Counting the ballots…
Counting the ballots…
California's ballot splits north and south. The north keeps Cioppino, Sourdough Bread, and Dutch Crunch, all San Francisco inventions. The south answers with the French Dip from downtown LA, the California Burrito stuffed with fries in San Diego, the Fish Taco, and Korean BBQ Tacos, which launched the food-truck era. The Mission Burrito and Santa Maria Tri-Tip, grilled over red oak, hold the middle. Avocado Toast escaped and conquered brunch everywhere. California is famous for reinventing lunch, and every entry here proves it. So what is California's official state dish? Voting closes November 1, 2026.