The Burrito Blog

May 2008

More Mr. Serious Than Before

It's been two years since first witnessing the preposterous portions provided by Los Primos in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.

I don't usually republish emailed photos or stories, but this specimen, named Mr. Serious, is always worthy of special attention. Many thanks to Mandy who sent in the photo.

Yes, it's actually called 'Mr. Serious' on the menu.

This entry is filed in Los Primos Cantina.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for More Mr. Serious Than Before

Burritos Only Look Boring

The kind t-shirt vending fellows at No Star got in touch to share their appreciation of the endless possibilities that lie within the sealed tortilla.

product page

In exchange for spreading the word, they hooked me up with a shirt with parabolas and Cartesian coordinates.

Burritos and geekery go together like beans and rice.

See also: Burritos Before Tables and Graphs and the Chipotle Caloric Frequency Distribution.

This entry is filed in {News}.

Sunday, May 25, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Burritos Only Look Boring

Pay Today, Free Tomorrow At Boloco

If you buy a Boloco burrito today, 5/22/08, and keep your receipt, you can trade it in for a free burrito tomorrow. It's part of a promotion to reduce the woes of their planned $0.25 price increase, due to rising food costs. I think that's pretty nice of them.

Official statement here.

See also: Food Prices Outpace Inflation, CPI

This entry is filed in Boloco.

Thursday, May 22, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Pay Today, Free Tomorrow At Boloco

Mistake At First Bite

John did not like Alberto's either.
This entry is filed in Alberto's.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Mistake At First Bite

Cinco De Mayo, My Birth

To new readers of Burrito Blog, please get acquainted with our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. It goes like this:

1. I encourage you to eat some beans and drink some tequila.
2. I remind you that I was born on this day.
3. I ask you to buy me lunch via paypal or buy an I Heart Burritos t-shirt.

Seriously, I've got so much cotton piled up in the closet. I've got to get rid of them. Someone you know will think it's funny. Help me out.

See also: Happy Birthday to Me and Snubbed by MSNBC on My Birthday

This entry is filed in {News}.

Sunday, May 04, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Cinco De Mayo, My Birth

Time Running Out On Taco Truck Parking

Junior Burrito Analyst Dave Stuart brought this Los Angeles tragedy to attention:

...taco carts would be required to change location every hour, with violators facing fines, misdemeanor charges and, possibly, jail time.

As if Los Angeles traffic weren't bad enough, now you'll have to drive around until you spot a taco truck, then hope it's still there by the time you find a place to park.

Sometimes government interference with business gets a bit ridiculous. This time, they're messing with your lunch.

Sign the Carne Asada is not a Crime petition.

This entry is filed in {News}.

Friday, May 02, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Time Running Out On Taco Truck Parking

Taqueria La Mexicana Grand Opening

After witnessing the insane crowds at the unofficial reopening of Taqueria La Mexicana, they're ready for the real deal.

From the Internet:

This Saturday, (5/3/08,) Taqueria La Mexicana is holding their Grand Opening, from 3pm - 8pm, outside, in the parking lot. Be sure to bring your friends for authentic mexican food and a good time in the cantina!

Also, Monday is Cinco de Mayo. For this special day, Taqueria La Mexicana will have a free "chip and salsa bar," with food and drink specials, inside.

Vaya con tacos!

If half as many show up to the official reopening, well, just get there early.

This entry is filed in TaQueria La Mexicana.

Thursday, May 01, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Taqueria La Mexicana Grand Opening