Carne asada fries originated in which California city?

Carne asada fries originated in San Diego, California.

This Mexican-American specialty combines French fries with chopped carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and often salsa. The fries are usually thin or shoestring-style, while the grilled beef is chopped into bite-sized pieces so the whole dish can be eaten without a knife.

The dish developed in San Diego's Chicano community and became a signature of the city's Mexican-American fast-food culture. Lolita's Mexican Food, a San Diego restaurant, claims to have created it in the late 1990s after a suggestion from its tortilla distributor. Because food origins can be difficult to document, the exact creator is less certain than the city's association with the dish.

Carne asada fries are now common across the American Southwest and appear at venues such as Petco Park and Dodger Stadium. They are sometimes confused with chili cheese fries or poutine, but carne asada, guacamole, and sour cream give them their distinctly San Diego identity.