Rigoberto's Taco Shop is a Multiple spot ranked #3 of 8 in our Best California Burritos in San Diego list, scoring 88/100 in our Best California Burritos in San Diego. Order the california burrito. Late-night California burrito king. The format is consistent, the portions are large, and the after-hours service is fast.
We scored Rigoberto's Taco Shop 88/100 in our full editorial review.
On our Best California Burritos in San Diego list, Rigoberto's Taco Shop lands at #3 of 8, just behind Don Carlos Taco Shop (90/100) and ahead of Roberto's Very Mexican Food (88/100). Lolita's Taco Shop holds #1 with 92/100, so the gap is 4 points. It also appears on 1 other list in our San Diego coverage.
How Rigoberto's Taco Shop stacks up in the category
Rigoberto's Taco Shop scores 88/100 against a best california burritos in san diego field that averages 87.1, running from 83 at the bottom to 92 at the top. That puts it 0.9 points above the category average and ahead of 4 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 3rd of 8, and the category leader is 4 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Rigoberto's Taco Shop separates itself most on fries (88/100 versus a 86.3 category average). Its softest showing is value at 88, 0 points over the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for fries, not for a clean sweep of every category.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop scores versus the Best California Burritos in San Diego category average
You care about fries — it beats the category average by 1.7 points there.
You care about carne asada — it beats the category average by 0.5 points there.
You care about sauce & cheese — it beats the category average by 0.5 points there.
You want a proven pick: it is a top-three finisher in our best california burritos in san diego list.
You like places that hold up across categories — it earned a place on 2 of our lists.
What else we rank near Rigoberto's Taco Shop
Multiple is dense enough that Rigoberto's Taco Shop 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 Lolita's Taco Shop (92/100 in our best burritos in san diego list) or Mostra Coffee (89/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
Hours change seasonally, so we link straight to the venue's live hours instead of publishing a schedule that goes stale.
Expect $11 pricing. Budget-friendly. One of the cheaper ways to eat well nearby.
Being ranked #3 means peak times get busy — go early, go late, or expect a wait on Friday and Saturday nights.
If it is your first visit, order the california burrito before you experiment.
Why Rigoberto's Taco Shop made the list
Carne Asada
88/100
Fries
88/100
Tortilla
86/100
Sauce & Cheese
88/100
Value
88/100
Is Rigoberto's Taco Shop worth it?
Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop scores 88/100 in our Best California Burritos in San Diego list (#3 of 8). It is strongest on carne asada (88) and fries (88). Late-night California burrito king. The format is consistent, the portions are large, and the after-hours service is fast.
Plan your visit to Rigoberto's Taco Shop
Rigoberto's Taco Shop is a good fit for california burritos and burritos. Because it ranks #3 on our best california burritos in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Multiple 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 88/100 on this list's criteria · Order: California burrito · $11
Rigoberto's California burrito is the late-night answer to San Diego hunger. The carne asada is salty and satisfying, the fries are plentiful, and the cheese, sour cream, and guacamole combine into a creamy, rich filling. The tortilla is large and the burrito is wrapped tightly enough to survive the walk home. The quality varies slightly by location and time of night, but the format is reliable and the portions are generous. It is the best California burrito to eat at 1 AM after a show or a bar crawl.
Score 86/100 on this list's criteria · Order: California burrito · $11
Rigoberto's is the late-night taco shop that keeps San Diego fed after the bars close. The California burrito is the flagship: carne asada, french fries, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole in a warm flour tortilla. The fries stay crisp enough to add texture, the meat is salty and satisfying, and the burrito is wrapped tightly so it can be eaten on the way home. The quality varies by location and time of night, but the format works. It is not the best burrito in the city, but it is the best one at 1 AM.
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