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  1. #29

    Business is Good

    It looks like they are doing good.

    They opened 4 more places.

    I ate there the other day. I had the economico burrito. 27p includes a drink.

    http://californiaburritoco.com/

  2. #28

    New and improved!

    Well, not new, but the tortillas certainly have improved. I have been here 2 times in the last month, and yesterday was the first time that I felt like the tortilla had the right texture. This is not the dry, perfect flour tortilla that you would expect from Chipotle, but rather the slightly elastic variety that are often found in 24hr burrito places in the US.

    Not perfect, but significantly better than what I had eaten just 2 weeks ago.

  3. #27
    Seems to me it's 18 peso now, still cheaper then a nice pasta at Galarias pacifico

  4. #26

    Behind Abasto

    Quote Originally Posted by Guiller
    Hi Alan,

    Cilantro is popular in other latin-american countries, but not in Argentina. So, for average argentinians, cilantro is a sort of exotic food that is not incorporated in their daily diet. Having said that, cilantro is available in speciality stores. Very frequently I find it at reasonable prices in herb stores ("dieteticas") There are several scattered all over the city, some are better than others. The one I tend to use is in the Belgrano area, close to the market square. In addition, there are some more trendy stores that sell cilantro, but at much more expensive prices.

    All the best
    Actually next to it on the Coto side there are so ancient Bolivianas that usually have cilantro and Serrano peppers. Cheap too.

  5. #25
    Mongers,

    In an effort to minimize the mis-information often posted here, I will correct the earlier poster who stated that the burrito meal at CBC has risen to $22 AR. I stopped in here today and the burrito "meal", which included your choice of soft drink, was $17 AR. A fair deal, considering there is no cubierto and no propina involved in the transaction.

    Suerte,

    Dirk Diggler

  6. #24
    Quote Originally Posted by Alan23

    Additionally, why is cilantro so hard to find in Buenos Aires? Does anyone know where I can buy so fresh cilantro?
    Hi Alan,

    Cilantro is popular in other latin-american countries, but not in Argentina. So, for average argentinians, cilantro is a sort of exotic food that is not incorporated in their daily diet. Having said that, cilantro is available in speciality stores. Very frequently I find it at reasonable prices in herb stores ("dieteticas") There are several scattered all over the city, some are better than others. The one I tend to use is in the Belgrano area, close to the market square. In addition, there are some more trendy stores that sell cilantro, but at much more expensive prices.

    All the best

  7. #23

    Uninformative commentary deleted by Admin

    EDITOR'S NOTE: This post was deleted because Redondo is limited to posting factual accounts of his personal experiences in Argentina, and is specifically not permitted to post questions, comments or opinions.

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    Hey Redondo,

    Your deleted post was your opinion of what business owners should do in response to rising prices.

    Exactly what part of "limited to posting factual accounts of his personal experiences in Argentina" do you not understand?

    Let me ask you another question: Do you have any factual accounts of your own personal experiences? For example, do you have any factual accounts of your experience with an internet escort, or a chica you picked up in a club, or anything of a similar nature that might be of interest to the rest of the forum?

    This is a retorical question. Don't answer it, just post your factual account.

    Thanks,

    Jackson

  8. #22

    Inflation

    You can really tell that inflation is fast catching up when the inexpensive places that you used to visit are no longer "inexpensive". The last time I ate here was like two months ago when the burrito meal was A$ 14 which is really reasonable. To my surprise its now up to A$ 22 which is like a 50% increase. I hope that at this price they can still compete with the numerous restaurants in the microcentro which offers a complete menu del dia (w / dessert) at the same price.

  9. #21

    Meh

    I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with CBC. Granted, when I went there wasn't another soul around and it didn't look like the food on the line was super fresh, but who really knows. It's pretty clear, right down to the dining room's design, that they are modeling themselves after Chipotles in the US, but it wasn't nearly as fresh tasting and good. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I suppose that if I didn't go in with such high expectations it would have been better to me, though.

    Still, I would probably go again, I just wouldn't be expecting so much.

