Zan Lee

I grew up in La Jolla and went to high school down the street at Santa Fe Christian so I’ve been to this location and countless other Roberto’s over the decades. I would say they are most known for their delicious salsa and OK burritos. Most of my other favorite burrito spots have closed down over the years, but Roberto‘s is always consistently a good option. They don’t have the best version of burritos, fish tacos, or other items, but they always do the job and fill you up for a cheap price. This location is right next to the beach just off the 101 and has a lot of free parking attached. They don’t have indoor seating, just outdoor tables, but this is more of a to go type of place. Everything that we order is always made very fast so you won’t have to be waiting long. The burrito invented in San Diego is called the California Burrito so it’s what I’ve been ordering since high school and get every single time. Their fish tacos are pretty good as well, but they have gotten a lot smaller over the years. I would say that you must get their medium salsa no matter what you order as that is their best item. I have been countless times and will be back many times in the future.

Paul P

Excellent reasonably priced Mexican food. Try the Carne Asada burrito.

+4

Larry Ray Reed

Flavor: B Service: B Tea: F Solo dining: A We tried the California burrito and the carne asada burrito. Both were good. I wasn’t impressed by anything in particular but it was a fine meal.

Brian Murphy

Great food cool little spot. Great place to stop for solid Mexican food. I had a good veggie burrito and the chips and guacamole were delicious. Good patio dining option just off the road, but felt enough removed from the bustle that the traffic wasn't an issue. I would definitely recommend stopping if you're close and need a Mexican food fix.

Carl O'Neil

Nice fish burrito, blackened Cajun-like coating. Machaca breakfast burrito was OK, too much eggs, too little Machaca, no beans no potatoes. For the price the burritos should be 25% larger. Great salsa on offer, my favorite is the red one on the right, actually has some heat to it. 🔥 I think the best thing to get is the fish tacos.

+2

Philip Ly

Tried all the soft tortilla tacos and enjoyed all the distinct flavors. All salsas were delicious as well, even the spiciest option. Fish taco was definitely the highlight and was very crispy.

Came to eat here with 2 kids and 3 adults. Big fail. No seating for table of 5. Not kid safe. No covers over the floor drains. Missing tables and chairs with sharp bolts sticking out of the ground. Next to loud street, my two year old covering her ears and i couldn't blame her. Food was fine. We spilled water and the floor became very slippery but nobody could hear me ask for any help to dry it up. You have to get in the order line to talk to anyone. I left a mess behind and I dont feel bad.. No napkins available you need to ask specifically for napkins, but they're just taking orders can't hear / see you. I have a feeling OSHA would have a field day here.

Did you know in a cheese enchilada the cheese ​is supposed to be shredded inside and it ISN'T supposed to be melted all the way, just melted a little. ​ And did you know, you should wipe your own tables with the stack of dry napkins they hand you. These miracle napkins will not only wipe away the food remnants but also the grease, and salsa and grime from MANY prior customers. If you ask for a something wet to wipe the table down, the worker gets snarly. And if you ask for a refund for your unheated enchilada, you will be told no and that you have a bad attitude. ​Disgusting​ place. Waste of money. Don't walk run from this place unless you want ​poor quality mediocre food​ and poor service$$$

Terrible customer service. I called to place an order and they put me on hold while I could hear them take 4 or 5 orders. So I hung up and called back and they never answered. This job really too hard for you fools?

Abraham Wallin

It’s been a long time since my last trip to Roberto’s. I had remembered it fondly. But, that’s no longer the case. Much better Mexican options nearly everywhere.

Amber Castillo

Filthy. Not just busy and understaffed dirty or messy, this was filthy, never taken care of and it’s their only sitting area. The cashier was extremely rude, not just a bad day mood. But an attitude that she’s aloud to treat people however she wants because it’s a good location and they will always have customers. Don’t ask for napkins to wipe the table, she will throw 1 at you. Food was alright but nothing I’ll never go back for, but honestly she ruined the experience, her attitude matches the conditions of the sitting area.

Corry P.

Do not order the chorizo breakfast burrito! Horrible! I added sour cream, an extra cheese barely had any cheese and very little sour cream. My third bite into the burrito I felt something sting my leg and look down, and there literally was a pile of red juice streaming from the table, down onto my leg all over my white sock and my shorts. I will not go back to this place!

Tom

I liked to eat a meal there because I was hungry. The girl who took the order was rude and her way of dealing with customers was not good. I ordered nachos with steak and it was not good. A bad experience that I will not repeat. I hope that this girl learns how to respect customers.

Danielle Carrizosa

Customer service is a crucial aspect of any business, and treating people with respect and kindness should be a given. Unfortunately, Robert’s falls short in this regard. I hope they take steps to improve their customer service and train their staff to be more courteous and helpful to customers in the future. My experience was with Veronica and hopefully she gets more training.