

Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2309 S Alma St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (424) 287-2414
Website: https://www.thechoriman.com/
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Reviews
They charged a dollar for a cup of water which felt absurd. The total came out to sixteen dollars which felt high for what it was.
Overall, the food was fine but not something I would reorder and the service issues made the visit less enjoyable.
On our last morning in San Pedro, we were craving breakfast burritos and decided to try Chori Man based on its great reviews and proximity to our hotel.
We ordered the green chorizo sausage egg burrito and the pork chile verde breakfast burrito. Unfortunately, the green chorizo burrito was underwhelming—the sausage lacked flavor and didn’t enhance the burrito. While the burrito itself was fresh, warm, and hearty, the chorizo didn’t deliver the punch we were hoping for.
On the other hand, the pork chile verde burrito was flavorful, meaty, and well-balanced. It was fresh and satisfying, and definitely the highlight of the meal.
While we didn’t quite get the full “Chori Man” experience this time, we’re open to coming back and trying other menu items. The place has potential, and we’re hopeful the next visit will be more impressive.
Update:
So I made the habanero maple chorizo this morning, and it was awesome!! It had a hint of maple and then the flavor and then finally the heat. It was not over powering and was very flavorful. I finally know what real chorizo is or at least what it’s supposed to be. It’s definitely not that store bought chorizo that liquefies into orange grease- chori-man chorizo is some darn good chorizo, I will definitely be back for more
Chori-Man’s breakfast burritos are becoming legendary because they’re awesome, especially with the house’s maple habanero chorizo. I consider myself lucky to have stumbled upon Chori-Man’s tortilla-wrapped communion of spicy and sweet maple habanero sausage, sautéed crispy breakfast potatoes, and fried eggs in a rich and spicy sauce made of the mixture of runny yolk from the eggs, melted cheese, and sweet maple-infused grease from the chorizo. Calling this the best breakfast burrito I’ve had in Southern California does it a disservice, as it may also be the best all-around burrito I’ve had in L.A.
What else makes it so good? For their burritos, Chori-Man uses a steamed flour tortilla, similar to a true Mission-style burrito — I’m not talking about the Chipotle version of “steamed tortilla,” but rather properly steamed tortillas that become sticky enough that their edges seal and bind together, holding all of the ingredients in place, so that the burrito can be easily be lifted and eaten with one’s hands without spilling or breaking. The steaming process in Mission-style burritos affects the flavor of the tortilla in addition to the texture, making the tortilla more a part of the burrito and harmoniously fusing it with the burrito’s innards.
Let’s put it this way: Chori-Man’s “Maple Habanero Chorizo Breakfast Burrito” was so good that, earlier this week, I woke up on my birthday and drove 2 hours to San Pedro so I could have it again, as I could think of nothing that I more wanted for breakfast. That’s right, I allowed myself an unlimited budget and drive time and, out of anything I could have eaten for breakfast anywhere in Southern California on my birthday, I chose the breakfast burrito at Chori-Man (and then drove to Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen for “Chilaquiles con Mole Manchamanteles,” but that’s a future review).
Of course, Chori-Man also serves their chorizo in lightly-griddled corn tortillas in taco form. My experience with their tacos has been mixed, with the “Maple Habanero Chorizo Taco” being the best of the bunch, by far, for similar reasons to why the breakfast burrito made with the same sausage is excellent. I recommend punching it up with the “Habanero Salsa” available in the shop, which is more “medium” than “fire,” but adds some fresher flavors to the taco.
The “Tolucan Green Chorizo Taco” is my second favorite chorizo taco here, mild, and reminding me more of a garlicky Polish sausage than Mexican chorizo. The “Argentinian Chorizo Taco” was also decent, ironically the closest to what I think of when I think of traditional Mexican chorizo — salty and savory, but here much leaner. I recommend the house’s sweet and spicy “Jalapeño Relish” on this taco. The “Zacatecano Red Chorizo Taco” is dominated by a heavy amount of clove flavor that I didn’t care for, and the “Chipotle Braised Beef Taco” tasted way too musky, almost non-beef like. I don’t know what happened, but I don’t recommend it.
My advice? Stick with the breakfast burrito, it takes something I normally don’t care much for (chorizo) and elevates it to an essential component in a well-executed edible package of perfection.