Posted February 2, 200817 yr I'm very specific about what I get on my burrito. I usually get Chicken (or sometimes barbacoa at Chipotle because they give you so much of it). Extra meat, extra cheese, extra sour cream, rice with cilantro and corn instead of salsa. As much as I love supporting local places I haven't really found a burrito on par with Chipotle yet. Habanero and Burrito Joes in Cincinnati don't really cut it. Currito is alright if you want to try something different. Next I want to try the Comet in Northside, I heard their burritos are incredible. Anyway, discuss.
February 2, 200817 yr ^That's disgusting! But it might not necesarily have any less cholesterol. I myself prefer just meat, cheese, rice and black beans on my burrito. But I really fire it up with Chipotle Tabasco sauce! There is a place in southside Chicago that went to years ago that served the best burritos on the planet! They were HUGE! Bigger than Chipotle's. I can't remember the name of the place though. it was a ma and pa operation.
February 2, 200817 yr There is a place in southside Chicago... mmmmm, southside Chicago! Al's Italian Beef!!!! :-P
February 2, 200817 yr Ronnie if you can find out the name of the place I would love to know. I love visiting friends in Chicago and that would only enhance my next chicago experience.
February 3, 200817 yr Currito is alright if you want to try something different. What is Currito? One of the larger sculptures at Icefest in Hamilton this year was sponsored by Currito, Burritos without Borders. Everyone was perplexed.
February 4, 200817 yr Thai burritos. You can choose between buffalo sauce, teriyaki, etc. Chipotle with more options.
February 4, 200817 yr Ronnie if you can find out the name of the place I would love to know. I love visiting friends in Chicago and that would only enhance my next chicago experience. I'm not 100% sure, but I think this may be it. I do remember the burritos were so big, you had to practically hold them against you belly and eat them from the top down. LOL http://www.elfamousburrito.net/
February 4, 200817 yr Fajita Chicken, peanut butter and jelly, mayonaise, bleu cheese, natto, celery, umeboshi, and of course topped with chocolate sprinkles. don't knock it till you try it
February 7, 200817 yr I have had burrito at 4 of the chains - Chipotle, Moes, Qdoba, and Hot Head. Hot Head is the worst of the bunch. I like Moes the best however, I don't like the fact they don't put hot sauce in the burrito when they make it. It's okay if you eat there but take out means you have take the little cups of sauce with you. They also are the only place that gives you free chips. I like Qdoba and Chipotle equally. Quality is good and they each have good flavored hot sauce. Hot Head only has Red Hot. I like chicken, black beans, light rice, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and hot sauce. I do add some others depending on where I go.
February 7, 200817 yr If you're talking about Moes in Columbus I despise them. The only thing I like about Moes is they're open until 4am as any restaurant should be! The free chips and salsa is a plus though :)
February 7, 200817 yr Moes are all over the place down here in Atlanta...and they are all slightly below average at best.
February 7, 200817 yr It's one of David's "inner monologue" threads, what do you expect? :lol: clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
February 7, 200817 yr I'm very specific about what I get on my burrito. I usually get Chicken (or sometimes barbacoa at Chipotle because they give you so much of it). Extra meat, extra cheese, extra sour cream, rice with cilantro and corn instead of salsa. As much as I love supporting local places I haven't really found a burrito on par with Chipotle yet. Habanero and Burrito Joes in Cincinnati don't really cut it. Currito is alright if you want to try something different. Next I want to try the Comet in Northside, I heard their burritos are incredible. Anyway, discuss. Hab's is better than any of them, why do you say they don't cut it? What did you order there? Barbecue Chicken burrito for the win. The chips rock too. All the different salsa's. Dessert salsa. Stuffed Pablano peppers. I'm getting hungry. Comet is good too.
February 7, 200817 yr Well when I went to Habanero I got the steak and it had no flavor. I was told its better to go with chicken but I wasn't really impressed with the other elements of my burrito either. I'l try it with Barbeque Chicken. I still need to check out The Comet.
February 7, 200817 yr I see I'm in the vast minority here, but I love burritos, but hate Chipotle. It's a sloppy wet mass of diarrhea on a plate. I've tried the burritos, and at my assistant's request, in a bowl. Equally vile. Maybe I'm not ordering the right things. I'm a traditionalist. Meat (or shredded chicken), beans, rice, a little guacamole, and that's about it. If you're doing it right with the meat and beans, you don't need much else.
