Let's just get this out of the way: Michelle Obama is, arguably, one of the greatest First Ladies, ever. Not only can she execute vibrant colors and exciting styles -- which, for us, is of the utmost importance in a leading lady -- but she also loves a good tamale. And how. During a Cinco de Mayo party at the White House, President Barack Obama used his wife for a few harmless food jokes. Gawker reports: "[Obama] prepared for the crowd all sorts of Mexico-related jokes, for which the First Lady served as a useful prop at times. Mexican food is Michelle's favorite, Obama said, adding that 'you do not want to be between Michelle and a tamale.' " more ›

San Francisco's much-loved (and overstuffed!) carne asada burritos have been put to the test. What test? The taste-test. Ryan Farr (4505 Meats), Prisca Chen (winner of burrito judge contest on 7x7.com), Matthew Accarrino (SPQR), Margo True (Sunset magazine editor), and Charles Hodgkins (Burrito Eater). El Farolito and Papalote, unsurprisingly, were tops. Check out 7x7 to see who reigns supreme. [via Grub] more ›

Former S.F. Mayor and SF Chronicle dilettante Wilie Brown recently supped at Tres Agaves, Sammy Hagar's Mexican food in SoMa, and was less than pleased. It turns out management didn't press their lips against his buttocks the food was less than undesirable, according to Da Mayor. more ›

Today in the Mission, vegan Mexican with a twist is on the menu. Brought to you by the founders and owners of Café Gratitude, Matthew and Terces Engelhart, Gracias Madre will serve grub grown at their organic, biodynamic Be Love Farm in Pleasants Valley, "including the non-GMO varieties of heirloom corn" used to make tortillas and tamales. more ›

No need to bury the lead: the Los Compadres taco truck that does business at Spear & Folsom is yummy. We enjoyed a rather large burrito there recently. At five bucks for the basic model, it's not too hard on the wallet. more ›