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Downtown counter‑service mainstay known for creative burritos—especially the Cali‑style with fries—plus house salsas. Featured in KQED’s burrito guide and loved by night‑owls after shows or Sharks games.
Burritos, tacos, Cali-style burritos & house salsas
78 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 Get directions
$10–20
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