FOR MORE ON SF BURRITOS

Well I knew blogging about burritos was (un)questionably (un)original when I decided to make this book. There is this really cool site that does on-going coverage of bay area burritos: www.burritoeater.com . I don’t know the people who make it, but it’s clear they’re good men, and thorough. Thanks to the commentors who pointed it out…

#1!: TAQUERIA LA ALTENA

This is my favorite burrito. Pictured is regular carnitas. 

#2: EL FAROLITO

You could argue this is the paradigm for the Mission burrito (big, cheap, tasty). Pictured is a regular chicken.

#3: EL METATE

I love El Metate for selling burrito’s $5 out the door ($6 for super). Super good and affordable, but admittedly slim, this is a perfect lunchbreak burrito. Pictured is a super carne asada.

#4: LOS COYOTES

Not sure if anyone will agree with me, but I think this spot is totally underrated. Everything on the menu is good, and the burritos are a nice size. Pictured: super pollo asado;

COUNTDOWN! #5: PAPALOTE

Picking the 5 best is hard. I’m torn because El Tonayense also serves awesome veggie burritos, at a better price. But there is something special about Papalote. Another frequent winner of Best of the Bay. It is friggin delicious. I love that orange salsa. Pictured here is the super grilled veggie (eggplant and zuchinni). Far as I know, this place is good for the community too, they seem to always sponsor cool hiphop events.

Note from the editor

The 2010 Mission Burrito Book is almost over. What can I say. Anyway, it has been an amazing experience, eating all of these burritos. 

 The rest of the month, I’ll post my 5 favorites, counting down to #1. Thank you if you read or like my blog!…–Manuelito

REGULAR CARNITAS @ EL TACO LOCO 2

I was always prejudiced against this place because of the ridiculous fast-food looking exterior. It was an OK burrito, nothing to blog home about. $5.60. SIZE:…3/5   PRICE:…3.25/5   MEAT:…2.75/5   OVERALL:…3/5   WEBSITE

SUPER CARNE ASADA @ EL CASTILLITO

This might be the biggest burrito I’ve encountered so far, athough I could argue the size barely compensates for below average taste and quality. For instance, questionable carne asada. And they use regular sour cream instead of crema. $6.99. SIZE…4.75/5   PRICE…3.5/5   MEAT:…1.25/5   OVERALL:…3.16/5   WEBSITE

SPECIAL POLLO ASADO @ EL TEPA

Meh. I’d never heard anyone talk about this place, I know why. Mediocre’s the word. Special=super-crema. $6.82. SIZE:…2.75/5   PRICE…3/5   MEAT:…3/5   OVERALL:…2.92/5   WEBSITE