In the city of Walnut? If so totally not the same...that was a chain, this is a standalone location. There's a taco factory here in Irvine too...it sucks!!
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You might be a Californian if...........?
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In the city of Walnut? If so totally not the same...that was a chain, this is a standalone location. There's a taco factory here in Irvine too...it sucks!!
Too true! Pupusas are amazing as well. This thread just reminded me of carne asada friesPupusas
You might be a Californian if you appreciate the difference between Mexican, Salvadoran, Peruvian, etc. cuisines.
. Incompatible with low carb. I have an Albertos, Albertacos, and Albatross within eight miles of me. Swear to FSM they're the same place with different names. Three Peruvian places and one Salvadoreño one in that same area.
slobake
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Too true! Pupusas are amazing as well. This thread just reminded me of carne asada fries
I have an Albertos, Albertacos, and Albatross within eight miles of me. Swear to FSM they're the same place with different names. Three Peruvian places and one Salvadoreño one in that same area.
Peruvian how could i forget Peruvian! Lomo Saltado.
Yeah...city of Walnut. It's the same chain as the Irvine one. I wonder if the Tustin one is connected to the Taco Factory in Riverside (not part of the chain).
Riverside hmm...never heard of it. Is that one any good?
The one in Tustin is "The Original Taco Factory." so they say
Food places with the word "factory" in their name almost always suck.
almost
Riverside hmm...never heard of it. Is that one any good?
The one in Tustin is "The Original Taco Factory." so they say
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The Riverside one is excellent. I think it's on Mission near the UCR campus. Even out-of-state MJ5150 knows about it.
Wow. All right next time I am forced to go to Fontana, I will take a little detour to make it worthwhile!
Wow. All right next time I am forced to go to Fontana, I will take a little detour to make it worthwhile!
Oh...but go to Taco Station, not Taco Factory!
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Oh man, now i want to get some tacos from a taco truck... maybe the store next to my work...
I guess to add to the taco truck... taquerias attached a small store > restaurants as well.
I guess to add to the taco truck... taquerias attached a small store > restaurants as well.
slobake
resident ... something
Santa Monica
Ordering tacos in a Mexican restaurant is like ordering a hot dog in an 'American' restaurant. Tacos are street food, and the best ones are always sold on the street.
Pupusas
You might be a Californian if you appreciate the difference between Mexican, Salvadoran, Peruvian, etc. cuisines.
My wife is half Salvadoranian an half Nica. Papusas and nacta tamales. YEAH !
Also, if the taqueria is clearly a former Carl's Jr. or Burger King (you can tell from the color theme) you're probably in San Diego. And the food's probably hella good.
California Burrito Review
I'm a native Angeleno and until recently, have never heard of a California Burrito. According to whatever website I was reading, they're big with the Sandy Eggo folk. Carne asada, french fries, and cheese are what comprise the innards. I love a good burrito and if my beloved state had an official one, I'd be damned if I didn't try it at least once!
I waited until after a good mountain bike ride to try to minimize any guilt for eating such a ridiculous burrito. I pulled up to my local Alberto's and noticed that it wasn't under the "Burrito" section. I ordered one anyways with guacamole and the cashier responded without any further questions or issues (Like In-N-Out, Alberto's has a secret menu. Order your regular burrito as a chimichanga and they'll deep fry that ***** then douse it in an ungodly mixture of cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and whatever else magical ingredients Alberto sees fit). I laid down my $6.44
and hefted that fatty into my truck for a ride home. Like all Alberto's burritos, it was about the size of a premie and had a mass and density approaching that of a collapsed star.
French fries in burritos (one of the defining characteristics of the California burrito) is kind of odd. There's always a subtle breakfast burrito without egg type of thing going on in the background. Del Taco offers a chili cheese and french fry burrito but it's elvin and it's more of a side order wrapped inside an edible wrapper. The addition of copious amounts of carne asada and cheese lets you know that the California Burrito is no mere side order. It's an event...wrapped in an edible wrapper! My particular burrito was also slathered in sour cream and guacamole, further enhancing the "I don't give a ****!" attitude of the burrito.
If there's one thing to say about the California burrito, they're hearty. After you eat one, you know you've had a meal...a hefty, adult size, 'good ole meat and potatoes' type of meal. They're good! They're great for when you return to civilization after four days in the wilderness, or after you've run a marathon, or after two years, stranded on a desert isle, but you better save them rare times of excess.
I don't know if ole Huell ever had a California burrito but I'm pretty sure I know what he would've said.
I'm a native Angeleno and until recently, have never heard of a California Burrito. According to whatever website I was reading, they're big with the Sandy Eggo folk. Carne asada, french fries, and cheese are what comprise the innards. I love a good burrito and if my beloved state had an official one, I'd be damned if I didn't try it at least once!
