El Tepa - 2198 Folsom St (@ 18th)
Visited: 12/15/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$ about 6?
Overall Description: For the most part a decent, but below-average burrito. There was just this underlying taste that I didn't like too much. It was certainly not offensive, but unspectacular.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - Solid enough, but there were unexpected pockets of different textures.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 2.5 - This time there was too much rice and beans, not enough sour cream/guac/salsa/cheese (there's almost never enough cheese). Nothing was distasteful, but it wasn't fresh or bursting with flavor.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - I could have ate more of this but instead opted to only do half as I wasn't especially hungry and knew I could make use of it later. But it was two small meals instead of a large and medium one as I'm used to.
Taste: (out of 10) 4.5 - Not bad, but so underwhelming it's scoring just shy of a medium
Value: (out of 5) 3.5 - It was relatively cheap, but for a sub-par burrito, that's not a great value, is it?
Total Score: (out of 28) 15.5 - Would I eat here again? No. I'd recommend pretty much anyplace else, and it's not open very late, so I doubt I'll be back. But it's not too bad...probably makes a mean something-or-other.
Additional Comments: Chips and salsa equally underwhelming.
December 31, 2009
November 17, 2009
El Taco Loco (24th @ Mission)
Tl Taco Loco - 3274 24th St
Visited: 11/17/09
Ordered: Vegetarian Burrito
Cost:$5.30
Overall Description: Very standard Mission-typed burrito with nothing explempary, but nothing bad. I did not see that lettuce was in the burrito - should've asked for it without, but that's a common thread amongst my posts. It was fast at least as it should be if it's a standard Super Veg (meaning, same burrito, sans meat).
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - Very typically lettuce/salsa/sour cream on one side, rice/beans on tha otha. There could've been more cheese, n tha lettuce made it drippy, but it was at least consistent like that.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Tasty overall, but nothing special in the ingredients. Would've liked a little tomato and thought it was lacking in spice/zing
Size: (out of 3) 2.5 - I finished it in one sitting. However I was starving so I will give it almost the full score.
Taste: (out of 10) 6 - Standard, but tasty. Predictable taste, but a little better then some other places nearby.
Value: (out of 5) 3.5 - Not sure how late this place is open, but I liked that the board said it would cost 5.30, and it did (after tax!).
Total Score: (out of 28) 18 - Sounds about right to me. Decent burrito, quick n easy.
Additional Comments: Chips were stale.
Visited: 11/17/09
Ordered: Vegetarian Burrito
Cost:$5.30
Overall Description: Very standard Mission-typed burrito with nothing explempary, but nothing bad. I did not see that lettuce was in the burrito - should've asked for it without, but that's a common thread amongst my posts. It was fast at least as it should be if it's a standard Super Veg (meaning, same burrito, sans meat).
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - Very typically lettuce/salsa/sour cream on one side, rice/beans on tha otha. There could've been more cheese, n tha lettuce made it drippy, but it was at least consistent like that.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Tasty overall, but nothing special in the ingredients. Would've liked a little tomato and thought it was lacking in spice/zing
Size: (out of 3) 2.5 - I finished it in one sitting. However I was starving so I will give it almost the full score.
Taste: (out of 10) 6 - Standard, but tasty. Predictable taste, but a little better then some other places nearby.
Value: (out of 5) 3.5 - Not sure how late this place is open, but I liked that the board said it would cost 5.30, and it did (after tax!).
Total Score: (out of 28) 18 - Sounds about right to me. Decent burrito, quick n easy.
Additional Comments: Chips were stale.
November 3, 2009
El Toro (Valencia & 17th)
Name of Taqueria - 598 Valencia St
Visited: 11/3/09
Ordered: Super Vegetarian Burrito
Cost: 6ish?
Overall Description: I've been here before and was satisfied, but it was before my official rating system went into place. It was pretty much what I remembered - tasty, filling, but not outstanding in any way.
Composition: (out of 5) 3.5 - They didn't do anything wrong - except that I asked for no lettuce and they gave me lettuce. So minus a point for that. Otherwise, pretty good - right amount of cheese, rolled well, etc.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - No complaints here - I had the black beans and there was plenty of flavor. I would have preferred straight-up avocado to the guacamole, but it wasn't too drippy or mushy.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - It looked plenty big - but I did finish it off.
Taste: (out of 10) 6.5 - Again, nothing outstanding, but fulfilling and tasty. A little shy of a 7 b/c of the lettuce/guacamole, but other then that it was satisfying.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - Would go here again, no problem.
