JV's Mexican Food

First off, my apologies.....I'm sure after eating more calories in a few days, than you would in a month, the last thing you'd want is to have me waving a burrito in your face. But with a small backlog, I decided to start the post-Thanksgiving diet with a very popular taco shop. When we lived in the area JV's was a regular stop, in those days we thought they made a pretty good burrito. So not having eaten at JV's in 4-5 years or so, I was wondering how my tastes had changed, if at all, and recently paid a visit to JV's.

One of the reasons I enjoyed grabbing a bite from JV's was that service was very quick, and the crew at JV's were almost always friendly.......

In fact, the attitudes are almost as bright as the orange and yellow colors that comprise the interior.... There always seems to be a steady stream of customers.

The menu at JV's goes beyond the usual San Diego Taco Shop fare, with items like the Del Mar Burrito(shrimp, fish, beans - $7.10), the Surf and Turf Burrito(Shrimp and Carne Asada - $7.10), the Tuna Melt Quesadilla(!!! - $4.90). On this day, I chose the Al Pastor Burrito($4.40):

For some strange reason, I always like to place my burrito next to another object when taking a photo....just for the sake of determining scale. I guess it's just a bad habit.... The burritos at JV's are fairly large.

This was just okay, the Al Pastor (marinated pork) was mild in flavor, though the meat was tender. I thought that the guacamole and large quantity of pico de gallo detracted from the overall flavor of the Al Pastor. In this case it was obvious that the pork wasn't spit roasted, the hallmark of Al Pastor.

Nevertheless, the burrito did fill me up. I also like the hot sauce at JV's, and the salsa bar stocks roasted jalapenos, marinated carrots, and the like for free.

Of course, I had to make another visit and grab the ubiquitous California Burrito($4.95):

This burrito, as with all the burritos are pretty hefty in size. The Carne Asada was pretty mundane,  dry and bland, not quite what I remembered. I also wished for more french fries, and less sour cream.

Still, not bad for under 5 bucks. But not as good as I recall. These days, I'm less of a burrito guy, and more of a taco dude.....

 

I had thought of going back to JV's to grab more of our favorites from not-so-way-back-when, the Red Chile Burrito($4.20),  and other stuff(Lengua Plate!), but I think, that at least for now, I'll just rely on my memories.

Still, if you're in the mood for some "different" burritos, like the Big Chicken Philly(grilled chicken, onions, and mushrooms), perhaps JV's is worth a try.

JV's Mexican Food
1112 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
619-276-0758

Open Sunday-Thursday 9am-11pm
     Friday-Saturday 9am-2am

Comments

[nhbilly]

Seems like everyone had a safe and very filling holiday and its not over yet! ;-)

[Carol]

Hey Kirk, you can wave a burrito in front of me any day!

[elmomonster]

Ah, now if you were to hold the burrito with those chopsticks...then we'd have an idea how big it is!

[Julie]

I've only been to JV's a couple times, and haven't sampled the burritos.....but the chicken mole bowl was quite tasty.

[RONW]

umm....what is a "california burrito?"

[Denver]

Cool! Another Mexican place near where I live. Gotta try that place this week. Sour cream in a California burrito sounds good. Curses, I'm hungry now!

[Joseph]

What happened to the Rotation list in the right-hand column? Are you updating it?

[Kirk]

Hi Billy - All that's missing are the burritos.

Hi Carol - Thanks, I'll make sure to remember that....

Hi Elmo - I'd probably break my wrist.....

Hi Julie - Hmmmm, maybe i'll try that next time.

Hi RONW - A burrito filled with Carne Asada and French Fries....two of the major food groups.

Hi Denver - Check out Nico's when you have a chance as well....it's in the same area.

Hi Joseph - Yes, I'm working on updating it.... I need to get back on it soon.

[Denny]

Hey Kirk - I absolutely LOVE JV's (both my wife and I are USD alums) and I've been eating there since the late 90's.

IMHO, the Roast Pork (not carnitas) burrito is Da'BEST! I'm also a huge fan of the 21 shrimp scampi with extra tomatillo/garlic sauce and corn tortillas.

I guess I know what we're grabbing fo dinna.

[Kirk]

Hi Denny - Another thing I haven't tried...the roast pork, I'll make sure to check it out next time. I haven't had much luck with anything that has shrimp at JV's...they tend to be really rubbery.

[yas]

To hungry people, you gotta try the surf and turf. Carne, shrimp, rice& veg. Double wrapped with 2 tortillas. yas