SFist: Anatomy of a Burrito(phile)

Nadine

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:18:29 -0800

You should see Dan talk about burritos in person. If you see him on the street- stop him and ask him where the best closest place is, and I swear- he'll give you 3-5 options with descriptions off the top of his head.

Passionate Eater

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:33:09 -0800

Dang, the Burritophile looks fabulous for having consumed all those burritos. I used to eat at Taqueria el Castillo all the time (when I lived in the Tenderloin), and I literally gained weight after each burrito. Originally, I couldn't eat one, it was so big. Now, I can eat one in 10 mins, and I am hungry afterward. Look what SF does to you.

Mary Ladd

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:49:38 -0800

Exactly, Jer.

Jer

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:31:06 -0800

Conversely, can an omnivorous food critic accurately represent the vegetarian or vegan population? I think not as well . . . I think you are right on target with that, Mary

Mary Ladd

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:25:07 -0800

Eve, perhaps I sounded close minded and a wee bit haughty! Yes, I know, vegetarians don't eat air. I used to cook for a vegetarian as a job, and quickly learned it requires planning and creativity. But in my own home and when I go out, I am generally seeking out meaty rather than vegetarian options. My point was more that I wouldn't eat a vegetarian burrito or pay attention to it on the menu because I enjoy the meat version much more. In my mind, my favorite burrito is meaty. But that's me. It brings to mind a debate I've had in other places-can a vegetarian be a food critic for the general population? I don't think so but others may disagree.

Eve

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:15:01 -0800

Wow, Mary, what do you think we vegetarians eat, air? I promise you that most of us know plenty about food, especially as the challenge of not eating meat causes us to find a lot of creative methods of preparation. I didn't get this fat ass from eating brown rice every day!

Charles Hodgkins

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:05:20 -0800

These people have the widget. And who doesn't love their site's mule logo?

SFGary

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:03:37 -0800

I agree with B'phile's Cate that Papalote's veggie burritos are outstanding. If only they knew how to make it hot...I'll certainly give Cuco's a try.

Mary Ladd

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:55:31 -0800

I'll have to check out their site. I don't usually listen to someone who is vegetarian when it comes to burritos (or much else food related), but know the burrito continues to evolve in our modern city.