East Village · Best Burritos in San Diego
Pokez Review
Last updatedRanked #6 of 10 in Best Burritos in San Diego
East Village's best vegetarian burrito. Fresh vegetables, beans, rice, and a salsa selection that makes it feel complete.
Score breakdown
- Tortilla84/100
- Fillings86/100
- Salsa & Extras86/100
- Value88/100
- Consistency84/100
The verdict on Pokez
Ranked #6 of 10 — 85/100 in our Best Burritos in San Diego coverage
Pokez is a downtown favorite for vegetarian and vegan Mexican food. The veggie burrito is built with sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, beans, rice, and a choice of salsas that add moisture and heat. The tortilla is warm and sturdy, and the burrito is rolled tightly enough to avoid the dreaded mid-bite collapse. The East Village location is casual and fast, and the menu is broad enough for mixed groups. It is the best burrito in central San Diego for anyone who does not eat meat.
What to order at Pokez
Across our coverage the recommendation is consistent: Veggie burrito.
Is Pokez worth the price?
Pokez sits at $9 — the budget band for this category. We scored 3 other $9 options on the same list, and Pokez outscores 2 of them. The bracket leader is Don Carlos Taco Shop at 89/100, so compare the two before you commit.
Pokez FAQ
Is Pokez expensive?
Pokez is priced at $9, which puts it in the budget band for this category. We scored 3 other $9 options on the same list for a direct comparison.
Is Pokez worth it?
It scores 85/100, 0.9 points below the 85.9 average for its list. It still ranks, but there are stronger options nearby in score.
What should I order at Pokez?
We recommend the Veggie burrito.
What else is nearby Pokez?
Cowboy Star (90/100 in our best steakhouses in san diego list) and Callie (90/100 in our best tasting menus in san diego list) are also ranked in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to pair a visit.
What works
- Strong value — scored 88/100 in our ranking
Know before you go
The full review
Pokez is a downtown favorite for vegetarian and vegan Mexican food. The veggie burrito is built with sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, beans, rice, and a choice of salsas that add moisture and heat. The tortilla is warm and sturdy, and the burrito is rolled tightly enough to avoid the dreaded mid-bite collapse. The East Village location is casual and fast, and the menu is broad enough for mixed groups. It is the best burrito in central San Diego for anyone who does not eat meat.
On our weighted scale it earns 85/100 — good for #6 of 10 places we evaluated for best burritos in san diego. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes.
What to order at Pokez
Veggie burrito
Price: $9
How we scored Pokez
Every score on this page comes from the same editorial rubric we apply to the whole category: tortilla, fillings, salsa & extras, value, consistency. The criteria are weighted toward what matters most in the category, compared against every other place we ranked in the same list rather than against an abstract ideal. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes. Scores are editorial judgments rather than aggregated user ratings.