Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Week one of our search for Waco's best burrito is underway and the first location is Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9. This fine establishment is located on Valley Mills Drive between the intersections of Bosque Blvd. and Lake Air Drive. The building's exterior does not cause anyone to do a double take or drop any jaws. But so often is the case of a unknown treasure being hidden in a "hole in wall."
As will always be the case, I was accompanied by a fellow Mexican food and burrito enthusiast. My special guest this week is the lovely Brooke (seen below inhaling chips and queso).
The atmosphere is electric and few empty seats are available; however, we walk in and are instantly seated. The restaurant's decoration and color scheme screams authenticity. A customer does not feel like they are off the side of Valley Mills, but rather as they found a secret route to the center of Mexico. We are waited on by a very responsive staff. Our drinks arrive along side a healthy portion of chips, salsa and a side order of mouth-watering white queso.
Not long after, the main course is brought to the table. The star of the show, a shredded chicken burrito, is no longer a mere image in my mind. The burrito seductively stares me down as its inevitable fate awaits it. The wait is over and I can contain myself no longer.
The burrito was graciously filled with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and beans. The ingredients were fresh and the contents of the burrito could not be contained within the delicate structural integrity of the tortilla. Upon eating, it is highly recommended to have excess napkins in the area, lest you desire to look like a burrito yourself.
The taste and overall enjoyment of the burrito was honestly average. I do not boldly proclaim my quest for greatness complete after this burrito. While the burrito was delicious and I have no regrets after eating it, I firmly believe that the best burrito in Waco is still eluding me. This being said, the true highlights of the meal were the white queso and the relatively low prices.
I recommend Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9; however, this recommendation is not accompanied by the award of "Waco's Best Burrito."
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