Total Score: (out of 28) 20 - Solid entry - El Toro, you have earned my respect.
Additional Comments: The salsa were mislabeled, but it wasn't too hard to figure out. The interior of here is really lacking to many of the other places in the neighborhood - feels a bit plastic and there's not much decoration. So there's definitely better places to get that "Mission Burrito-y" feel.
Visited: 11/3/09
Ordered: Super Vegetarian Burrito
Cost: 6ish?
Overall Description: I've been here before and was satisfied, but it was before my official rating system went into place. It was pretty much what I remembered - tasty, filling, but not outstanding in any way.
Composition: (out of 5) 3.5 - They didn't do anything wrong - except that I asked for no lettuce and they gave me lettuce. So minus a point for that. Otherwise, pretty good - right amount of cheese, rolled well, etc.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - No complaints here - I had the black beans and there was plenty of flavor. I would have preferred straight-up avocado to the guacamole, but it wasn't too drippy or mushy.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - It looked plenty big - but I did finish it off.
Taste: (out of 10) 6.5 - Again, nothing outstanding, but fulfilling and tasty. A little shy of a 7 b/c of the lettuce/guacamole, but other then that it was satisfying.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - Would go here again, no problem.
Total Score: (out of 28) 20 - Solid entry - El Toro, you have earned my respect.
Additional Comments: The salsa were mislabeled, but it wasn't too hard to figure out. The interior of here is really lacking to many of the other places in the neighborhood - feels a bit plastic and there's not much decoration. So there's definitely better places to get that "Mission Burrito-y" feel.
September 28, 2009
El Tonayense (24th & Shotwell)
El Tonayense - 3150 24th St.
Visited: 9/28/09
Ordered: Super Vegetarian Burrito
Cost: $6.02
Overall Description: I asked for no onions...I was tempted to ask for no lettuce but then it seemed there wouldn't have been much in the burrito. They boast that their South Western Veggie Burrito is delicious...and in retrospect I should have gotten that. Although I can't guarantee I would've have liked it THAT much more.
Composition: (out of 5) 1 - Beans and rice on one side, tomato and sauce and lettuce on the other. The burrito was too messy and didn't have enough beans, rice or cheese - and the guac was pretty runny as well. At least it was wrapped correctly
Ingredients: (out of 5) 2 - Beans and rice were tasty but they were totally overshadowed by what was ranch dressing or something similar.
Size: (out of 3) 1.5 - It looked big enough but was not rolled especially tight so it was not full of ingredients. I finished mine in one sitting because I didn't want to eat the rest of it again.
Taste: (out of 10) 3 - I didn't vomit, but I did not enjoy this burrito, it lacked pretty much everything. Where was the cheese?
Value: (out of 5) 1 - I'm docking an extra point here because the burrito was $6.02 cents and I had a twenty and one penny. Instead of coming up a penny short, I got 99 cents in change. Fuck this place.
Total Score: (out of 28) 8.5 - I had fairly high hopes for this place as it shares it's name w. the trucks all over the mission. I haven't eaten at the trucks as I sorta question their sanitation, and am never that hungry, but it was expected this place to be at least bearable. Considering my current favorite Guadalajara is RIGHT across the street, I will not ever eat here again. Especially considering the 6.02 price tag (really?)
Additional Comments:
Visited: 9/28/09
Ordered: Super Vegetarian Burrito
Cost: $6.02
Overall Description: I asked for no onions...I was tempted to ask for no lettuce but then it seemed there wouldn't have been much in the burrito. They boast that their South Western Veggie Burrito is delicious...and in retrospect I should have gotten that. Although I can't guarantee I would've have liked it THAT much more.
Composition: (out of 5) 1 - Beans and rice on one side, tomato and sauce and lettuce on the other. The burrito was too messy and didn't have enough beans, rice or cheese - and the guac was pretty runny as well. At least it was wrapped correctly
Ingredients: (out of 5) 2 - Beans and rice were tasty but they were totally overshadowed by what was ranch dressing or something similar.
Size: (out of 3) 1.5 - It looked big enough but was not rolled especially tight so it was not full of ingredients. I finished mine in one sitting because I didn't want to eat the rest of it again.
Taste: (out of 10) 3 - I didn't vomit, but I did not enjoy this burrito, it lacked pretty much everything. Where was the cheese?
Value: (out of 5) 1 - I'm docking an extra point here because the burrito was $6.02 cents and I had a twenty and one penny. Instead of coming up a penny short, I got 99 cents in change. Fuck this place.
