The Blind Burro – Mexican
This lively Baja-inspired haunt pulses with a social energy, where the aroma of sizzling chorizo and the bright tang of fresh ceviche invite guests into a sun-drenched, coastal escape. From the indulgent pull of a Sonoran cheese crisp to the smoky heat of bacon-wrapped jalapeños, every shared plate celebrates bold, soulful flavors designed for long afternoons and spirited evenings.
639, J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101 +16197957880 https://www.theblindburro.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Basket of Chips & Salsa - $5: house made corn tortilla chips, house salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Tradicional - $13: avocado, tomato, onion, lime, garlic, cilantro, house made corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Queso Fundido - $11: triple cheese sauce, house made chorizo, melted oaxaca, grilled corn, poblano peppers, corn tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonoran Cheese Crisp - $10: mexican style pizza topped with queso oaxaca, rajas, tomatoes, taco shop guac, queso cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños - $12: house made chorizo, queso oaxaca, applewood bacon, chipotle-tomatillo piloncillo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $12: premium loligo squid, cilantro, macha aioli, avocado-salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Wings (8) - $10: asada marinated jumbo wings, buffalo salsa verde, serrano ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Tostadas - $12: 3 mini tostadas, chicken tinga, queso fresco, pickled red onions, avocado, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Ceviche - $14: mexican white shrimp, bay scallops, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14: flour and corn tortilla chips, queso manchego, triple chile cheese sauce, pico de gallo, radish, candied jalapeños, taco shop guac, queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Churro Waffle - $12: cinnamon-sugar waffle, creme anglaise sauce, jamaica petals Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $14: smashed hass avocado, chorizo, onion, cilantro, over easy egg, tomatillo-habanero salsa, queso fresco, texas toast, side of fruit & potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $13: tortilla chips, red chile sauce, over easy egg, crema, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burro-ito - $15: three eggs, carne asada, bacon, onion, rajas, french fries, queso manchego, crema, ranchero sauce, avocado, flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Pollo & Poblano Enchiladas - $18: three corn tortillas, chicken tinga, roasted poblano crema, black beans, queso fresco, escabeche, candied jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Angus Skirt Steak - $28: grilled macha skirt steak, street corn on the cob, jalapeño mash, charred scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Chimichanga - $19: deep fried burrito stuffed with carne asada, queso oaxaca, pico de gallo, enchilada chipotle salsa, taco shop guac, crema, side of pinto beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Burro-ito - $18: slow braised beef shoulder, butter rice, queso oaxaca, red cabbage, crema, onion, queso cotija, cilantro, pickled red onion, avocado, salsa de birria Available at: dinner, lunch
- TJ Dog - $7: bacon wrapped all-beef hot dog, griddled onions & peppers, candied jalapeños, ketchup, mustard, mayo, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bandolero Burger - $16: ground steak patty, rajas, house made chorizo, queso oaxaca, cilantro pesto mayo, served on telera roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Street Tacos (3) - $14: Choice of Carnitas or Carne Asada, onions, cilantro, corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Style Tacos (2) - $12: Choice of Pollo, Carne Asada, Surf & Turf, Lobster, Al Pastor, Fresh Catch, or Veggie. Served with side. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Bowls
- Burro Bowl - $14: poblano rice, pinto beans, iceberg lettuce, queso fresco, pickled radish, avocado, salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Power Bowl - $15: sautéed spinach, kale, quinoa, calabacitas, peppers, onions, corn, tomatillo sauce, goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Panzanella Salad - $50: mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, queso fresco, pickled red onion, avocado, serrano-lime vinaigrette, chile-herb tortilla crisps Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13: chopped romaine hearts, pickled red onion, garlic-oregano croutons, parmesan, avocado Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $12: chopped chicken, roasted tomatillo, hominy, chicken broth, radish, avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pinto Beans - $20: herbs, garlic, onion, serrano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $20: herbs, garlic, onion, serrano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Off The Cob - $30: crema, tapatio, lime, queso cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poblano Rice - $20: onion, garlic, poblano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Margarita - $8: rancho la gloria blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, agave nectar, salted rim
- Espresso Martini - $14: lalo tequila blanco, borghetti coffee liqueur, espresso
- Harvest Sangria - $10: cabernet, orange liqueur, blackberry brandy, pomegranate juice, lime juice, lemon juice, fresh apples and oranges Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Buena Cerveza - $5: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mexican Coke - $5: Bottled soda
Desserts
- Churros - $8: cinnamon-sugar, crème anglaise sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Restaurants near The Blind Burro
- Las Hadas Bar & Grill — Mexican
- Lolita's Mexican Food — Mexican
- El Chingon — Mexican
- Hasta Mañana Cantina — Mexican
- Cocina 35 — Mexican
- Lola 55 — Mexican
- La Puerta — Mexican
- Funky Garcia's — Mexican
- Tacos El Cabron — Mexican
- Metl Bar Restaurant -Gaslamp — Mexican
- Cerveza Jack's Gaslamp — Mexican
- Serrano's Street Tacos & Bar — Mexican
