Try the carnitas. I had it again two days ago, and damn. It’s good. I haven’t had the beef in a while but my erstwhile companion did and was swearing by it two hours later…perhaps you were there on an off day for the beef? Regarding the tortilla itself — as I was mentioning, the steamed vs. pressed debate has been going on for a while and is really a personal preference thing. Note that Mucho Mas does *not* steam their tortillas, so if you found those too chewy either it wasn’t pressed enough or you will really hate the Tortilla variety.

@Dave,

First, I feel compelled to correct your correction. The Spanish tortilla referenced in the above post most certainly originates in Spain, with the first known reference from the Navarra region, in a document directed to the Spanish Parliament in 1817. I did, in fact, look this up — might I suggest you do the same? For ease of reference, I point you here.

Second, I’m not sure exactly what you take to be authentic, but in terms of CaliMex burrito shops I reference the eponymous La Taqueria. Might I be so bold as to ask you to click here? Take note of the wall colors in the second photo. For reference, I lived in San Francisco for eight years and have eaten in almost every burrito-serving establishment up and down the west coast (in addition to five years in Chicago, which is well known for their CaliMex burrito joints). I assure you, sir, I know from a CaliMex burrito.

Third, in terms of the food…well, let’s just say I’ve reinforced my decision with several additional visits to both establishments and I stand by every comment posted above, with the exception of the fact that Mucho Mas now has más excelente pinto beans, which will duly increase the score noted above. I have plans to prove this in a later blog post through various means, so please check back frequently.

Fourth, I welcome an in-person taste-test and comparison, if you feel so compelled. The author of this wonderful blog knows how to find me. I wait in extreme hunger.

Mucho Mas copies the Chipotle idea (brought to you by McDonalds). The only thing missing is the Tabasco chipotle sauce on the tables. Flavor from the shredded beef is off. Steamed tortillas are for dentured grams’. Initial bites into their burritos are a stick to the roof-of-my-mouth to soggy texture not to my liking.

Maybe I’ll check out Tortilla one day but the way I see it, Mas es menos!

FYI, the Tortilla is from Mexico…not Spain. Look it up.