wrapped bomba burrito.
What burrito place did we miss in San Diego?
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:02 HOT CHEETO BURRITO
00:04:17 SPONSOR
00:05:53 805 SOUTH BURRITO
00:09:33 STINGRAY BURRITO
00:12:19 BORREGO BURRITO
00:16:44 BACON WRAPPED BURRITO
00:19:35 OUTRO
00:20:19 BLOOPERS
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[@GarethEats]

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[@samoafuga7730]

Bro you have try La Perla #3 in Point Loma they have the Burrito 🌯 called King king huge burrito 🌯 and the burrito 🌯 called Oaxacalifornia Burrito 🌯 you Won't be Disappointed bro.

[@pleasebeinteresting]

Gareth, great job, I wish this video would get more views on KZbin. like your other food reviews, is their anything we could bump up the views?

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Thank you so much for having me on again! I can’t wait for our upcoming Cali Burrito’s. Drop your suggestion’s for your favorites below!!!

[@GarethEats]

My partner in gluttony! Haha, it took grit and determination but we did it. I'm going to run to LA and back and then I'll be ready for the next one! 🏃🏻‍♂️

[@salaciouscrumb3704]

Did you guys go to Armandos and order it with Sour Cream? Cuz that's the spot

[@frankthetank4101]

​@@salaciouscrumb3704yeah Armando's on Palm Avenue is the bomb!

[@sumwonkool]

Might be too far away from the “city” but Mr birria in Santee is a delicious newer spot, some of the best I’ve had. And next door to it is Bad Hombres with very very good carne asada! Sayulitas I hear makes some insane burritos (I see you tried here). And if you want the biggest & best fresh fish tacos with an insanely large fresh seafood menu head to Bluewater off India st. 🤌🤌

[@roronun7887]

Bay Park Fish Co! Plus probably the best HH in SD!

[@aaronrocha]

This was an awesome video! Love seeing you guys collaborate! 🎉 can’t wait to see more!

[@lincolnballard3588]

Hope you're feeling better these days, Gareth! Thanks for the new upload

[@GarethEats]

Thank you! I'm on the road to recovery now (I hope). Eating all these burritos in one day doesn't help though. 😂

[@brakesforsnakes757]

Awesome reviews! The only one I am interested in is from El Borrego, it looks 🤌🏻

[@ian_forbes]

I come back to my hometown of San Diego last week … and this video did not exist yet. I’m now “home” in Arizona … and unhappy it’s a 5 hour drive to get an 805 burrito. 2024 goals I guess. 🥺 Keep up the awesome videos, Garreth. Please get part 3 out before the summer in case I go back that soon!

[@GarethEats]

Haha, you got it! 🤝 Even more reason to look forward to your return!!

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Let’s do it!!!

[@brandonmoore2237]

Great episode, Gareth! How you guys managed to eat all five of those burritos in one day is beyond me...especially that last one! That thing looked like enough to feed someone for an entire day!

[@lindablossom4710]

Always so happy when you’re eating !!

[@jcdizon612]

Thank you for making such content and doing the research for us, love the whole episode. But the best part is (and it got me choked up a bit) was the El Borrego background story. That’ll be a def stop next time we visit SD! Thanks again GL!

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

They were an awesome family and had amazing lamb!❤

[@curtissmith795]

Mjs! Went to high school across the street and wish it was there when i was in school. So good!

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Such a great spot!!

[@Bmwqxtmop]

Yes!!! Been waiting for this

[@GarethEats]

Thanks for being patient! I had to run a marathon to make up for everything we ate that day. 😂

[@Bmwqxtmop]

@@GarethEats hahaha I believe it!!

[@scottmcwave9479]

Lamb burrito for the win!👍

[@GarethEats]

YESSS! 💯

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

We almost fought over the last bite 😂

[@Jeannified]

Oh man, all of those burritos looked amazing! The pinnacle though was the end credits, when you ran into Michael with the salt and pepper (and garlic) chicken wings from Golden Chopsticks. The BEST!!! You have to do a video on those Asian restaurants that sell those (and there are many!) That is a San Diego thing for sure...and well loved!

[@imeldachavez9757]

That flaming hot burrito must be a try when I visit San Diego soon!! Thanks Garth! 👏🏽

[@GarethEats]

Let me know what you think when you do!! 🤯

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Victor there does a great job!!

