Preface – This trilogy is very different than the last, where good things were found at unexpected times and places. In this story, we are going into the all-stars, the heavy hitters, and expecting results. We are tri-winning here! There is no fooling around, no jokes, no clever wit, just burritos, burritos, and taste. This trilogy will take place in acts, and will go from most recent to least.
Act 3 – Taqueria Cuauhtemoc, 2504 S. Kedzie, Little Village – Sunday May 15
Last week I asked a cab driver what he thought was the best burrito joint in Chicago. He directed me to me to Mi Tierra in the Little Village. When I got there it was bright pastel and looked exactly like the Mi Tierra on Belmont in Lakeview. With the said, I knew I need something with a little different feel, so I went a few doors north the Taqueria Cuauhtemoc.
Upon walking in, I know I was in an honest to god taqueria. It was mid-afternoon, and there were a few older men sitting at the counter enjoying tacos and having either a soda or a beer. Spanish was the only language being spoken here. When the lady from the counter asked me for my order, I requested “un burrito carnitas por favor”. In perfect English she answered “you want a carnitas burrito?”, and upon arrival the man sitting next to me who was having much more reasonably portioned tacos said “you are more of a man than me”.
The carnitas burrito I had was one of the freshest tasting burritos ever. The carnitas themselves were unbelievably juicy and delicious. The burrito was topped with cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream. As a whole, this burrito simply rocked, I’ve never had anything like it. Delicious, juicy, and surprisingly light on the stomach. This was easily the best deal I have ever had for $5. It is experiences like this that make the sometimes glutinous exercise of blogging burritos worth while. I recommend the next time that you have a Sunday afternoon free, you head down to the Little Village and go here or one of the many other wonderful hole in the wall taquerias in the neighborhood.
Act 2 - Garcias , 4749 N Western, Lincoln Square – Saturday May 14
Many people have told me they believe this to be the best burrito place in Chicago. Sadly for me, despite all of the burritos I’ve had over all the years, I had never been, so I figured it was time to go, and I didn’t already have any dinner plans for Saturday night.
Apparently, this restaurant had a major facelift a little over a year ago. What was once a true burrito shack is now a very nice, if not upscale looking, restaurant. Apparently, they had also expanded and it had a pretty large footprint, complete with plasma TV’s. Despite the very modern look, I still feel this place had authenticy, it had just added versatility.
I ordered an al pastor y chorizo burrito suizo. This thing was massive. I often wonder what any of the power eaters would look like trying to finish this because I wasn’t even close. In fact, neither of my friends I was with finished their burritos either. Portion control was most definitely an issue; I’d recommend splitting a burrito. Overall, I though it had a really good taste, but the sodium on the chorizo was a bit overdone. I think that sodium on the burrito porks can be a delicate issue. By nature, they are already so sodium rich; that the less is more policy doctrine should be incorporated.
I really did enjoy this restaurant and the experience I had. I went in, though, with expectations way higher than they should have been. I think that this is a lovely burrito place, but by no means the best in Chicago.
Act 1 – Burrito House, 3547 N. Lincoln, North Center – Friday May 13
After catching “This Must be the Band” the Talking Heads cover band at Martyr’s, I popped south a few blocks with my buddy to the Burrito House. It is no secret that I think this is the best burrito place on Chicago’s north side east of the expressway. Last year when I wrote about it, my review simply said “go there 10 out of 10”. I have never had a less than awesome experience here, and this time was no exception.
I had the chorizo y al pastor burrito (are you catching a pattern). There is something about their meat and the way they toast their shells that is completely unlike any other place. The only style points I had to add this time is that I ordered a cup of nacho cheese and as I ate my burrito, I would pour nacho cheese on it. I really don’t think life gets any better than this. My only complaint about this place is that the pork is so good, that I have no idea what the chicken or steak taste like. Once again, do yourself a favor, set down your computer and F*uckin go there! Wow!
Until next time (or the time after if you choose to skip reading one of our blogs)…..
Andy Gehl
Last week I asked a cab driver what he thought was the best burrito joint in Chicago. He directed me to me to Mi Tierra in the Little Village. When I got there it was bright pastel and looked exactly like the Mi Tierra on Belmont in Lakeview. With the said, I knew I need something with a little different feel, so I went a few doors north the Taqueria Cuauhtemoc.
Upon walking in, I know I was in an honest to god taqueria. It was mid-afternoon, and there were a few older men sitting at the counter enjoying tacos and having either a soda or a beer. Spanish was the only language being spoken here. When the lady from the counter asked me for my order, I requested “un burrito carnitas por favor”. In perfect English she answered “you want a carnitas burrito?”, and upon arrival the man sitting next to me who was having much more reasonably portioned tacos said “you are more of a man than me”.
The carnitas burrito I had was one of the freshest tasting burritos ever. The carnitas themselves were unbelievably juicy and delicious. The burrito was topped with cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream. As a whole, this burrito simply rocked, I’ve never had anything like it. Delicious, juicy, and surprisingly light on the stomach. This was easily the best deal I have ever had for $5. It is experiences like this that make the sometimes glutinous exercise of blogging burritos worth while. I recommend the next time that you have a Sunday afternoon free, you head down to the Little Village and go here or one of the many other wonderful hole in the wall taquerias in the neighborhood.
Act 2 - Garcias , 4749 N Western, Lincoln Square – Saturday May 14
Many people have told me they believe this to be the best burrito place in Chicago. Sadly for me, despite all of the burritos I’ve had over all the years, I had never been, so I figured it was time to go, and I didn’t already have any dinner plans for Saturday night.
Apparently, this restaurant had a major facelift a little over a year ago. What was once a true burrito shack is now a very nice, if not upscale looking, restaurant. Apparently, they had also expanded and it had a pretty large footprint, complete with plasma TV’s. Despite the very modern look, I still feel this place had authenticy, it had just added versatility.
I ordered an al pastor y chorizo burrito suizo. This thing was massive. I often wonder what any of the power eaters would look like trying to finish this because I wasn’t even close. In fact, neither of my friends I was with finished their burritos either. Portion control was most definitely an issue; I’d recommend splitting a burrito. Overall, I though it had a really good taste, but the sodium on the chorizo was a bit overdone. I think that sodium on the burrito porks can be a delicate issue. By nature, they are already so sodium rich; that the less is more policy doctrine should be incorporated.
I really did enjoy this restaurant and the experience I had. I went in, though, with expectations way higher than they should have been. I think that this is a lovely burrito place, but by no means the best in Chicago.
Act 1 – Burrito House, 3547 N. Lincoln, North Center – Friday May 13
After catching “This Must be the Band” the Talking Heads cover band at Martyr’s, I popped south a few blocks with my buddy to the Burrito House. It is no secret that I think this is the best burrito place on Chicago’s north side east of the expressway. Last year when I wrote about it, my review simply said “go there 10 out of 10”. I have never had a less than awesome experience here, and this time was no exception.
I had the chorizo y al pastor burrito (are you catching a pattern). There is something about their meat and the way they toast their shells that is completely unlike any other place. The only style points I had to add this time is that I ordered a cup of nacho cheese and as I ate my burrito, I would pour nacho cheese on it. I really don’t think life gets any better than this. My only complaint about this place is that the pork is so good, that I have no idea what the chicken or steak taste like. Once again, do yourself a favor, set down your computer and F*uckin go there! Wow!
Until next time (or the time after if you choose to skip reading one of our blogs)…..
Andy Gehl
1 comment:
Burrito House is great. You found the gem!
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