I must admit, all those bigger-than-your-head, rice, meat and bean burritos seem weird to me even now. Burritos were always tasty, unassuming staples. I don't think they made chicken ones. The basic varieties were bean, ground beef (usually with potatoes to glue it together) and of course, the breakfast burrito. No rice, no mixing of beans and meat. Just the basics. I've finally learned not to order a burrito if I'm expecting that anywhere but my hometown. And even some places there are succumbing to the bigger-than-your-head syndrome.

I've never understood the aversion to "Frisco". That's what the '49ers called it.

I've never understood the aversion to "Frisco". That's what the '49ers called it.

And look what it got them! um...no I have no basis for my dislike. It just bugs.

There's a place called Tortillas in Atlanta that has spoiled me for all other burritos. Though I'll admit to a lingering fondness for the little bean and cheese frozen ones that you get at the supermarket for like a quarter.

Though I'll admit to a lingering fondness for the little bean and cheese frozen ones that you get at the supermarket for like a quarter.

Those are only good if you smother them in sour cream.

Mmm... nummy....

shoes are probably good if you smother them in sour cream

Brenda, sadly Tortillas is gone.

shoes are probably good if you smother them in sour cream

Yeah, but shoes demand sharper utensils.

When Cass took me to Tiajuana I discovered what tortillas actually are.

Now I weep softly when I see a menu that proudly declares No Lard!

Brenda, sadly Tortillas is gone.

NOOOOOO!

Um, not that a place that was to all appearances run by a changing mishmash of skate punks and liberal art undegrad dropout vegans was destined to last forever.