Los Coyotes - 3036 16th St.
Visited: 5/20/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$7
Overall Description: A bit bland all around, but not a bad burrito. I am starting to think that my quest should almost be for the WORST burrito, as any taqueria in the Mission that can't pull off a veggie burrito should be exposed to the world.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - Not bad, not great. Well wrapped, and tasty enough through out, although it could have used a bit more cheese, and lost the lettuce.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Again, nothing stellar, but it didn't taste wrong. Used guacamole instead of avocado, rice was tasty but a little dry, but overall it was a satisfying meal.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - Not the largest burrito I've had, but I was relatively full when I finished it and had enough for a small meal later, so it passed that test completely.
Taste: (out of 10) 6 - Not enough cheese, nothing especially grabbing about the ingredients, and lack of spice gives this a just above average rating.
Value: (out of 5) 3 - Could this burrito be any more average?
Total Score: (out of 28) 18 - I don't think I'll be visiting this place again unless it's the only thing open, but if I do end up here, it won't be a horrible mistake to eat here a second time.
Additional Comments:
May 26, 2009
May 6, 2009
El Buen Sabor (18th & Valencia)
El Buen Sabor - 699 Valencia
Visited: 5/5/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$7
Overall Description: A good burrito - but not as good as I remember them being. Maybe its that I've gotten the Chile Relleno burrito here and really loved it, maybe it was the fact that it was cinco de mayo and they had plenty on their plates, I don't know. But while tasty, this burrito certainly didn't blow me away.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - No complaints here, it stayed together just fine, each bite was delicious, and there was a fair amount of guacamole throughout. I've toyed with getting their California Veggie burrito and think I will eventually try that - that burrito is pretty loaded w. veggies and probably has more problems staying together.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Guac instead of avocado, the black beans were a little flavorless, and it wasn't the freshest burrito I've ever had, but things were good overall.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - A good size - I was starving when I bit into it, and I left just a little bit to save room for the margaritas and beer I was going to wash everything down with
Taste: (out of 10) 7 - Solid, tasty, but not "HOLY SHIT THIS IS GOOD!". I think I like their standard beans better then the black, but the rice had a lot of flavor to it.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - Nothing bad to say, and a bit cheaper then some of the other places, but I was a little dissapointed as I really remember this place being something special, and it was just good.
Total Score: (out of 28) 21 - Certainly a contender, but no El Farolito....
Additional Comments:They totally skimped on the chips, but we think that was because of Cinco de Mayo. I like their salsas a lot (i mix the green and red together usually).
Visited: 5/5/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$7
Overall Description: A good burrito - but not as good as I remember them being. Maybe its that I've gotten the Chile Relleno burrito here and really loved it, maybe it was the fact that it was cinco de mayo and they had plenty on their plates, I don't know. But while tasty, this burrito certainly didn't blow me away.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - No complaints here, it stayed together just fine, each bite was delicious, and there was a fair amount of guacamole throughout. I've toyed with getting their California Veggie burrito and think I will eventually try that - that burrito is pretty loaded w. veggies and probably has more problems staying together.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Guac instead of avocado, the black beans were a little flavorless, and it wasn't the freshest burrito I've ever had, but things were good overall.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - A good size - I was starving when I bit into it, and I left just a little bit to save room for the margaritas and beer I was going to wash everything down with
Taste: (out of 10) 7 - Solid, tasty, but not "HOLY SHIT THIS IS GOOD!". I think I like their standard beans better then the black, but the rice had a lot of flavor to it.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - Nothing bad to say, and a bit cheaper then some of the other places, but I was a little dissapointed as I really remember this place being something special, and it was just good.
Total Score: (out of 28) 21 - Certainly a contender, but no El Farolito....
Additional Comments:They totally skimped on the chips, but we think that was because of Cinco de Mayo. I like their salsas a lot (i mix the green and red together usually).
