California Update: California Burrito

My goal was to get it, and get it I did. The California burrito with the works: carne asada, french fires, salsa, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Say it in the Kool-Aid man voice: Oh yeah!

Take J into Pacific Beach, aka the den of vileness, we wandered into the northern edge of Mission Beach and spied a typical Mexican place: La Playa Taco Shop.

From San Diego Summer 2009

All thought "authentic" seem dubious to me - much like how a Londoner said to avoid anything with "ye olde" on it - the trappins were all correct. Small. Simple. Proper menu. Besides a small inside and a few table outside, like most taco stands, this was nominally a quick eat or take away location.

From San Diego Summer 2009

From San Diego Summer 2009

I was pleased to see that they had red and green sauces on hand in plentiful squeeze bottles.

From San Diego Summer 2009

When the coveted item arrived it was just as I wanted it: warm and just a little crunchy on the outside.

From San Diego Summer 2009

I don't care how hideous this looks to you, it is heaven wrapped in a grilled tortilla.

From San Diego Summer 2009

The meat was lean and juicy, the fries crispy on the outside but soft and tender within. The cheese was melted but not coming apart. Enough juices flowed through to keep the whole thing supple without becoming a total mess. High marks.

The only negative for me was that I loved it so much I could have eaten about 30%-40% more.