Good Grub: Burrito Showdown in San Jose, California
San Jose takes it's burritos VERY seriously and it's clear from the wide variety of taquerias to the debates on best "orange sauce," that there are some great burritos to eat in what I affectionately call "The 'Jo." Burritos are an all-day affair, from breakfast to late night snack, it is a food that will be your friend 24/7. Here are the best of the best for you to sample.
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Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?
I live basically next door to a "La Vic" as it's known. To me, they have the best breakfast burritos, smothered with their famous orange sauce (which they claim is vegan, so sure, ok).
La Victoria Taqueria
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A San Jose institution for breakfast burritos. To me, the best orange sauce in town as well, creamy, medium spice, and a lingering burn that balances out the well-stuffed burrito. Buy a bottle of orange for home.
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Cafe Rosalena
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People like Cafe Rosalena for the generous portions. They have 3 salsas (green, orange, red) but I found them lacking true heat. There's a solid following for the Rosalena burrito and they claim it's "World Famous" if you are counting San Jose as "world."
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Mexico Bakery
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A down home bakery and sandwich shop. The portions are huge and delicious. As authentic as it gets for San Jose.
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Rose Café & Donuts
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Viva Michoacán Restaurant
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Anytime Burritos
These are the current burrito champs in SJ.
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Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla
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Obviously a "burritozilla" is going to get my attention. Huge portions, spicy orange sauce.
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El Halal Amigos
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They also have vegan selections here. A bit more upscale, obviously halal, good flavors.
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California Wet Burrito
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Known for great rice, huge burritos, and a nice outdoor seating area.
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El Jalapeno Rojo
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A tiny drive-thru spot (and you can walk up). Good tostadas and fries as well.
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Good Grub: Burrito Showdown in San Jose, California
San Jose takes it's burritos VERY seriously and it's clear from the wide variety of taquerias to the debates on best "orange sauce," that there are some great burritos to eat in what I affectionately call "The 'Jo." Burritos are an all-day affair, from breakfast to late night snack, it is a food that will be your friend 24/7. Here are the best of the best for you to sample.
15 Places • ago
Free
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?
I live basically next door to a "La Vic" as it's known. To me, they have the best breakfast burritos, smothered with their famous orange sauce (which they claim is vegan, so sure, ok).
La Victoria Taqueria
@amyposey
A San Jose institution for breakfast burritos. To me, the best orange sauce in town as well, creamy, medium spice, and a lingering burn that balances out the well-stuffed burrito. Buy a bottle of orange for home.
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Details
Cafe Rosalena
@amyposey
People like Cafe Rosalena for the generous portions. They have 3 salsas (green, orange, red) but I found them lacking true heat. There's a solid following for the Rosalena burrito and they claim it's "World Famous" if you are counting San Jose as "world."
Add to
Details
Mexico Bakery
@amyposey
A down home bakery and sandwich shop. The portions are huge and delicious. As authentic as it gets for San Jose.
Add to
Details
Rose Café & Donuts
@amyposey
Add to
Details
Viva Michoacán Restaurant
@amyposey
Add to
Details
Anytime Burritos
These are the current burrito champs in SJ.
Add to
Details
Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla
@amyposey
Obviously a "burritozilla" is going to get my attention. Huge portions, spicy orange sauce.
Add to
Details
El Halal Amigos
@amyposey
They also have vegan selections here. A bit more upscale, obviously halal, good flavors.
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
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Details
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California Wet Burrito
@amyposey
Known for great rice, huge burritos, and a nice outdoor seating area.
Add to
Details
El Jalapeno Rojo
@amyposey
A tiny drive-thru spot (and you can walk up). Good tostadas and fries as well.
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
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Enjoyed this guide?
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Thanks & happy travels!
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CURATED BY
California-based traveler focused on short attention span travel. My guides provide info on how to make the most of a short trip and find the best eats (usually healthy/veg!) in town.
I've spent the last 22 years traveling, living, and working overseas and love experiencing the very best a place has to offer even if I don't have a lot of time. My guides focus on 2-4 day trips in a place. I tend to get out into nature🌲, check out great restaurants 🍽️, and find great coffee ☕️.
📍Currently: San Jose, CA
🇵🇹 Soon: Albufeira, Portugal
🌎 visited 80+ countries
🏃🏼♀️ fast break expert
🏔 mountaineer & paragliding enthusiast
🌱 plant forward + foodie
☕️ coffee lover
✈️ married to an airline pilot, so I live that #nonrev life
____________________________
Shop my guides to suss the best things to do with not a lot of time. There's a sample guide or two available for FREE! so check it out.
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Coming soon!: Algarve, Portugal, Global Pizza Quest, San Jose Burrito Throwdown
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