I stopped in at this restaurant for lunch and when I arrived I parked in a paid lot nearby. I walked into the cute restaurant. I ordered with Era and she was nice! I had: Mango Lassi Auga De Jamaica Crispy Taco Pizza Chicken Tikka Quesadilla Cheesy Nachos Grande Birria De Tinga with Braised Beef Khurchan with Chicken Unique Tandoori Spiced fluffy cake The food was really tasty and my favorite definitely was the burria de Tinga! All in all a good experience! read more

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I was a regular customer when this was Tinga, and it was one of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. Unfortunately, the transition to Tinga e Tikka has been a major disappointment. While they've kept much of the original name and decor, nearly every aspect of the menu has changed, and in my opinion, not for the better. The authentic Mexican dishes that made Tinga stand out have been replaced with a fusion concept that simply doesn't deliver the same quality, flavor, or overall dining experience. What was once a reliable destination for great Mexican food now feels like an entirely different restaurant hiding behind the old brand. What pushed me to write this review, however, wasn't just the menu change. Despite not having visited in nearly two years, I've been receiving a steady stream of promotional text messages. I've replied multiple times explaining that I never agreed to receive marketing texts and asking to be removed from their list, yet the messages continue. There is a big difference between marketing to current customers and repeatedly texting someone who intentionally stopped patronizing the business years ago. Using customer contact information in this way feels intrusive and disrespectful. If the goal is to win back former customers, ignoring repeated requests to stop texting is probably the worst possible approach. I miss the original Tinga. The food that brought me there is gone, and the continued unwanted marketing only reinforces my decision not to return. read more

Tingas continues to deliver the quality and probably the best value in Westfield. Normally, i wouldnt order quesadilla because they are too simple, but the chicken quesadilla here rocks! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, with a crispy and soft tortilla, it has to be tried here. However they are marinating the chicken, it works well. The portions are large enough that most of the entrees have enough to take home for lunch the next day. Service is always friendly and the food comes out fast. Interesting decor that sets this place apart from the 'modern' tacorias recently opened in Westfield. read more

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I walked into Tinga E Tikka and quickly realized that someone saw Masala Mex, took frantic notes on a napkin, and then yelled, "Quick! Do THAT, but with less charisma!" The whole experience had the energy of a high school bully who spent years making fun of the smart kid's homework, only to get caught copying every answer when report cards came out. The vibe? Familiar. The menu? Familiar. The "inspiration"? About as subtle as a marching band falling down a flight of stairs. This may be the greatest case of Restaurant Identity Theft since someone put truffle oil on fries and called themselves a gastro-pub. read more

Went to Tinga for some dinner and the food was very good and authentic. We ordered the jalapeño poppers and chicken and vegetable soup for appetizers. For dinner we got the carne asada burrito and steak quesadilla which I did not get to take photos of because we were so hungry! The jalapeño poppers and soup were delicious and the steak was charred and very tasty. The chips with different salsas and guacamole were delicious as well. I recommend the tinga salsa! For dessert we got xangos and churros which were both delicious. Maybe a little less caramel on the churros would be even better to taste its crispiness. Definitely try this out if you are in the mood for mexican food and in the area! read more

Tinga E Tikka - Chicken Vegetables with Rice Soup - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Wonderful authentic Mexican food. This is not a trendy taco place, but a genuine small casual restaurant with freshly made Mexican food. Seasonings and flavors were wonderful with great service and staff. A jewel of a find. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Vintage eclectic decor - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