[@jordacheroybal]

It suxks its soggy af when it’s ready don’t get it

[@heatherelizabeth7830]

They all look delicious great job👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻

[@ultraultra6726]

I have never tried sting ray! Never even knew that I wanted to until I saw Gareth's face light up, after trying that first bite! I feel the need to make the drive down to SD and do a Gareth Leonard food tour... it might take a week or a month, but it'd be such an awesome getaway! I love your face, so thanks for posting!

[@carloslopez5643]

I love Borrego. My family and I have been going there for years. Their lamb is awesome but so are their chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, green pozole., etc….its all delicious. It’s the best!

[@mileone734]

Dude, your shows are great! I hope you get to 100K subscribers +!!! Do some Vegas eats, and you'll definitely add a bunch of subscribers

[@GarethEats]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! Yes, I definitely want to do a Vegas series soon! 🙌

[@marybunker8635]

What a fun video Gareth!

[@GarethEats]

Thanks Mary 😊

[@J_BL33ZY]

Great content. For really good Cali Burritos and Carne asada fries, try El Nuevo Milenio. Highly recommended.

[@GarethEats]

Adding this to my list, thank you! 👊

[@thesoundofviolence630]

JVs & the Cotixan in Clairemont are my 2 favorite Cali burritos hands down. Also RIP to the owner of La Perla down here on Grand Ave who passed away yesterday. They make a great Cali also

[@nickw.2345]

Have watched 3 videos so far and they were all great so far, hit the subscribe button on this one just a few seconds in... GO BILLS!

[@markg3025]

Gareth I have said it before you sure can put a big bite on that burrito. Wish you best health given the sand fly bite in the Amazon. I had a few ideas to share about possible treatments.

[@GarethEats]

Haha, yeah I've been told I'm way too aggressive - I just want to get all the flavors 😂 I appreciate the kind words and support, my friend.👊

[@markg3025]

@@GarethEats Be healthy my friend the big bite shows your passion and exuberance for life.

[@markg3025]

@@GarethEats Gareth thinking about the parasite I wonder if UV lite would help, next idea would be be radiation oncology to entire leg or chemo to kill off the parasites. Good luck my friend.

[@MiguellyVlogs]

Love this! Will love to one day collaborate with Gareth.

[@MylesInfocus]

Happy to see MJ's featured on this list, they make their longanisa from scratch too. Also happy to see Mira Mesa get featured here too. Rigoberto's in Miramar is my go to for a California burrito, make sure to add sour cream and guacamole too.

[@Kendrickast]

Bolt Fries with Curly Fries at Sayulitas is LEGENDARY 🔥🔥🔥 they have a Las Vegas location too alongside their many San Diego locations!

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Those are great!!!

[@stevenvaldiez]

Trujillo’s next to SDSU is another spot that makes wild burritos. Nothing better after a night of partying than a cali burrito wrapped in a quesadilla

[@taylormade710]

TJ’s oyster bar is awesome

[@TheEnnisfan]

Great to see another burrito episode with your partner in crime: McMike. Hope you're feeling better, G. Wishing you an awesome 2024, bro!

[@juanmartinez9306]

Finally San Diego content ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GarethEats]

Back for more!! 🤙

[@franciscokameko4671]

Living in Mexico, the one thing I miss from the US are the burritos! Of the 5, I think I might like the borrego one the best. They all look amazing, though. Great series. Looking forward to the next vid.

[@donth8geturs]

I had stingray with jumbo olives, butter and seasoning on a skillet. Came out 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GarethEats]

That sounds incredible!! 🙌

[@feliperuiz5625]

I have only tried Sayulitas, I will have to try the other spots. Everything looks good.

[@mojojim6458]

Happy to see that one of your stops serves seafood. Good job.

[@GarethEats]

It's a great seafood spot, and we didn't even do it justice - so many other great things on the menu at TJ Oyster Bar that I'd like to feature 🙌

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

They deserve their own video 👀

[@summerelli]

We went today and it was fantastic! I had the borrego burrito(Juicy, tender lamb barbacoa, pinto beans, rice and salsa) and hubs the lamb special(Lamb Special Combination of one lamb soft taco, one lamb roll taco topped with crema & cotija cheese, and one rajas stuffed quesadilla served with a side of rice & cactus salad)! The owner was there and she was friendly, warm and inviting, we sat in the patio area. Definitely coming back!

[@ivanmedina8612]

el borregos original spot is behind a candy store in city heights i grew up in that area and they did only post up on the weekends but it would be soooo packed so happy to see that they grew so much. straight from the hood !

