El Camion, Seattle, WA

El Camion
6416 15th Ave NW, Seattle WA USA

Burrito Mojado (adobada) - $7.95

Price: 10
Size: 10
Presentation: 10
Flavor: 10
Freshness: 10
Ingredients: 10
Originality: 9
Construction: 10
Quality: 10
Overall Experience: 9

Bonus Points: +1 Homemade Hot Sauces
Come back? Hell Yes!!!

Overall Score: 99% A+

Wow. I haven't been able to say that about a burrito for awhile now. I haven't came across many burritos lately that have really impressed me, until now! I first went to El Camion at one of their trucks, and thought they were good, but not that good. And then I went to their somewhat new brick and mortar location in Ballard, and I was very happy with my experience. It's a fun and unique atmosphere, the building used to be an old burger joint. I ordered the Burrito Mojado (wet) with adobado (spicy marinated pork) and a can of Hilliards to wash it down. The service was fast and courteous, the place was clean. When they called my number, I walked up to the counter to find a very impressive looking burrito. It was massive! These guys are giving Gordito's a run for their money. As I attempted to devour this meal, I quickly learned that it would be a futile effort to finish. They definitely don't skimp on the meat which was very tender and flavorful. I left with a full belly and a to go box that would almost be a whole other meal. Go "Eat At The Truck"!

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Kihei, Maui

2511 South Kihei Road







Carnitas Burrito - $11.95

Price: 8
Size: 9
Presentation: 9
Flavor: 9
Freshness: 9
Ingredients: 9
Originality: 8
Construction: 10
Quality: 10
Overall Experience: 9

Bonus Points: +2 because there's a great view of the ocean!
Come back? Hell Yes!!!

Overall Score: 93% A-

It's official, quality burritos are available in Maui! Fred's sits on a busy and beautiful stretch of road that runs right along the Pacific Ocean. Come at the right time and you can enjoy a stunning sunset as you dine. I highly recommend the patio of course. It's also a very busy location, often with a line that feeds out into the sidewalk during dinner time, so go early or late if you want to avoid the chaos! The Carnitas Burrito was excellent. My favorite part about it was the abundance of juicy and tender shredded pork that dominated the fillings of the burrito, very impressive and rare! So next time you're looking for a burrito AND happen to be in Maui, go to Fred's! You won't be disappointed.

Fireroast Cafe - Minneapolis, MN

3800 37th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Chorizo Burrito - $7.50







Price: 8
Size: 8
Presentation: 8
Flavor: 6
Freshness: 8
Ingredients: 6
Originality: 6
Construction: 5
Quality: 6
Overall Experience: 7

Bonus Points: Ambience & good salsa +2
Come back? Yes, but try something else...

Overall Score: 71% C-

On a trip to Minneapolis, I stumbled across this small cafe in a mainly residential area. I get inside and see a diverse menu with salads, sandwiches, tamales, and BURRITOS! There were a few choices on the menu, so I opted for the Chorizo Burrito. The burrito was meh, just ok. A very small amount of chorizo was given, and off to one side. Once I realized there was no more meat, the fun was over. They do put the burrito in a sandwich press which was different. The cafe itself was very inviting and interesting. Next time I go, maybe I'll try a tamale instead.

Burrito Scare!

"Analysis determined that it was only a burrito" YES!!!

How could I NOT post this!

Mi Charrito, Seattle WA

1312 NE 45th St Seattle, WA
micharritotaqueria.bite2go.com/

"Wet Chipotle Burrito" Al Pastor $6.75

Price: 9
Size: 7
Presentation: 8
Flavor: 7
Freshness: 8
Ingredients: 5
Originality: 6
Construction: 8
Quality: 8
Overall Experience: 8

Bonus Points: Glass Coke bottles +1
Come back? If I happen to be walking by and am hungry, then yes.
Hot Sauce: 2 House made sauces, rojo y verde

Final Score: 75% C

I met with a friend at Mi Charrito so we could have a quick burrito before seeing a show at The Neptune Theater, which is right across the street on 45th. The restaurant is quite small and the feeling of it matches what you might expect for a U-District hole in the wall dining experience. We ordered from the counter and took our seats. In about 3 minutes, our burritos were brought to us. They are a little on the small side and very basic. Not many ingredients to speak of; just the pork, beans, and rice. I don't have much else to say about this 'C' grade experience, but if you're hungry and walking by, give it a try?

Mama's Mexican Kitchen Seattle, WA

2234 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121


"The Elvis Presley" $9.75




Price: 8
Size: 9
Presentation: 9
Flavor: 7
Freshness: 7
Ingredients: 6
Originality: 9
Construction: 9
Quality: 7
Overall Experience: 8

Bonus Points: Live music by the table! +1
Come back? You bet!

