Comments on: Prof Recreates Tortillas Burritos; Delivers To Decatur http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/ Community Smatter Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:17:36 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: pbmax http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29731 pbmax Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:19:03 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29731 What about Frijleros?? Once upon a time the only two games in town were Tortillas and Frijoleros and everyone fell into one of those two camps. I loved them both - apples to oranges if you ask me. And nobody touched Burrito Art for flavor and variety - a completely cross-cultural menu that just happened to be wrapped in a tortilla. Stay away from the chains!! They were the demise of some great burrito joints in this town. What about Frijleros?? Once upon a time the only two games in town were Tortillas and Frijoleros and everyone fell into one of those two camps. I loved them both – apples to oranges if you ask me. And nobody touched Burrito Art for flavor and variety – a completely cross-cultural menu that just happened to be wrapped in a tortilla. Stay away from the chains!! They were the demise of some great burrito joints in this town.

]]> By: Deanne http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29584 Deanne Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:11:28 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29584 I'm happy to see one that is focused on beans! I’m happy to see one that is focused on beans!

]]> By: SalMonela http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29568 SalMonela Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:45:19 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29568 Well, having consumed at least my body weight in burritos in both places, Tortillas was NOT La Cumbre. But especially for thier time, they were the best (and just about only) "California style" burrito in town. (Burrito with the sauce inside, wrapped in foil as most of the burrito parlors do today vs. served on a plate with sauce and shredded cheese poured over the outside of the tortilla). While I agree that their sauces were good, IMO it was their beans that made them an exceptional treat. As to why they went out of business if they were so good - I can only speak for myself to say that the poor service and snarky attitude of the staff there finally just wore me out. I'm sure the proliferation of chain (and Buford Highway) options contributed, but frankly (blame it on middle age) I just stopped going because of the contempt for their customers so often exhibited by the counter staff. Well, having consumed at least my body weight in burritos in both places, Tortillas was NOT La Cumbre. But especially for thier time, they were the best (and just about only) “California style” burrito in town. (Burrito with the sauce inside, wrapped in foil as most of the burrito parlors do today vs. served on a plate with sauce and shredded cheese poured over the outside of the tortilla). While I agree that their sauces were good, IMO it was their beans that made them an exceptional treat.

As to why they went out of business if they were so good – I can only speak for myself to say that the poor service and snarky attitude of the staff there finally just wore me out. I’m sure the proliferation of chain (and Buford Highway) options contributed, but frankly (blame it on middle age) I just stopped going because of the contempt for their customers so often exhibited by the counter staff.

]]> By: Mr. Cunningham http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29316 Mr. Cunningham Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:45:51 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29316 I'm happy to see a debate that doesn't focus on the number of pizza or burger joints around Decatur! I’m happy to see a debate that doesn’t focus on the number of pizza or burger joints around Decatur!

]]> By: AMB http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29277 AMB Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:02:01 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29277 El Taco Veloz on Buford Highway has the best burritos. Try a barbocoa with all the fixins'. El Taco Veloz on Buford Highway has the best burritos. Try a barbocoa with all the fixins’.

]]> By: nelliebelle1197 http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29264 nelliebelle1197 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:26 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29264 Seems like Decatur is falling into two camps: old time Tortilla's lovers and people who like Chipotle. Actually, way back when Tortilla's and Raging Burrito were struggling because of corporate chains like Moe's and the then-McDonald's backed Chipotle, I remember talking to Scott from RB at a party and he was simpatico with the Tortilla's gang.They really felt they were fighting a war against the corporate burrito. Willy's by the way, is a local shop owned by a dude named Willy. I am going to RB for dinner tonight and ordering take out on Monday from the professor! Seems like Decatur is falling into two camps:

old time Tortilla’s lovers and people who like Chipotle.

Actually, way back when Tortilla’s and Raging Burrito were struggling because of corporate chains like Moe’s and the then-McDonald’s backed Chipotle, I remember talking to Scott from RB at a party and he was simpatico with the Tortilla’s gang.They really felt they were fighting a war against the corporate burrito.

Willy’s by the way, is a local shop owned by a dude named Willy.

I am going to RB for dinner tonight and ordering take out on Monday from the professor!

]]> By: renfroemomma http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29254 renfroemomma Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:25 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29254 Am wondering what Suzanne thought of her delivery. Mine was delicious, def the best beans in Atlanta as MrFixIt states, could have used a little more cheese. Loved the green and red. Hard to recall 7 years later how close it replicates Tortillas but is the best burrito I've had in Atlanta in years. Made a pilgrimage to the Mission District (SF) for burritos last year and these were as good, imho. I really dislike Raging Burrito, will eat at the chain stores if that's the only choice but don't get burritos there. I'm very happy with this option. Warm and delicious and delivered to your door. mmm. Am wondering what Suzanne thought of her delivery. Mine was delicious, def the best beans in Atlanta as MrFixIt states, could have used a little more cheese. Loved the green and red. Hard to recall 7 years later how close it replicates Tortillas but is the best burrito I’ve had in Atlanta in years. Made a pilgrimage to the Mission District (SF) for burritos last year and these were as good, imho.

I really dislike Raging Burrito, will eat at the chain stores if that’s the only choice but don’t get burritos there. I’m very happy with this option. Warm and delicious and delivered to your door. mmm.

]]> By: lumpintheroad http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/02/08/prof-recreates-tortillas-burritos-delivers-to-decatur/#comment-29232 lumpintheroad Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:20:15 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=11289#comment-29232 You'd call Moe's mediocre? That's generous. You’d call Moe’s mediocre? That’s generous.

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