La Puerta’s California burrito takes the familiar mix of carne asada, fries, cheese, and sauce and presents it in a bar-restaurant setting with higher-end ingredients. The steak is typically marinated and grilled with more attention than a late-night taco shop, giving a deeper flavor and a slightly more refined texture.[13][15] The fries inside remain a central component, but the balance of meat, potato, and sauce is tuned so the burrito feels indulgent without being one-note. Food writers often highlight La Puerta when mentioning burritos in the Gaslamp Quarter thanks to the quality of fillings and the bar-friendly portions.