How To Make The California Burrito | Roberto's Ocean Beach

[@waynef100]

I first had a California Burrito from Santana's in 1998. I believe they were the ones who created it. Definitely an awesome burrito, now found everywhere in SD!

[@erict6244]

You know..your video is seriously the only video on youtube on how to make a proper california burrito. I had spent so long trying to figure out marinades and different things to get my carne asada tasting like the several "taco" shops in SD. But the secret to the traditional style we all love down here is the one you showed in this video, just the meat, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. So basic but so freaking good. Thanks for the great video, man.

[@Spaguy62]

I agree. The only thing I would change is to get rid of the fries. Meat baby! The pico de gallo is key and then I dunk mine in red sauce with each bite. Gigantic tortilla is also key to this. Should end up being between 1 and 1.5 lbs. Followed by a 2-hour nap. Repeat.

[@murdaman702]

Roberto's Taco Shop makes them the best

[@Eyeinthesky7]

Super broncos in Otay ✌️

[@DadBot-_-]

Facts!

[@jasonhughes3152]

Ever try Jilberto's? Went in Escondido, I still crave it, I know there were knock offs from Roberto's, one day I will get there

[@Rafael-je8hl]

There's one in City Heights, by university Ave and 35 across the donut shop that's my go to. Roberto's also OP.

[@jaredscott9035]

Y'all are a bunch of chumps. Mi Rancho's does them the best.

[@andyreapuga365]

The one ob might be the first, but the one in clairemont is the best people go out their way for the Roberto's in clairemont. 👌🌯👏🏻

[@ooshtigangalambaligaricola882]

Cool to see how much your channel has grown and especially in quality, loved the old vids and love the new ones!

[@the6ix665]

Wow the creativity to whoever made up the name ocean beach... stellar job

[@bowhunter2439]

Im still salivating over that flat top accessory Greg , the usess are endless, great looking burrito brotha...!!!

[@tommytuckersgoldencrown339]

Basically it’s Carne Asada fries in A Burrito 👍One of my favorites!!!

[@bethy-lou3307]

That looks so good! I wasn't hungry until I saw this. Had to make one. It was so delicious! Thank you.

[@kelefane6233]

You should revisit this amazing burrito. I bet you'd do it even better now.

[@Donkeyjon]

your videos are the best man!! thanks for putting in the time and effort!

[@SmokeyGoodness]

I knew there was a reason I had a snack before I returned to YT tonight! That being said, this video made me want another snack, preferably something similar to this amazing lookin' burrito!

[@1mulekicker]

This looks great. The best I ever had was on Island Ave. behind San Diego Vocational Tech. in 1979. The wonderful older senorita made the most delicious shredded beef burrito ever!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Stone is close to some killer places right on Rosecrans, just down the street. Or you can go to the Roberto's in Ocean Beach where this thing was born, about five minutes away. You're gonna love Stone Brewing by the way! Slater 50/50 is a must too.

[@LPH-11]

Served in the navy, mid 90's, in San Diego Diego and I miss Roberto's and Alberto's so much. I got out and went back to Denver and everyone was saying "you have to try chipotle" after I did I realized they have never had a good burrito with a great tortilla. I don't think I've had chipotle since.

[@josegaribay9750]

That burrito looks delicious. Thanks for sharing these awesome videos.

[@ItsGoodCookin]

Go big or go home! That was one heck of a California Burrito. What was nice about it was how quick and simple you made it. Thumbs up!

[@jamestruman2688]

born and raised in SD, moved to Washington a few months ago. I miss Mexican food!!!!! Cali burritos, carne asade fries, legit adobada al pastor style, $1.00 fish tacos from the mariscos trucks. I'm definitely gonna be making this though

[@BallisticBBQ]

I had a local fab shop cut the 3/16 steel, then had it plated. Real fun to cook on.

[@edorcohen4260]

Thanks you for sharing! I loved your half grill half griddle ! The burrito looked good! My version of Ca burrito is a bit healthier as I grill the neat usually chicken because I'm not a fan of beef I marinate the chicken overnight and grill it. I cook my fries in the oven do it has less fat. And I use whole wheat tortilla !

