New York has the pizza slice, Philly has its cheesesteak, and Chicago its hot dog. In the Bay Area, our iconic and passionately argued-over staple has long been the Mission-style burrito. Its origins are obscure, but one thing agreed on is that those enormous, foil-wrapped burritos are a culinary anchor that were perfected in San Francisco decades ago. But, just because it’s a classic doesn’t mean Bay Area burritos haven’t evolved or are not pushing into new frontiers. We’ll talk about the legacy of Mission-style burritos and the people putting a new spin on them. And we want to hear from you: What is your burrito spot and what do you order?
Why the Mission-Style Burrito Defines the Bay Area
Grilled cheese birria burrito from La Vaca Birria (Blanca Torres)
Guests:
Cesar Hernandez, associate restaurant critic, The San Francisco Chronicle
Dominica Rice-Cisneros, chef and owner, Bombera - Mexican restaurant in Oakland
Ricardo Lopez, owner, La Vaca Birria - Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District
Victor Escobedo, owner, Papalote
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