Egg, Potato and Cheese, Please; This is Where to Get Your Burrito Fix
Breakfast burritos make California go ’round. Sunday morning brunch? Breakfast burrito. Post surf session? Breakfast burrito. Partied too hard last night? Breakfast burrito. The Golden State simply wouldn’t be what it is today without our selection of scrumptious breakfast burritos. Whether you opt for a classic egg, potato and cheese burrito or you think the secret sauce is what makes or breaks it, you’ll love these picks. You don’t have to ask twice; let’s dig into the best breakfast burritos across Orange County.
Bold, Bone-In Flavor
Must-Try: Original Breakfast Burrito
This family-owned restaurant, run by father-son duo Forrest and Jeremy Frederick, has been around since 2010. Cure your breakfast burrito craving into the afternoon at Ham ‘n Scram, because breakfast is served all day here. Most known for their Original Breakfast Burrito, this option includes two things we love: roasted salsa and a grilled tortilla loaded with ham, bacon, egg, cheese, hash browns, onion and bell pepper. Ham is obviously the star of the show here, smoked on the bone and added to every dish on the menu here.
Ham ‘n Scram
5871 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683
714.899.9100
M-F, 5:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sa-Su, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Heapings of Hash Browns
Must-Try: Nate’s Favorite
Calling all hash brown lovers! This is the burrito spot for you. Each of Nate’s Korner‘s eight giant burritos is loaded with crispy hash browns, making every bite hearty, satisfying and packed with that golden, crunchy texture that breakfast burrito lovers live for. The Nate’s Favorite is the most intriguing option, made spicy with serrano peppers, salsa and Tapatio sauce. Made with egg whites, black beans, cheese and the storied hash browns in a whole wheat tortilla, the wrap is finished with grilled onions and peppers, mushrooms and avocado. But you might want to consider splitting one with a friend; these burritos really are that massive.
Nate’s Korner
3960 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
714.545.5772
Su-Sa, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Big Cheese
Must-Try: Queso Burrito
Located in the parking lot of Home Depot, LJ’s Lil’ Cafe original Cypress location unexpectedly created one of the best breakfast burritos in Orange County. And after opening one in the city of Orange, another Cypress eatery is on the horizon. This family business serves an absolutely divine Queso Burrito, packed with three eggs, hot Italian sausage, crispy tater tots and homemade queso cheese featuring hatch chile ground beef. Is your mouth watering yet? There’s nothing like a Saturday morning paired with a jam-packed breakfast burrito.
Cypress
5800 Lincoln Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(Located in front of Home Depot next to the store exit)
657.238.6110
M, Closed; T-Sa, 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Su, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orange
3070 W Chapman Ave, Ste C
Orange, CA 92868
657.282.0027
Su-Sa, 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Coming Soon
9515 Valley View St
Cypress, CA 90630
Art & Culture
Must-Try: Sawed Off Breakfast Burrito
With a vibey interior consisting of vibrant, street-inspired art created by resident artists, Sancho’s Tacos is another family-owned restaurant that keeps SoCal satisfied. The Sawed Off breakfast burrito is the perfect choice to grab and go, then eat on the beach while you watch early morning surfers do their thing. Choose between chicken breast, chorizo, applewood-smoked bacon or sausage. The protein is folded into a grilled flour tortilla with eggs, cheddar jack cheese and skillet potatoes and can be ordered in a Flaco version with egg whites if you so choose. Those in the know will also order some extra Chubbie sauce on the side.
| Huntington Beach 602 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.536.8226 Su-Sa, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Newport Beach 3014 W Balboa Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.723.8226 Su, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; M, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; T, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; W-Th, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; F-Sa, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| San Clemente 1101 S El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 949.218.0488 M, W, Th, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; T, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F-Su, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Laguna Niguel 31181 Niguel Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 949.503.2485 Su-Sa, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Sizzling Steak
Must-Try: the Breakfast Burrito with steak
What do you get when you have sunny side eggs, crispy tater tots, steak, melted cheddar cheese and pico de gallo wrapped in a large, grilled flour tortilla? The Trough’s steak burrito that locals know and love. For $14, this scrumptious breakfast burrito pairs all of your favorite ingredients perfectly, making it the ideal way to start the morning. We recommend getting the chili cheese tots as a side and washing it all down with a mocha or cappuccino.
