San Diego Burrito - Lucha Libre

San Diego is responsible for the invention of the California burrito which substitutes the traditional Spanish rice for french fries. Lucha Libre Taco Shop in Mission Hills is a very popular spot for giant and inexpensive burritos of all kinds. The addition of fresh San Diego seafood and a colorful Mexican wrestler theme is what brings your friends and the tv crew of Man Vs Food here.

Surfin California Burrito ($7.25)
Grilled Steak, Shrimp, Fresh French Fries, Avocado, Pico De Gallo, Cheese, & Super Secret Chipotle Sauce

Burbank Taco - Poquito Mas

Poquito Mas is a very popular spot in Burbank and its surrounding locations of Los Angeles. It started as a taco stand serving Baja style Mexican food in 1984 and has expanded to 10 restaurants that also deliver. If you order here, you'll want to go with their classic that started it all, The World's First Market-Price Taco.

Fresh Ahi Tuna Tacos (Market Price Range $6.25 - $7.95)
Two Petito tacos filled with fresh Ahi, served on handmade flour tortillas with cabbage, onion, cilantro and roasted red pepper sauce. Served with rice and black beans.

Burbank Burrito - Sharky's

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill has locations throughout the LA area. This Mexican restaurant uses quality ingredients to create a huge menu of wood fired pizzas, tacos, burritos, and more. All-natural meat, organic rice and beans, and locally-grown greens give Sharky's food its uncommonly fresh taste. Fin-addicts who frequent Sharky's will tell you that the order to get isn't on the menu.

Fiesta Burrito With Tempura Shrimp ($8.49)

Tempura Shrimp with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa verde on a flour or low-fat whole wheat tortilla

Glendale Sandwich - Mario's Deli

Double decker burgers are extremely easy to find, but Mario's Italian Deli & Market in Glendale features double decker submarine sandwiches. Their most popular choice and probably the biggest of their sandwiches is the Bad Boy Sub.

The Bad Boy Sub $9.99
Honey maple turkey, mesquite bbq chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, mayo, mozarella cheese, avocado, and spicy italian peppers

Burbank Burger - Bob's Big Boy

Bob's Big Boy has restaurants across the US but the oldest remaining location is in Burbank. It is a California National Landmark and was a favorite spot of Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, and many other celebrities. You can sit at "The Beatles Booth" where the band stopped to eat during their 1965 US Tour.

The famous burger of Bob's Big Boy was the inspiration for the Big Mac at McDonald's. It is a fairly straightforward burger, but your friends have all had it.

Classic Big Boy
Two fresh seasoned patties with American cheese, shredded lettuce and Big Boy® special sauce on a sesame seed bun. Served with fries.

Burbank Restaurant - The SmokeHouse

The The SmokeHouse Restaurant is located across the street from Warner Brothers Studios, so a lot of celeb sightings happen here. They have a variety of sandwiches and other entrees, but this appetizer is what they are known for.

 

The World's Greatest Garlic Bread
Half Order  $3.95     Full Order  $5.95

Burbank Sandwich - Porto's

I currently live in Burbank, CA. A well-known place in Burbank is Porto's Bakery & Cafe whether you are looking for cakes, coffee, or a sandwich. The huge variety of menu items doesn't prevent quality ingredients from being used all around. Their popularity is evident by the long lines all day long. Luckily the service is fast and the wait time flies by, sometimes with the addition of free samples. This is what your friends might order at this Cuban deli.

Medianoche Preparada ($5.60)
Medianoche sandwich (slices of slow roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, butter, and mustard and mayonnaise mix on a sweet roll) with ham croquettes. Side of banana chips.

Potato Ball ($0.90)
A soft mashed potato ball filled with seasoned ground beef, fried to golden brown. 

There are also locations in Glendale and Downey.

Introduction

Hello!
I spend a lot of time on the internet looking for interesting food places and the signature dish that I need to try once I get there. I am always thrilled to find a unique sandwich, burger, burrito, or slice of pizza.

Then if I mention having gone to this place to friends, I find that everyone is already well-aware of the location and the best thing to order. Why don't I know this stuff? Do they find out from somewhere online?

I figure I should start sharing what I have found. Hopefully this blog can serve up some friendly points of interest. No reviews, just the restaurant food your friends have had!