As a fellow Southern California native, I’m now extra intrigued that you consider California Burrito to be fusion. I’ve lived in San Diego for over 40 years and have always considered it local cuisine, the fusion aspect never crossed my mind.

If you’re still around, this is the place that made the chicken tikka masala burrito:

https://www.masalastreetsandiego.com/

Yeah, I definitely used Californian instead of American there with that in mind. I wouldn’t want to give credit to the white man for burritos.

Chicken Tikka Masala burrito! Holds the sauce so good!

Also, California burritos are fusion? Burrito is a Californian invention, and French fries are pretty American (sorry Belgium).

Edit: apparently I’m mistaken. I was under the impression that burritos were an invention of the California Gold Rush (distinct from tacos and using flour & lard tortillas).