Burrito Union: For the Lemmings
The ballots are in, and the votes have been tallied.
Burrito Union is only worth the Brewhouse beer.
It seems tragic somehow, that even a trendy atmosphere and a good beer selection cannot change the fact that the menu is comprised of two entrees: burrito and big-ass burrito. Of course if you want to start early, because it will take 40 minutes for that burrito you ordered, you can have chips with salsa or queso.
I know what you're thinking: "Salsa OR Queso while I wait 40 minutes for a burrito? Outstanding!"
Now let me tell you, that Burrito Union has used noticeably decent ingredients to make your meal (whereas the local competition, Keneke's, uses compost - thanks 63Hz for the insider's tip). However, even with the best quality ingredients available, it's still a burrito. You can't make it special. You can't make it dance. A burrito is never better than expected, never a sensation that your taste buds cannot believe. They are only what you expected, or worse.
The Rasputin - Burrito Union has a 2 1/2 lb. burrito option for double the price at $12.99. This is an interesting prospect, is what you want to believe. You want to believe it's creation begins with the tossing of a enormous tortilla in bed sheet fashion. Animals are herded into it, two by two, followed by a red rice mix poured from a cement mixer truck. Lettuce is added, 52 whole uncut heads total, and enough cheese to make the state of Wisconsin sick.
Burrito Union is only worth the Brewhouse beer.
It seems tragic somehow, that even a trendy atmosphere and a good beer selection cannot change the fact that the menu is comprised of two entrees: burrito and big-ass burrito. Of course if you want to start early, because it will take 40 minutes for that burrito you ordered, you can have chips with salsa or queso.
I know what you're thinking: "Salsa OR Queso while I wait 40 minutes for a burrito? Outstanding!"
Now let me tell you, that Burrito Union has used noticeably decent ingredients to make your meal (whereas the local competition, Keneke's, uses compost - thanks 63Hz for the insider's tip). However, even with the best quality ingredients available, it's still a burrito. You can't make it special. You can't make it dance. A burrito is never better than expected, never a sensation that your taste buds cannot believe. They are only what you expected, or worse.
The Rasputin - Burrito Union has a 2 1/2 lb. burrito option for double the price at $12.99. This is an interesting prospect, is what you want to believe. You want to believe it's creation begins with the tossing of a enormous tortilla in bed sheet fashion. Animals are herded into it, two by two, followed by a red rice mix poured from a cement mixer truck. Lettuce is added, 52 whole uncut heads total, and enough cheese to make the state of Wisconsin sick.
But it isn't this. It is not a spectacle to behold. It is not the grand monstrosity you would only pay someone else to eat. It's the same tortilla, with all 3 types of meat. Wooo hooo. And it's double the price. Lame.
The only option for the best chance of B.U. success - the burritos are 'to go', why not the beer? Get with it and get some growlers down there, and you'll see me in there frequently this summer. Beer and burritos to go? Fuck. That's something worth writing about.