[@Abel.Nevarez]

For Cali burritos you must go to “California Burritos” located at 7745 Starling Dr.

[@scriptureencouragement5761]

Burrito 🌯 Therapy ❤️ I L❤️VE it❣️

[@robertbuckholz3358]

And if you want a burrito de cabeza you would go to “ los taquitos “ on 3rd and main st. 🔥

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

That last burrito 🌯 😩😍🔥

[@BH-oq7pz]

WOW. RIDICULOUS is on point!😂🎉...I usually stick with the traditional carne asada...😅😅

[@didhdhdudufhdh]

love SanDeigoFoodieGuy!

[@GarethEats]

He's the perfect partner-in-gluttony for these ridiculous videos! Haha

[@mlimski6609]

The last burrito, dos muchos! I’d rather just go to sayulita. Sans the bacon roll. Lol

[@lets_go_brandon_lee_6198]

TJ Oyster Bar is a hidden gem in SD. You’ll never find anything like it. The smoked tuna is amazing…think of it like eating bacon from the Sea! Trust me, it’s the most mind blowing eats you’ll ever find. And their fish ceviche is some of the best you’ll ever try👍🏼

[@daisyhernandez3736]

The way yall eat , both of you..REAL MEN😂😂🤣💙

[@daisyhernandez3736]

Mid way video thought- I’d marry you😂😂😭

[@slippergirrl]

Roberto’s in Hillcrest on Robinson Ave has a reallly good surf & turf california burrito. I add guac and sour cream to it too 👌🏽👌🏽

[@Winks_Wild_Ride]

I’m surprised you didn’t hit Lolita’s but that can be for the Cali… back in the day JV’s out by sea world also had a killer burrito but that was back in the early 2000’s

[@cameronwoods7891]

La Perla for California burritos!

[@GarethEats]

Thank you! It's on the list for our next episode!! 👊

[@ari88881]

Rigobertos in Miramar for the Cali Burrito recommendation, they put chilaquiles sauce on the burrito & and the salsa bar is top notch.

[@andrewsablan7050]

You gotta try this 🔥 taco spot on convoy st called El Viejon. The seafood tacos are a must try. I usually get the smoked fish taco, octopus taco and shrimp ceviche tostada. Their salsas are 🔥 too!

[@Thecarexchangepodcast]

Cali burritos in Linda vista. Fire

[@GarethEats]

Adding this to my list, thank you! 👊

[@1mandrywallarmytv144]

i live in san diego as well. love your content. didn't your mama teach you not to talk with food in your mouth/ hahaha seriously love you channel!

[@tyme508]

JV’s Taco Shop (Morena Blvd.) Surf n Turf Burrito

[@GarethEats]

Did you see our last episode where we featured JV's?

[@SunnySD34]

One word- WOW!!! You are brave tackling all that food! Got try some of them!😊 Have you not tried Golden Chopsticks salt chicken wings?? 😂 So good!😋

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

They are so good right!?!

[@Zetler]

His only Tacos shirt is hilarious.

[@imeldachavez9757]

I love lamb!! 😋

[@GarethEats]

Same. 👊

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

I loved the lamb on that burrito😍

[@markwduns]

Just watching this made my acid reflux flare up.

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

I wish I brought tums 😂😂

[@stargazer5073]

Gareth how's your health, God bless

[@GarethEats]

Thank you for your concern, it will hopefully getting better soon. 🙏

[@Crayfish-]

The Name of the Last one was; " Sayulitas " in Mira Mesa / They are the Ones w/ the Giant Bacon Wrapped Burrito ! " As is or was " before Newsom's Blunder ( @ $ 20. P.H. ) that Burrito was rounded off @ $15.00 per. . Whatever the Price is Now, if that Restaurant is still there, " Who Knows " ? ! / See @ 16:37

[@Kay_o_562]

Tj oysters 🦪 bar is top tier

[@muddwhistle7833]

El Patron in Mira Mesa has the best burritos

[@andreasandrone9372]

Love the video❤🎉

[@GarethEats]

I appreciate it. 🙏

[@andreasandrone9372]

@@GarethEatscan I ask what u like to do when you're not making video

[@andreasandrone9372]

I follow you on Instagram.

[@walterwalters8412]

That Sayulitas burrito is a FOR SURE once every other year type of experience lol

[@GarethEats]

Hahaha, true story. 💣

[@707Berto]

I'll pass on everything else but would go Beast Mode on that lamb burrito.

