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"For many, the Bonita outpost is considered the gold standard of California burritos, and the shop’s family history (founded in 1984 by Joaquin and Delores Farfan, with ties to Roberto’s Taco Shop) shows in its popularity and sunset-patio views. The burrito is a competent baseline: lots of thin, crunchy fries that soften under a generous-but-not-sloppy amount of sour cream, but the carne asada is rather bland and not especially tender. Sauces help—the green salsa is particularly flavorful, letting serrano peppers dominate—but the burrito feels like it depends on sauce for flavor rather than standout meat." - Phaedra Cook