SCV Secret Sauce

We eat anonymously so we can tell you the truth about Santa Clarita's food scene. Restaurant reviews, food competitions, hidden gems and prizes.

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Oct 22, 2026

THE SAUCE GOES BACK TO BASICS

Luna Grill proves simple can win, Burrito Belt Entry 19 puts the rulebook under pressure, and a longtime family favorite enters Smoke Wars.

Oct 21, 2026

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE CALLS A TIMEOUT

Casa Vieja brings fresh, flavorful carne asada to the Burrito Belt—and raises a bigger question about whether every contender is playing the same game.

Oct 21, 2026

SMOKE WARS: THE SAUCE STAYS IN THE FAMILY

A longtime family favorite enters Smoke Wars, scores strongly across the entire table and earns its place at the top of the Pitmaster Cup standings.

Oct 15, 2026

THE SAUCE BRINGS THE CRUNCH

Bonchon turns puppy yoga recovery into a Korean fried chicken feast, Burrito Belt Entry 18 puts two salsas to the test, and Lady Di’s sets the opening bar in our SCV cookie showdown.

Oct 13, 2026

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE NEEDS MORE SAUCE

El Taco Llama brings solid carne asada, balanced rice and good value to the Burrito Belt, but one crucial category keeps it outside the leading group.

Oct 13, 2026

THE SAUCE FINDS A SOFT SPOT

Lady Di’s opens the SCV cookie showdown with six flavors, some seriously soft cookies and a high bar for the competition to follow.

Oct 8, 2026

THE SAUCE TAKES FLIGHT

The Flying Yolk delivers the ultimate recovery breakfast, a massive new challenger enters the Burrito Belt, and Sauce Express finally returns with a stop at Makenna Koffee Company.

Oct 7, 2026

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE BITES OFF MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW

Las 3 Marias enters the Burrito Belt with one of the biggest burritos yet, four different salsas and another Rice Crime waiting inside.

SCV Secret Sauce

Most Recent

THE SAUCE GOES BACK TO BASICS

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE CALLS A TIMEOUT

SMOKE WARS: THE SAUCE STAYS IN THE FAMILY

THE SAUCE BRINGS THE CRUNCH

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE NEEDS MORE SAUCE

THE SAUCE FINDS A SOFT SPOT

THE SAUCE TAKES FLIGHT

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE BITES OFF MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW

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Most Recent

THE SAUCE GOES BACK TO BASICS

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE CALLS A TIMEOUT

SMOKE WARS: THE SAUCE STAYS IN THE FAMILY

THE SAUCE BRINGS THE CRUNCH

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE NEEDS MORE SAUCE

THE SAUCE FINDS A SOFT SPOT

THE SAUCE TAKES FLIGHT

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE BITES OFF MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW

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