Final Score: 80% B-

Mama's has always been one of the best known Mexican restaurants in Seattle, and rightly so... It's prime corner location in Belltown, the multiple rooms of the restaurant with all kinds of decor, and the famed "Elvis Room" - a room devoted to the King! So of course, how could I not order a burrito named "The Elvis Presley"? While waiting for the food to arrive, I enjoyed live table-side music as I drank my Negro Modelo and munched on the delicious chips & salsa. The burrito was brought out a surprisingly short time later. This burrito had an impressive exterior, covered in cheese and very plump. The only problem with the ingredients was that the carne asada was tough, similar to the consistency of leather. I know they can do better because I've been going to Mama's for a long time without disappointment, which is why I will definitely return one fine day.

Taqueria El Sabor - Shoreline WA

Taqueria El Sabor
15221 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA - USA

Burrito Chipotle $5.49

Price: 10
Size: 8
Presentation: 7
Flavor: 7
Freshness: 8
Ingredients: 5
Originality: 6
Construction: 8
Quality: 8
Overall Experience: 7

Bonus Points: Several homemade hot sauces = +1
Come back? Only if passing by and hungry.
Total Score: %75 C

Thanks to my new and first smart phone, it will now be much easier for me to record burrito experiences for the blog. Anyway, I was out and about in Shoreline the other day, thinking about food, and I saw El Sabor out of the corner of my eye. I thought about it and 2 U-turns later I was there. It's a small and busy little place right on the almighty Aurora Avenue. They had a few different burritos to choose from, I went with the Burrito Chipotle that has the sauce on top. On the plus side, the service was fast and friendly, the burrito was cheap, big enough to not be hungry anymore, and a great selection of sauces. On the minus side, not a lot of variety inside the burrito; just meat, rice, and beans for the most part. The flavor was just ok, nothing all that special. The menu had many other non-burrito options which several other patrons seemed to order. Perhaps those dishes are something better? I don't care though, I'm only about the burritos as you all know.

Electric Pagoda, Kathmandu, Nepal

Electric Pagoda
Thamel - Kathmandu, Nepal
Chicken Burrito, 320 Rupees (less than $4)
www.electricpagoda.com

Price: 9
Size: 6
Presentation: 8
Flavor: 7
Freshness: 8
Ingredients: 6
Originality: 6
Construction: 7
Quality: 7
Overall Experience: 8

Bonus Points: Amazing Patio +1
Hot sauces: Fresh salsa, homemade.
Come back? Yes I would.

Final Score: 73% C-

Electric Pagoda is a great place to escape the chaotic streets of Thamel. Located on a corner, the restaurant mainly consists of a very large and inviting garden patio. There's also a smaller indoor area with a funky little bar. A little background info... Thamel is the main tourist district of Kathmandu, Nepal. It's stuffed full of little trekking shops, bars, restaurants, and just about anything you could imagine. The streets are very narrow without sidewalks, and the cars/motorcycles/rickshaws have the right of way over pedestrians. It can be a stressful and overwhelming place to be, which is why Electric Pagoda has a perfect location which offers a sanctuary from the madness. Now for the burrito, it was pretty basic by american standards, but hey, burritos found in Nepal are few and far between. There was a fair amount of chicken, rice, and beans, but not a whole lot more. The portion was decent, good for a light lunch. Don't count on it filling your belly though. The ambiance is really what makes this place special. Check it out at night, all the tables are candle lit on the patio, very unique feel!

Chhomrong Cottage, Nepal

Chhomrong Cottage
Chhomrong, Nepal
Bean and Cheese Burrito, 380 Rupees (about $4)

Price: 6
Size: 8
Presentation: 9
Flavor: 10
Freshness: 9
Ingredients: 8
Originality: 8
Construction: 8
Quality: 9
Overall Experience: 8

Bonus Points: The Chocolate Cake +1
Hot sauces: Bottled Red Chili Sauce
Come back? I hope so!

Final Score: 84% B

The Chhomrong Cottage is a great place for dinner as well as a place to stay for the night. On a 25 day trek in the Annapurna area, the village of Chhomrong is found on the way to the Annapurna Base Camp. So guess what... They have a burrito on the menu! I have a really good feeling about it as the place was in TIME magazine for the "Best Chocolate Cake in Asia"! And so I made the assumption that the cook has some skills. The nice lady who runs the Cottage brings out my burrito and it looks delicous, especially after being on the trail for the past 23 days! The burrito was a nicely sized one, and as I slowly devoured it, the flavors were simple, but delicous. The cook said she puts in fresh ginger, garlic, kidney beans, yak cheese, and the tortilla, all home-made! This is definately THE most unique burrito experience I've had so far.

