Michael’s Grill and Taqueria
265 Reservation Road, Marina, 884-2568 | 1126 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, 647-8654 | 321 Main St., Salinas, 574-8917 | michaelsgrillandtaqueria.com
Like a dependable search and rescue dog, our readers followed the scent to the county’s best burrito and discovered the trail ends at Michael’s Grill and Taqueria. This beloved local chain offers 13 burritos ranging from vegetarian to the “house burrito,” stuffed with shrimp and chicken and covered with roasted tomatillo-chile sauce. Several wet burritos are covered in red chile sauce, including the “burrito vegetable,” loaded with rice, black beans, salsa, cheese, tomatoes and charbroiled onions. It’s served with some of the best guacamole around and sour cream. Satisfaction is found and hunger is rescued.