Rancho Santa Margarita
31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Ste N
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949.709.5545
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Irvine
2000 Main St, Ste 400
Irvine, CA 92614
949.243.0153
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hearty Morning Meals
Must-Try: Chorizo and Potato
Cali Tacos is best known for their Cali Sauce, and once you try it, you’re sure to understand the hype. We’d keep coming back just for the sauce alone, pouring it over each bite, but these also happen to be some of the biggest burritos in OC, ensuring a good bang for your buck. Choose the bean and pico for a vegetarian option, the hearty steak and bacon for a meal that is twice as meaty or the flavorful chorizo and potato breakfast burrito, made with fresh eggs and cheddar cheese. And just remember: there’s no shame in eating a giant breakfast burrito in your car.
Orange
1639 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92868
714.912.4888
Su-Sa, 6 a.m. – Midnight
Santa Ana
1631 E 17th St, Unit I
Santa Ana, CA 92705
657.346.2031
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Beachside Boardwalk Breakfast
Must-Try: Boardwalk Burrito
Located on the Newport Beach boardwalk, Dory Deli is always poppin’. Whether you’re brunching with your crew on a Sunday morning or need a bite for your morning walk, Dory Deli has some mighty fine breakfast burritos. The Boardwalk Burrito includes scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, bacon, avocado and white cheddar cheese for a Cali-friendly twist, while the Anchor Burrito goes bold with beef chorizo, crispy hash browns and habanero jack cheese. Both pair best with the paloma or Mezcalrita. For the health-conscious, the Yoga Pants Burrito brings Mediterranean-inspired egg whites, spinach, roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Burritos and ocean views? This is what Newport Beach is all about.
Dory Deli
2108 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949.220.7886
Su-Th, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F-Sa, 6 a.m. – Midnight
The Best Deal Around
Must-Try: Breakfast Burrito
Served until 11:30 a.m., pop in to Troy’s Drive-In on your way to work or on a weekend morning after a late night out. Order at the outdoor window at this “drive-in” restaurant, where the sign says “best breakfast burrito.” It must be true, right? Your choice of ham, bacon, sausage or chorizo is packed in this tortilla with three eggs, hash browns, cheese and green salsa. We’re honestly getting full just thinking about it! A variety of breakfast sandwiches are also on the menu, and all of these dishes are very affordable compared to other morning meals across OC.
Troy’s Drive-In
404 E Lincoln Ave, Ste 200
Orange, CA 92865
714.637.8631
M-Th, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.; F-Sa, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Su, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Casual Choice
Must-Try: Italiano Burrito
A quaint, casual restaurant with locations in Seal Beach and Los Alamitos, Nick’s Deli knows how to make a breakfast burrito. With options ranging from the classic Americano burrito packed with eggs, bacon, ham, potatoes and cheese to the Italiano burrito with Italian sausage, eggs, potato and cheese, we’d sit in traffic for these guys. Locals know already, but if you haven’t been before: this is the kind of no-frills neighborhood spot that has been quietly doing it right for years and the kind of place you’ll kick yourself for not discovering sooner.
Seal Beach
223 Main St
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562.598.5072
Su-Sa, 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Los Alamitos
10900 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562.795.7766
Su-Sa, 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Say Hello to the Unique
Must-Try: Huevos Florentine Burrito
If you thought Hola Adios was just about great coffee, think again. Their Costa Mesa shop is a full-on breakfast burrito haven with a lineup long enough to keep you coming back all week. The Huevos Florentine is a standout: scrambled eggs, cheddar, sauteed spinach, avocado and their dreamy creamy chipotle sauce, all wrapped up in a tortilla that tastes like sunshine. Carnivores, don’t worry: the Bacon & Friends burrito is a bestseller that piles on bacon, crispy home fries, charred green onion and house-made ancho sauce while the Slow ‘n Low Barbacoa keeps things tender and bold with braised beef and sopa de arroz. Pair your burrito with an iced matcha latte and you’ve got the perfect Southern California start to your day.
