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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SCV Hub brings three different vendors into one rainy-day stop, Burrito Belt Entry 13 puts its tortilla under pressure, and Pho Viet 1 serves the comfort the weather called for.
El Pariente delivers a generously packed burrito with good carne asada, but uneven filling, a struggling tortilla and one unwelcome final bite complicate the verdict.
Taqueria El Tapatio delivers a big, well-built burrito with plenty of carne, but uneven filling, pockets of rice and some very late photographic evidence complicate the verdict.
