Is There Mayo in This? Los Gorditos Burritos.

I know what you're thinking. I'm an overweight, extremely gassy girl? I have an insane amount of heartburn and as far as you know, Gallit (it's like 'delete' with a 'g') is not a name that came from south of the border? Well, some of these statements are true. Although, I'm refusing to specifically say which ones.

So, why is this Jewish, thirty-something year-old girl doing this? Maybe it's the cheese and bean combo, hot sauce and choice of meat all wrapped in one fine flour, wheat, corn, spinach, tomato, spicy, gluten free, or lettuce tortilla. What's missing? A bow on top because it feels like Christmas every single time I see a burrito on a plate. I finally understand why there is so much love surrounded around December 25th. I'm doing it. This girl is eating 100 burritos in six months.

Whether it's a new Mexican restaurant, bar or what not to do on a date (yes, I am going to talk about your crazy dating stories and perhaps a few of my own), you'll have a good time reading this and you might just learn something. Enjoy the ride. First stop - Los Gorditos in Portland's Pearl District.

This place is loaded with a whole bar of hot sauce, pickled veggies and salsa plus a menu with a selection of meat, vegan and vegetarian Mexican food including burritos of course. I ordered the tofu vegetarian burrito. Here are my observations:

Los Gorditos - Tofu Vegetarian Burrito

1. Size: I went to the gym prior to coming to Los Gorditos and my arms ached when trying to pick this thing up. It's big. Fork it is!

2. Tortilla: it is perfect. Slightly charred on the outside, but not burnt at all. The burrito is thick on both ends which in my opinion, is the best part (see "Ends" rating).

3. First Bite: lots of cheese, beans and what? Mayo? Is there mayo in my burrito? My friend Miranda confirmed it was sour cream. However, it was strange how the sour cream appeared to be mixed into the rice and beans. It made for an interesting taste and texture. Not what I am use to, but the tofu was firm, rice was good and the pinto beans were delightful.

4. Veggies/Toppings: I think there is lettuce in this? With so much bean and cheese and more bean and cheese..."Hey look! Bean and cheese." Basically, the lettuce gets lost in the burrito, but it included fajita veggies with the perfect amount of crunch. Nothing breaks a burrito more than soggy peppers and onions.

5. Ends: You know the part at the end of a burrito? It is usually 97% tortilla with just a dab of beans, cheese or whatever else might have come in the burrito. I consider this the best part. At Los Gorditos, the ends were great. The tortilla was just soft enough with the right amount of cheese and rice.


There you have it. Want to help me accomplish my goal? Suggest a place I have to try! You never know...we could be famous.  

Look out for my another burrito adventure next week.

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