Calexico

I tried Calexico last night based on your recommendation, and I have to say, I have found a new destination for burrito nirvana.

I had guac and chips to start, and enjoyed a tofu asado burrito and a black bean taco. I found everything super fresh, tasty, and well prepared. The tofu was cubed and blackened on one side; very light and soft without being watery or tasteless. Their "crack sauce"...+READ I tried Calexico last night based on your recommendation, and I have to say, I have found a new destination for burrito nirvana.

I had guac and chips to start, and enjoyed a tofu asado burrito and a black bean taco. I found everything super fresh, tasty, and well prepared. The tofu was cubed and blackened on one side; very light and soft without being watery or tasteless. Their "crack sauce" is a creamy, delicious chipotle sauce, and I sampled several of the free salsas available near the counter. Everything was delicious, and it didn't hurt that they were playing the Ramones while I was there...

Truly a great discovery, so thanks!-COLLAPSE / REPLY (62 Replies) (by PlomeekSoup, updated November 11, 2009)

The answer is Calexico. I've been searching over 5 years for a killer burrito in NYC and I finally found one. At $10, it's about 2x as expensive as a burrito in SF, but the ingredients are really fresh and the flavors are amazing and well-integrated. The Pollo Asado is cooked on a grill and appears to be mostly thight meat. Crispy and juicy at the same time. The steak is also juicy and delicious-...+READ The answer is Calexico. I've been searching over 5 years for a killer burrito in NYC and I finally found one. At $10, it's about 2x as expensive as a burrito in SF, but the ingredients are really fresh and the flavors are amazing and well-integrated. The Pollo Asado is cooked on a grill and appears to be mostly thight meat. Crispy and juicy at the same time. The steak is also juicy and delicious- not your usual thin meat reheated on a griddle. They use an avocado/lime sauce that really pulls the whole thing together, but I've ordered guac and sour cream as well to get the ultimate flavor explosion.

They get my vote, hands down.-COLLAPSE / REPLY (62 Replies) (by bhill, updated November 8, 2009)