What’s a wet burrito? Mmmmm. It’s two bangs for the buck, that’s what it is! Wet burritos make my tummy oh so happylicious, and then I pass out in frugal gastronomic bliss.
    A wet burrito is most commonly referred to as a burrito “mojado”, which means “dunked or drenched” in Spanish. It’s a burrito with—usually red—sauce poured all over the top of it, hence the nickname “wet”. (For those unfamiliar with burrito culture, they are typically served “dry” and wrapped in tin foil for easy I-don’t-need-no-stinking-utensils eating.)
    At Alejandro’s Taqueria in downtown Fairfield, the mojado comes drenched in red sauce and oozy melted cheddar cheese. At first glance, the dish looks like your standard burrito with sauce all over it, which is not special. Generally speaking, Alejandro’s burritos are terrific any way you order it: dry or wet. But with the mojado you get two dishes in one, and what was once normal turns into spectacular. You see, Alejandro’s always give you a side order of tortilla chips and salsa to accompany your ginormous burrito. (Seriously, these burritos can feed a family of twelve.) Now, take a chip and scoop up some oozy cheese and sauce. Better yet, catch some burrito innards at the same time and all of a sudden you’ve got nachos on steroids—rice, beans, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, chicken or beef, and goopy cheesy red sauce all served up on an edible spoon called the tortilla chip. It’s heavenly, I tell ya. You get a burrito and nachos experience all in the same dish without being tethered to either. And it’s just $6.
    For those of you thinking, “Um. Michelle? This isn’t a new concept, honey. Hel-lo! You’re just dipping a chip.” Oh, stop raining on my parade.
    Besides, I know good food; Alejandro’s dishes the best mojados in town. And if you don’t believe me, then just ask all those people waiting in line to place their order. —M.B.

Posted on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Permalink