DISH OF THE WEEK

DISH OF THE WEEK in New York: Colorado Burrito at LOS BURRITOS JUAREZ

The Place: Despite all the hype-machines and Tik Tok fueled lines, certain international cuisines in NYC are actually getting stronger and more diverse. That is certainly true of fast-casual regional Mexican food. Los Burritos Juárez opened last summer in a small storefront in Fort Greene, Brooklyn to long lines and lots of hype. And I’m pleased to stay months later after the hype has cooled, I found the food to speak for itself.


The Dish: These burritos hail from the Juarez region of Mexico so they’re comprised of a homemade flour tortilla, cooked with lard. They’re smaller and thinner than what you may expect and I really appreciated that since I am past my prime days of devouring an entire Tex-Mex meal. Although it was smaller, my Colorado Burrito was packed to the brim with stewed pork and beans in a guajillo sauce. There was no cheese, but the rich tortilla glistened with lard and melted with the meat like a delicious cheesy mess. Price: $11

LOS BURRITOS JUAREZ
354 Myrtle Avenue (between Adelphi Street and Carlton Avenue),
Fort Greene, Brooklyn
losburritosjuarez.com

AboutBrian Hoffman

Brian Hoffman is a classically trained actor who is now a full-time tour guide, blogger, and food obsessive. He leads food and drink tours around New York City, which not only introduce tour-goers to delicious food, but gives them a historical context. He has written food articles for Gothamist and Midtown Lunch in addition to overseeing this blog and a few food video series, including Eat This, Locals Know, and Around the World in One City. His latest series is an international cooking show with his son which can be found on this site.

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