[@stacky512a]

Just another way to get rid of the left over fries. Never had one and I never will. That said, you're still my favorite KZbin chef!

[@canderson1522]

This looks great ! I never thought to put french fries in a burrito,will try it next time I make burritos...thanks much for the idea.

[@voneshl9890]

Wow! I haven't had breakfast yet but now I want one of these! Looks so delicious!

[@Ce2009ce]

WOW..yummy..was thinking to make a breakfast burrito..I think I going to try to make this style😊👍

[@BallisticBBQ]

Make sure you get nickel and not chrome though. Chrome can give off toxic fumes. Thanks again for stopping by!

[@ItsGonnaBeBiblical]

Santana's makes the best... ate them all the time when I was in the Navy! thanks for the recipe!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Santana does rock! Thanks for stopping by. And your service!

[@paulandlesson]

+ItsGonnaBeBiblical First. Thank You for your service! Second to ballistic BBQ, I have never heard of a nickle plated grill. Great channel

[@youllneverknowmyname5499]

Demons!Satanas is not best

[@youllneverknowmyname5499]

And thats why I hate MNA

[@raulrios81]

JURASSIC FAN santanas invented it.....best or not their standard stands

[@PeteMcCorvey]

Its funny you mention Roberto's in OB because that was the VERY first california burrito I had came from. The one thing I do miss about San Diego.

[@gregtheelder6313]

Looks great!! Makes me hungry. I'd probably throw some refried beans on there because I'm addicted to them.

[@gregoriosmith6994]

Yes, you can "butter" t. .e center of the tortilla with the refritos. Just about a tablespoon full, maybe a little more. all the juices mix to make it really rich!!!!

[@ultratec66]

Awesome! Thanks to you, russ, larry, smokey goodness, cooking outdoors, and the countless others for some awesome bbq vids!

[@TheMultisportGeek]

I always come back to this video.

[@jamesshepherd6101]

I live in England and the burritos I get are just wraps. I was interested in what an American or Mexican burrito was actually like, I was not disappointed and I'm now very hungry. Great video, even if you do call the chips French fries :P

[@vwgti303]

There are so many variations on the burrito here it's hard to keep track. Just look at as many recipes as you can and pick your favorite ingredients and go to town. The best thing about them is that they're very difficult to screw up.

[@jheychode]

This would be considered "Tex mex" or American Mexican food this is not authentic Mexican

[@mawlinzebra]

@@jheychode calimex not texmex

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Greg this is most excellent as usual. We will have to try this. My Weber is hungry lol. ROCK ON!!!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

It's the San Diego Treat!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks! I have a real "tortillaria" less than 5 minutes from where I live, so I can pick up the real deal... Even order custom sizes. If I were in your shoes, I'd order this fixens to make your own tortillas online. They actually sell the mixes in dry form and the tortilla presses are pretty affordable. Nothing better than a tortilla hot off the press Craig!

[@NathanHarrison7]

Nice man! Thank you for getting it right. One of the few videos who nailed it by using Top Sirloin. And gotta chop up the meat in small pieces as you did. Those who know, and order carne asada from SD’s best carniceria’s, know to upgrade to Top Sirloin.

[@TheBarbecueShow]

Nice = quick and delicious recipe. Great video

[@bradlockard905]

Oh. My. Goodness. this looks incredible!

[@fernandolozada8199]

Buen vídeo amigo ... excelente combinación gracias por compartir tus recetas ... Cordial saludo desde Bogotá-Colombia BENDICIONES

[@gregoriosmith6994]

I heard that the California Burrito Company is in Bogota.......

[@BallisticBBQ]

Will do. Thanks for stopping by!

[@definitiveenergy1]

Robertos is a go to at 2:00 AM , lived in OB for years.

[@TheIliketocook]

Another fine creation Greg. Looks great. Probst.

[@manualmonroe]

What kind of grill is that? And where can I buy it?