First of all it's not owned by Mexican, or ran by any Mexican if so I didn't see any Mexican people there. Only saw a few Indians. I don't care about the workers or the owners race usually but when it comes to Mexican food I still don't care but if it says Mexican then is should taste like Mexican, the culture is very important they bring so much unique flavor to their plates and I feel like this place really really tried their best but unfortunately they are far from actually making their food taste like Mexican. Nothing about my plate taste Mexican. It wasn't nasty but the flavor was completely off and I was so disappointed because Mexican is my favorite food I just felt like they crossed a line they shouldn't have lol they where really nice but they should really change the the style from a "tex Mex" to an "indie Mex" . Food was greasy, chicken had char which I usually like but we all know that doesn't go in a burrito with beans rice and cheese cuz it over powers the taste. Salsa was horrible ! Weird weird taste not good at all. I'm just over very disappointed. I paid $48 for one chimichanga, quesadilla and chips and salsa and it just wasn't worth it !.... . . To the owner that replied that the issue was an Indian employee no actually she was nice and sweet. It's the false assumption I had in my head that I was going to eat "Mexican food" but reallly wasn't. Had nothing to do with her. She was great . But Indian food is far different than Mexican n on ur website it says "FRESH MEXICAN" food. That's all is deceiving. Oh n it was the quesadilla that was greasy not my burrito. Yea it's my opinion but I must not be the only one since ur restaurants yelp reviews rate at 3.1 star ‍ read more

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Came for dinner on a Saturday with two people. Chips and salsa for the table were stale. Food came quick but was cold when arrived. Both meals also tasted bland. The tacos came with both hard and soft tortillas, which made it pretty doughy compared to the rest of the flavors. My favorite thing I ate was the rice and beans on the side of the tacos. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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A group of us went to Tinga's for dinner. It was great food as usual! We all ate something different - salads to tacos to burritos. All delicious! Good food, good prices, and friendly efficient service. If you have never gone...go! read more

I stopped in for an early dinner on Saturday and had the most delicious meal. I love the family restaurant vibe, very casual and great prices! I enjoyed the music and relaxed ambiance. They also had the best non-alcoholic margarita I've ever had! It can be challenging to make a good margarita without alcohol and this one was SO tasty. I'll definitely be back. A gem in Westfield. read more

The dirtiest kitchen I've ever seen in the restaurants! Disgusting! Wish I could see it before I placed an order. Food is terrible, you ever tried Mexican food don't go there, its a joke! read more

I love loved this place for years. It seriously has the best food and for a cheap price too!

Everything we ordered, from the salsa to the guacamole to the brisket tacos and the Carnitas tacos, was flavorless. I'm not saying it tasted bad, it just was bland. The beans with onions were actually the best thing on the plate. With all the good restaurants in Westfield, personally, I wouldn't go here again. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

Great local spot for a quick bite when in the mood for Mexican. Big portions at very reasonable prices. Shout out to Kevin, you were the best! They give you chips and salsa before the meal. I went with the Blackened Cat fish tacos, very good and came with rice and beans. Enough for two meals. Will definitely be back! read more

Tinga E Tikka - Massive burrito - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Came here on Saturday Night for dinner with a buddy . Were ordered The El Piccadillo Burrito and the Steak Tacos......both were delicious! Our server was also very nice and prompt with service! read more

Wow. Zero stars. Bad food. WAY overpriced. Skimped on ingredients. False advertisement. I literally have never written a bad review before, but my experience today was just terrible. Also, I assume the owner will respond with a passive aggressive insult, as it seems he has no interest in bettering his business, but instead seems to think all of his customers are the problem but I digress. Before I get into the details of my terrible food experience, I would like to say that my waiter was very nice and I believe did the best with what he had. But beyond that, everything was terrible. After passing so many beautiful and interesting restaurants in Westfield, my husband and I decided to give Tinga a try because of the "Taco Tuesday" sign, which advertised $2.50 tacos, and well, it was Tuesday! We sat down, and when I inquired about the Taco Tuesday special, the waiter looked very confused and asked "where did you see that?". I explained it was on the sign outside. He ignored this (but I've attached a picture of the sign here) and just said they aren't offering this but might in the future...Instead, their menu price for 2 tacos was somewhere around $15-17. My husband decided to get the catfish tacos anyway, and they were bland and soggy. I got empanadas, which were the worst empanadas I have ever ever ever had. Overall, everything had somewhat of a weird/ off flavor. Either that or just bland. My "beef" empanada dough had a sweet/ cinnamon/ cumin flavor and was almost like a pancake batter consistency, very doughy, so strange. The inside was like 10% beef, 90% watery tomatoes and peas??? It was just bad. Flavor (what little there was) was just so so off. We are both currently sick to our stomachs, literally. and I've seen other reviews that say the same. The reviews that mention the restaurant being dirty are true. I honestly have never had a worst meal in my life. I'm angry with myself for eating any of it, we just felt so embarrassed to say anything in the moment after sitting down. I hope the owner takes the bad reviews as constructive criticism and tries to improve rather than arguing with all of the people who would be happy to give him business if he ran an honest and good restaurant. Bad food. WAY overpriced. Skimped on ingredients. False advertisement. Zero stars. read more

