What Makes A Great Burrito?

Burritos are slowly growing in popularity. Like a Mexican version of the burger, burritos are portable meals with carbs and proteins all rolled into one.

But what makes a great burrito? After all, isn’t it just made with ground beef, frijoles, rice, and maybe melted cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla? Isn’t that all there is to it? Ok, if you were lucky, maybe some salsa or sour cream is added. But really, would the difference between an OK burrito and a great burrito be in the quality of ingredients alone?

Quality is a factor, yes, but a great burrito is so much more.

More than just the usual ground beef, great burritos can come with carne asada (roast or grilled beef), pescado (fish), pollo (chicken), carnitas (slow-roasted pork), lengua (tongue), cabeza (head), or birria (meat stew).

Then a choice of rice, frijoles or whole beans, salsa and other ingredients such as onions, cilantro, and guacamole can be used as well. Personally, a great burrito is one with not too much rice and beans so as not to hide the meat’s flavor.

Some great burritos may have a dollop of sauce added, or have red chili flakes, jalapeños, and jack cheese. It sounds messy, and it is, but the flavor and heat from it, is positively divine.

Some say that a great burrito should have a distinct separation of flavors and textures, while others swear by the use of fresh ingredients (which is how it should be always). Many feel that a great burrito is one that’s grilled or pressed so that it’s crispy on the outside, while some like theirs with no rice at all.

So to answer the question: What makes a good burrito? The answer really depends on the individual. The beauty of burritos though is that you can customize the filling any way you want to make sure it satisfies your palate.

However, it’s safe to say that what makes a great burrito, is the freshness and quality of the ingredients – the meat, vegetables, and the tortilla. It doesn’t matter if you go for all meat, all veggie, or a mix of both in your burrito, if the quality is sub-par, and the freshness questionable, best to look elsewhere.

Good thing Burrito Express has both in spades. Quality and freshness is key, and if you are looking for a quick burrito fix, head on to Burrito Express where the variety of burritos available will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. From breakfast burritos to spicy burritos, the beans and cheese burrito to all meat and cheese burritos, no matter what your preference is, you will find a burrito that suits your taste at Burrito Express.

Burrito Express is located at 1597 E Washington Blvd. To find out more, visit http://burritoexpresspasadena.com or call (626) 798-0844 for more details.