A short Ode to the Bean and Cheese Burrito

Some things are best left in their simplistic form.  There are a lot of items that are just as perfect in their simplicity as they are tricked to the inth degree.  Bacon is one such example.  A thick strip of perfectly cooked bacon is one of the most enjoyable items in the world.  Yet, you can easily throw it on a burger, wrap it around a scallop, dip it in pancake batter and make breakfast suckers, or eat it the way I did as a kid and place it between my fingers like wolverine’s claws; food can also be a weapon when you’re a child… or 35.

The bean and cheese burrito is like this.  It’s not as wonderful as bacon, but it gets the job done perfectly.  It’s the significant other whose a solid 6 in the looks department, amazing with kids (or not if you’re my SO), you’re friends love her, and she never gone bat shit crazy in front of you.  She’s very affable but she doesn’t do any one thing outstanding, she’s just slightly above average in everything.  That’s the bean and cheese burrito.  A good tortilla, re fried beans, and cheese; I prefer the mixed cheese but some queso blanco is also fine.  It’s not going to blow anyone’s mind or create 5 stars on Yelp but it will fill you up any time of the day.  You get some protein, some carbs, and some veggies (salsa) to either start your day or power you through that drive home.  Adding some carnita’s or barbacoa, cilantro, sour cream and avocado and you’ve got a far superior meal but you also a giant Los Lupes style meal that’s going to put you to sleep after that 15- 20 minute bathroom break you absolutely have to make.  And you better be near a clean restroom, otherwise you’ll end up doing the dirty behind a tree you sprinted to while using that left sock to clean up. Give me the simple bean cheese taco for most meals and I’m set.