I think it’s a mole sauce.. If you’re back in the bay area - try the carnitas burrito or al pastor burrito at tres amigos in half moon bay—or in the north bay, try the El Sombrero burritos in Northern Santa Rosa, or downtown Healdsburg. Those are some of the best places I’ve ever come across.

By the way, I just had one of the seasonal Spiced Pumpkin Pie cliff bars.. it’s awesome!

-Nick Dietrich, SF

Thanks for the recommendations--I will definitely check those places out.  I’m glad you enjoyed the Pumpkin bar--it’s one of my faves, too.

Molly,

Stay away from the mystery red sauce on that burrito!  I grew up in Chicago and my childhood memories of what a burrito was consisted of a flour tortilla with some strips of skirt steak and some picante or a dash of Tabasco on it.  If you wanted to dress it up, you put some frijoles and even some rice.  Top it off with some lettuce, onions, and cheese.  If things were fast in the kitchen, ground beef and onions was the substitute.  Now back in the early 1970’s, anything called Mexican food was Taco Bell.  The cheese was cheddar and the picante was Old El Paso.  I guess we had to make sacrifices.  Does anyone remember the Bell Burger?

Now that I am in Texas, I too have encountered the Burrito As Big As a Dog, or your head, or even your hand bag.  The only differnce is that most are smothered in queso instead of the radioactive red sauce.

I was sad to see the Cherry Covered Chocolate Luna is gone, but I am jazzed about the Margarita Shot Bloks!  Way to go CLIF kitchens.

Liz, I am so pleased that you know what I’m talking about.  I, too, grew up in the 70’s with the ground beef tacos on Ortega shells with Old El Paso picante sauce.  Totally!  But when I graduated high school, went off to college, and started buying my own food, I discovered authentic Mexican food from small, family owned taquerias. This is where I fell in love with the now elusive Chicago burrito. 

Well, what about Tacos?

I was in San Diego and tracked down a ‘fish taco’ that was fantastic! It sounded quite odd when I heard people from here talking about the ‘fish tacos’ they had when out there… Not bad… I’ve tried to make them here since I got back and have had mixed results but it’s fun trying…

I hate Taco Hell food! Ever since I had a ‘Burrito’ Supreme open up in my lap while in a new suit… White shirt… Tie… Most expensive ‘cheap’ lunch I’ve ever had…

I’ve also had issues finding MoJo bars around mid-Michigan… Love them to pieces…

Oh, if anyone finds a Power Plana dive fin in La Jolla…

Hey Robert-

I can’t complain about tacos in the Bay Area because I actually know a good place---both for fish and chicken.  I heard SD has great fried fish tacos.

Sorry about your Taco Supreme issue.  I had a similar problem when I ordered a 7-layer burrito, only I didn’t drop it--I threw it on the floor of my car out of pure disgust.

I will try to find out about Mojo in Michigan.  Stay warm!!!

Hi Robert,