April 19, 2009
Papalote (24th & Valenica)
Papalote Mexican Grill - 3409 24th Street
Visited: 4/19/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$6.83
Overall Description: I liked my burrito for the most part, although it did take a while. I think this is because it came with potato, mushroom, and carrot, which tasted pretty fresh. An interesting choice of veggies - I could have had grilled eggplant and zucchini, which strike me as more obvious burrito filling, but I'm trying to evaluate "Veggie Burritos" as dictated by the shop. I think this place has some great entrees and breakfasts, and they have an excellent choice of beans (vegan black bean refried, which I had) and wraps, but their burrito didn't stand above and beyond to me.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - Put together pretty well actually, each bite was a little different from the ones before and after it. The potatoes and carrots gave it an interesting consistency, and there was a good amount of sour cream. I would've liked some more cheese however.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - Everything tasted pretty fresh and I ended up enjoying the combination of the vegetables. Rice and beans were tasty as well, but they used guac instead of avocado, and there was a bit too much garlic for me as well - also what seemed like a lack of tomatoes/salsa.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - It was a bit on the small side actually, but the potatoes weighed it down and made it more filling then a burrito that size generally would be. I stopped eating with about 4 or 5 bites left.
Taste: (out of 10) 6.5 - This burrito was plenty tasty and had some interesting consistencies, but it didn't blow me away. Also, some of the bites were really heavy with onions and garlic, and others weren't. In general I felt like this burrito was lacking in a lot of little ways, which eventually added up. I also waited for what felt like forever for it, which tainted my final evaluation a little bit. I'll eat here again, but I probably won't get a burrito.
Value: (out of 5) 3 - Nothing spectacular.
Total Score: (out of 28) 19.5 - I had really high hopes for this place, and while I was not disappointed, I was not blown away in general. It had been a while since I had a burrito with potatoes in it though which can be delicious. My first California Burrito was in San Diego years ago and I remember being surprised at how good potatoes in burritos were. Papalote does some stuff right - but this is not a contender in my "best burrito" search.
Additional Comments: Tasty chips and salsa, nice people at the counter, Reed's ginger beer and regular beer, Papalote is pretty good for mid-ranged "cheap" mexican.
Visited: 4/19/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$6.83
Overall Description: I liked my burrito for the most part, although it did take a while. I think this is because it came with potato, mushroom, and carrot, which tasted pretty fresh. An interesting choice of veggies - I could have had grilled eggplant and zucchini, which strike me as more obvious burrito filling, but I'm trying to evaluate "Veggie Burritos" as dictated by the shop. I think this place has some great entrees and breakfasts, and they have an excellent choice of beans (vegan black bean refried, which I had) and wraps, but their burrito didn't stand above and beyond to me.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - Put together pretty well actually, each bite was a little different from the ones before and after it. The potatoes and carrots gave it an interesting consistency, and there was a good amount of sour cream. I would've liked some more cheese however.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - Everything tasted pretty fresh and I ended up enjoying the combination of the vegetables. Rice and beans were tasty as well, but they used guac instead of avocado, and there was a bit too much garlic for me as well - also what seemed like a lack of tomatoes/salsa.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - It was a bit on the small side actually, but the potatoes weighed it down and made it more filling then a burrito that size generally would be. I stopped eating with about 4 or 5 bites left.
Taste: (out of 10) 6.5 - This burrito was plenty tasty and had some interesting consistencies, but it didn't blow me away. Also, some of the bites were really heavy with onions and garlic, and others weren't. In general I felt like this burrito was lacking in a lot of little ways, which eventually added up. I also waited for what felt like forever for it, which tainted my final evaluation a little bit. I'll eat here again, but I probably won't get a burrito.
Value: (out of 5) 3 - Nothing spectacular.
Total Score: (out of 28) 19.5 - I had really high hopes for this place, and while I was not disappointed, I was not blown away in general. It had been a while since I had a burrito with potatoes in it though which can be delicious. My first California Burrito was in San Diego years ago and I remember being surprised at how good potatoes in burritos were. Papalote does some stuff right - but this is not a contender in my "best burrito" search.