Total Score: (out of 28) 8.5 - I had fairly high hopes for this place as it shares it's name w. the trucks all over the mission. I haven't eaten at the trucks as I sorta question their sanitation, and am never that hungry, but it was expected this place to be at least bearable. Considering my current favorite Guadalajara is RIGHT across the street, I will not ever eat here again. Especially considering the 6.02 price tag (really?)
Additional Comments:
September 9, 2009
El Castillito (Mission & 17th)
El Castillito - 2029 Mission St.
Visited: 9/8/09
Ordered: Vegetarian Burrito
Cost:$ 5.69
Overall Description: I asked for no onions, as the ingredients specifically noted onions. However, I think this means they also withheld the hot salsa that was supposed to be in my burrito, so it lacked zing. Actually, it probably would've lacked zing anyway, but at least it would've been spicy. This was a good sized burrito with fresh ingredients, but it came across pretty bland all over.
Composition: (out of 5) 2 - I almost gave it a three, but there wasn't enough beans so the burrito felt poorly distributed, and there was lettuce in it - which I would've asked they leave out if it had been on the menu. Also the lack of salsa, which I shouldn't hold against them maybe, but I will anyway.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3.5 - Actually, everything in this burrito was very fresh, so it tasted decent. However the beans and rice were pretty bland, they put lettuce in there, and I felt there was way too much sour cream.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - Can't argue with the size - this thing was big and felt like a real burrito (as opposed to my last post).
Taste: (out of 10) 5 - Nothing bad, but nothing overwhelmingly good. As I mentioned, it felt under-seasoned and the first bite was not bursting with burrito-y goodness, so I'm giving it the most neutral score I can.
Value: (out of 5) 3 - Decent price for a decent size, but I wouldn't suggest it to anyone (although it's certainly better then El Balazo across the street) (which got a better rating for a chile relleno - means an eventual revist).
Total Score: (out of 28) 16.5 - Not a contender, but not offensive.
Additional Comments: When I asked how my friend's chicken burrito was she made the "so-so/meh" sign with her hands, so it wasn't just me!
Visited: 9/8/09
Ordered: Vegetarian Burrito
Cost:$ 5.69
Overall Description: I asked for no onions, as the ingredients specifically noted onions. However, I think this means they also withheld the hot salsa that was supposed to be in my burrito, so it lacked zing. Actually, it probably would've lacked zing anyway, but at least it would've been spicy. This was a good sized burrito with fresh ingredients, but it came across pretty bland all over.
Composition: (out of 5) 2 - I almost gave it a three, but there wasn't enough beans so the burrito felt poorly distributed, and there was lettuce in it - which I would've asked they leave out if it had been on the menu. Also the lack of salsa, which I shouldn't hold against them maybe, but I will anyway.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3.5 - Actually, everything in this burrito was very fresh, so it tasted decent. However the beans and rice were pretty bland, they put lettuce in there, and I felt there was way too much sour cream.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - Can't argue with the size - this thing was big and felt like a real burrito (as opposed to my last post).
Taste: (out of 10) 5 - Nothing bad, but nothing overwhelmingly good. As I mentioned, it felt under-seasoned and the first bite was not bursting with burrito-y goodness, so I'm giving it the most neutral score I can.
Value: (out of 5) 3 - Decent price for a decent size, but I wouldn't suggest it to anyone (although it's certainly better then El Balazo across the street) (which got a better rating for a chile relleno - means an eventual revist).
Total Score: (out of 28) 16.5 - Not a contender, but not offensive.
Additional Comments: When I asked how my friend's chicken burrito was she made the "so-so/meh" sign with her hands, so it wasn't just me!
August 25, 2009
La Taqueria (Mission @ 25th)
La Taqueria - 2889 Mission St.
Visited: 8/24/09
Ordered: Veggie w. Avocado and Sour Cream
Cost:$5.67
Overall Description: We knew this was not going to be the standard burrito from the get-go. The burrito size was decent, but it was way squishier then I'm accustomed to for a wrapped entity. Overall, this burrito was subpar at best, but the staff was super nice.
Composition: (out of 5) 2 - Wrapped poorly and messily. There was no tension in this burrito so the ingredients sort of sloshed around. My buddy's Carne Asada dripped everywhere. Also, they used sliced cheese instead of shredded, so all the cheese was on one side of the burrito.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 2 - I don't think I had any rice in this burrito! The Sour Cream was kind of watery, and the guacamole felt overpowering because there werent enough ingredients. The black beans were fine I guess.
