Parking lot taco stand centered on a vertical trompo, where al pastor is shaved to order with a slice of pineapple. A long communal bar holds salsas, grilled vegetables, and potatoes for topping off fresh tortillas.
Sinaloan-style taqueria focused on wood-grilled carne asada served in tacos and mulitas on handmade tortillas. The simple space has a self-serve bar for loading up on fresh beans, radishes, cilantro, and salsas.
Bustling taqueria serving Tijuana-style street food on handmade corn tortillas. The al pastor is carved straight from a spinning trompo – hit the self-serve salsa bar before grabbing a table.
Casual taco shop with a walk-up window and a small patio just yards from the ocean. The menu is pure Baja-style: octopus tacos, California burritos stuffed with fries, and horchata milkshakes.
Sonoran-style food truck dishing out bacon-wrapped hot dogs and massive burritos. The authentic buns are the key detail – they're imported weekly from Tucson.
Californian cafe serving a focused menu of breakfast and lunch from a simple walk-up counter. The signature breakfast burrito gets all the attention, and for good reason.
Lower East Side burrito shop serving the Sonoran style: chewy flour tortillas filled with grilled meats and beans, but never rice. This is a tiny, takeout-focused spot where the smell of carne asada fills the street.
Neighborhood bodega and family-run Mexican deli with shelves of imported snacks and dried chiles. Homestyle Poblano fillings rotate daily – the massive, from-scratch burritos are a constant.
