Iguanas Taqueria (Home of the Burritozilla)

Sadly, Iguanas has closed. The downtown taqueria famous for the 5-pound Burritozilla served its last burrito in July 2025 after 32 years — the Orozco family retired, and the East San Jose and Santa Clara locations closed earlier that year. Don't route a trip here; the legend lives on in SJSU alumni stories only.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Should I still go to the Iguanas address?

No — there's nothing there for you. If you're already downtown, walk two blocks to La Victoria for the orange sauce instead; that's the surviving SJSU food tradition.

Is Iguanas Burritozilla still open in San Jose?

No. The downtown location at 3rd Street served its last Burritozilla on July 27, 2025, after 32 years, and the East San Jose and Santa Clara locations closed that spring. The Orozco family retired and moved to Texas.

Did celebrities really eat at Iguanas?

It had its brushes with fame — the Burritozilla appeared on food TV and in countless eating-challenge videos over the years. Man v. Food-style challenges were basically its brand.

Where can I get a giant burrito in San Jose now?

Nothing matches the Burritozilla's sheer spectacle, but San Jose's taqueria scene is deep — La Victoria on San Carlos Street is the classic downtown/SJSU pick, and East San Jose taquerias will feed you seriously well.

What was the Burritozilla?

A five-pound, roughly 18-inch burrito that became an SJSU rite of passage — finish it solo and you earned bragging rights (and a food coma). It made Iguanas famous well beyond San Jose.

What happened to the old Iguanas space downtown?

The 3rd Street storefront near SJSU closed with the business in July 2025. Whatever moves in next, it inherits one of downtown's most storied fast-casual addresses.

Why did Iguanas close?

The owners, the Orozco family, decided to retire after 32 years in business and relocate to Texas. It wasn't a sudden failure — it was a farewell, and the final weeks drew long lines of regulars.

Is there any Iguanas location still operating anywhere?

The family opened a location in San Antonio, Texas in 2025 before closing the San Jose shops. In the Bay Area itself, there's nothing left — reports of reopening haven't materialized as of mid-2026.

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