Size: (out of 3) 1.5 - Well, it looked big, but because it wasn't bursting full of burrito goodness, it was pretty easy to finish off. And I was a little hungry by the time I got home (granted a few beers later).
Taste: (out of 10) 4 - I think I'm being slightly generous here - this burrito wasn't bad by any means, but I was very under-impressed. I'm likely just being nice to accommodate for my educated palate.
Value: (out of 5) 2 - I walked in and saw that a veggie burrito was 3.60. That's a deal! However when I made sure to get the sour cream and avocado that is standard w. all the Super Burritos I get, it ended up being about as much as any other place. Factor in that this place closes early (I've tried going in the past as I've biked past it so many times), and the burrito is loose, this is not a deal.
Total Score: (out of 28) 11.5 - That speaks for itself. This is the worst burrito I've had on this side of Ceasar Chavez except for the Taqueria San Jose that I am purposefully postponing reviews for.
Additional Comments: Awful busy for such an awful burrito.
Visited: 8/24/09
Ordered: Veggie w. Avocado and Sour Cream
Cost:$5.67
Overall Description: We knew this was not going to be the standard burrito from the get-go. The burrito size was decent, but it was way squishier then I'm accustomed to for a wrapped entity. Overall, this burrito was subpar at best, but the staff was super nice.
Composition: (out of 5) 2 - Wrapped poorly and messily. There was no tension in this burrito so the ingredients sort of sloshed around. My buddy's Carne Asada dripped everywhere. Also, they used sliced cheese instead of shredded, so all the cheese was on one side of the burrito.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 2 - I don't think I had any rice in this burrito! The Sour Cream was kind of watery, and the guacamole felt overpowering because there werent enough ingredients. The black beans were fine I guess.
Size: (out of 3) 1.5 - Well, it looked big, but because it wasn't bursting full of burrito goodness, it was pretty easy to finish off. And I was a little hungry by the time I got home (granted a few beers later).
Taste: (out of 10) 4 - I think I'm being slightly generous here - this burrito wasn't bad by any means, but I was very under-impressed. I'm likely just being nice to accommodate for my educated palate.
Value: (out of 5) 2 - I walked in and saw that a veggie burrito was 3.60. That's a deal! However when I made sure to get the sour cream and avocado that is standard w. all the Super Burritos I get, it ended up being about as much as any other place. Factor in that this place closes early (I've tried going in the past as I've biked past it so many times), and the burrito is loose, this is not a deal.
Total Score: (out of 28) 11.5 - That speaks for itself. This is the worst burrito I've had on this side of Ceasar Chavez except for the Taqueria San Jose that I am purposefully postponing reviews for.
Additional Comments: Awful busy for such an awful burrito.
August 4, 2009
Pancho Villa Taqueria (16th @ Valencia)
El Pancho Villa - 3071 16th St
Visited: 8/3/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$
Overall Description: Good, not fantastic.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 Well put together, but a bit heavy on the sour cream and rice actually. I did like the salsa blend throughout. Lots of diced tomatoes however - I like tomatoes plenty, probably more then most people, but this was a little excessive in terms of flavor and texture. I also had to ask them to omit the lettuce - a flaw in my opinion.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - Even though the pot my black beans came from looked a little "left over", the ingredients were all pretty fresh. The overabundant tomatoes had flavor and the cheese and salsa complimentation made up for the rice and sour cream mild over kill.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - Eh, I ate this without much problem.
Taste: (out of 10) 7 - This was a good burrito - but it didn't wow me. I don't know, could be because Ive had SOO MANY veggie burritos of similar composition, but I still think from time to time I should bite into something and just think "hell yeah, this is a 9 or 10!"
Value: (out of 5) 4 - This place is open late and quality - also the 16th street location means it's both closer to the bars then El Farolito, as well as other relatively decent late-night options.
Total Score: (out of 28) 20 - Solid entry, not kicking out any favorites, but I'd wanted to go here for a while and was not at all disappointed.
Additional Comments: Habenero salsa here was also tasty, although I didn't like it as much as Guadalajara. This place is always pretty busy, and has more seating then other late-night places so it's a good go-to I would imagine.
