Oct 1, 2026
Salt Creek Grille serves up dinner with a side of history, Hilarios Tacos puts the Burrito Belt rules to the test, and a return gelato visit places our rarest verdict within reach.
Sep 30, 2026
Hilarios Tacos brings home-style carne asada, a costly Rice Crime and a reheat surprise as the Burrito Belt expands from 16 contenders to 20.
Bacio di Latte brings a taste of Italy to Valencia, delivers an unexpected lemon favorite and becomes only the second place to earn the “It’s The Sauce” verdict.
Sep 24, 2026
Tomato Joe’s puts two wildly different pizzas in the same box, El Fuego brings everything to the Burrito Belt, and an unexpected dessert stop turns into a three-scoop investigation.
Sep 23, 2026
Two Mexican grills, one plaza, and a seven-point gap. El Fuego loads up its burrito, but Patrons keeps hold of the belt.
Gelati Gelato turns an unexpected dessert stop into three creamy scoops, one forgotten flavor name and a caramel favorite worth returning for.
Sep 17, 2026
Sushi 661’s specialty rolls steal the show, Patrons Mexican Bar & Grill changes the Burrito Belt formula, and Copper Hill BBQ enters Smoke Wars with a tray that divides the table.
Sep 16, 2026
Patrons Mexican Bar & Grill puts carne asada front and center, leaves the rice and beans on the sidelines and becomes the new Burrito Belt leader with 39 points.
Copper Hill BBQ enters Smoke Wars with pulled pork that disappears first, brisket that falls apart and a tri-tip that divides the table.
