Carne asada fries are a local dish speciality found on the menus of restaurants primarily in the American Southwest,[2] including San Diego,[3][4] where it originated.

[5] Carne asada fries are a Mexican-American dish originating in the Chicano community in San Diego.

[5] Lolita's Mexican Food in San Diego claims to have originated the dish in the late 1990s, inspired by a suggestion from their tortilla distributor.

[10]The dish typically consists of french fries, carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and sometimes salsa.

The carne asada is usually finely chopped to avoid the need for a knife or additional cutting on the part of the consumer.