I must also share another burrito experience with trekker friends Simon and Katie and an interesting bean & cheese burrito. This unorthodox burrito was found at the lovely Hotel Milan in Ghandruk. Simon said it was a really good burrito, I had a bite and I must concur. It may not look like a burrito, but it sure tastes like one! Katie had the enchilada, which looked exactly the same as the burrito, a little confused by that, but it's all part of the Nepal dining adventure!

Mr. Villa -Seattle, WA

Mr. Villa
8064 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Mojado Burrito (shredded beef) $10.95

Price: 7
Size: 10
Presentation: 9
Flavor: 10
Freshness: 9
Ingredients: 9
Originality: 8
Construction: 9
Quality: 9
Overall Experience: 9

Bonus Points: Live Music! +1
Hot sauces: Red and Green house salsa.
Come back? Yup Yup!

Final Grade: 90% A-

I met up with a buddy here the other day for dinner. We were searching for a good mexican restaurant in the Lake City area, and this is where we landed, thankfully! The place is quite different than your normal family mexican restaurant; on the small side, dim lighting, warm and inviting. And there was live music! The burrito was large and flavorful, just they way I like em! I look forward to devouring another in the near future. Go here!

El Beso - Milwaukee, WI

El Beso - Milwaukee, WI
5030 S 74th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
Burrito Classico (Chorizo) $11.99

Price: 8
Size: 9
Ingredients: 7
Freshness: 10
Quality: 9
Construction: 9
Originality: 10
Flavor: 9
Presentation: 9
Overall Experience: 10
Bonus Points: Chorizo! = 1
Hot Sauces: Cholula, Valentina + house salsa
Come back?: Oh yes!

Final Score: 91% A-

On a recent trip to Milwaukee, I was taken to El Beso. I'm glad I was brought here as I would definately come back and recommend it to any fellow burrito lover. The place is large and brightly decorated. The staff was abundant and eager to assist their customers. As for the burrito, it was a pleasantly plump and tasty unit covered with cheese (it's Wisconsin!) and filled with mostly chorizo, an unusual meat for a burrito in my experience. Their house salsa is delicous by the way. Overall, I had a great meal with wonderful people and I hope you can swing by next time you're in Milwaukee!

Malena's - Ballard, WA

Malena's - Ballard, WA
2010 NW 56th St
Seattle, WA 98107
Adobaba Burrito (pork) $6.25

Price: 10
Size: 9
Ingredients: 9
Freshness: 8
Quality: 9
Construction: 9
Originality: 9
Flavor: 9
Presentation: 6
Overall Experience: 9
Bonus Points: 0
Hot Sauces: Tapatio + house salsa
Come back?: Yup!

Final Score: %87 B+

I like Malena's. It's a simplistic dining experience, complete with good food for a fair price, a rarity in Seattle these days. There may not be much to the dining experience, they have a dozen or so tables, food served on paper plates, and plastic silverware, BUT the food is worth every penny! Plus they give you free chips and salsa which you don't find that often at places where you order at the counter. I look forward to returning!

Azul -Mill Creek, WA

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Azul

15118 Main St

Mill Creek, WA 98012

Papa's Burrito (pork)

$10.99

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Price: 8

Size: 9

Presentation: 9

Flavor: 10

Freshness: 10

Ingredients: 9

Originality: 9

Construction: 10

Quality: 9

Overall Experience: 9

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Bonus Points: extremely good pork = 1

Hot Sauces: good house salsa

Come back? Yup!

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Final Grade: 93% A-

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Azul is definately among the more popular restaurants in the Mill Creek Town Center and it's easy to see why. Great food! This burrito was very tasty. The pork was unusally good and they give you plenty of it as well. I'll definately be back for another Papa's Burrito!

Gorditos -Everett, WA

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Gorditos

1909 Hewitt Ave

Everett, WA 98201

Wet Burrito. pork/spicy

$7.20!

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Price: 10

Size: 10

Presentation: 10

Flavor: 10

Freshness: 10

Ingredients: 10

Originality: 10

Construction: 10

Quality: 10

Overall Experience: 10

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Bonus Points: They don't need any!

Hot Sauces: Several Homemade sauces and very good warm salsa

Come back?: Oh hell yes!

