The Burrito

By: G.D.

There is no doubt (at least that is what they say in the state of Chihuahua) that burritos, the typical Mexican food that consists of stews and different casserole dishes wrapped in a large tortilla, originate from Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua.

It was the Mexican Revolution in Mexico, and a man named Juan M. was dedicated to bringing food to the soldiers fighting in this war.

To save money, he used large flour tortillas and put all kinds of stews in them, from beans to meat with chili. He would wrap them in such a way that the stew would not spill, and

each soldier or revolutionary could eat it without the need for utensils. Every day, Juan arrived with his two or three donkeys (burros) at the barracks and camps, in Juarez lands. Each donkey was loaded with food.

Legend has it that when they saw him arrive, the soldiers shouted, “Here come the burritos.”

And that is how that name stuck to this delight that is so famous today.

There are so many varieties, even in California there is the famous “California Burrito”, with carne asada, guacamole, salsas, and fries.

Let’s keep enjoying the burritos, morning, noon, and night.