Find the neon sign, order at the counter, eat well
Same family running the grill since the eighties, carne asada burritos rolled thick, and a kitchen that's still going long after most of Oceanside has gone dark.
4.3★ on Google (401)·Open today til 8 pm·Carne asada burrito·Counter dine-in·Daily specials·Catering·Private events·Family meals·4.3★ on Google (401)·Open today til 8 pm·Carne asada burrito·Counter dine-in·Daily specials·Catering·Private events·Family meals·4.3★ on Google (401)·Open today til 8 pm·Carne asada burrito·Counter dine-in·Daily specials·Catering·Private events·Family meals·4.3★ on Google (401)·Open today til 8 pm·Carne asada burrito·Counter dine-in·Daily specials·Catering·Private events·Family meals·4.3★ on Google (401)·Open today til 8 pm·Carne asada burrito·Counter dine-in·Daily specials·Catering·Private events·Family meals·4.3★ on Google (401)·Open today til 8 pm·Carne asada burrito·Counter dine-in·Daily specials·Catering·Private events·Family meals·
Grilled steak, rolled thick, the order regulars have been putting in since the eighties — especially the ones who show up at 3am.
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Counter dine-in
Order at the counter, grab a seat, and eat while the grill keeps working the next order behind you.
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Daily specials
A rotating plate alongside the regular menu, worth asking about when you walk up to order.
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Catering
Trays of the same food regulars order one plate at a time, sized up for a crowd.
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Private events
Bring the counter menu to your own gathering, run by the same kitchen that's been doing this since the eighties.
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Family meals
Larger portions of the regular menu, built for a household instead of one plate at the counter.
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A sample of what we cook. Call for the full menu and anything else on the board today.
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One family, one counter, since the eighties
Roberto's has been run by the same family since the eighties, and the way it works hasn't changed much either: you walk up to the counter, order, and the grill does the rest. No table service, no menu theater — just carne asada getting turned over hot iron and burritos rolled thick enough to eat with a fork if you want. The neon sign out front is how regulars give directions to newcomers. It's on late, which is exactly when a lot of people need it most.
Run by the same family since the eighties01
Counter service, no table service02
Open late into the night03
Landmark neon sign out front04
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Same family, same grill
The kitchen has been run by the same family since the eighties, and the recipes haven't been handed off.
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Order at the counter
There is no table service — you order and pay at the counter, then find a seat.
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Open when others aren't
The kitchen stays open well into the late hours, so a late order gets the same food as an early one.
“Cali burrito was great”
MATEO · Google review
“Needing a quick snack, I stumbled across this place”
“Cali burrito was great. $14 but it came with guac/ sour cream. it was great. The old guy working was cool. The place was clean”
MATEO★★★★★ · Google4 months ago
“This is one of the most OG places in Oceanside...they do have the best California burritos but the tortas are top notch too....all the food we've tried is great 👍”
JI★★★★★ · Google5 years ago
“Needing a quick snack, I stumbled across this place. The carne asado taco was meaty and filling. Service was quick. Dishes are affordable.”
Maria★★★★ · Google3 months ago
Oceanside first, with regulars from Carlsbad and Vista
We're a short drive from most of Oceanside. Parking, patio and big-table questions are all easier answered on the phone.
It's counter service — you walk up, order, pay, and find a seat while the grill puts your plate together. There's no table service, which is part of why the line moves fast even late at night.
How do I find the place?02
Look for the neon sign — it's the landmark regulars use for directions, and it's usually the first thing people mention when they're telling someone else how to get here.
Can you cater a larger gathering?03
Yes. Catering and private events use the same kitchen and menu as the counter, sized up for a group. It helps to already know which counter dishes you want more of before you reach out.
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