A hurried lunch break found me at La Cocina (45 N. Wells - Loop) for quick burrito bliss in the middle of an otherwise hectic day.
I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito Suizo, and right off the bat, I was very impressed. Suizo, en Espanol, means "swiss". I don't know what was swiss about this burrito, but I would like to offer a better translation for suizo..."delicious". The melted cheese on top of this great burrito was a wonderful and delightful addition. For those of you burrito purists who don't believe that cheese belongs on a burrito, I sugest you let La Cocina change your mind, but I digress, burrito appreciation awareness is supposed to untie, not divide.
The rest of the burrito was no joke eather. The carne asada was tender and juicy, and melted in the mouth. The Lettuce and tomato were very fresh and proportioned properly in relation to the meat in order give the burrito a light and fresh taste without overwhelming. Beans and sour cream topped off the burrito contents, and again created a synergetic combination of components that resulted in a tasty and delicious mid-day treat.
The service at La Cocina was friendly and efficient. I have been told that close to noon it gets pretty hairy, but at 11:30AM, quick and efficient burrito satisfaction is not a problem.
The burrito with tax, cost $8.03. While by burrito appreciation standards, that is a bit expensive, it really isn't too bad for a loop lunch, all things considered. The loop will not bring Pilsen or Humbolt Park prices, and I am willing to accept that.
Overall, I give this an 8. If I was hammered and it was 3AM, it might even climb up to an 8.5. Not bad for a lunch, and defilately the most fun I can have at my work desk without the burrito phile present.
Until next time!!!
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