Burrito Club Philly
""A BURRITO IS A SLEEPING BAG FOR GROUND BEEF" -- MITCH HEDBERG"

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Last Login: 10/13/2008
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About me:
Like Pizza Club before it, Burrito Club examines a specific chunk of Philly cuisine while uniting like-minded fellows in the pursuit of its absolute perfection. With that in mind, it is necessary to be critical when looking closely at something held in such high esteem. Call it tough love.

Burrito Club meets sporadically but with the greatest of pride and purest of motives. We eat heartily and then weigh the strengths and weaknesses of each meeting's designated burrito merchant. The results are then compiled and made available in blog form for the scrutiny and guidance of all.

This is the beginning of a grand discourse. Come hungry.

NEXT:7pm Thursday October 16 at Savoy (264 S. 18th St.), just north of Spruce, near Rittenhouse Square

ON THE AGENDA (in no particular order):

Tijuana Taco Too (The Bourse, Old City)

Mesa Fresh Mexican Grill (locations in Wayne, Frazer, and Springfield)

Mission Burrito (32 W. Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne)

12th St. Cantina Express (Bellvue)

Taqueria Raza (5th & Allegheny)

Chipotle (4030 City Ave.)

Cruz's Pizza And Mexican Restaurant (7th and Federal)

Machismo (Main St., Manayunk)

Acapulco (9th & Ellsworth)

Las Bugambilias (South St.)

El Vez (121 S. 13th St.)

Johnny Manana's (East Falls; soon at 2031 Walnut St.)

TKTKTKTK (43rd and Moore)

TKTKTK burrito truck (38th between Walnut and Chestnut)

La Cava (60 E. Butler Ave., Ambler)

La Esperanza (40 E. Gibbsboro Rd., Lindenwood, N.J.)

SUGGESTIONS WELCOME!!

Who I'd like to meet:
COMMON CRITERIA:

* Tangibility of burrito: isn't too sloppy and doesn't fall apart

* Moisture of both burrito and fillings: meat's not too dry, and burrito's not too soggy

* Heat: especially in relation to the heat level requested

* Amount of filler: not too much or too little rice, beans, onions, peppers, etc.

* Even distribution of main filling, filler, and sour cream, guac, etc.

* How you feel, um, INSIDE after eating the burrito

GOT SOME MORE? LET US KNOW!


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Robin





Oct 1 2008 2:50 PM

Can't hardly wait!
Doug





Sep 24 2008 9:38 PM

from Citypaper's column Feeding Frenzy:

>> The first kinda-near-Center-City location of Chipotle is up for mid-December in the Radian building at 39th and Walnut.

>> Speaking of burritos: The long-awaited second location of El Fuego (2104 Chestnut St.) will have its grand opening Mon., Sept. 22.
Doug





Sep 24 2008 9:36 PM

from Metro's column The Bite:
[As] El Fuego (2104 Chestnut St., 215-592-1901, www. elfuegoburritos. com) prepares for their opening, the chalkboard menus are filled in with the same burrito, taco and quesadilla goodness their Washington Square location offers. The liquor license here and promise of evening DJs will ensure the sidewalks don’t roll up too early.
Doug





Sep 24 2008 2:43 PM

roundup of tacos around town:
http://www. philadelphiaweekly. com/articles/17717/food--field-guide
Doug





Sep 17 2008 2:12 AM

Can we schedule Johnny Manana's some crisp fall Saturday? We'll take the R6, feast, and then get drinks at Buckets...
Natalie





Aug 19 2008 10:38 PM

MyFoxPhilly? WTF?!?

The first two burrito restaurants on their list were not even IN Philadelphia.
Buhhhh! *anger*
Doug





Aug 19 2008 8:28 PM

MyFoxPhilly stealing our thunder?
http://myfoxphilly. cityvoter. com/standings/2008-myfoxphilly-hot-list/1910/cheap-eats/burrito
Doug





Aug 12 2008 7:05 PM

Daily News on Los Jalapenos:
http://www. philly. com/philly/restaurants/24443259. html

No mention of our beloved guacamole or pork and pineapple burritos but interesting nonetheless...
Doug





Aug 8 2008 6:55 PM

from Citypaper:

Chipotle
4030 City Ave.
215-878-0452
Mexican/Southwest, City Line
As a fresh and semi-healthier alternative to Taco Bell-style Tex-Mex, Chipotle has inspired rabid devotion in everyone from food snobs to impoverished college students. The tacos, burritos and burrito bowls are customizable at every level - choose your meat, veggies, salsa and even your own taco shells. The oddly futuristic, Aztec-inspired décor is certainly peculiar, but instead of wondering why you're sitting inside what looks like an ancient Mexican UFO, it's better just to eat yourself into a happy, chili-scented stupor. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
The Nuck Fuggets





Aug 5 2008 3:34 AM

we miss you BURRITO CLUB!!!!
Doug





Jul 29 2008 12:52 AM

from the Inquirer's Food And Drinq blog:

Michael Ortega says he's running out of space at his Pico de Gallo at 15th and South Streets. It's either cut the menu in half or open a second location in Philly.
He's considering a spot across the street or a storefront around Ninth Street and Washington Avenue in the Italian Market. When reminded that the Italian Market has many Mexican restaurants, the San Antonio native mentioned that Pico de Gallo correctly is Tex-Mex. He also owns El Rey del Sol in Greenwich Village.
Doug





Jul 22 2008 4:19 AM

from CNN:
Investigators had a "significant break" in tracking the salmonella outbreak when they found the bacteria on a jalapeño pepper imported from Mexico at a Texas food supplier, the Food and Drug Administration announced Monday.