[@19SantaMariaValley13]

I Need To Know As Well

[@eleventhknight9744]

​@@19SantaMariaValley13 I believe it is a Weber Kettle grill. The griddle insert was custom made for him, he sells them now. I don't have the link but if Greg sees this comment he can probably link you to it. I came back to this video to see how he builds the California Burrito since I'm making one. lol

[@nigelcorso]

amazing when you come here 4 years later how far greg has come in regards to produciton and video quailty...even though he had a lot of cameras working back then also

[@mariaortiz-bc4uw]

I miss San Diego. Mostly because I love burritos so much.

[@Ezchcsan]

loved your video 10/10 would watch again

[@Ravengate100]

I thought I knew what a California burrito was until I saw the video. I don't remember the addition of French fires, but this sounds and looks great. The addition of a chrome grilling surface for more versatility is definitely moving up on my wants list. Thanks

[@elrabbitsbbq]

Just another awsome recipe nice and simple ! I'm watching vids my friend.

[@19skate4life13]

Half of my family owns mexican restaurants in san diego, colorado, arizona so im use to this type of food nice video

[@Anonymoose]

That's one outrageous burrito! I must try to build one. It's a lot cheaper than flying to San Diego. LOL

[@AussieAngeS]

Greg that's a magnificent burrito! Wow looks fantastic and I used to eat fries in burgers and wraps so I know how good that tastes. Yummo!

[@MegaRez111]

best burrito of all time

[@redbuzzardbass]

Man I could go for one of those right now, looks great.

[@lolerskatez]

This is beautiful! Just subbed... love your channel. I've been trying to cook more instead of eating out.... every video is like a challenge to see if I can do it as well.

[@hobbes3380]

Ortiz’s on Voltaire is the best! Friends and I would head over there from PLHS during lunch time.

[@BallisticBBQ]

We do too! Cheers Russ!

[@bentmaple5]

That looks amazing! It has been added to my must make list.

[@BK-uy9nj]

Nice man! Never thought to put avocado in them and i have like one a week. It’s just a great go to burrito that’s filling and has LOTS of flavor.

[@kellylyman9404]

making this tonight with chicken. I have a daughter that doesn't eat red meat. It is snowing here so I am making it in a cast iron skillet. never had fries in a burrito before, but it sounds so good!

[@boionfire24]

I loved the Alberto's Tacos Mexican (fast food) in Vista/Oceanside CA, after work or a late night out. moved to New Mexico and asked for the dish they said what's that? 760!!!!!

[@Xtremedog83]

Dude that looks so delicious!!!😋😋😋

[@selinaportillo5314]

Born & raised in cali! Sure right about the burritos😋😋😋

[@dethwizard]

Glad you bought a new camera and figured those things out. I can hardly see you in this!

[@ehonda77ful]

Yo that burrito and them ingredients look seriously yummy!

[@UncleSpellbinder]

GOD, I miss you guys! It's been many years.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I had the nickel plated griddle custom made. 3/16" steel cut with a waterjet and then had it plated with four layers of nickel. Used a local fab shop to have it cut and had it plated by Pacific Plating here in San Diego. The cast iron grates are made by Craycort. If you google em' their site is the first one that will pop up.

[@Handle...This.]

That looks 🤬 amazing right now!

[@eddiecarlcalhoun]

I may live on the east coast but I know where all the best Mexican is from Oceanside to Dan Diego. Several in O'side alone are awesome... used to live there... I found a place here that does a great job so eat there when I can...Stay Safe and keep grillin'... Ed...

[@ThePorsha777]

Thank you for the great recipe, we are going to make it tonight!

[@alexanderhutton9842]

Delicious looking. And the burrito ain't bad either.

