OC Is Bursting With Sound-Alikes of the Famous Alberto's. We Search for the Best Incarnation

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • January 29, 2009
A Burrito By Any Other NameOC is bursting with sound-alikes of the famous AlbertoNs taquerias, and though the menus are similar, the discriminating diner can spot some subtle differences Back in the early N90s, AlbertoNs restaurants were...
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