[@GarethEats]

I'm with you. 👊

[@sgdannyd]

For Cali Burritos you should hit up Burros & Fries

[@staceylee1031]

Not sure if you read these, but Ya gotta do a Garth Eats in San Francisco!!

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

That would be an epic series!

[@GarethEats]

I would love to!! Any must-try recommendations for SF??

[@Diegosilva-tg6di]

Taco Town Mexican Grill Best California Burritos, refereed to as Famous Gringo Burrito. Arlington heights Illinois 📍 Elmwood park illinois 📍

[@GreenWitch1]

Insane burritos! Not sure I could eat one of them 😳

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

All 5 was a mission haha

[@GreenWitch1]

@@sandiegofoodieguy No doubt! Where can I find you on social media?

[@streetfoodnetworkpk]

Awesome Superb Video

[@azzypgaming619]

You should go to surf and soul spot Monday- Wednesday sea food Friday and Saturday the best soul food in the country

[@strvenoconnell4061]

Looks like great food but be careful your livi's pockets will migrate away from each other. It's ok to do every once and a while.

[@rakhunuhepptaylor2135]

Could you do Vegan Burritos 😋😀?

[@alexl889]

That shaq's girlfriend comment was so outta pocket LMAO

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Haha had to do it😂

[@TheSharter]

Sayulitas is great but their burritos are way too big. Try the Pacman burrito next time.

[@lf5163]

Hands down, San Diego has the best burritos.

[@madrigal8955]

* Fernandez restaurant birrieria * they have the best birria

[@ericstephens4217]

For California Burrito you have to go to California Burritos.

[@GarethEats]

Haha, where is that?

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

@@GarethEatsit’s over in the Linda Vista area

[@ericstephens4217]

Near Radys Children's Hospital

[@johntesoriero3382]

I agree - it's my favorite! Really fresh and good ingredients

[@johntesoriero3382]

Near sharp hospital @@ericstephens4217

[@pleasebeinteresting]

El Borrego Restaurant just went viral

[@GarethEats]

As it should! They deserve all the love! 🙌

[@Socalking714]

Try tacos Los Cholos Anaheim ca best tacos

[@GarethEats]

Adding this to my list, thanks for the recommendation! 👊

[@ari88881]

1 minute in to the video no thanks to the hot Cheetos, let’s see if you can change my mind. (Favorite breakfast burrito La Gordita Vista CA).

[@ari88881]

Never thought I wanted Cheetos in my burrito. But 🤤🤤most definitely. All the spots looked delicious.

[@nealdoshi5160]

Shaqs gf was wild 😭

[@salaciouscrumb3704]

Any burrito with beans is a tragedy 😂

[@GarethEats]

Oooooh, I disagree! 😅

[@davidscarafone5995]

nobody knows about mjs yogurt time its the best

[@johnnytx45]

A deep fried burrito is called a chimichanga.

[@user-ez6nf2ie1j]

Yo that shaq comment 😂 wow

[@sandiegofoodieguy]

Hahaha had to do it 😂

[@j4967p]

this is kinda dumb, but I like the enthusiasm

[@GarethEats]

I completely agree.

[@romeogallero96744]

🌯🌯🌯🌯😋😋😋😋👍👍👍👍

[@GarethEats]

Yes. 🙌

[@FernandoSoto-fo2ev]

Transplants telling us locals about San Diego… ya ok

[@ChristianKelly-rr3vr]

For real so many spots to go to and they went to the most non authentic spots to San Diego

[@GarethEats]

That's fair. I feel like as a "transplant" I want to explore as much of my adopted city as possible. I love San Diego and want to share cool places to go and support small businesses in the process. I am always open to local recommendations. Hopefully you've seen more than just this video to get an idea of what I'm all about. 👊

[@GarethEats]

I'd love some recommendations on more "authentic" spots to go to. Hopefully you've seen more of my videos to see where else I've featured...

[@andiepantss6838]

1. South Bay has the best Mexican food period. 2. Where's the guac?!!! I'm sorry but carne asada without guac is blasphemy...and should be illegal.

[@christophermccallister2158]

Hey Gareth San Diego goes past the 56. It is starting to get irritating that you act like the North County doesn't exist. Expand your horizons.

[@GarethEats]

That's fair. Literally all of the places I hit are based on recommendations, so if you have any tips on MUST-TRY spots in the North County, I'm in!

[@TheAdventurer1]

This must be a generational thing but when did you kids start to toast with food? My generation toasts with alcoholic beverages on special occasions. I don't think your "food toasting" is cute or necessary.