El Rey Moro Taco Shop — Restaurant in San Diego

I think I finally found my Shrimp burrito spot.

I am obviously not a Mexican. Growing up in San Francisco, I've had few Hispanic friends, and the closest taste experience was from burrito shops along San Francisco's Mission. During few years working in SW Houston, weekly TexMex did serve me well. But, my taste buds consistently seeked that California/Baja in TexMex burritos; Chipotle and Uberrito chain was my next best "Mexican".

Now I am back in California, and have yet to find a burrito place... until this week. Granted, this is northern San Diego county. But half dozen of these so-called "Mexican" places in Northern San Diego county was missing something. Yet, we are so close. Maybe they replaced carbs/beans with fries (I actually do not know the full history on California burritos, but supposedly surfers brought them over). Some had these smokey-creamy-orange-colored-chipotle-hot sauce (very popular in San Jose since... 2005?). And for reasons unknown, these places charge like $10 for a burrito, chips sold separately. I guess I am still used to the $4 super burrito days of SF.

El Rey Moro Tack Shop. I came for a lotto next door (it is over $500mil again!), then saw your big yellow "Taco Shop" signage. I had already bought my Chinese to go from work that day... yet, unknown force made me walk into your store. Stood there for a minute... a patron walks in and orders... so I ordered my shrimp burrito. Came home... ate half of my chinese... then I bit into your burrito.

End of story. El Ray Moro, may you last as long as I am living in San Diego.

Update: Since the remodel and change of cook, it no longer tastes the same. =( Bringing...

I came to El Rey Moro for the first time last night and tried the California burrito, kind of a benchmark for San Diego taco shops. Their Cali burrito included carne asada, cheese, french fries, guacamole, and pico de gallo—a breath of fresh air as many places don’t offer guac without an add-on fee for Californias anymore.

It was near closing time so no one was there. There was a soccer game on TV. The salsa bar offered three salsas, all prepackaged in cups. There were standard wooden booths as seating. The girl who took my order was nice and easygoing. Food came out pretty quick.

The burrito was OK. The carne wasn’t super seasoned, but the structural integrity of the burrito held up. Fries were a bit too thick for my liking, but the guac and pico were pretty good. I liked the red-orange salsa and salsa verde the most.

Overall a decent burrito, not the greatest, but a good size and decent quality/construction for $14 (after tax). I might come back in the future to try out some...

I saw this place while stopped at a red light and decided to give it a try. I first checked the reviews and then went in. I heard people talking in the kitchen, but since no one was at the counter, after a minute I rang the bell. The cashier came out of a side room and looked irritated. I asked for the difference between huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. I decided to order the huevos rancheros. It was served on a very large plate which made me happy because I didn't have breakfast and I was pretty hungry now that it was lunchtime. The food didn't disappoint! It was really good! The cashier, with apologies for bringing them late, brought over a roll of warm tortillas wrapped in foil, but I'd already finished most of my food. I ate two anyway and enjoyed them. I'll definitely be back and hope for...