The History of Roberto's Taco Shop and Why There's So Many "-berto's" in California

Have you ever wondered why there are so many taco shops in California and the Southwest with "-bertos" in their name or some variation of that? Did you know that they all can trace their origin to a taco shop in National City in Southwestern San Diego County? Learn the history of Roberto's Taco Shop Numero Uno, which inspired all the offshoots. #californiography #californiahistory #foodhistory #tacohistory #sandiego References: “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” by Gustavo Arellano Pg. 153-156 Roberto’s Taco Shop | About “Dolores Robledo, Matriarch of Influential Roberto’s Taco Shop Chain, Dies” by Pam Kragen, Los Angeles Times. July 28, 2020. Music: “Blue Skies” by Wolf Samuels