Don't Get In My Belly

The ubiquity of Mexican food in Toronto really started with all the local burrito franchises that opened in the last several years. Feeling a bit peckish from the small portions at charity event ProjectUpliftPH, I headed over to Fat Bastard Burrito for a bite. With selections like butter chicken, this was multi-culti burritos. But I opted for the traditional pulled pork ($7.99). Like all these joints, after a base of beans and rice (said no to the vermicelli noodles), you can add more toppings like salsa, onions, etc. I got the works plus the hot option which meant 4 squirts of hot sauce.

The burrito came out fragrant from the grill, bulging and certainly filling. Yet with all those ingredients, it was oddly bland. I wouldn't even have known there was pork if I had ordered it myself. This was certainly not the first mediocre burrito I've had lately (and from different franchises). Toronto needs a good burrito joint to set the bar, similar to all the gourmet taco places that have sprung up.

Edit: What was I thinking? Long-time New York Subway near Queen and Bathurst has long provided excellent burrito. But they take their time making orders so you can't be in a rush.