Additional Comments: Tasty chips and salsa, nice people at the counter, Reed's ginger beer and regular beer, Papalote is pretty good for mid-ranged "cheap" mexican.
April 13, 2009
El Farolito (24th & Mission)
El Farolito - 2950 24th St.
Visited: 4/12/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$6
Overall Description: This was one of my first burritos in the city, so it has sort of set the standard. However, a friend of mine had never been and I figured I needed to go remind myself why I thought this particular place was so good. I have to admit - I was not disappointed. The burrito was every bit as tasty as I remember them being (recently I have started getting their Veggie Torta instead of the burrito b/c it's definitely the best torta I've found). There's a reason this place has a line out of the door pretty much nonstop when other taquerias are empty.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - Solidly wrapped, and able to stand on it's own. The only thing I don't like here is that the wrap is done very fast, and this means that parts of the tortilla ALWAYS fold up inside itself. Some people might like this as it adds an extra consistency, but I like my tortilla on the OUTSIDE of my burrito.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3.5 - Not quite a four because honestly none of this stuff is SUPER fresh, but they do use avocado instead of guacamole, and their rice is pretty tasty. The beans actually aren't the best I've had, but all in all things are tasty and far from stale.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - After seeing the El Balazo burrito, I have a new idea of what a LARGE burrito is. This is a good size, definitely a lot of food for one sitting, but is nowhere near as large as the El Balazo super.
Taste: (out of 10) 8.5 - Goddamn, these burritos are good. Satisfying, filling, each bite is slightly different from the one before it, and it sits in your stomach like lead, but the first half of this burrito is always delicious, even more so on a late night when you've been waiting for 20 minutes just to get it. I would actually like them to be just a touch spicier, and sometimes the cheese is all deposited in one section which detracts, but after a few months of not having an El Farolito super veg, I am kind of wondering what the fuck is wrong w. me.
Value: (out of 5) 5 - 6 bucks for a great super burrito - can't beat that.
Total Score: (out of 28) 23 Not too shabby at all. I sort of think if this place scored better then a 64 on their last health exam I'd be inclined to rate everything a little higher, but for now, the bar is set high, but not unobtainably so.
Additional Comments: Some of the best chips in the city.
Visited: 4/12/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$6
Overall Description: This was one of my first burritos in the city, so it has sort of set the standard. However, a friend of mine had never been and I figured I needed to go remind myself why I thought this particular place was so good. I have to admit - I was not disappointed. The burrito was every bit as tasty as I remember them being (recently I have started getting their Veggie Torta instead of the burrito b/c it's definitely the best torta I've found). There's a reason this place has a line out of the door pretty much nonstop when other taquerias are empty.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - Solidly wrapped, and able to stand on it's own. The only thing I don't like here is that the wrap is done very fast, and this means that parts of the tortilla ALWAYS fold up inside itself. Some people might like this as it adds an extra consistency, but I like my tortilla on the OUTSIDE of my burrito.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3.5 - Not quite a four because honestly none of this stuff is SUPER fresh, but they do use avocado instead of guacamole, and their rice is pretty tasty. The beans actually aren't the best I've had, but all in all things are tasty and far from stale.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - After seeing the El Balazo burrito, I have a new idea of what a LARGE burrito is. This is a good size, definitely a lot of food for one sitting, but is nowhere near as large as the El Balazo super.
Taste: (out of 10) 8.5 - Goddamn, these burritos are good. Satisfying, filling, each bite is slightly different from the one before it, and it sits in your stomach like lead, but the first half of this burrito is always delicious, even more so on a late night when you've been waiting for 20 minutes just to get it. I would actually like them to be just a touch spicier, and sometimes the cheese is all deposited in one section which detracts, but after a few months of not having an El Farolito super veg, I am kind of wondering what the fuck is wrong w. me.
