He worked as a cook at an Azteca Mexican Food restaurant in San Diego in the late 1960s.
Cotija's grew to over thirty sites in San Diego after David assisted family members get started in the industry…
Always an outstanding service and quality of food. This is probably one of the most best spots in san diego to get authentic, high quality mexican cuisine. With adequate price and very big portions. This restaurant does deserves A++ rating. Rven sauces are unique. I would 100% order it again.
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Johanna M
2 contributions
Loved
• 4/26/26
• DoorDash order
Best shrimp burrito I’ve had in San Diego. Fresh, flavorful shrimp, great portion, and packed with flavor. Definitely ordering again.
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Taylor S
6 contributions
Liked
• 7/7/25
• DoorDash order
The juicy shredded chicken and crunchy taco are very old school and I love the cheese texture. The rice from the combo has alot of flavor beans are not runny and blended just perfectly and very filling and then the breakfast burrito has a nice tortilla texture with evenly distributed filling combo of sour cream cheese, bacon absolutely delicious . 
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Alex S
Local Expert • 29 contributions
Loved
• 8/22/25
• DoorDash order
Very good and high quality Birria Quesadilla as always. Very huge portion will definitely fit yoy for hall day. Even beans is taste fresh with awesome spices.
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Katherine C
1 contributions
Loved
• 5/17/24
• DoorDash order
The Surf & Turf Burrito is my favorite - easily two meals. My husband loves the California Surfing Burrito and the nachos, which are both huge but yet he still manages to eat both of them down to crumbs. This is a great spot!
