A Real Burrito

The number of people behind the counter has
doubled but they kept bumping into each other.

It was the culturally appropriate* thing to do; Pancho Villa Taqueria was the destination of choice for us and hundreds of others on Cinco de Mayo.

We waited in line for 30 minutes, ordered one regular and two "especials" (includes guacamole) burritos, and waited another 30 minutes for the order.

Pancho Villa is not as enticing as it was ten years ago: prices have gone up 60%, the open salsa bar is gone, and online and delivery services have extended the wait times.

When we got home, all the negatives were forgotten. The burritos were nicely wrapped, generously sized, and chock-full of meat. We normally patronize the "healthy" Mexican-themed chains that promote plant-based substitutes, offer brown rice, and advertise non-GMO ingredients, but we will have to reconsider.

On Cinco de Mayo we were reminded of the real thing and why we were so fond of it.

*"culturally appropriate"==>good, "cultural appropriation"==>bad.