The FDA also warned consumers not to eat fresh jalapeños and products made with fresh jalapeños.

The discovery may provide a clue to the source of a recent outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul. The bacteria have sickened more than 1,200 people in 42 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"One of the jalapeño peppers has tested positive with a genetic match to the Saintpaul strand," said Robert Tauxe, deputy director of the CDC's Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.
Jas





Jul 16 2008 12:44 AM

Pico de Gallo's margaritas are NOT child's play! But oh so tasty :-)
Natalie





Jul 6 2008 9:16 PM

Doug





Jun 18 2008 5:01 PM

Ask A Mexican, Philly Edition:
http://www. villagevoice. com/people/0825,philadelphia-edici-oacute-n,471335,24. html
Doug





Jun 18 2008 5:00 PM

from Metro:

Before the end of July we should see Jose Garces (Amada and Tinto fame) opening his fun Mexico City-themed restaurant, Distrito (3945 Chestnut St.) in University City. The bi-level space will embrace the bustling atmosphere of a Mexico City market with bright colors and patterns, and there will be vending machines that offer Mexican action figures.
Doug





Jun 12 2008 7:57 PM

from the Wall Street Journal:

Restaurants and supermarkets across the country pulled certain fresh tomatoes from their menus and produce aisles in response to concerns about a recent spate of salmonella cases, delivering a serious blow to the nation's tomato growers.

Fast-food chains McDonald's Corp. and Burger King Holdings Inc. and retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Kroger Co. were among those that said Monday they were suspending the sale of raw tomatoes until the cause of the salmonella outbreak becomes clearer. Sliced tomatoes came off Burger King Whoppers, and customers at Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. did without tomato salsa.
Doug





Jun 11 2008 3:32 PM

amazing new food likened to a taco/pizza/gyro combination:
http://www. latimes. com/features/food/la-fo-centeno11-2008jun11,0,4564583. story
Doug





Jun 4 2008 2:30 PM

great meditation on Mexican food in Philly:
http://www. citypaper. net/articles/2008/05/29/authentically-impaired
Art Star





May 30 2008 3:44 AM

Anna





May 18 2008 7:25 AM

Bring it on Burrito Club... After Qdoba I can handle anything you can dish out. Let's go... What's next?
Doug





May 13 2008 4:51 PM

Sorry, taco stand FROM Los Taquitos de Puebla returning TO Headhouse Square Farmers Market (soon to be open Saturdays too)...
Doug





May 13 2008 4:38 PM

FYI: Taco stand from Los Taquitos de Puebla returning to 1149 S. 9th St. for the summer months...
Pomranz





May 12 2008 12:14 PM

Qdoba Center City? shame we're missing that one.
No burrito places in Rome but we did find some good Mexican in Spain. they had a pretty liberal interpretation of what constitutes a "burrito" though.
kendra





May 8 2008 6:35 PM

Show some solidarity with your Los Angeles brethren:
http://saveourtacotrucks. org/
Carne Asada Is Not A Crime!
kendra





Apr 19 2008 7:38 AM

Dear Burrito Club, two questions for you:
1) Can you please make sure to have a meeting in the vicinity of July 19-20 weekend? I realize that's months away but I'm serious about my intent to attend at least one meeting!
2) How do you feel about the creation of an Austin chapter?
Natalie





Apr 9 2008 10:47 PM

The next Burrito Club is going to be TAX-ing. Get it? Get it? For serious, if you go to Plaza Garibaldi on the weekend, there is a guy who comes in with his guitar and serenades you... he's really good!
mizz.metro.





Apr 3 2008 11:10 AM

Just found out yesterday that The Joint on South Street has closed.
Kate





Mar 22 2008 2:06 AM

I will be there tomorrow, I hope you all will be too...
Natalie





Mar 14 2008 5:13 AM

mizz.metro.





Mar 13 2008 10:08 PM

burritos2
moddancegirl





Mar 2 2008 5:36 PM

Oh how i wish i could be a burrito,
then i would be able to see all your lovely faces today.
Lea





Feb 22 2008 12:32 AM

Cantina! Oh hell yeah. Blood orange margaritas & burritos & in my neighborhood....thank you burrito club management.
marcsman


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Feb 15 2008 1:24 PM

nice call burrito club management. burrito club at night, next to a bar.

i heart you.
Doug





Feb 11 2008 4:37 PM

dear burrito club management: holding the club at places with beer is dangerous.
Natalie





Jan 3 2008 1:33 AM

I had a burrito without you guys on New Years Day and it just wasn't the same. Tears in my burrito.

Srsly tho, there's a new Mexican restaurant on South Street called Las Bugambilias. Seated joint. Looks tasty. Almost as tasty as all of us looked on NYE. :-P
Kate





Dec 5 2007 1:52 AM

Oh I am going to eat you so hard burrito, consider yourself warned...