Visited: 8/3/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$
Overall Description: Good, not fantastic.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 Well put together, but a bit heavy on the sour cream and rice actually. I did like the salsa blend throughout. Lots of diced tomatoes however - I like tomatoes plenty, probably more then most people, but this was a little excessive in terms of flavor and texture. I also had to ask them to omit the lettuce - a flaw in my opinion.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - Even though the pot my black beans came from looked a little "left over", the ingredients were all pretty fresh. The overabundant tomatoes had flavor and the cheese and salsa complimentation made up for the rice and sour cream mild over kill.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - Eh, I ate this without much problem.
Taste: (out of 10) 7 - This was a good burrito - but it didn't wow me. I don't know, could be because Ive had SOO MANY veggie burritos of similar composition, but I still think from time to time I should bite into something and just think "hell yeah, this is a 9 or 10!"
Value: (out of 5) 4 - This place is open late and quality - also the 16th street location means it's both closer to the bars then El Farolito, as well as other relatively decent late-night options.
Total Score: (out of 28) 20 - Solid entry, not kicking out any favorites, but I'd wanted to go here for a while and was not at all disappointed.
Additional Comments: Habenero salsa here was also tasty, although I didn't like it as much as Guadalajara. This place is always pretty busy, and has more seating then other late-night places so it's a good go-to I would imagine.
Taqueria Guadalajara (24th @ Shotwell)
Taqueria Guadalajara - 3146 24th St
Visited: 7/20/09
Ordered: Si[er Veggie Burrito
Cost:$6ish?
Overall Description: This was a damn good burrito in a sweet little location. I remember being quite impressed with my first bite, and the seating area indoors had these quaint little seats that added an extra air of atmosphere. While not amazing, this was a solid and delicious burrito.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - Each bite was similar to the last, the sour cream was not overwhelming, and I remember a lot of flavor.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - Plenty of flavor, although not the freshest I've ever had. They used avocado instead of guac, the beans had plenty of flavor, and the rice was a nice texture without being too moist.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - I ate most of this and then the rest later, so it satisfied by size requirements
Taste: (out of 10) 8 - While quite tasty, this burrito did not go "Above and Beyond" in terms of flavor.
Value: (out of 5) 5 - If I could remember how much this was, I might give it a five - I liked this burrito and this location a lot.
Total Score: (out of 28) 24 - A nice score from an unexpected taqueria amongst many on 24th st!
Additional Comments: The habenero salsa is amazing - delicious, flavorful, and that great kind of spice - starts in your mouth and travels down your throat!
Visited: 7/20/09
Ordered: Si[er Veggie Burrito
Cost:$6ish?
Overall Description: This was a damn good burrito in a sweet little location. I remember being quite impressed with my first bite, and the seating area indoors had these quaint little seats that added an extra air of atmosphere. While not amazing, this was a solid and delicious burrito.
Composition: (out of 5) 4 - Each bite was similar to the last, the sour cream was not overwhelming, and I remember a lot of flavor.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 4 - Plenty of flavor, although not the freshest I've ever had. They used avocado instead of guac, the beans had plenty of flavor, and the rice was a nice texture without being too moist.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - I ate most of this and then the rest later, so it satisfied by size requirements
Taste: (out of 10) 8 - While quite tasty, this burrito did not go "Above and Beyond" in terms of flavor.
Value: (out of 5) 5 - If I could remember how much this was, I might give it a five - I liked this burrito and this location a lot.
Total Score: (out of 28) 24 - A nice score from an unexpected taqueria amongst many on 24th st!
Additional Comments: The habenero salsa is amazing - delicious, flavorful, and that great kind of spice - starts in your mouth and travels down your throat!
July 20, 2009
Mariachi's Taqueria (Valencia @ 16th)
Mariachi's Taqueria - 508 Valencia St (@ 16th)
Visited:7/16/09
Ordered: Grilled California
Cost:$7 and change
Overall Description: Almost went with another burrito but it didn't have rice so I felt it would not compare effectively. Full of mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, mango salsa, cheese, but no guac, on a sundried tomato? wrap.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - It would be easy to give this a 5 if it weren't for the fact that they just don't wrap their burritos very well here and they always fall apart. I think they need larger tortillas - perhaps the flavored ones are stiffer? Whatever it is, any burrito that needs to be eaten with a fork is not a winner for me, but the combination of grilled veggies and mango salsa worked well otherwise.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 5 - Great ingredients, although I would've liked to see some guacamole AND mango salsa. Oh well, this is definitely the freshest place I've visited yet.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - Finishing a burrito here is totally doable, but it's large enough to warrant a 2
Taste: (out of 10) 7 - Quite tasty, although the tortilla was a little dry. I like the rice, but it could have been more flavorful, and the beans weren't anything special. However the freshly grilled veggies made up for other places it was lacking - it almost got a higher rating, but it wasn't quite a burrito in some ways.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - More expensive and longer wait then the local taquerias, but it was worth it.
