Stunt Doubling Burritos

Current song: "The Voice Within" ~Christina Aguilera (one of the loves of my life.)

Every day blogging is still difficult, having no computer at home to work on and all. Also, trying to blog at work is more difficult than cleaning a bathtub. (Another little tidbit I learned this week. Boo to stubborn bathtub rings.)

But enough about bathtubs. What this is really about is burritos. Burritos and all other delightfully delicious Mexican foodstuffs. And one of the best places in the (201) to find fantastic Mexican food is Pancho's Burritos. There are two locations--Westwood and New Milford--and the food is amazing. Really.

Pancho's (at least the New Milford location) is extremely small, maybe 10-12 tables, but has a full liquor license and offers a cozy, fun atmosphere. (Note: You may want to go on a weekday, as Pancho's tends to get pretty busy pretty quickly on the weekends. You'll end up waiting awhile.)

I started with their "house drink," a Bulldog, which is a frozen margarita mixed with sangria and sangria fruit, sporting an upside down Corona that drains slowly into the mix. Sounds strange, but it's fantastic (and also comes in a double size to share--bless the kind, kind universe and it's bartenders).

My friend and I started with guacamole--wait, let me rephrase that. By guacamole I meant some of the best guac I've ever had. It's definitely home made and full of garlic-cilantro brilliance. We also had the Mexican Cheese Chorizo--a melty, cheesy, sausagey mix that comes complete with warm corn tortillas. Mmm...just something else to put guacamole on...

I ordered the steak fajita plate, sans peppers (I know, I know...what's Mexican food without peppers? But I'm allergic. It's a curse this life has dealt me. I survive, nonetheless) and the plate is a little bit of everything. Steak, grilled onions, peppers (if you're not me), pico de gallo, lettuce, warm flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, black and/or pinto beans, rice...and SHOULD come with a second stomach, but I digress. It's something I would most certainly suggest to a first-timer. It gives you a great feel for how the food is prepared, along with giving you a sample of a bunch of items they have to offer.

My friend ordered a crispy chicken burrito (mainly for the spicy mayo it comes with, which is irresistible). The burritos are HUGE and usually end up coming home with you, at least in part. Stuffed with meat, cheese, beans, and rice, these burritos don't need anything else on the side. It's heaven in a tortilla, already wrapped for you--no work required! (Ok, I have a serious addiction to Mexican food. Go with me on this.)

I would report on dessert...but no more food would fit in our stomachs...or on the table.

If you haven't been to Pancho's Burritos yet, I obviously suggest it. No, I insist. If I could, I would force you there against your will. It's a place everyone needs to try at least once.

And, on a completely random side note: It has occurred to me this week that I am one of a VERY FEW people who actually knows what the word "doppelganger" means. Why has no one heard of this word? Honestly, I thought it was fairly common. I was proved wrong by half the Facebook community. And by my boyfriend. And by my brother.

(And, no. A doppelganger is NOT a Yiddish stunt double. But it should be.)

Current song: "Brick By Boring Brick" ~Paramore (They have yet to have a song I dislike. Go, Paramore. Brownie points, and such.)