Value: (out of 5) 5 - 6 bucks for a great super burrito - can't beat that.
Total Score: (out of 28) 23 Not too shabby at all. I sort of think if this place scored better then a 64 on their last health exam I'd be inclined to rate everything a little higher, but for now, the bar is set high, but not unobtainably so.
Additional Comments: Some of the best chips in the city.
March 31, 2009
El Balazo (18th & Mission)
El Balazo - 2187 Mission St.
Visited: 3/31/09
Ordered: Chile Relleno (Super)
Cost:$6 and change
Overall Description: Somehow I had not noticed this big yellow building near 18th st. before. A little research tells me this is the most recent addition to the El Balazo chain which exists in N California. For such a high profile location, it seems a little unnoticed....
I had a chile relleno super burrito - misunderstanding the menu that every burrito available could be upgraded to a super. My friend had a al pastor burrito (non-super, if I remember correctly). We'd had two beers at this point, leading me to decide if potential intoxification will be factored into my rating scale. The Answer: Nope (although certain taquerias may need to be revisited).
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - this thing was HUGE, but that meant it was a little cumbersome to handle. I was holding mine by the edge of the paper bag before transferring it to my backpack - and the weight of the burrito broke the bag, making it fall out of my hands. My buddy's al pastor split open after the first few bites. There was also lettuce (which I don't like) but it wasn't too noticeable. The chile relleno was chopped up a lot as well and the cheese was cut into square cubes, instead of being melted and gooey.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - The mexican rice it was naturally served with was fine, although a little dry. My Black beans were fine - nothing extraordinary, but had a bit of their own flavor. It seemed that there was a LOT of sour cream too. Everything else was not especially noteable.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - HUGE! HUGE! Probably the biggest burrito I have ever looked at. After eating half of it, it still sort of felt like a shotput in my hand. Both of us ate half of it with the intention of getting an additional meal out of it.
Taste: (out of 10) 5 - Slightly better then passable, but this did not have the satisfying "Ahh" feeling as I bit into that big wrapped bomb to my tastebuds. The burrito was more then adequate, but not stellar, and I couldn't justify a rating above 6 here. Let's put it this way: I easily put it down halfway through without being tempted to continue. In retrospect, I may have wanted to try the actual veggie burrito (I think I need to revisit the guidelines and try to stick to a veggie burrito whenever one is offered). *NOTE* When I went back to the second half of this burrito the next day, it was actually a little on the gross side. I've dropped the score down from a 6 to a 5 because of this.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - If you are starving, you can get a regular veg burrito (beans rice cheese) that is likely enormous for under 4 dollars. I would have given this place a 5 on value, but my $4.50 burrito turned into 7 w/ tip after making it super. Not bad, but not a complete steal. I'm also factoring in taste with value. Although, this place may very well warrant another trip sometime.
Total Score: (out of 28) 18 As I review more burritos, we'll see where this falls in with the rest of them. This burrito tried, and it's size was impressive, but not even a contender in terms of being "the Best"
Additional Comments:The Chips were kind of stale, we didn't grab salsa as we were on the go. Woman behind the counter seemed very nice, and the decor was a little sloppy, but nice.
Visited: 3/31/09
Ordered: Chile Relleno (Super)
Cost:$6 and change
Overall Description: Somehow I had not noticed this big yellow building near 18th st. before. A little research tells me this is the most recent addition to the El Balazo chain which exists in N California. For such a high profile location, it seems a little unnoticed....
I had a chile relleno super burrito - misunderstanding the menu that every burrito available could be upgraded to a super. My friend had a al pastor burrito (non-super, if I remember correctly). We'd had two beers at this point, leading me to decide if potential intoxification will be factored into my rating scale. The Answer: Nope (although certain taquerias may need to be revisited).