Tinga E Tikka - False advertisement. - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

I'm not sure why this place has bad reviews, but I've heard it isn't good as takeout/delivery for some reason so maybe that's why? (I've only ever eaten at the restaurant). I honestly crave the free chips and salsa they bring out before you order. The food is always great in my opinion, super delicious and satisfying with GREAT portion sizes (you will most likely be taking some leftovers home with you). My family comes here to celebrate birthdays sometimes because it was a go-to restaurant for Mexican food when I was growing up. I've always had a great experience (in addition to loving the food, the staff is always super friendly, polite and attentive and the ambiance is fun). I think this place is great and certainly worth a shot. read more

TL;DR: Don't do it. Just move on. I know you want Mexican food, but this ain't it, chief. Take your tuchus somewhere else. Please! Or you'll be emitting Bronx cheers for hours on end every two minutes like I was. This is NOT real Mexican food. Want fake Mexican food? Go to Taco Bell. It's cheaper, and has more love put into it than Tinga. Tinga is smack dab in the middle of Westfield, an upper class, clean, quaint north Jersey town. The kind of town where rich teens run rampant in groups in the streets. It's a beautiful town, don't get me wrong. But if you're not prepared to wade through hordes of WASPy teens on the weekend, you might not care for it. Me? Not my gig, I'll put it that way. In any case, Tinga wasn't on my radar, but I figured I'd give it a shot one day, as I was visiting my goyische friends in Westfield. I have in-laws in Arizona, so I've had plenty of Mexican food - the REAL stuff - so I had that background informing my experience at Tinga. Straight off the bat, I was appalled at the chips and salsa. When I said no love earlier? Their chips were clearly Tostito's, and the salsa Pace. Probably bulk items purchased at Costco. I ate a few and decided I wouldn't insult my intelligence, no matter how hungry I felt. Oh, yeah, they had the chips in an open bowl positioned below the cash register, a foot or two off the filthy ground. Probably had something to do with my bowel issue I suffered after eating here. Next, the main course. I had a quesadilla with sauteèd spinach, onions and garlic. Sounded good in theory, but what I received was a soggy quesadilla with half melted cheese. I was starving, so I had a few bites, but decided I couldn't eat any more. Check, please. The interior was unadulterated kitsch that had an ugly charm to it. Lots of doo-dads and thingamajigs all over the walls. You could tell it never got cleaned, though; the carpets were as greasy as the food. The service was entirely satisfactory and not a bit above. The bare minumum was achieved; nothing more. Fine, 20% tip, I guess. The chefs looked dirty and like they were depressed to be there. I felt sorry for them. I felt like I wanted to unlock the back door and give them their freedom, let them run wild away from the travesty that is Tinga. read more

It was a good place for lunch. We went there on a Friday. We were seated right away. They also have some seats outdoor. The ambiance is good and server was nice too. As normal we were started with some chips and salsa right away. We ordered a bunch of dishes, I ordered GRILLED VEGETABLE TACOS. The tacos were in double shells which I thought was weird, although it tasted good. Still, I would have preferred one shell. The extra tortilla made the taco slightly milder. After dressing it up with the salsa and some hot sauce they were good. The other dishes were good too. The food was good and the people were nice. The food was good, as I expected but nothing extra ordinary that would blow you away. I would go again for a quick lunch and would recommend to try this place. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Grilled vegetable tacos - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Me and my mom got burritos from here and they were generously filled and very tasty! I got a chicken burrito and the meat was nicely seasoned. My mom enjoyed her beef burrito and ended up saving half of it for later because it was so filling. Solid spot for good Mexican food read more

