Taco Surf PB is a Pacific Beach spot ranked #7 of 8 in our Best California Burritos in San Diego list, scoring 84/100 in our Best California Burritos in San Diego. Order the california burrito. PB surf-shop taco joint. The California burrito is solid, the vibe is beachy, and the location is perfect for a boardwalk stop.
Taco Surf PB at a glance
Price range
$11 — Budget-friendly. One of the cheaper ways to eat well nearby.
Hours
Hours change seasonally — we link straight to the venue's current hours rather than publish a stale schedule.
Taco Surf PB sits in Pacific Beach — coastal San Diego, 15 minutes northwest of downtown between Mission Beach and La Jolla. The area is known for the 3-mile Ocean Front Walk boardwalk, Crystal Pier, beach bars along Garnet Avenue, and beginner-friendly surf, and the feel is young, loud, and casual — the closest thing San Diego has to a permanent spring break. Parking: Free street parking, but circling is normal after 10 AM on summer weekends; paid lots near Crystal Pier.
On our Best California Burritos in San Diego list, Taco Surf PB lands at #7 of 8, just behind Colima's Mexican Food (86/100) and ahead of Nico's Mexican Food (83/100). Lolita's Taco Shop holds #1 with 92/100, so the gap is 8 points.
Taco Surf PB scores 84/100 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 is 3.1 points below the category average, though it still finishes ahead of 1 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 7th of 8, and the category leader is 8 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Taco Surf PB separates itself most on tortilla (84/100 versus a 85.8 category average). Its softest showing is carne asada at 84, 3.5 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for tortilla, not for a clean sweep of every category.
Taco Surf PB scores versus the Best California Burritos in San Diego category average
Carne Asada is your priority — it scores 84 against a 87.5 average here.
Sauce & Cheese is your priority — it scores 84 against a 87.5 average here.
You only ever want the category winner; higher-scoring options sit above it on the same list.
What else we rank near Taco Surf PB
Pacific Beach is dense enough that Taco Surf PB 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 Sushi Ota (93/100 in our best sushi in san diego list) or Rocky's Crown Pub (90/100) 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.
Parking in Pacific Beach: Free street parking, but circling is normal after 10 AM on summer weekends; paid lots near Crystal Pier.
If it is your first visit, order the california burrito before you experiment.
Why Taco Surf PB made the list
Carne Asada
84/100
Fries
84/100
Tortilla
84/100
Sauce & Cheese
84/100
Value
86/100
Is Taco Surf PB worth it?
Worth it for the right craving, not a destination trip.
Taco Surf PB scores 84/100 in our Best California Burritos in San Diego list (#7 of 8). It is strongest on value (86) and carne asada (84). PB surf-shop taco joint. The California burrito is solid, the vibe is beachy, and the location is perfect for a boardwalk stop.
Skip it if sauce & cheese matters most to you — that is its weakest category (84/100).
Plan your visit to Taco Surf PB
Taco Surf PB is a good fit for california burritos. Because it ranks #7 on our best california burritos in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Pacific Beach 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 84/100 on this list's criteria · Order: California burrito · $11
Taco Surf PB combines a surf shop with a taco shop, and the California burrito fits the boardwalk vibe perfectly. The carne asada is salty, the fries are crisp, and the burrito is wrapped for portability. The setting is casual and beach-themed, and the crowd is a mix of surfers and tourists. It is a good option for a quick, filling meal after a beach day, and the quality is consistent with the price. Order it and walk across the street to the sand.
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