Total Score: (out of 28) 21 - A good burrito at an okay price, this is a bit different from your standard mexican burritos so I probably won't eat here all that often, but for something different this is a great place to check out.
Additional Comments:
Visited:7/16/09
Ordered: Grilled California
Cost:$7 and change
Overall Description: Almost went with another burrito but it didn't have rice so I felt it would not compare effectively. Full of mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, mango salsa, cheese, but no guac, on a sundried tomato? wrap.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - It would be easy to give this a 5 if it weren't for the fact that they just don't wrap their burritos very well here and they always fall apart. I think they need larger tortillas - perhaps the flavored ones are stiffer? Whatever it is, any burrito that needs to be eaten with a fork is not a winner for me, but the combination of grilled veggies and mango salsa worked well otherwise.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 5 - Great ingredients, although I would've liked to see some guacamole AND mango salsa. Oh well, this is definitely the freshest place I've visited yet.
Size: (out of 3) 2 - Finishing a burrito here is totally doable, but it's large enough to warrant a 2
Taste: (out of 10) 7 - Quite tasty, although the tortilla was a little dry. I like the rice, but it could have been more flavorful, and the beans weren't anything special. However the freshly grilled veggies made up for other places it was lacking - it almost got a higher rating, but it wasn't quite a burrito in some ways.
Value: (out of 5) 4 - More expensive and longer wait then the local taquerias, but it was worth it.
Total Score: (out of 28) 21 - A good burrito at an okay price, this is a bit different from your standard mexican burritos so I probably won't eat here all that often, but for something different this is a great place to check out.
Additional Comments:
La Corneta (Mission @ 23rd)
La Corneta - 2731 Mission St.
Visited:7/10/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$ 6.25
Overall Description: Everyone raves about this place, and I had what I thought was a small but tasty burrito there before. However, this visit was completely different to what I remembered. I had a very average but large burrito for a decent price.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - They use lettuce, which is a big no-no for me. Other then that it was pretty tasty, solid, didn't get too drippy and each bite was much like the last.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Nothing stellar, but nothing I could complain about. Other then the lettuce, they did use avocado instead of guacamole, and the rice and beans and salsa were tasty, but didn't stand out that strongly.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - I really thought I remembered this place making unsatisfactory small burritos, but this one was quite large. I ate half of it then put the other half away for a second meal.
Taste: (out of 10) 6.5 - Just shy of getting a 7 because I didn't find it all that impressive, but it was enjoyable enough both fresh and as a leftover so I wanted to give it more then a 5
Value: (out of 5) 4 - This place works, it just closes earlier then most of it's counterparts.
Total Score: (out of 28) 19.5 - Good, not great. Confusing because I was expecting a smaller burrito that tasted excellent. Guess they make em differently on Friday nights?
Additional Comments: Chips and salsa pretty bland and stale. Too bad, there's lots of space to sit here.
Visited:7/10/09
Ordered: Super Veggie Burrito
Cost:$ 6.25
Overall Description: Everyone raves about this place, and I had what I thought was a small but tasty burrito there before. However, this visit was completely different to what I remembered. I had a very average but large burrito for a decent price.
Composition: (out of 5) 3 - They use lettuce, which is a big no-no for me. Other then that it was pretty tasty, solid, didn't get too drippy and each bite was much like the last.
Ingredients: (out of 5) 3 - Nothing stellar, but nothing I could complain about. Other then the lettuce, they did use avocado instead of guacamole, and the rice and beans and salsa were tasty, but didn't stand out that strongly.
Size: (out of 3) 3 - I really thought I remembered this place making unsatisfactory small burritos, but this one was quite large. I ate half of it then put the other half away for a second meal.
Taste: (out of 10) 6.5 - Just shy of getting a 7 because I didn't find it all that impressive, but it was enjoyable enough both fresh and as a leftover so I wanted to give it more then a 5
Value: (out of 5) 4 - This place works, it just closes earlier then most of it's counterparts.
Total Score: (out of 28) 19.5 - Good, not great. Confusing because I was expecting a smaller burrito that tasted excellent. Guess they make em differently on Friday nights?
Additional Comments: Chips and salsa pretty bland and stale. Too bad, there's lots of space to sit here.
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