SCV Secret Sauce

We eat anonymously so we can tell you the truth about Santa Clarita's food scene. Restaurant reviews, food competitions, hidden gems and prizes.

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Oct 15, 2026

THE SAUCE BRINGS THE CRUNCH

Bonchon turns puppy yoga recovery into a Korean fried chicken feast, Burrito Belt Entry 18 puts two salsas to the test, and Lady Di’s sets the opening bar in our SCV cookie showdown.

Oct 13, 2026

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE NEEDS MORE SAUCE

El Taco Llama brings solid carne asada, balanced rice and good value to the Burrito Belt, but one crucial category keeps it outside the leading group.

Oct 13, 2026

THE SAUCE FINDS A SOFT SPOT

Lady Di’s opens the SCV cookie showdown with six flavors, some seriously soft cookies and a high bar for the competition to follow.

Oct 8, 2026

THE SAUCE TAKES FLIGHT

The Flying Yolk delivers the ultimate recovery breakfast, a massive new challenger enters the Burrito Belt, and Sauce Express finally returns with a stop at Makenna Koffee Company.

Oct 7, 2026

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE BITES OFF MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW

Las 3 Marias enters the Burrito Belt with one of the biggest burritos yet, four different salsas and another Rice Crime waiting inside.

Oct 7, 2026

SAUCE EXPRESS: THE SAUCE IS BACK ON THE EXPRESS

Sauce Express is back, and the hunt for a new champion resumes at Makenna Koffee Company with two new drinks taking their shot at the crown.

Oct 1, 2026

THE SAUCE GOES BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Salt Creek Grille serves up dinner with a side of history, Hilarios Tacos puts the Burrito Belt rules to the test, and a return gelato visit places our rarest verdict within reach.

Sep 30, 2026

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE ISN’T FINISHED

Hilarios Tacos brings home-style carne asada, a costly Rice Crime and a reheat surprise as the Burrito Belt expands from 16 contenders to 20.

SCV Secret Sauce

Most Recent

THE SAUCE BRINGS THE CRUNCH

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE NEEDS MORE SAUCE

THE SAUCE FINDS A SOFT SPOT

THE SAUCE TAKES FLIGHT

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE BITES OFF MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW

SAUCE EXPRESS: THE SAUCE IS BACK ON THE EXPRESS

THE SAUCE GOES BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE ISN’T FINISHED

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Most Recent

THE SAUCE BRINGS THE CRUNCH

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE NEEDS MORE SAUCE

THE SAUCE FINDS A SOFT SPOT

THE SAUCE TAKES FLIGHT

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE BITES OFF MORE THAN IT CAN CHEW

SAUCE EXPRESS: THE SAUCE IS BACK ON THE EXPRESS

THE SAUCE GOES BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

BURRITO BELT: THE SAUCE ISN’T FINISHED

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