The call
This page is kept as part of the dated record. The order notes below describe the place as Roger recommended it, not as it operates today.
What to order
- Cali burrito
Best for
- Food history
Food history
“Decent warm Cali burritos...had this stuff after leaving SandBar so I don't know if it really tasted ok or not, haha”
Mexican
Roger rated this 3 stars, calling the Cali burritos decent, though he admits he'd just left SandBar and wasn't totally sure if it actually tasted good or if that was just the night talking.
Maria's Taco Shop is listed as closed. This page keeps Roger's dated review as a record, not as a place to visit.
Yelp — Marias Taco Shop listed as closed (checked 2026-09-20) (2026-09-20) ↗This page is kept as part of the dated record. The order notes below describe the place as Roger recommended it, not as it operates today.
Source-backed notes
“Decent warm Cali burritos...had this stuff after leaving SandBar so I don't know if it really tasted ok or not, haha”
Roger called the Cali burritos decent, but half-jokingly admits he'd just left SandBar and couldn't be totally sure whether it actually tasted good. (From an unpublished Yelp draft review, never posted publicly.)
Stay in the neighborhood

Roger rated this Mission Beach boardwalk bar and restaurant 3 stars, calling it beachfront but a bit touristy, with overpriced appetizers even during happy hour.
A Mission Beach dive bar Roger rated a noncommittal 3 stars ('hmm...').
A Mission Beach Mexican counter Roger rated a solid three stars in 2008, calling the burritos quite decent.