The Burrito Blog

September 2008



Beware The Chicken Roja

After a fantastic night out with visiting burrito expert Jessie and the roomies, we hit Felipe's. That's where the fun ended.

Times past, Felipe's has run out of things like my beloved chicken verde, beans, or burritos altogether. This time was different, worse. Felipe's took the chicken verde off the menu - about a year ago. My heart raced. What was I going to do? The man behind the counter recommended the new dish in town, the chicken roja.

Let's do it.

Some observations. The chicken roja:

  • Is not nearly as good as the chicken verde
  • Is very messy
  • Will stain your shirt
So finishes my excellent night.

This Felipe's Taqueria meal was rated: 4.3.

Monday, September 29, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Beware The Chicken Roja

Master Of The Mini, Parte Dos

Anthony's standard fare is a super burrito and mini quesadilla, pictured. Phil was in town for a night so we all met up at Anna's Taqueria on Beacon Street like it was the summer of 2000.

Back then, Phil's standard fare was two super burritos. Three on occasion.

See also: Master Of The Mini

This entry is filed in Anna's Taqueria.

Thursday, September 25, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Master Of The Mini, Parte Dos

Matrimony And Guacamole

Adjunct Burrito Analyst Jessie attended a wedding catered with tacos. Junior Burrito Analyst Phil attended a wedding catered by a taco truck, but he didn't take any pictures.
Carne asada and tortillas. Seems like a match made in heaven.

See also: Burritos Freed From Sandwich Shackles

This entry is filed in {Other}.

Monday, September 22, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Matrimony And Guacamole

Adult Large Burrito Shirts Sold Out

There are no more adult large I Heart Burritos shirts in stock. I'm not sure if more will be ordered.

Update: Adult Extra Large and Adult Small are sold out now also. Only have Youth Large and Medium left.

This entry is filed in {Other}.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Adult Large Burrito Shirts Sold Out

Eyes And Taste Buds Disagree

The MexiCali burrito at MexiCali Burrito Co. at $6.25 comes with 1 filling, 2 toppings, rice, and beans. This allows for what may be my most frequent burrito ordering configuration: meat, beans, rice, salsa, and guacamole. That means no sour cream, no cheese. Lactard style.

Eyes: This wasn't the best looking burrito. Poor ingredient distribution shows the rice on the right, meat and beans on the left, and the guacamole folded in the lower part of the photo with tortilla on both sides. And a lack of structural integrity.

Taste Buds: I really liked it. I ordered their chile colorado, which is spicy pork in guajillo chili sauce. I devoured this thing.

I'll have to return for a second opinion to settle the eye / taste bud dispute.

This MexiCali Burrito Co meal was rated: 7.3.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Eyes And Taste Buds Disagree

Welcome To MexiCali Burrito Co.

Depending on how nerdy a person you ask, MexiCali Burrito Co. is near the Cambridge intersection of:

  • Main Street and Portland Street
  • Technology Square and Galileo Galilei Way
Seriously (Map).

With hours of 11am to 8pm, open weekdays only, MexiCali Burrito Co. caters to the office workers in Kendall Square.

They opened in the spring of 2008. The menu consists mostly of burritos and tacos, but also has some plates and offers whole wheat tortillas.

With burrito names like Watsonville and East LA, I knew something was strangely familiar. MexiCali Burrito Co. is the step brother of Baja Betty's in Brookline Village.

You can find their menu on the official site here.

This entry is filed in MexiCali Burrito Co.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Welcome To MexiCali Burrito Co.