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - this thing was HUGE, but that meant it was a little cumbersome to handle. I was holding mine by the edge of the paper bag before transferring it to my backpack - and the weight of the burrito broke the bag, making it fall out of my hands. My buddy's al pastor split open after the first few bites. There was also lettuce (which I don't like) but it wasn't too noticeable. The chile relleno was chopped up a lot as well and the cheese was cut into square cubes, instead of being melted and gooey.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - The mexican rice it was naturally served with was fine, although a little dry. My Black beans were fine - nothing extraordinary, but had a bit of their own flavor. It seemed that there was a LOT of sour cream too. Everything else was not especially noteable.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - HUGE! HUGE! Probably the biggest burrito I have ever looked at. After eating half of it, it still sort of felt like a shotput in my hand. Both of us ate half of it with the intention of getting an additional meal out of it.
Taste: (out of 10) 5 - Slightly better then passable, but this did not have the satisfying "Ahh" feeling as I bit into that big wrapped bomb to my tastebuds. The burrito was more then adequate, but not stellar, and I couldn't justify a rating above 6 here. Let's put it this way: I easily put it down halfway through without being tempted to continue. In retrospect, I may have wanted to try the actual veggie burrito (I think I need to revisit the guidelines and try to stick to a veggie burrito whenever one is offered). *NOTE* When I went back to the second half of this burrito the next day, it was actually a little on the gross side. I've dropped the score down from a 6 to a 5 because of this.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - If you are starving, you can get a regular veg burrito (beans rice cheese) that is likely enormous for under 4 dollars. I would have given this place a 5 on value, but my $4.50 burrito turned into 7 w/ tip after making it super. Not bad, but not a complete steal. I'm also factoring in taste with value. Although, this place may very well warrant another trip sometime.
Total Score: (out of 28) 18 As I review more burritos, we'll see where this falls in with the rest of them. This burrito tried, and it's size was impressive, but not even a contender in terms of being "the Best"
Additional Comments:The Chips were kind of stale, we didn't grab salsa as we were on the go. Woman behind the counter seemed very nice, and the decor was a little sloppy, but nice.
March 26, 2009
How I Will Rate the Burritos
All official testings will adhere to the following guidelines:
* The Super Veggie Burrito is the best thing to order for overall superiority. As mentioned, black beans will generally be sought out, but not necessarily. Super Veggie Burritos must contain: rice, beans, cheese, avo/guac, and sour cream. While it is okay to score based on a burrito other then a super veggie, it should only be done in special circumstances. In general, if the place I am visiting has a burrito they call a "Veggie Burrito" I will generally choose that.
* Each Burrito will be graded on:
- Composition (5 points). This mostly means how the burrito is wrapped, if it stays together the whole way through, how easy it is to eat, how evenly distributed the ingredients are in the wrap. Good burritos should stay delicious the whole way through, not getting too soggy or falling apart.
- Ingredients (5 points). This both means the quality of the ingredients added, but also any special ingredients specific to the local taqueria, or anything else that qualifies.
- Size (3 points). A good burrito should be enormous. Ideally, finishing the best burrito in one sitting is a menacing challenge, however not necessarily. The easiest way to lose points here is for me to finish a burrito on a relatively empty stomach and still be starving (especially if I had a soda and some chips).
- Taste (10 points). After all, this is what really matters isn't it? Great taste can trump any of these other factors. I will do my best not to let intoxication factor into this scoring, but I cannot promise. And finally,
- Value (5 points). Not just how much the burrito was, but how much it felt like it was worth. Burritos should be between 5 and 8 dollars.
This does only add up to 28, but that's my age as of writing this, 5 points on size just seemed like too much, and I couldn't think of any other categories.
*subject to change if I feel like it cuz I'm in charge*
* The Super Veggie Burrito is the best thing to order for overall superiority. As mentioned, black beans will generally be sought out, but not necessarily. Super Veggie Burritos must contain: rice, beans, cheese, avo/guac, and sour cream. While it is okay to score based on a burrito other then a super veggie, it should only be done in special circumstances. In general, if the place I am visiting has a burrito they call a "Veggie Burrito" I will generally choose that.
