Casa Vieja brings fresh, flavorful carne asada to the Burrito Belt—and raises a bigger question about whether every contender is playing the same game.
Patrons Mexican Bar & Grill puts carne asada front and center, leaves the rice and beans on the sidelines and becomes the new Burrito Belt leader with 39 points.
El Pariente delivers a generously packed burrito with good carne asada, but uneven filling, a struggling tortilla and one unwelcome final bite complicate the verdict.
Taqueria El Tapatio delivers a big, well-built burrito with plenty of carne, but uneven filling, pockets of rice and some very late photographic evidence complicate the verdict.