Talk:San Francisco burrito
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[edit] Recipe
Anyone got a recipe? Is it relevant to include it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.65.217.11 (talk) 17:52, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
- It is relevant as long as it is incorporated into the prose, particuarly into the production section. There is a lot of room for expansion. —Viriditas | Talk 05:01, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Production
does the tortilla really have been steamed to be a san francisco burrito? i've eaten many that were grilled and actually prefer it.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.182.30.150 (talk) 19:57, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Elasticity
Then it wouldn't be a S.F. burrito... The steaming stretches the tortilla elastic so it can hold a lot of stuff. A grilled one would make it somewhat stiff and wouldn't be as effective. (e.g. soft taco to crunchy taco). I grew up one block from one of the originators of the S.F. burrito-La Cumbre. The huge burritos were known as 'super burritos,' and in the 80s they usually cost 4-5 bucks (7 nowadays). At the time I took these for granted not knowing that this was an actual San Francisco-based food tradition that was taking place. It was dinner and lunch during my college years. What was described on how to eat this massive burrito is actually very accurate, because that's how I ate it.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.205.208.21 (talk • contribs) 18:07, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
- The jury is still out on the grilled vs. steaming technique. The SF burrito makes use of both, however your point about La Cumbre is taken, as they are known for steaming not grilling. There are several different grilling methods. Taqueria Cancún probably has the most notable grilling technique. Viriditas (talk) 03:12, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
- Actually I prefer the steamed tortilla method -I've always had it that way since I had my first one in 1980. I've noticed that it's hard to find some of these taquerias in Union City 30 miles from San Francisco. I might have to pay 5 dollars on the train to cross the Bay to get to one of these restaurants or head out to Oakland's Fruitvale district where they have such places. My favorite burrito place happens to be Pancho Villa on 16th & Valencia - it's still there after 20 plus years with the long lines. There was also another I frequented on occasion which is half a block from AT&T Park -it's still a hole in the wall - they have been there since 1985. Neither has changed much. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.36.149.45 (talk • contribs) 04:50, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Imitators...
What is with the Imitators and descendants section? In each of SF's neighborhoods, some food involves wrapping a tortilla around something? actually that is only true in the mission. the chinese and japanese do not wrap a tortilla around anything, the russians certainly don't do it, and there are no other ethnic groups represented by a neighborhood. what an annoying comment. Zmbe (talk) 19:40, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Good catch. That particular aspect isn't supported by the sources, and I'm combing through the previous versions to find a source that supports the material written by the original author. I'll tag it for citation now, but if nothing turns up soon, I'll remove it. Viriditas (talk) 02:10, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Meat fillings
This section is unsourced and is no longer about common burrito fillings. An editor just added "ojos", which are not as common, and rarely (if ever) used in San Francisco burritos; they are actually used in tacos. Viriditas (talk) 11:59, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Notable taquerias
I would suggest that due to the huge controversy and strong opinions this section be restricted to taquerias notable for slightly more objective reasons. Including La Faro due to their supposed development of the super burrito is sourceable. Including La Taqueria, which is notably very controversial due to their lack of rice and higher-than-average prices, probably isn't a good idea. Even with individual articles the objective ratings are too inconsistent to merit inclusion based on one source alone. If a taqueria is to be included due to sheer popularity I would suggest that this be based on consistent, long-term acclaim: e.g. Taqueria Can-Cun, though it has detractors, has been voted the San Francisco Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay for nine out of the past ten years. This would thus be indicative of lasting, widespread (as the award is based on reader votes) popularity. 69.181.55.239 (talk) 23:06, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- I'm not sure if you are joking or not, but I'm going to assume that you are. Arguing against La Taqueria cannot be taken seriously, as it is considered one of the best examples of the "San Francisco burrito" style and there are multiple sources available. New additions, of course, are always welcome, and we are in agreement on Taqueria Cancun; it should be added. Viriditas (talk) 11:13, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