[@Laylashakur]

Awesome my kids will luv this, hoping u will make some things that are more appealing & that kids would most likely to eat :) thumbs up

[@paulstack3015]

Creativity makes the best meal

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

that looks so good - thanks for sharing. Josie

[@crisworkizer1523]

Greg thanks for the advice on the s/s vs. the chrome plated flat top for the weber grill..I might still do the chrome plated one, as it looks very impressive.. my metal guy did my s/s for free as I give him plenty of bussiness.again thanks for all and keep up the great work,keep the videos comming.AWESOME

[@twistedheart9597]

you always making my freaking mouth water :)

[@cabezamaya3687]

That ice cold beer goes sooo good with the burrito

[@Silverstack3r]

First stop in San Diego is Stone Brewing, then on to the burritos lol. Cooking it on the grill is always pretty boss!

[@vanessaharris899]

I'm loving it for sure.

[@bearhead03]

is that you Saul Goodman from Breaking bad?

[@xrmighty]

bearhead03 maybe in the voice a little? But not really I don't see what you guys are talking about at all

[@TruckerNaz]

no its saul from better call saul

[@fleiva30]

Love ur California burritos thanks

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I absolutely will be making these! My wife and me loves this sort of food!

[@bugbugpuppy806]

Good video bro looks awesome 👏👍🏼

[@txhypnotist]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I'll be having mine in Texas. Same= same, just a different mexican made them. Not authentic Mexican foods but still tasty.

[@protokevinleversee975]

I used to live in San Diego - My GOD I miss Robertos! omg they have the best fast Mex Food. I love your posts man, I am living in Philippines and its super hard to get ingredients etc here. You should learn how ot make sisig its awesome

[@BallisticBBQ]

Santana's makes a killer California burrito! Like a punch of other regional foods, it depends on who you ask regarding who made it first. Roberto's in OB is also claiming the first in the mid-60's. I just eat em!!!

[@loriwilliams8709]

The place (don't know the name) on 2nd Street in El Cajon right off the 8....was an old Weinershnitzel has the BEST Cali burritos. I think they cost too much, but worth it after a long Saturday night! : ) Thanks for sharing.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Yeah, some of those food truck rock the Mexican food!

[@tewesathemonkey]

OMG, looks so delish! Invite my family over for this delicious delight! LOL I have got to make these for the family...dang it, I'm out of potatoes for the french fries :-( Fresh & Easy ought to have their "frozen" fries ready to go...I guess whiile I'm there I can grab a package of their pre-seasoned Carne asada, oh wait, I'll need to pick up some guacamole, salsa & sour cream. Oh no, I'm out of Cheese, also! Look like I'll have to "invite" myself to your place, afterall! :-D THANKS FOR SHARING THE TASTY RECIPE...I'll Make it sometime next week...since I'm out of INGRDIENTS!

[@boofert.washington2499]

I got hooked on these when I lived in SD. Broadway Taco in downtown was my shit! Filibertos in Linda Vista was decent too. LV, represent!

[@erockstoenescu6171]

My favorite burrito all time I like mine with sour cream, pico and guacamole

[@hv8099]

That’s weird watching this .. reason being I’m from San Diego 619. Born and raised moved down to Arizona about a year ago made some friends and when we went to taco shops they always looks at me weird like what’s a cali burrito? They would ask but to me it was my natural go to burrito that I would order with a large orcharta drink and hot sauce in the drive in when heading to beach ( mission beach or La Jolla) man this made me miss my home town

[@knothole5]

i have lived in socal my whole life

[@daviddoe3864]

Damn that looks delicious, good work

[@latinlingo44]

Another excellent video.

[@mariaramirez-ks4vv]

I just love the California carne asada burritos..

[@irakubuy6199]

i gotta try this.. nice video pal..

[@joshuwahhhh7404]

Cool vid thanks...going to try it out

[@josegaribay9750]

This video made me want to fly out to San Diego.

[@1310monster]

Heck yea! Try cotija cheese on grilled corn.Dynamite

[@Toyah3]

I'm all the way out in Texas now and God knows I can't stand texmex even when I was in San Diego (places like On The Border. Ew ). Luckily I learned how to make most San Diego style Mexican and Chinese food before leaving.... but it's always refreshing to see you videos that remind me of home

[@65Coronet1]

Where did you get the grill grate also, that set up looks killer!