… and we couldn’t disagree more! (Ha!)
Alright, we weren’t there. And we haven’t tried them all. But before we get into that, here’s the rankings:
- Abelardo’s
- Chipotle
- Taco John’s
Also up for consideration were Nikki’s, Giliberto’s, Jacky’s, Panchero’s, Qdoba, Tortilleria Hernandez, and Taco Bell. (Yes, Taco Bell!)
Do click over to the article and watch the video. And then ask yourself, “what the heck????”
While it’s pleasant to see Panchero’s and Qdoba do so poorly, the high marks for Taco John’s is evidence that this test was poorly run, at best. When it comes to burritos, especially burritos that come off of a long list of specialty meats like you’re find at Giliberto’s or Nikki’s, everyone’s going to have a different tastes. You really can’t just order one and hope it hits your palette right on the first bite. Secondly, the little guys aren’t known for their consistency. Know that going in. You’re best served by trying a few things and getting a feel for the place. Research must be done. (It’s a yummy job, that, but someone’s got to do it!)
Ok. Enough grumbling. We did learn two things: 1) We need to try Abelardo’s. They seemed to have a rough start – the location’s been the death of few restaurants over the years, and they replace the management team a few months back. But from what we’re hearing, it’s pretty bomb these days. 2) We need to get back to Tortilleria Hernandez. It’s been too long, and the times we’ve gone have been delicious.
So thanks, Argus, for taking a crack at a burrito shoot-out. Truly. But next time, ask for some recommendations and broaden your orders a little bit. We think you missed out on some good stuff.
