Saturday, April 24, 2010

Burrito Boy Vs. Burrito Amigos

Two Eugene legends, one almost identical menu. But which is better (for vegetarians anyway)? Burrito Boy or Burrito Amigos?

Wet Burritos-

Burrito Amigos markets their "famous" wet burritos, but I find the sauce they come with to be unbearably salty sometimes and so they alternate between delicious and almost painful. Burrito Boy's wet burritos do not reach the high level of deliciosity the Amigos sometimes reaches, but it is much more consistent and if given the choice I'll take Burrito Boy.

Breakfast Burritos- 

The gripe that comes up with Burrito Amigos breakfast burritos is the potato that comes in it, I often don't feel the need for the added carbohydrates potatoes provide, a tortilla is one thing but potato often feels like overkill. And don't think about asking for the potatoes to be omitted, they're pre-mixed in with the eggs. But don't take that as a ringing endorsement of Burrito Boy's breakfast burritos, oddly enough, I find them to be bland, and sorely in need of a heaping helping of hot sauce. All things considered, I give the edge to Burrito Amigo, potatoes and all.

Nachos-

Burrito Boy's nachos are a work of art, chips, guacamole, sour cream, beans, pico de gallo, and cheese in a tin piled high, they are a meal to themselves. I've only had Burrito Amigo's nachos once, and I was not impressed at all, a very uninspired effort, I would not reccomend them or have them again.

Overall Edge-

If given a choice between Burrito Boy and Burrito Amigos, I'll take Burrito Boy almost every time. Not that that is a slam on Burrito Amigo, but Burrito Boy is a great choice for vegetarians, almost anything on the menu can be vegetarian easily and deliciousness abounds.

Though note: none of this is a recommendation to people on weight watchers, most anything to be had at either place is not a prudent option. 

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