Nothing says delicious food like a local hole-in-the-wall eatery.
While their no-frills, unassuming nature may have you second guessing a dining experience, these spots serve up some of the best food in the state and are often loved by natives and tourists alike.
Be it a signature menu item that put it on the map decades ago, or an entire list of meal options that regulars cannot stop raving about and newcomers can't get enough of, something about this eatery gives it the reputation of being the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in all of California, and one of the best in America.
According to a list compiled by Tasting Table, the absolute best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in California is Las Cuatro Milpas in San Diego. This modest masterpiece is loved across the state for their delicious food and humble ambiance.
Here's what Taste Table had to say about the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the entire state:
"Given that California boasts a wealth of quality Mexican eateries, it's not surprising that one of them would be our pick for the state's best hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Las Cuatro Milpas fits the bill. It would be easy to walk past this building if there wasn't always a long line out front. The line alone should be a sign that this spot is worth the visit."
For a continued list of the best hole-in-the-wall spots across the country, check out Tasting Table's full report.