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Show Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 A&EDiversions Page 5 Super burrito, super fast Beef tongue — in Spanish it's called "lengua" — as in a tongue that used to belong to, and was very much attached to, a once happy cow. When I lived in Moab, Utah, I was lucky enough to indulge in some of the best authentic Mexican cooking I've ever tasted. Every night, after the dinner rush at the restaurant I worked in, all of the Mexican cooks would throw together an authentic Mexican dinner for themselves. The greatest part about it was the fact that they let me eat with them; and yes, I've eaten "lengua" several times. A couple of nights ago, I noticed a new restaurant in Providence called Super Burrito Taqueria — also called El Super Burrito — located at 517 W. 100 North, Suite 103. I'm always looking for a legitimate and convenient place to get Mexican food, so I gave it a shot. One of the first things that caught my attention when I looked up at the menu board was that lengua was offered. That's a good sign it meets the authentic requirement. I also noticed I was the only person in the place other than a man mopping the floor. I could also see a short, stout Latino or Hispanic cook in the kitchen. Sometimes, being the only patron in a restaurant is cause for alarm. A notion comes to mind: "Do I really want to eat here? It kind of looks like nobody else does." I decided to throw caution to the wind and order some food. I was told by the man with the mop that the best two things on the menu were the Burrito Supreme, and the aptly-named El Super. The former is a massive burrito that consists of a homemade soft tortilla filled with the usual fare, such as rice, beans, cheese, avocado sauce and a choice of meat - yes, lengua is one of the choices. I decided to opt for the Burrito Supreme with pork, maybe I'll try the tongue next time. Literally, less than 2 minutes after I ordered my food, it arrived in all of its piping, hot goodness on a paper plate. A red flag goes up sometimes if I get my food too fast. Obviously, it's better than waiting too long, but it could indicate that a better name for the cook might be "microwaver." However, this was evidently not the case. After dumping two of the six different kinds of homemade hot sauces on top of my burrito, I chowed down and nothing indicated that any corners were cut. After tasting, and then subsequently devouring my food, I decided El Super Burrito was likely going to become my new favorite place for Mexican. The greatest thing for me is that it's right down the street from where I live. For those of you in Logan, get over the idea that Providence is far Fast, Convenient,Qiality Healthcare Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week Centrally located at 412 North 200 East, Logan X-ray • Lab • Pharmacy onsite No appointment necessary • Most insurance plans accepted X ogan InstaCare can treat you Our or a loved one when you need to see a physician quickly. expanded hours and weekends give you more opportunities to receive convenient, quality medical care from highly skilled physicians and healthcare providers. Intermountain Logan InstaCare 435-713-2710 • instacareutah.org See BURRITO, Page 7 Gratuity paid Tips in restaurants, selected countries: U.S. 15-20% U.K. 10-15 Austria 10-15 Mexico 10-15 Germany 10 Switzerlarirl 10 France 10 Italy 10 Greece I 10 Turkey 10 Africa 10 Spain, Portugal 5-10 5 Scandinavia • So-called tip pools are standard practice in many restaurants; tips are shared between the employees O 2009 MCT Source: ADAC, Expedia Graphic: Jutta Scheibe, Scott Bell Lonc Live Iv Summer UNLIMITED tanning, $1 7.95 Weekty ti,sportsAcademy I : iii;4 s..; \-6..Racquet Club THE FIRST 25 STUDENTSTO SIGN UP Get to Know Me I Can Help! Wes Davidson agent FARMERS INSURANCE Bus:801 334-7700 Cell: 435 512-5567 Auto • Home • Life •Business •Worker's Compensation RECEIVE A FREE SPORTS ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP sportsacademy.com 1655 N 200 E, North Logan, Utah 435-753-7500 Offer expires September 30th Workout Where Your Friends Workout! Basketball Racquetball Over 100 Group Fitness Classes Yoga Zumba Pilates Spinning Tonic Fitness Indoor/Outdoor Pools Jacuzzi Sauna Steam Room Indoor Track Massage Facials Body Wraps and so much more! Your Club! Your Results! Your Life! |