Costa Mesa
120 Virginia Place, Unit 101
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949.329.8987
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tustin
434 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
949.329.8987
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ditch the Pancakes
Must-Try: Breakfast Burrito
Sure, Burnt Crumbs has already won Instagram over with their towering soufflé pancakes, but we’re here to let you in on a little secret: the breakfast burrito on the brunch menu is just as swoon-worthy. Stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, golden breakfast potatoes and grilled onions, it gets an extra hit of flavor from cilantro crema and pico de gallo. Choose your adventure with carne asada, bacon, sausage or the cult-favorite pastrami hash. Fluffy pancakes may have put them on the map, but this burrito is what keeps us coming back.
Burnt Crumbs
8549 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
949.502.5998
Su-Sa, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
NUDAE All Day
Must-Try: Sunrise Burrito
What started as a humble coffee cart has turned into one of Costa Mesa’s favorite cafes. While NUDAE is known for its community vibe and expertly crafted lattes, the breakfast burritos deserve the spotlight. The Sunrise Burrito is a fiery favorite, loaded with scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese blend and their house-made spicy garlic green sauce, plus a side of citrus salsa or ZABS Hot Sauce if you really want to wake up. But let’s not forget about The Sausage One. It’s back by popular demand, packed with Portuguese sausage, eggs, crispy hash browns and avocado, all wrapped in a perfectly toasted tortilla with that same citrusy kick on the side. Pair either with your go-to iced latte and you’ll understand why NUDAE all day is more than a saying, it’s a lifestyle.
NUDAE
1125 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
714.531.8057
M-F, 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sa-Su, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Morning Masterpiece
Must-Try: Huevos a la Mexicana Burrito
The Taco Stand may have started in San Diego, but its heart belongs to the taco stalls of Tijuana. While the name says tacos, the breakfast burritos at this classic Mexican spot deserve just as much love. The Huevos a la Mexicana burrito keeps things classic and satisfying with eggs, pinto beans, rice, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, all wrapped in a pillowy tortilla. Don’t forget to hit their salsa bar to sample mild cilantro, smoky chipotle and fiery salsa macha, because the right salsa turns this simple burrito into a morning masterpiece.
| Orange 240 W Chapman Ave Orange, CA 92866 714.941.9164 Su-Sa, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Laguna Beach 699 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.313.7111 Su-Sa, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Costa Mesa 2981 Bristol St, Ste B2 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 949.210.9001 Su-Th, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F-Sa, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
Mission Viejo 24440 Alicia Pkwy, Ste B2 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 949.978.4991 Su-W, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Th-Sa, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
Heaping with History
Must-Try: Breakfast Burrito
Having served Southern California since its 1962 start in Los Angeles, this spot has a lengthy history in the region. In addition, they serve what is likely the most massive breakfast burrito on our list. The Pepe’s Finest Mexican Food iteration has everything you want in a morning wrap, crafted by an authentic Mexican restaurant. Think eggs, papas, cheese, bacon, beans and fresh salsa, which can also be swapped for their green chile pork sauce. Pop in for one of these bad boys, and it’ll be your new favorite breakfast spot.
Brea
655 S Brea Blvd
Brea, CA 92821
714.257.7373
Su, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; M-Sa, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fullerton
821 N Placentia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
714.528.9291
Su, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; M-Sa, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Celebrating Community
Must-Try: Chilaquil Burrito
Old Town Orange just got a serious upgrade to the breakfast burrito game. At Cafe Zocalo, the chilaquiles-inspired burrito takes center stage with layers of scrambled egg, crispy tortilla strips, your choice of red or green salsa, and a double dose of cheesy goodness topped with avocado and sour cream. It’s hearty, messy in the best way and exactly what you need. We suggest eating one before tackling a Chapman study session or a Saturday stroll through the Plaza. Owned by a Mexican-American family with plenty of heart, this spot is all about celebrating community over food that feels like home.
