Sure, places like the McDonald's-owned Chipotle and Jack-in-the-Box owned Qdoba Mexican Grill get most of the burrito franchise attention, but there are other, more unique options out there!
Take Burrito Union, for example. Located near the University of Minnesota - Duluth campus in Duluth, Minnesota, in an old restored corner building, the restaurant has a rustic/classy kitsch feeling to it that makes you feel at home the minute you step through the door. Although it is within the university neighborhood, on the corner of East 4th Street and North 14th Ave East, the joint attracts clientele of all ages. The entire place is essentially one giant room which makes for a very fresh and open atmosphere to hang out in a corner booth with friends or have a uniquely Duluth brewed beer at the bar. A summer perk is dinning on the back deck which holds four tables and has great view due south-east down 14th Street to stunning Lake Superior.
But the food is by far the best part. Each burrito, made fresh to order, comes in either two sizes: one fisted or two fisted. Our server told us the one fisted "is about half the size of a Chipotle," so I can only assume the two fisted version is double that. I personally have always been full for a good 24 hours after eating a chain-restaurant burrito so devouring one half that size was fine by me! Also, you can have your burrito traditionally, in a bowl (sans tortilla), or as a salad.
I tried the Imperial Chicken Burrito which was a very tasty mix of grilled lime chicken, rice, black beans, corn, pepper, cheese, and lettuce. I would also recommend anything that comes with Burrito Union's unique Ding Sauce (Happy Worker Burrito, Ding Nachos, etc.) which, according to the menu's description, is a "vegan Mediterranean sauce with hints of curry and roasted garlic." I just call it delicious!
Sergio del Limónar
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