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Final Grade: A+

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Wow! Now this is a burrito of perfection. Gordito's younger brother from Everett has all the same good stuff as the Greenwood location, but a much nicer and larger space. With perfectly cooked pork, all the fresh and wholesome ingredients that go into this burrito make it absolutely delicous. It's always good to find another quality place to go to in the long time deprived north end. ¡Muchas gracias Gorditos!

Los Cabos -North Bend, WA

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Los Cabos
580 S.W. Mount Si Blvd
North Bend, WA
Macho Burrito w/pork
$9.95/$7.95 w/discount

Price: 8
Size: 9
Presentation: 8
Flavor: 9
Freshness: 8
Ingredients: 7
Originality: 7
Construction: 8
Quality: 7
Overall Experience: 8

Bonus Points: 1 for season pass holder discount!
Hot Sauces: Good house salsa and Tapatio
Come back? Sure

Overall Score: 80% B-

What brought me to Los Cabos was the discount for Summit season pass holders, not to mention I was hungry for a burrito! The Macho Burrito filled my belly nicely. It's your basic run-of-the-mill family mexican restaurant. Big place, good food, fast & friendly service, I'd go again!

Revisions...

Hello fellow burrito lovers! I just wanted to make you aware that I have made a revision to BBB. Due to some recent constructive criticism received, I will no longer be taking the photo of the burrito using my hand as a size reference. A crisp, $1 bill will now accompany the burrito in the photos in order to give you a better size comparison.
One more thing. I will also now be including the address of the restaurants in order to serve you better. I hope you are all enjoying BBB and eating lots of delicous burritos!

-Brian

Ixtapa -Lynnwood, WA

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Ixtapa
5031 168th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Ixtapa Burrito w/chicken
$7.25 (lunch menu)

Price: 9
Size: 7
Presentation: 8
Flavor: 9
Freshness: 9
Ingredients: 6
Originality: 6
Construction: 7
Quality: 8
Overall Experience: 9

Bonus Points: 0
Hot Sauces: 0
Come back?: In a pinch

Final Grade: 78% C+

Ixtapa is not bad for the price, but it's nothing to write home about. There's better to be had out there. I couldn't find anything special about this burrito that might be worth mention here. The service was great and the place was somewhat busy. It was basically the standard strip mall mexican restaurant experience.

Gorditos - Seattle, WA

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Gorditos - Seattle, WA

Wet Burrito - chicken, spicy, fajita style veggies $7.69

Price: 10

Size: 10

Ingredients: 10

Freshness: 10

Quality: 10

Construction: 10

Originality: 10

Flavor: 10

Presentation: 8

Overall Experience: 9

Bonus Points: Homemade hot sauces + recycleable to go boxes = 2

Hot Sauces: several homemade sauces

Would I come back? Hell Yes!

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Final Grade: 99% A+

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Gorditos has been long overdue for a visit. If you've never been here before, consider not eating anything the day of your visit. You will need maximum space in your belly in order to fit this giant hunk of burrito goodness. And if you can't, no problem. You can take the rest home in an earth friendly recycleable to go box, and what's more, they're made in the U.S.A.!

Casa Corona - Lynnwood, WA

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Casa Corona -Lynnwood, WA

Burrito Ahogado Al Pastor (marinated pork)

$7.89

Price: 9

Size: 9

Ingredients: 9

Freshness: 10

Quality: 9

Construction: 9

Originality: 10

Flavor: 9

Presentation: 10

Overall Experience: 9

Bonus Points: 1 homemade sauces

Hot Sauces available: homemade red and green sauces

Would I come back? YUP!

Final Grade: 94% A

What a solid burrito. It's robust size and shape is the first thing I noticed, and the unusual green sauce poured on top made for a wonderful twist! The marinated pork is what really put this burrito into the upper echelon. Fine work Casa Corona!

El Chupacabra -Seattle, WA

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El Chupacabra -Seattle, WA

Large Basic Wet Pork Burrito $7.50

Price: 10

Size: 10

Ingredients: 10

Freshness: 10

Quality: 10

Construction: 10

Originality: 10

Flavor: 10

Presentation: 10

Overall Experience: 10
Bonus Points: 3 types of homemade salsa

Hot sauces: El Yucateco

Would I come back: HELL YES!

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Final Grade: A+

This is the 1st ever perfectly scored burrito on Brian's Burrito Blog! Congratulations El Chupacabra, you've created a burrito that is above and beyond the vast majority of fellow burrito makers. Thank you!

I heavily recommend you make it a point to stop in at El Chupacabra. Not only is the food excellent, but the place itself is great just to hang out in for a few drinks. They're also known for their Margaritas and their juke box. Just don't let the Chupacabra catch you!