I waited until after a good mountain bike ride to try to minimize any guilt for eating such a ridiculous burrito. I pulled up to my local Alberto's and noticed that it wasn't under the "Burrito" section. I ordered one anyways with guacamole and the cashier responded without any further questions or issues (Like In-N-Out, Alberto's has a secret menu. Order your regular burrito as a chimichanga and they'll deep fry that ***** then douse it in an ungodly mixture of cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and whatever else magical ingredients Alberto sees fit). I laid down my $6.44
and hefted that fatty into my truck for a ride home. Like all Alberto's burritos, it was about the size of a premie and had a mass and density approaching that of a collapsed star.French fries in burritos (one of the defining characteristics of the California burrito) is kind of odd. There's always a subtle breakfast burrito without egg type of thing going on in the background. Del Taco offers a chili cheese and french fry burrito but it's elvin and it's more of a side order wrapped inside an edible wrapper. The addition of copious amounts of carne asada and cheese lets you know that the California Burrito is no mere side order. It's an event...wrapped in an edible wrapper! My particular burrito was also slathered in sour cream and guacamole, further enhancing the "I don't give a ****!" attitude of the burrito.
If there's one thing to say about the California burrito, they're hearty. After you eat one, you know you've had a meal...a hefty, adult size, 'good ole meat and potatoes' type of meal. They're good! They're great for when you return to civilization after four days in the wilderness, or after you've run a marathon, or after two years, stranded on a desert isle, but you better save them rare times of excess.
I don't know if ole Huell ever had a California burrito but I'm pretty sure I know what he would've said.
^ @#$&ing Awesome review ^
I think you just about nailed it.
EDIT: At least you did it the right way and got the sour cream and guac! At some places the basic carne, fries, and cheese mixture gets pretty dry...
I think you just about nailed it.
EDIT: At least you did it the right way and got the sour cream and guac! At some places the basic carne, fries, and cheese mixture gets pretty dry...
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You live near one of my favorite California burrito dealers. The Valarta's over by the DMV brought me happiness again just this afternoon. And I just realized I grabbed another at El Indio's yesterday for lunch.
Besides the Panda Express, California burritos are my one of my biggest weaknesses.
Congratulations!!! I think you've found your calling. You should write reviews for a living.
California Burrito Review
I'm a native Angeleno and until recently, have never heard of a California Burrito. According to whatever website I was reading, they're big with the Sandy Eggo folk. Carne asada, french fries, and cheese are what comprise the innards. I love a good burrito and if my beloved state had an official one, I'd be damned if I didn't try it at least once!
I waited until after a good mountain bike ride to try to minimize any guilt for eating such a ridiculous burrito. I pulled up to my local Alberto's and noticed that it wasn't under the "Burrito" section. I ordered one anyways with guacamole and the cashier responded without any further questions or issues (Like In-N-Out, Alberto's has a secret menu. Order your regular burrito as a chimichanga and they'll deep fry that ***** then douse it in an ungodly mixture of cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and whatever else magical ingredients Alberto sees fit). I laid down my $6.44
French fries in burritos (one of the defining characteristics of the California burrito) is kind of odd. There's always a subtle breakfast burrito without egg type of thing going on in the background. Del Taco offers a chili cheese and french fry burrito but it's elvin and it's more of a side order wrapped inside an edible wrapper. The addition of copious amounts of carne asada and cheese lets you know that the California Burrito is no mere side order. It's an event...wrapped in an edible wrapper! My particular burrito was also slathered in sour cream and guacamole, further enhancing the "I don't give a ****!" attitude of the burrito.
If there's one thing to say about the California burrito, they're hearty. After you eat one, you know you've had a meal...a hefty, adult size, 'good ole meat and potatoes' type of meal. They're good! They're great for when you return to civilization after four days in the wilderness, or after you've run a marathon, or after two years, stranded on a desert isle, but you better save them rare times of excess.
I don't know if ole Huell ever had a California burrito but I'm pretty sure I know what he would've said.
You live near one of my favorite California burrito dealers. The Valarta's over by the DMV brought me happiness again just this afternoon. And I just realized I grabbed another at El Indio's yesterday for lunch.
Besides the Panda Express, California burritos are my one of my biggest weaknesses.
I actually got a sandwich from Honeybaked Hams next door to Vallarta's this afternoon myself! The sandwiches there are freakin awesome for $5.00.... but that's a whole other thread derail...
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Didn't even realize that they sold sandwiches there, I just figured it was a ridiculously underutilized showroom location for ordering holiday cured meat products.
