We finally made it over to the newest outpost of Giliberto’s! Located across from Roosevelt in a new plaza at the corner of Sertoma and 41st Street, this place is bound to hopping with high-schoolers once classes resume in September.
No shade to Nicky’s or Jacky’s, but Giliberto’s is our favorite place to grab a few burritos after a hard day or a long evening out. We were curious to see how the food compared to the other locations, so we picked up a few favorites to test them out.
Consistency is the one risk you take with local, independent joints. McDonald’s makes a science out of reassuring the world that one Big Mac is the same as another, from Tokyo to Toledo. While that’s reassuring it’s also a little creepy. I’d rather feel like I’m eating something made by a real person, perhaps even with a little love thrown in.
Would the West Side Giliberto’s live up to our taste bud’s high expectations? The answer is YES! Our burritos were generously stuffed, flavor-packed, and walked that greasy line between delicious and decadent.
We were more than satisfied and had a few bites left over for breakfast the next morning.
So Chipotle – take your time. We’ve got options! And there’s still no reason to settle for Qdoba.