"We all know that a carne asada burrito consists of three essential ingredients: carne asada, guacamole, and pico de gallo. I don’t want any rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, or miscellaneous leftovers from the grease trap—just the basics. If I wanted a "burrito supreme", I'd head to Taco Bell. The two words that send me into a rage and fill me with doubt while ordering are, "with everything?"
So, I ordered my burrito, and of course, those two infuriating words came up. I want authentic Mexican food, not a watered-down burrito stuffed with unnecessary fillers. I insisted I only wanted carne asada, pico, and guacamole. The server mentioned they only had rice and beans, but it was more of a communication barrier. I made it clear—no rice, no beans, no cheese, just carne, pico, and guacamole. She agreed, but then said they didn’t have guacamole, only avocado, which typically sets off alarm bells for me. I decided to go with the avocado instead.
Preparing myself for disappointment, I even stood near the trash can, ready to film myself tossing the burrito if it was filled with rice. BUT, to my surprise and delight, she made exactly what I requested! The burrito was a decent size and bursting with flavor. I don’t know what they put in their salsa, but I’d buy a five-gallon bucket of it—it was some of the best taco shop salsa I’ve ever tasted.
I generally have my doubts about taco trucks, or food trucks in general, but this one was pretty standard. They had shaded outdoor seating, surrounded by truck stops and other businesses. The two people eating there were really laid-back, just hanging out. I felt like if I hadn’t stood my ground and accepted the initial offer, I would have ended up with yet another culinary insult to Mexican heritage. But I held firm, and the result was one of the best burritos I’ve had in a long time. This will definitely be my go-to spot next time I’m in the area!"
