Mexican. San Francisco, USA
November 2019 The home of the Mission Burrito, you won’t walk far in San Francisco before coming across a Mexican restaurant. Handy for anything from a good value, filling snack, to a gourmet Mexican inspired feast. A stand-out burrito for me was the fried plantain and black bean offering at The Little Chihuahua in Polk Gulch. It jumped out at me as it was a little more unusual than the standard meat and shrimp fillings. The fried plantain was almost caramelised, giving a sweetness to balance the smoked chilli salsa and roasted bell peppers, and the black beans ensured there was a bit of bite to it rather than a monotonous soft texture. With only a sprinkling of cheese, a dab of sour cream and fresh coriander pico de gallo, this burrito was fresh and lively. There are 3 other branches across the city.