The hash brown burrito and California Surfing burrito (carne asada, shrimp, fries, salsa fresco, guac, creamy chipotle) are two noteworthy mentions at this straightforward counter spot, which has been serving up authentic Mexican eats since 1974.

Traditional eats like the Buenos Dias burrito (scrambled eggs, salsa fresca, cheese) share menu space with more veggie-friendly fare like shitake machaca, and vegan breakfast burrito with tofu scramble and homemade Tempeh sausage at this North Park gem.

Eats from this unassuming Old Town taco shack certainly live up to the hype. Stuffed full of meats, cheese, and eggs their breakfast burritos are, wrapped up in homemade tortillas and served with a hot red sauce that packs the perfect amount of heat and flavor.

Served from 8 a.m. to noon, expect a sizeable breakfast burrito with all the usual fixings plus other breakfast fare like huevos rancheros, machaca con huevo and steak ranchero at this petite but popular spot in Bird Rock.

This local Spring Valley go-to is open 24-hours, and has a great choice of breakfast burritos right around the $5 mark. Fillings include everything from ham and eggs, bacon, beans and salsa to carne asada and potatoes.

Fast, friendly and delicious, some say the breakfast burritos at this classic OB spot are nothing short of magical. Humungous, super tasty and crazy cheap, grab a sausage breakfast burrito to order out and enjoy on the beach.

Juanita’s is the quintessential hole in the wall taco shop located right off the 101 in Leucadia. Get here early for their breakfast burritos, which are loaded with cheese, eggs, and chorizo; also nod-worthy are their ‘oft Yelped and “freaking amazing” California burritos.

Folks swear by the breakfast burrito offerings at this surfboard heavy spot, steps from the PB boardwalk. Always huge and always delicious, you get the option to build-your-own burro by choosing four add-on ingredients, and the crispy hash browns are a must.

A longstanding local favorite, Oscar’s breakfast burritos come with a choice of meat (smoked fish, bacon, ham, steak, or chorizo) plus eggs, cheese, potatoes, and avocado for a super reasonable $3.99. While the lines can be long it’s always worth the wait, just don’t forget to bring cash.