Ordered shrimp and catfish tacos. Tacos were a bit stale and the sauce they sent was bland with the look and consistency of peanut butter. But the worst was that I'm not really sure why my catfish was blue.. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Blackened catfish taco - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Quick service and great food! I've been to this place twice and have loved the food. They have many vegetarian options which is a huge plus being a vegetarian. I ordered an enchilada platter which came with rice, beans, and guacamole. I loved how the enchilada wasn't full of cheese and instead had beans inside. They also have a variety of burritos and quesadillas which are vegetarian that I want to try next time I visit. The service is super quick too. I was in and out of the place in an hour. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Enchilada platter - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Tinga is the worst Mexican in the area. Disappointment on a plate. The menu creates a very different description from what you actually get. The food is bad. They can't even make their rice and beans taste good. Do not order here read more

Honestly I was very excited to eat here. I have crossed it a number of times and it always seemed like the perfect dinner place . Dinner was very underwhelming . Ordered empanadas, a bowl and chicken and beef tacos. My tacos had the same filling as the empanadas, so that means my taco had carrot and peas in it. The chicken taco was bland and dry... soooo dry. The chips were not fresh, I saw them lying in a box and being served from there. For a Mexican restaurant I would say the flavor was missing, it was all way to bland. We were not satisfied with our dinner and were disappointed because the restaurant looks so amazing from the outside . Probably would not go here again. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Ordered a vegetable burrito. All I got was rice and a few beans. No actual veggies. Not even very good. Long wait for take out and very expensive. Rude dismissive wait staff and manager couldn't give a damn. read more

I have walked past here a few times and finally decided to try it. And was underwhelmed. The staff was very friendly and attentive but the food was lacking. The salsa that was served with chips tasted like tostitos jar salsa with just pickled jalapeños thrown in. I ordered tacos al pastor and a side of rice and beans. The beans needed seasoning, the rice was okay. The tacos however were served greasy and flimsy. They were described as crispy & I personally would have preferred them to just be lightly toasted. But they were fried and I ended up taking the meat out and not ha vaunt the tortilla. The meat was very well seasoned and had great flavor. There needed to be more cilantro and onion inside of the taco, there was barely any. And even the horchata had a peculiar flavor the best way to describe it would be like there was coconut water in in & I didn't even taste any cinnamon. read more

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If you are a taco lover please do not go here. It is Disgusting!!!! The tacos were served in a soggy flour tortilla with no flavor and sauce everywhere. The guacamole lacked flavor also. The only good thing was the chips and salsa....My fiancé and I also went as far as trying the dessert (dulce de leche churros) which were hard, crusty and so hot they burned our mouths. 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Seeing the previous reviews, I'm really surprised that my girlfriend and I enjoyed this place as much as we did today. We had passed by before and filed it under one of those "Maybe another time." things on the way to Trader Joe's. Today we sat down and had a wonderful lunch here. The decor is a lot of wood and tin plating that looks like it came from an old building. One wall has a large mural painted on it with influence from Mexican folk art. We sat by the window where there's a bench with a nice cushioned seat and several tables. The rest of the restaurant has tables going back in several rows, easily seating about twenty plus people. The rest room was quite large and had a beautiful molding around the door along with very clean and well kept facilities. Kudos to the decor and atmosphere. It's comfortable, festive without being overwhelming. We were seated and taken care of very quickly. The servers all seemed to be locals so they spoke English just fine and seemed eager to please. We were checked on at least twice during the meal. Being hungry, we ordered fast. My girlfriend had the spinach and beef salad while I had the "low carb" chicken with sauteed spinach side. We also ordered their guacamole with nachos. You're given nachos with salsa as soon as you settle in. Overall, it was quite a bit of food! The nachos are addicting. Fresh and salted with sea salt, we wound up devouring our entire basket. The guacamole was super fresh and tasty, with nice big chunks of avocado in it. My chicken was well seasoned and tender, and I added a bit of kick using the red and green habanero sauces on the table. The spinach was nice and bright and tasted great with onion and garlic. Cheese was melted on top, giving it an extra dimension of flavor. My girlfriend's beef was tender and also well seasoned, but I preferred my chicken. Note: while we sat there, at least three people came in for take out and three other tables had gathered outside. Everyone who came in seemed to be a regular as they seemed very familiar with the staff, that tends to breed confidence for me when trying a restaurant for the first time. It seems the other reviews here are not so positive to "ok" for this place, but my girlfriend and I both agree it's a place we really enjoyed and intend to visit again. The best thing to do of course is to judge for yourself if you visit Westfield. read more