Cafe Zocalo
136 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
714.538.3764
Su-Sa, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Vintage Vibes
Must-Try: O.I. Breakfast Burrito
Orange Inn has been slinging breakfast since 1931, and it hasn’t missed a step. Ranked as one of the top breakfast burritos in OC on TripAdvisor, the restaurant reveals why with just one bite of the O.I. Breakfast Burrito: fluffy eggs, beans, cheese, avocado and just enough salsa fresca to keep things feeling fresh. This beachside stand also claims bragging rights as home of the original smoothie and the California date shake, so don’t leave without trying one or the other. The vibe is pure old-school Laguna: bright colors, a walk-up counter and a crowd that’s been coming back for decades. Grab your burrito to go and eat it down on the sand at Cleo Street Beach.
Orange Inn
703 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.6085
Su-Sa, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Home of the Burgeritto
Must-Try: Burgeritto Breakfast Burrito
Having earned its reputation the honest way, Glee Donuts & Cafe offers a breakfast burrito people won’t be able to stop talking about. The Works burrito, stacked with sausage, ham, bacon, scrambled egg and cheese, is the top seller for a reason, but the Burgeritto, a combination burger and burrito made with a beef patty, two fried eggs, hash browns and your choice of bacon or ham, might be the most ambitious breakfast item in the county. This family-owned spot started in Fountain Valley back in 2015 and has since added an Anaheim location, so OC has two chances to get in on the action. Pair your burrito with a fresh donut or a smoothie, because why choose just one indulgence when you can have both.
Fountain Valley
9475 Heil Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714.531.0288
Su-Sa, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Anaheim
3024 W Ball Rd, Ste A-B
Anaheim, CA 92804
714.816.5777
Su-Sa, 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Coffee with a Side of Burrito
Must-Try: Longanisa Breakfast Burrito
Tucked away in Westminster, Kei Coffee House has quietly become one of the county’s most talked-about burrito stops, especially once its Longanisa Breakfast Burrito started making the rounds on TikTok. The Filipino sausage brings a sweet-savory punch that sets it apart from the typical chorizo-or-bacon lineup, and it’s paired with scrambled eggs, cheese and crunchy tater tots for good measure. This is very much a specialty coffee shop first, so expect a menu of espresso drinks, pastries and seasonal lattes to go with your burrito order. It’s a solid stop whether you’re settling in with a laptop or grabbing something quick before hitting the 405.
Kei Coffee House
15691 Brookhurst St
Westminster, CA 92683
714.702.5058
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Made to Order
Must-Try: Breakfast Burrito
After starting as an Orange roastery and since expanded into Irvine and Laguna Hills, Tru Bru Coffee offers its in-house roasted organic coffee along with a made-to-order breakfast burrito. This is a build-your-morning kind of spot, with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, potatoes, pico de gallo and melted cheese wrapped up alongside whatever espresso drink gets you through your commute. Beyond the everyday favorites, the team regularly rotates seasonal drinks and menu items worth coming back for.
The Irvine location sits right off Von Karman, making it an easy stop for the business park crowd, but it’s worth the visit even if you’re not in the area for work. The flagship Orange location is currently being remodeled and the Laguna Hills roastery is expanding to include a new in-house dining area, so both spots are only getting better. Expect a clean, modern coffeehouse feel with plenty of seating if you want to post up for a while.