February 8, 200817 yr I just have a hard time eating guacamole that I haven't made - it really needs to be served fresh, like within 2-3 hours of its creation. Years ago, I dated a guy (native of Mexico) who turned out to be an utter louse but I did manage to get a guac recipe (and a leather jacket) out of the relationship. Needless to say, the guac recipe was by far the best thing I got from that entanglement. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
February 8, 200817 yr I see I'm in the vast minority here, but I love burritos, but hate Chipotle. It's a sloppy wet mass of diarrhea on a plate. I've tried the burritos, and at my assistant's request, in a bowl. Equally . vile. Maybe I'm not ordering the right things. I'm a traditionalist. Meat (or shredded chicken), beans, rice, a little guacamole, and that's about it. If you're doing it right with the meat and beans, you don't need much else. Chipolte is a diarrhea in the bowl alright. you are in no minority. That used to be my only less- chainy- than -TGIFBenigans-when -stuck-in- the burbs-working place to grab a bite. I swear those places put some kind of poisen in the food. eat local.
February 8, 200817 yr Chipolte is a diarrhea in the bowl alright. you are in no minority. That used to be my only less- chainy- than -TGIFBenigans-when -stuck-in- the burbs-working place to grab a bite. I swear those places put some kind of poisen in the food. eat local. Glad to see I'm not alone. I work out in Mentor now (temporarily, trust me), and there's a place nearby called Jalapeno Loco, that's not half bad. (despite the goofy name). The other think I forgot to mention, is that I'm a big jabanero pepper fan too, so if I can get those on a burrito (or anything else), then I'm good.
February 8, 200817 yr they are actually commonally called Habanero/Habenero...and they my favorite pepper as well. They tend to show up more in Caribbean foods.
February 8, 200817 yr they are actually commonally called Habanero/Habenero...and they my favorite pepper as well. They tend to show up more in Caribbean foods. My granny cooks with those all the time. They are very "mild" compared to these mini peppers (the name escapes me now), she cooks with. Those babies are so hot, they numb you lips.
February 8, 200817 yr I see I'm in the vast minority here, but I love burritos, but hate Chipotle. It's a sloppy wet mass of diarrhea on a plate. I've tried the burritos, and at my assistant's request, in a bowl. Equally . vile. Maybe I'm not ordering the right things. I'm a traditionalist. Meat (or shredded chicken), beans, rice, a little guacamole, and that's about it. If you're doing it right with the meat and beans, you don't need much else. Chipolte is a diarrhea in the bowl alright. you are in no minority. That used to be my only less- chainy- than -TGIFBenigans-when -stuck-in- the burbs-working place to grab a bite. I swear those places put some kind of poisen in the food. eat local. i went once. i didn't get sick but the burrito was totally bland and forgettable. a big eh.
February 9, 200817 yr At Kaldi's I get their mushrooms and artichoke and everywhere else I usually get a fajita instead whenever I'm doing tex mex.
December 8, 200816 yr I get the Mad Max at Habanero, which has tilapia on it. Only thing like it anywhere. Yum.
December 8, 200816 yr OMG I LOVE Habanero. I never really had a "real" burrito, but this thread is making me hungry for one.
December 10, 200816 yr I love the burritos at Del Taco out west. Only if they could bring Del Taco to Ohio and get rid of crappy Taco Bell. But the best burrito hands down (and I need to get there sometime soon) is the shrimp burrito at Margaritas. Mmmmmm, now I just made myself hungry!
December 10, 200816 yr Every time I eat Chipotle... I feel terrible the rest of the day... I think I'm never gonna eat there again Moe's Southwest Grille's burritos seriously lack flavor... pretty blah Qdoba... what's the point?
December 10, 200816 yr Qdoba... what's the point? That's like saying, "What's the point of having Burger King if you already have McDonald's." ???
December 11, 200816 yr Burrito lovers we need your help. Please contact Chipotle and let them know that their 8 pm closing at the new fountain place location in downtown cincinnati sucks. Everywhere else in the city they close at 10. Here is a reply I got from them about why they close early..... :x http://www.chipotle.com/#flash/speak_comment <---comment here Hello there, and we appreciate you contacting us! I don’t know about all of the other places in the area, but often our restaurants in downtown areas close earlier, because everyone typically leaves the downtown areas after work ends and night falls. But we will consider this for the future, since most definitely we aren’t saying we’d never change this, especially if it seemed to make good, sound fiscal sense to stay open later. We thank you for letting us know your thoughts, and we appreciate your patience with us while we grow to learn the ebbs and flows of proper operating hours for our first downtown Cincinnati location. Sincerely, Joe Stupe Chipotle
December 11, 200816 yr What do you get on your burrito? A cheeseburger. Hold the burrito. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 11, 200816 yr more like Joe Stupid May I ask...why? They're a new location, they kinda have to be in the business of making money, and the person responding even said they're not against being open later....just not yet.
December 11, 200816 yr more like Joe Stupid May I ask...why? They're a new location, they kinda have to be in the business of making money, and the person responding even said they're not against being open later....just not yet. I know. Its possible they haven't been open long enough to analyze extending the hours. Give him a break..sheesh. It's a fuckin' burrito, not brain surgery.
December 11, 200816 yr more like Joe Stupid May I ask...why? They're a new location, they kinda have to be in the business of making money, and the person responding even said they're not against being open later....just not yet. because I couldn't resist making a really stupid joke
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