  10. #20
    Mongers-

    Gave this place a try today around noon as I found myself in the area conducting other business and figured I'd stop by. The place was busy and the service is quick, cafeteria style, you tell the counter people what you want, they put it in the burrito, and thats that. The burrito cost $14 AR and included a bottle of water. The guacamole is without a doubt the best in Buenos Aires, exactly like something you'de get in San Diego. The burrito shells did not fall apart as reported earlier. As to be expected, the "spicy" sauce was anything but, but I cannot fault the owners for the food not being spicy, they are trying to run a business in a country populated by people who despise spicy food. Overall, as authentic as your going to get to a real USA burrito in Buenos Aires, though its definetly modified to please the local consumer.

    Suerte,

    Dirk Diggler

  11. #19
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    Good burritos but they could be better

    I had been craving some good ol' california burritos, so I decided to try this place out today. It is actually about a 12 peso ride from Las Canitas, but it seems like one of the only burrito places in all of Buenos Aires. Anyway, so I walked in and the decor was allright, kinda cafeteria style. The place was packed with tourist types and buisiness types getting a quick bite. The menu is small, so me and my guest asked for two fajita burritos and 4 tacos. The lady tells me she ran out of tacos, I mean WTF does that mean, how can a taco place run out of tacos, anyways I let it slide. We ended up getting two burritos, an order of chips and guacamole and two coronas (mind you, I don't drink 343 days out of the year but I couldn't help ordering the burrito and Corona beer, they just seemed to go together) Anyway, the service was pretty fast and efficiant, though there was some " worker " having a full on conversation in front of the bathroom doorway and I had to more than once ask him politely to get the fuck outa the way. On to the food, the seasoning isn't that good, The lomo seasoning was pretty bland, I am sure if they try a little harder (possibly adding some of that very same Corona beer into the seasoning,) They would have some much tastier beef. But the burrito was good, not great but it wasn't bad, though if the rice and beef were seasoned better, it would be a place I would want to go to more often and not just because it is the only burrito place in town. The guacamole was actually good, it seemed fresh, a little acidic, but that is probably because they must use some citric acid to keep the color just right, The chips were good, though probably store bought. I would have to say that this place is pretty good for what it is. Though it would be nice to see them put more effort in seasoning the lomo and the rice. This restaurant leaves alot of room for competition, too bad I am not a restauranteur, because this place does leave something to be desired.

    If you are in town and in need of a quick burrito and taco fix, I would recommend this place, it won't be as good as a La Salsa in Los Angeles, but it is still good. And the prices are pretty cheap. We ordered two fajita burritos a side of chips and guacamole and two beers and I believe the grand total was around 36 pesos, or 12 dollars. Not bad for lunch.

    Badboy

  12. #18

    New Machine

    My question was, did the new machine help the tortillas?

    I was there on November 25th.

    Has Anyone been there since?

    Quote Originally Posted by JoeNasty
    Yes, the tortillas aren't perfect. For a tourist, especially one from the southwest, I can't see any need to go to the CBC. For those of us who live here, it is still the best burrito in Buenos Aires though.

  13. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by WorldTravel69
    I eat there the first day of my one month visit to be. A. And the last. Both times I thought the flour tortillas on the Burritos did not have the right texture, as compared to the ones in S. F. Bay Area.

    They should be soft and do not fall apart in your hands.

    One of the owners said that they just bought a new Machine to fix that problem.

    Has anyone found them to be better?
    Yes, the tortillas aren't perfect. For a tourist, especially one from the southwest, I can't see any need to go to the CBC. For those of us who live here, it is still the best burrito in Buenos Aires though.

  14. #16

    Flour Tortillas

    I eat there the first day of my one month visit to B. A., and the last. Both times I thought the flour tortillas on the Burritos did not have the right texture, as compared to the ones in S. F. Bay Area.

    They should be soft and do not fall apart in your hands.

    One of the owners said that they just bought a new Machine to fix that problem.

    Has anyone found them to be better?
    Last edited by WorldTravel69; 12-07-06 at 13:35. Reason: Corrections

  15. #15

    Market selling Cilantro

    I purchased Cilantro at a small market called "Bonanza"

    I believe it is at 3013 Charcas.

    The cilantro is stored in the refrigerator so you must ask for it.

    AR$ 1.5 for a big bunch.

    If someone goes, please ask if they are Bolivian.

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