* Each Burrito will be graded on:
- Composition (5 points). This mostly means how the burrito is wrapped, if it stays together the whole way through, how easy it is to eat, how evenly distributed the ingredients are in the wrap. Good burritos should stay delicious the whole way through, not getting too soggy or falling apart.
- Ingredients (5 points). This both means the quality of the ingredients added, but also any special ingredients specific to the local taqueria, or anything else that qualifies.
- Size (3 points). A good burrito should be enormous. Ideally, finishing the best burrito in one sitting is a menacing challenge, however not necessarily. The easiest way to lose points here is for me to finish a burrito on a relatively empty stomach and still be starving (especially if I had a soda and some chips).
- Taste (10 points). After all, this is what really matters isn't it? Great taste can trump any of these other factors. I will do my best not to let intoxication factor into this scoring, but I cannot promise. And finally,
- Value (5 points). Not just how much the burrito was, but how much it felt like it was worth. Burritos should be between 5 and 8 dollars.
This does only add up to 28, but that's my age as of writing this, 5 points on size just seemed like too much, and I couldn't think of any other categories.
*subject to change if I feel like it cuz I'm in charge*
Taqueria Master List
Okay, so this is the list I'll be working off. I'm grabbing my locations from Yelp, although if I find a place that isn't listed in Yelp it will still count. While I see potentials for problems w. alphabetical organization, it makes more sense then an east-to-west or other method.
This is a work in progress! At some point in time (hopefully) I will feel this list is complete and will say as much. At that point, please feel free to leave a comment with any taquerias I have missed that fall within my geographical confines (as well as location) and I will promptly add it. Until then - let me figure it out (that means no suggestions until I change the above text). Thanks for your cooperation.
I recognize that this means many of the places I have visited will not be reviewed officially. Also, if a taqueria has more then one location, I MUST visit the one in the Mission to count. And if a taqueria has more then one location in the Mission, I will review them separately. Further rules may follow.
La Altena (Mission & 22nd) 8.5
El Balazo (Mission & 18th)
El Buen Sabor (18th & Valencia)
Taqueria Cancun (18th & Mission)
Casa Sanchez (24th & Hampshire)
El Castillito (Mission & 18th)
La Corneta (Mission & 23rd)
Los Coyotes (16th & Mission)
La Espiga de Oro (24th & Alabama) 22
El Farolito (Mission & 24th)
Taqueria Guadalajara (24th & Shotwell)
Mariachi's Taqueria (Valencia & 16th)
El Metate (Bryant & 21st) 23.5
La Palma Mexicatessen (24th & Bryant)
Pancho Villa Taqueria (16th & Valencia)
Papalote (Valencia & 24th)
La Parilla Grill(Folsom & 25th)
La Pinata Tortas Y Jugos (Mission & 21st) 18
Taqueria San Jose (Mission & 24th) 7
Taqueria San Francisco (24th & York) 20
El Taco Loco (24th & Mission)
La Taqueria (Mission & 25th)
El Tepa (18th & Folsom) 15.5
El Tonayense (24th & Shotwell)
El Toro (Valencia & 16th)
Vallarta Taqueria (24th & Treat)
This is a work in progress! At some point in time (hopefully) I will feel this list is complete and will say as much. At that point, please feel free to leave a comment with any taquerias I have missed that fall within my geographical confines (as well as location) and I will promptly add it. Until then - let me figure it out (that means no suggestions until I change the above text). Thanks for your cooperation.
I recognize that this means many of the places I have visited will not be reviewed officially. Also, if a taqueria has more then one location, I MUST visit the one in the Mission to count. And if a taqueria has more then one location in the Mission, I will review them separately. Further rules may follow.
