Have been offline for a bit but here are two interesting articles that
back up Charlie's argument that the "burro" or "burrito" is indeed
Mexican food.

University of Arizona Professor writes:
http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/folkarts/tucfood.html

The legend of the Chimichanga
http://www.azcentral.com/home/food/m...ange27-CR.html

Well, it seems that we will never know for sure, as none can give an
exact account about the origin of the burrito (see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrito). And when I say origin of the
burrito I mean how or when did somebody begin to call some taco de
harina (flour taco) a burrito.

Ya vienen las posadas!

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Well, it seems that we will never know for sure, as none can give an
exact account about the origin of the burrito (see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrito). And when I say origin of the
burrito I mean how or when did somebody begin to call some taco de
harina (flour taco) a burrito.

Ya vienen las posadas!


Wikipedia is not necessarily "the" place for factual information. They
have already been dragged out on the carpet for erroneous information
and they are seriously re-thinking their business model.

I agree with you that yours may not be an "exact account" but at least
the study from the University of Arizona backs up their claim with the
facts that Father Kino introduced both wheat and cattle to the region.
Your Wikipedia article (that could be written by anybody with or without
credentials) claims: "Burritos are commonly called tacos de harina
(flour tacos) in Eastern Mexico." That tells me nothing accept what they
call it that in Eastern Mexico. The Kino article from the University of
Arizona explains about the birth of the giant "wheat" tortilla that has
been made here for hundreds of years and documented by the Spaniards'
journals.

I am well aware of the prejudice within Mexico and possibly you are
unwilling to accept that food from your Northern cousins is real Mexican
but our indigenous culture has been here way before the Spaniards ever
existed.

Most importantly the "burro" "burrito" what ever you want to call it is
one of our most popular meal items in the region. I would guess that the
burro is a close second to pizza and hamburgers with anglos and number 1
with the native culture. In this household it is a convienient way to
pack a nutritious meal on the go and I thank father Kino for the wheat
and the Mexicans who first created it. The Burrito did not get born in
a mall in Texas.

Oh well, let's not argue any more about a taco, I mean a burrito ....,
Que pases una Feliz Navidad!

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Oh well, let's not argue any more about a taco, I mean a burrito ....,
Que pases una Feliz Navidad!


There is a great difference between argument and discussion. A lively
discussion about burritos or any other food that relates to Mexican cuisine
is always useful in improving our understanding and knowledge.

Charlie

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Oh well, let's not argue any more about a taco, I mean a burrito ....,
Que pases una Feliz Navidad!


You call it taco, we'll call it burro.

I found a Texas family restaurant that moved to Arizona in 1969. Look
what is on their menu... OMG!

Burros
Bean/Regular/Green/Red/Enchilada Style (Arizona staples)

http://www.chalos.com/kitchen.htm