Breakfast burrito and apple fritter at Bo Sa Donuts in Las Cruces

Donuts and burritos? Yes, please! Two great breakfast foods come together at a tasty place called Bo Sa Donuts & Burritos in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Daily Special gorditas at Saenz Gorditas in Las Cruces, New Mexico

After reading about the gorditas at Saenz Gorditas in Las Cruces from Melodie K's New Mexico food blog, I wanted to stop by on my way home to California. I'm glad I did! These are delicious.

Mexican candies at La Fogata in Denver

Mexican candies at La Fogata in Denver

Mexican candies aren't exactly candy, but they are sweet and delicious. They are seasoned jalapeno peppers which are roasted over a flame, and served with ranch dressing. These are an excellent appetizer. They are a little spicy, but not too much.

Puffy Taco at Taco Taco Cafe

Puffy taco at Taco Taco Cafe in San Antonio as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

It's not hard to find Mexican food in San Antonio, but I am only here for a few days so I wanted to get the best. Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives says the puffy tacos at Taco Taco Cafe in San Antonio can't be beat, so I went there for lunch. Read my full review after the break.

California Burrito in Washington at El Balcon

California burrito at El Balcon in Bremerton, Washington (near Seattle)

I didn't expect to find a California burrito in Washington, but that's exactly what I found (and a lot more) at El Balcon. Located in Bremerton, Washington (near Seattle and Tacoma), El Balcon serves a large menu of Salvadorian and Mexican dishes. Read my review of El Balcon Salvadorian and Mexican restaurant after the break.

Mulitas at Chando's Tacos in Sacramento

Chando's Tacos on Arden Way in Sacramento

A friend gave me her copy of Sactown Magazine with an article listing where to find the best restaurants in Sacramento according to the chefs of its best restaurants. Two of the chefs suggested Chando's Tacos for their mulitas which are like a quesadilla except using corn in place of flour tortillas. Read my review of Chando's Tacos on Arden Way after the break.

Never Too Many Smoothies: Teresita's Fruiteria in San Diego's Otay Mesa West

Part of the wall menu at Teresita's Fruiteria in San Diego

San Diego gets warm even in January, and after a walk along the beach in Coronado we were in need of something cool and fresh. It didn't matter we had already enjoyed a smoothie earlier in the day at Papayas :) Read my full review with pictures of Teresita's Fruiteria after the jump.

Mango Smoothie at Papayas Juice Bar and Fruteria in San Diego

Papayas Juice Bar and Fruteria in Bonita, CA (San Diego)

San Diego is full of fruiterias (or sometimes fruterias without the "i"), so whenever you're thirsty you can find one nearby. After our awesome 99 cent fish taco at TJ Oyster Bar, we went next door to Papaya's Juice Bar and Fruteria. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

California Burrito at Juanita's Taco Shop in Encinitas, CA (near San Diego)

Juanita's Taco Shop in Encinitas, CA (near San Diego)

I finally got to try a California burrito. Does replacing the rice and beans with french fries make a difference? Yes, it does! Read my full review with pictures after the break.

The Original Taquito at El Indio Mexican Restaurant in San Diego

El Indio as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The crispy, meaty hand-food that is the taquito had to come from somewhere, and El Indio in San Diego says they made the first one. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Breakfast Torta at Oscar's Mexican Seafood in San Diego's Pacific Beach

Oscar's Mexican Seafood in San Diego's Pacific Beach

Seafood at 8:00 in the morning? Why not? Read my full review with pictures of Oscar's Mexican Seafood in San Diego's Pacific Beach after the jump.

99 Cent Fish Tacos at TJ Oyster Bar in San Diego

Smoked tuna and fish tacos at TJ Oyster Bar in San Diego, CA

Awesome cooked-to-order fish tacos for only 99 cents??? How is that possible? And WHERE is that possible? Read my review with pictures of TJ Oyster Bar in San Diego after the jump!

Smoothies and Sandwiches at Señor Mango's Fruiteria in San Diego

Señor Mango's in San Diego

Señor Mango's is a small fruiteria (or fruteria, which is a Mexican fresh fruit stand or shop) in San Diego voted best smoothie in 2014. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Asian Mexican fusion at Chino Bandido in Phoenix as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

Statue at Chino Bandido in Phoenix

I had lunch at Chino Bandido in Phoenix as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Read my full review with pictures after the break.

Sonoran hot dog at BK Carne Asada in Tucson as seen on Food Wars on Travel Channel

BK Carne Asade in Tucson as seen on Food Wars on Travel Channel

Time to try the other Sonoran hot dog from the Food Wars episode on Travel Channel. This one is from BK Carne Asada. Read my full review after the break.

Sonoran hot dog at El Guero Canelo in Tucson AZ as seen on Food Wars on Travel Channel

El Guero Canelo in Tucson as seen on Food Wars on Travel Channel

I am in Tucson for a few days, and I had to check out the Sonoran hot dogs featured in Food Wars on Travel Channel. See my full review and pictures after the break.

La Texanita in Santa Rosa, CA

The patio at La Texanita in Santa Rosa, CA

La Texanita is a Mexican restaurant in Santa Rosa, California as seen on the Global Grub episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri. In fact, La Texanita is in Guy's home town of Santa Rosa, Calif.