Monthly Archives: May 2009

Civic Center/Tenderloin, Downtown SF

Can-Cun Taqueria at Market and 6th

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Can-Cun Taqueria, Market and 6th, San Francisco

Sometimes you just want to go with a classic. When that craving hits, nothing else will do. When it comes to a burrito, that translates into needing a burrito from a specific taqueria. In that sense, I found myself with a burrito on my mind. Specifically, a grilled chicken super burrito from Can-Cun.

Like all SF burrito joints that have enjoyed any success, the consistency is suspect. After many years of ‘research’, I have come to the conclusion that weekday lunchtime is the best time to experience a taqueria at its best. With that in mind, I made a beeline for the Can-Cun at Market and 6th knowing that chances were good my meal would hit the mark.

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Civic Center/Tenderloin, Downtown SF, San Diego

Gringowings: Rubio’s All-American Taco

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“The burger with a Beach Mex Twist”

Rubio’s All-American Taco

A hamburger patty has no business being inside a taco. For a chain that is known for their fish tacos, this foray into the American palette is a mistake. Burgers are meant to be on buns for a reason. The hearty bread structure soaks up condiments while still supporting the ingredients. Put these same ingredients in a flour tortilla and you got Rubio’s All-American Taco.

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Delta, Fairfield, San Diego, Suisun City

March of the -berto’s

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adalbertos

San Diego style Mexican food has been steadily encroaching upon the Bay Area. Which is good news to all SD transplants. There are rumors of what may be an actual (or not) Roberto’s in San Jose. A trip down from San Francisco will soon enough solve that problem, but one thing is for sure: there is at least one ’berto’s close by. Adalberto’s in Fairfield.

Rolled tacos and tortas are the two great SD style Mex foods that San Francisco taquerias cannot seem to get right. The burritos are very different too, but time has blended those lines with SD establishments occasionally offering rice as an option. As for the relatively recent trend of adding French fries to burritos, well, lets just say I don’t crave those burritos.

It was the rolled tacos that lured the Burritowing team to Adalberto’s in Fairfield. That and the opportunity to kick around the California Delta for the day. A previous trip to Suisun City proved to be a delicious excursion, perhaps the discovery of an honest-to-goodness ‘berto’s would surface as a much needed flavor the Bay Area has sorely been missing.

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Civic Center/Tenderloin, Polk Gulch, Tendernob

Saigon Sandwich

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Hi Bánh mì, I’m back from vacation. Yes, of course I missed you. I only thought of you… Shh, shh… no more questions. Now let’s go get something to eat.

Saigon Sandwich Special Combo

Saigon Sandwich almost always has a line out the door. And it’s a line worth waiting in. A true hole-in-the-wall, the modest shop has been belting out the best Vietnamese sandwiches for some time now. The place is no secret. Vehicles pull up to let passengers out; it is apparent the patrons don’t live in the neighborhood. The line can move fast or the line can move slow depending on how many sandwiches are ordered; people like to stock up. Waves of people leave as orders are filled, and the cars that are circling the block pick up the other half of the sandwich team. The day grows long, the bánh mì move out the door, and my Special Combination awaits.

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