Orange
7626 E Chapman Ave, Ste D
Orange, CA 92869
714.771.7170
M-F, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sa-Su, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Irvine
18400 Von Karman Ave, Ste 140
Irvine, CA 92612
M-F, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sa, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Su, Closed
Laguna Hills
23141 La Cadena Dr, Ste K
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
M-F, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sa-Su, Closed
California Burritos
Must-Try: Chelas MVP Burrito
Chelas Mexican Kitchen serves up fresh breakfast burritos all day, every day, across all three of its South County locations. The Chelas MVP Burrito is a menu highlight, incorporating traditional guacamole that gives it the flavor of Southern California right off the bat. The guac is mixed with scrambled eggs, hash browns, both bacon and steak and colby jack cheese for an award-winning wrap. The north Laguna Beach spot is the one to know if you care about the view: it’s got a deck overlooking the ocean, plus some of the best people-watching in town. The two San Clemente locations keep the same all-day breakfast menu going strong for anyone who believes burritos shouldn’t be limited to mornings.
Laguna Beach
412 N Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.549.4353
Su-Sa, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
San Clemente (Avenida Pico)
1011 Avenida Pico, Ste C
San Clemente, CA 92673
949.542.4606
M-F, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sa-Su, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
San Clemente (Camino De Los Mares)
635 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673
949.312.2401
M-F, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sa-Su, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Breakfast Options Galore
Must-Try: Fiesta Breakfast Burrito
Over the years, Rose Bakery Cafe has built its name on scratch-made food and one of the best brunch spreads in Orange County. Its famous breakfast burrito lineup only backs that up with multiple options to choose from. The California Burrito and the heartier Country Burrito are both popular among customers, loaded with fresh ingredients, but the Fiesta burrito stands out with the addition of spicy jalapeños. With none of the shortcuts you’d expect from a bakery-cafe hybrid, this is definitely a full-service neighborhood spot, so plan on lingering over specialty coffee, fresh pastries and a patio worth claiming if you can snag a seat.
Newport Beach
3536 East Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92625
949.675.3151
Su-Sa, 5 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Irvine
4250 Barranca Pkwy, Ste L
Irvine, CA 92604
949.418.9901
Su-Sa, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Orange
763 S Main St, Ste 200A
Orange, CA 92868
714.617.4018
Su-Sa, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.
One of a Kind Bites
Must-Try: K-Town Sunrise
This cult-favorite West Coast chain finally made its Orange County debut, and it landed at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa this year. Earlybird Breakfast Burritos built its name on its one-pound breakfast burritos, which is not an exaggeration: these things are genuinely enormous, packed with real ingredients and built to actually keep you full past 10 a.m. Find ultra-unique options, including the must-try K-Town Sunrise, with yolky eggs, bulgogi steak, chopped kimchi and gochujang aioli, served exclusively at the Costa Mesa location, as well as the Firebird Burrito, with fried chicken tenders in a spicy garlic sauce, or the Bacon Bird, featuring brown sugar bacon and salsa roja. Founder Scott Slater has OC roots dating back to Slater’s 50/50, so this opening doubles as something of a homecoming.
Earlybird Breakfast Burritos
2930 Bristol St, Ste C104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
657.210.4934
M-F, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sa-Su, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food Truck Flavor
Must-Try: Chilaquiles Burrito
Some of OC’s best breakfast burritos come from a food truck, and Tacos El Gringo proves it daily. This family-owned operation has built a loyal following across Yelp, Eater and TikTok for its smoky, fire-grilled meats and burritos that don’t cut corners. The chilaquiles burrito is the fan favorite, but the Farm House, stuffed with tri-tip, bacon, eggs and avocado with a drizzle of salsa verde, or the Classic Chorizo, loaded with chorizo, eggs, cheese and salsa roja, also bring serious heat to your morning. Wednesdays are the move if you’re watching your wallet: burritos run $3 off all day long. Come hungry and come early, as this spot moves fast once the lunch crowd heads out.
