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Blue Plate Special: Mexican breakfasts (e.g., machaca), California burrito

The Dish: Santana's has been a San Diego favorite for years, with the older locations making a name for the restaurant across the county. Like so many down-home taquerillas in the San Diego area, Santana's has a menu that's rounded out by burritos, chimichangas and, of course, tacos. The main draw though is the California burrito, filled to the brim with just about everything they could think to wrap in a tortilla, including french fries. There are no frills and no "traditional" costumes, just good, old-fashioned tacos and burritos. You come to Santana's for the food, and you leave glad that you came. Granted, you're moving a little slower when you do leave, because you're so stuffed, but that's what comfort food is all about. They're open 24 hours, so come by in the morning for machacca, or a breakfast burrito.

The Atmosphere: Santana's isn't known for its classy imported decor, mostly because there is none. They specialize in walk-up, drive-through, eat 'n' enjoy service. Each location moves into a building and makes it uniquely "Santana's." Whether that means a quaint, south-of-the-border look, such as the one on Midway, or a gaudy purple and orange motif such as the Rosecrans location, you're drawn in, and leave full and happy.