Pokez is a East Village spot ranked #6 of 10 in our Best Burritos in San Diego list, scoring 85/100 in our Best Burritos in San Diego. Order the veggie burrito. East Village's best vegetarian burrito. Fresh vegetables, beans, rice, and a salsa selection that makes it feel complete.
We scored Pokez 85/100 in our full editorial review.
On our Best Burritos in San Diego list, Pokez lands at #6 of 10, just behind Rigoberto's Taco Shop (86/100) and ahead of Cali Comfort BBQ (84/100). Lolita's Taco Shop holds #1 with 92/100, so the gap is 7 points.
Pokez scores 85/100 against a best burritos in san diego field that averages 85.9, running from 83 at the bottom to 92 at the top. That is 0.9 points below the category average, though it still finishes ahead of 4 of the 9 other places we scored. It lands 6th of 10, and the category leader is 7 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Pokez separates itself most on value (88/100 versus a 86.4 category average). Its softest showing is fillings at 86, 1.6 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
Pokez scores versus the Best Burritos in San Diego category average
Criterion
Pokez
Category avg.
Difference
Tortilla
84
85
-1
Fillings
86
87.6
-1.6
Salsa & Extras
86
85
+1
Value
88
86.4
+1.6
Consistency
84
84.4
-0.4
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best burritos in san diego.
Who Pokez is right for
Go if
You care about value — it beats the category average by 1.6 points there.
You care about salsa & extras — it beats the category average by 1 points there.
Skip it if
Fillings is your priority — it scores 86 against a 87.6 average here.
Tortilla is your priority — it scores 84 against a 85 average here.
You only ever want the category winner; higher-scoring options sit above it on the same list.
What else we rank near Pokez
East Village is dense enough that Pokez rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Cowboy Star (90/100 in our best steakhouses in san diego list) or Callie (90/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
JV's Taco Shop — 83/100, #10 in best burritos in san diego
Know before you go
Hours change seasonally, so we link straight to the venue's live hours instead of publishing a schedule that goes stale.
Expect $9 pricing. Budget-friendly. One of the cheaper ways to eat well nearby.
If it is your first visit, order the veggie burrito before you experiment.
Why Pokez made the list
Tortilla
84/100
Fillings
86/100
Salsa & Extras
86/100
Value
88/100
Consistency
84/100
Is Pokez worth it?
Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Pokez scores 85/100 in our Best Burritos in San Diego list (#6 of 10). It is strongest on value (88) and fillings (86). East Village's best vegetarian burrito. Fresh vegetables, beans, rice, and a salsa selection that makes it feel complete.
Skip it if consistency matters most to you — that is its weakest category (84/100).
Plan your visit to Pokez
Pokez is a good fit for burritos. Because it ranks #6 on our best burritos in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in East Village rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
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Score 85/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Veggie burrito · $9
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.
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