Tacos El Gringo
401 N Sycamore St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714.260.3696
T-Su, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; M, Closed
OC’s Best-Kept Secret
Must-Try: Breakfast Burrito
Some of the best breakfast burritos in OC aren’t hiding in a trendy cafe. They’re at a walk-up burger stand on Imperial Highway that’s been quietly feeding the Brea community for over 25 years. PK Burgers is the kind of spot that earns its reputation one order at a time, with a loyal following built on generous portions, fresh ingredients and the kind of no-nonsense cooking that chains can’t replicate. Breakfast burritos come loaded with scrambled eggs, hash browns, melted cheese and your choice of breakfast meat, from bacon and sausage to ham or chorizo. The pastrami breakfast burrito is a sleeper hit worth knowing about. Eater LA put it on their best breakfast burritos in OC map, and regulars have been returning for decades. Don’t sleep on the chili cheese fries on the way out.
PK Burgers
3320 E Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92823
714.528.0141
Su-Sa, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Filipino Flavor, Morning Done Right
Must-Try: Jeepney Breakfast Burrito
Lola’s by MFK is bringing something entirely different to the OC breakfast burrito scene. Located near Angel Stadium in Anaheim, this Filipino-inspired brunch spot wraps its Jeepney Breakfast Burrito around crispy golden potatoes, scrambled eggs, melted cheese and chipotle aioli, finished with a side of Sinigang Salsa verde that sets it apart from every other burrito on this list. Choose your protein from longanisa, chicken adobo, beef tapa, spam or tocino, and the whole thing shifts with each visit. Come hungry, come curious and don’t leave without checking out the Kamayan brunch served on banana leaves if you have the time.
Lola’s by MFK
2410 E Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806
657.221.0742
Su-Sa, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Q&A:
What is the best breakfast burrito in Orange County?
There’s no single crown here since OC’s breakfast burrito scene is too deep and diverse for one universal answer. Orange Inn in Laguna Beach ranks as one of TripAdvisor’s top-ranked burritos in the county and has the staying power to prove it, having served the coast since 1931. LJ’s Lil’ Cafe, meanwhile, went viral out of a Home Depot parking lot in Cypress before earning a permanent home in Orange and Nate’s Korner in Santa Ana keeps showing up on nearly every local best-of list. Your pick really comes down to whether you want something classic, something loaded or something dripping with green sauce.
Where can I find breakfast burritos near Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach delivers on more than just ocean views. Orange Inn is the local landmark, serving its signature O.I. Breakfast Burrito daily from a stand that has been part of the Laguna Beach coastline since 1931. A few minutes down the coast, Chelas Mexican Kitchen has a Laguna Beach location with a deck that looks straight out over the water, making it one of the rare burrito stops where the scenery competes with the food. The Taco Stand is also located nearby.
What OC breakfast burrito spots are known for viral or cult-favorite status?
A handful of names dominate the conversation. LJ’s Lil’ Cafe built a following almost entirely through Instagram before opening its Orange brick-and-mortar space in November 2025. Earlybird Breakfast Burritos, a San Diego-born chain known for its one-pound burritos, finally landed in Orange County this year and Glee Donuts & Cafe has quietly built a cult following of its own in Fountain Valley, thanks to a burrito lineup that includes a cheeseburger-meets-breakfast creation called the Burgeritto.
Are there good breakfast burrito options in North Orange County?
North County holds its own. Pepe’s has locations in both Fullerton and Brea for anyone craving a classic Mexican breakfast burrito, and Kei Coffee House in Westminster has become a surprise favorite thanks to a Longanisa Breakfast Burrito that built a following on TikTok. If you’re closer to Anaheim, Glee Donuts & Cafe has a second location that keeps the same menu going strong, and Lola’s by MFK serves a Filipino-inspired Jeepney Breakfast Burrito near Angel Stadium that brings something completely different to the morning lineup.
What’s a good breakfast burrito spot near the beach in Orange County?
Beach towns up and down the coast have their own contenders. Dory Deli sits right on the Newport Beach boardwalk with burritos named after the coastline itself, while Sancho’s Tacos has multiple beach-adjacent locations across Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente and Laguna Niguel. Tacos El Gringo, a Santa Ana-based food truck with a loyal social media following, is also worth tracking down if you don’t mind chasing a truck instead of a storefront before heading to the sand.
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