California Burrito

Want a new, delicious twist on your favorite burrito? Try this mouthwatering California Burrito. A burrito shell stuffed with tender skirt steak, French fries, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa!

This California burrito is bursting with tender, juicy steak, crispy seasoned french fries and all of the best burrito fixins. It’s just as good as all of your favorite taco shops, from the first bite to the last. When you learn how to make a California burrito, you’ll never have to wait in line at the taco shop again.

This easy recipe make a fabulous dinner and a super tasty lunch. We love burritos around here since they’re easy to eat on the go! Breakfast burritos are a freezer friendly favorite, and chicken bacon ranch wraps are the perfect mobile lunch recipe too. So these California burritos are just as comforting, tasty and flavorful. You’re gonna love ’em!

Why You’ll Love this California Burrito

• This is a great make ahead recipe since the meat needs to marinate for a while anyway. Prep the meat ahead of time and prep all of the fillings. Then prep all the toppings and build the burritos fresh whenever you want!
• One batch of this California burrito recipe makes four servings. Easily double or triple it to make plenty to go around.
• Adapt this recipe however you want and add all of your most favorite burrito fillings. You can omit anything you don’t like too!

Ingredients for a California Burrito

• Flour tortillas – You can use large burrito sized tortillas if you want to make an extra large burrito.
• Olive oil – Make a delicious marinade for the steak. It’s the best way to infuse flavor into the meat. You’ll need olive oil, or another neutral oil, as the base for the marinade.
• Guacamole – I prefer making a batch of homemade guacamole to use on these burritos, but you can use store bought if you prefer.
• Salsa – Add loads of flavor with some tasty fresh salsa.
• Minced garlic – Freshly minced garlic is my favorite way to add fresh flavor to a homemade marinade.
• Cilantro – Dice up some fresh cilantro to make the most of your marinade for the steak.
• Soy sauce – Feel free to use a low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos to reduce the amount of sodium in this marinade.
• Salt and black pepper – Just a bit of salt and pepper is all you need to bring out the flavors in this easy marinade.
• Taco seasoning – Use homemade taco seaosoning or a store-bought packet to season the french fries.
• Sour cream – Omit this ingredient if you’re not a fan of sour cream.
• French fries – Grab your favorite frozen french from the freezer section of the grocery store.
• Sharp cheddar cheese – You can use different kinds of cheese if you want! This California burrito recipe is great with Colby Jack or Mexican blend.
• Steak – Flank steak, skirt steak and bottom round are all great cuts of beef to use in this recipe. You’ll need about a pound of meat for this recipe.

What other fillings can I use in a California burrito?

These carne asada burritos are most commonly filled with the ingredients I have listed. But there’s tons of fun fillings you can use! Here’s a few tasty options:

• sliced avocados
• pico de gallo
• black beans
• corn
• Mexican street corn dip
• diced red onion
• Mexican rice

How to Make a California Burrito

Add the soy sauce, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper to a shallow dish. Then add the steak to the marinade and coat it well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours and up to 12 hours.

When you’re ready to make the burritos, cook the fries according to package directions and season with taco seasoning. I love to make air fryer french fries so that they’re super crispy.

Once the meat has marinated, heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer the marinated steak to the skillet and sear the meat for 3 minutes on each side or until internal temp of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or your desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.

Assemble each burrito by grabbing a flour tortilla and adding ¼ of the steak, ¼ of the shredded cheese, ¼ of the fries, a couple tablespoons of sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Roll into a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients until all 4 burritos are rolled. Slice in half and enjoy!

What is a California burrito?

This hearty burrito is a classic in San Diego, California! It’s loaded with tender marinated steak, Mexican french fries, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. While there are many different variations of this burrito, the seasoned fries are the trademark of this hearty meal.

How to Store Leftover California Burritos

For the best results, I recommend storing the filling separately instead of storing built burritos. However, if you have leftover burritos you can still store them! Just wrap tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place into a plastic bag.

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days! You can freeze if you’d like, but the tortilla may be soggy once thawed.

What to serve with California burritos

This amazing burrito pairs wonderfully with a strawberry lemonade margarita or sparkling strawberry lemonade for a non-boozy option. It’s also one of my favorite meals to pair with chips and queso.

Don’t forget a dessert of tres leche cake or some candy filled M&M cookies.

I promise, you’re going to want to learn how to make a California burrito — you’ll thank me later! It’s just the most tasty steak filled meal!

More Hearty Steak Recipes You’ll Love!

• These Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter are downright drool-worthy. Truly a favorite around here!
• Make Griddle Steaks when you don’t want to fire up the grill. It’s such a tasty recipe!
• This Beef and Broccoli recipe is way better than your Chinese takeout, and it’s really easy to make.
• Shake things up this taco Tuesday and make these amazing Crock Pot Steak Fajitas.