02/21/2026
Road trip! There’s nothing more exciting than discovering a hidden gem while driving down the road. came up on our internet search as we were cruising on “the 5” heading to San Francisco. The restaurant is located at 422 Colusa Street in Orland, CA, and it’s not far off the highway, which makes it a great stop.
The restaurant is small & adorable with only three tables inside plus several tables outside. It’s also located next to La Perla de Occidente which is a market featuring a fantastic meat counter in the back. I wish I had a grill tucked away in the trunk of my rental car. I would have cooked some carne asada on the side of the road.
My wife ordered a single steak taco and it was plated beautifully. They included grilled jalapeños & onions along with sliced radishes. The plating was incredibly thoughtful. The menu was full of great tortas, burritos & tacos but the specials board caught my eye. There was a Borracho Burrito or “drunken burrito” for only $10.99. This beautiful burrito was filled with asada, chorizo, pinto beans, rice, cheese, fries & guacamole. Every ingredient was balanced for the perfect bite. I usually cringe when I see rice in a burrito because restaurants will use it as a filler & typically overstuffed with too much rice. The chef here gets it. I loved the flavor & freshness of my burrito.
There’s even a homemade salsa bar which was phenomenal. I tasted all six and they were all fantastic. I also learned that the salsas were family recipes which made them even more special especially grandma’s red salsa. While we were waiting for our food they offered us chips & salsa, which was a nice touch. The salsa was a fiery pico de gallo with some nice heat. I’m not sure where the heat was coming from because I don’t see jalapeños in the mix.
We got so lucky finding this amazing restaurant during our drive. I wish I lived closer because I’d eat here every day especially on Tuesday for the 5 tacos for $11 special. Now that’s a deal.
The service was friendly and the food was fresh. It was the perfect pitstop along our journey. I hope to return again on our next road trip.