La Altena (Mission & 22nd) 8.5
El Balazo (Mission & 18th)
El Buen Sabor (18th & Valencia)
Taqueria Cancun (18th & Mission)
Casa Sanchez (24th & Hampshire)
El Castillito (Mission & 18th)
La Corneta (Mission & 23rd)
Los Coyotes (16th & Mission)
La Espiga de Oro (24th & Alabama) 22
El Farolito (Mission & 24th)
Taqueria Guadalajara (24th & Shotwell)
Mariachi's Taqueria (Valencia & 16th)
El Metate (Bryant & 21st) 23.5
La Palma Mexicatessen (24th & Bryant)
Pancho Villa Taqueria (16th & Valencia)
Papalote (Valencia & 24th)
La Parilla Grill(Folsom & 25th)
La Pinata Tortas Y Jugos (Mission & 21st) 18
Taqueria San Jose (Mission & 24th) 7
Taqueria San Francisco (24th & York) 20
El Taco Loco (24th & Mission)
La Taqueria (Mission & 25th)
El Tepa (18th & Folsom) 15.5
El Tonayense (24th & Shotwell)
El Toro (Valencia & 16th)
Vallarta Taqueria (24th & Treat)
March 24, 2009
I WILL FIND IT.....
I am officially on a quest to find the best veggie burrito in the area. Currently, that is the Mission District of San Francisco, and I will stick to this area until I have fully researched it (or move) - however there may be a burrito review from elsewhere from time to time. So, a couple basic groundrules:
* In general, I will try to base my judgement on the taste of a Super Veg Burrito - that is, rice, beans of any style (although I should probably lean towards black beans to keep it "veggie"), cheese, guac/avocado, sour cream, tomato, and possibly salsa, wrapped in a standard flour tortilla. I am allowed to alter my personal preferences by asking them to abstain from adding: lettuce, raw onions, or cilantro, as well as any additional ingredients that seem unnecessary to me. However, I am allowed to step outside of those guidelines as I wish for experiences sake, keeping in mind that the "integrity" of the unbiased testing may be compromised.
* I shall define the "Mission District" in the same way that Yelp! does, between duboce and Cesar Chavez Sts, Dolores and Potrero
* A general guideline for the places I visit: Any place that boasts being a "Taqueria" should be visited, however, I will try to visit any Mexican restaurant that allows you to order a burrito and eat it in the establishment without being "served". Sit-down Mexican restaurants and Taco Trucks are not necessarily included, although I will not ignore them (especially if they boast a must-try burrito).
* It is okay for me to recreate reviews from places I have tried, so long as I am absolutely sure I remember the burrito
* The categories will be defined as the search becomes more refined.
* This is my own damn opinion and may be colored by personal experience.
So! Step No. 1 is to recreate some damn reviews. Let's read on..... (now that I apparently care about this stupid quest).
* In general, I will try to base my judgement on the taste of a Super Veg Burrito - that is, rice, beans of any style (although I should probably lean towards black beans to keep it "veggie"), cheese, guac/avocado, sour cream, tomato, and possibly salsa, wrapped in a standard flour tortilla. I am allowed to alter my personal preferences by asking them to abstain from adding: lettuce, raw onions, or cilantro, as well as any additional ingredients that seem unnecessary to me. However, I am allowed to step outside of those guidelines as I wish for experiences sake, keeping in mind that the "integrity" of the unbiased testing may be compromised.
* I shall define the "Mission District" in the same way that Yelp! does, between duboce and Cesar Chavez Sts, Dolores and Potrero
* A general guideline for the places I visit: Any place that boasts being a "Taqueria" should be visited, however, I will try to visit any Mexican restaurant that allows you to order a burrito and eat it in the establishment without being "served". Sit-down Mexican restaurants and Taco Trucks are not necessarily included, although I will not ignore them (especially if they boast a must-try burrito).
* It is okay for me to recreate reviews from places I have tried, so long as I am absolutely sure I remember the burrito
* The categories will be defined as the search becomes more refined.
* This is my own damn opinion and may be colored by personal experience.
So! Step No. 1 is to recreate some damn reviews. Let's read on..... (now that I apparently care about this stupid quest).
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