Ortiz's Taco Shop

Ortiz's Taco Shop sits in Point Loma Heights, close enough to Garbage Beach at Sunset Cliffs to draw a steady stream of surfers refueling after a session. The house specialty is a California burrito built with thin-cut fries instead of rice and beans, packed with carne asada marinated overnight in soy sauce and house spices and grilled until the edges crisp up. It comes with a ribboned mix of jack and cheddar, sour cream, and no pico de gallo, keeping the beef's smokiness front and center — a fiery red salsa is there for anyone who wants to add heat.