Perfect for a quick dinner for date night. My wife and I try to visit Westfield restaurants at least 2 times a week and we're always on the look out for "undiscovered gems" that we can share with our friends and family. Tinga has a dining experience unlike anything you'll find in Westfield with great prices and large portions. 3 reasons to visit Tinga: 1) Great ambiance. For the second you walk into the restaurant, it's almost like you are taking a trip to Mexico. The walls are bright and colorful and lined with lit Jalapenos. Definitely something different than your normal Westfield Restaurant. 2) Bang for your Buck! You get a lot of delicious Mexican food for your peso... I mean dollar! You can easily do dinner with appys for under $60 3) Quick and friendly service. Our server refilled our drinks without us asking, and anticipated our needs before we knew we need them. He had a great personality and made it a very enjoyable evening. Your food comes out fast so be ready! What we ordered and what you should probably order too: Drinks: Virgin Mango Margarita & Iced Tea, Price - $3.50 + $2.50 Appetizer: Chicken & Beef Empanadas, Price - $4.95 My wife and I are empanada fanatics! The best ones we've ever had we're at Silvia's in Louisa, Puerto Rico. (Check my profile for a review on that one! It's worth a trip to PR!) Back to Tinga, we started with their Chicken and Beef Empanadas and weren't disappointed. The meat could have used a bit more seasoning, but when you dipped it in the salsa it added just the right amount of heat to every bite. The beef empanadas had peas and other vegetables mixed in which was a nice surprise for my taste buds! Main Courses: Shrimp Tacos & Veggie Tacos Price - $13.45 + $9.75 Tinga is on par with the Taquerias in NYC. Each order came with 3 tacos, rice, black beans and a side of sour cream. They are about double the size of the small tacos you get at Tacombi in NYC. (Another review in my profile... If you're looking for amazing Mexican in NYC... you must go here!) The Tacos are served in an outer hard corn tortilla with a soft flour tortilla on the inside. I suggest taking them out of the hard tortillas and just ate them with the soft. It's a lot easier to manage. They don't skimp on the amount of meat inside each taco. Every bite had just the right amount to balance against the other complementary tastes inside. The Veggie tacos were HUGE. I recommend asking them to fill the inside of the taco with less, and then giving you an extra side of the veggies. My wife had a hard time managing to get a bite of the tacos without getting lettuce everywhere. We skipped dessert in favor of grabbing a drink before exploring the new Cinemark theater in Watchung. (Check out the review in my profile, it's a must go...they have heated seats and Tuesday tickets for $5.50) All in All - you won't find a better Mexican place in downtown Westfield! There are some little things they could improve upon, but for a date night under $50 I was mildly impressed. Total Meal = $34.15 + 20% $9 tip = $43.15 read more

I just love this place. Never disappoints when you're having a serious burrito craving. It's fast, it's fresh, and the portions are enough to fill you for the rest of the day. So many vegetarian options so you don't feel limited to a couple items (even the nachos grande come with vegetarian chili unless you request meat). I've had so many things in the menu and have never been disappointed, although I'm extra partial to the Californian burrito. Inside is small but the service is fast so the wait isn't usually too long. There is outdoor seating as well and it's BYOB. read more

Tinga E Tikka - Nachos grande - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

I'm assuming this is under new ownership. This place used to be good. Stale chips, overpriced, poor service. Also, dirty and highly disappointed. read more

The burritos are okay. I'd say comparable to Chipotle or Qdoba (both of which are located really close by). BUT the prices are a lot higher (if you don't come at lunch). I'd expect a decent tasting burrito for the price premium. On the positive side, the chicken burrito does come with a generous serving of chicken. But it is a very dry burrito... they should serve it with salsa. Lunch special prices are not bad. I'd only return for the lunch special, but then again I may just go to Chipotle/ Qdoba instead. Ps. the kids menu hot dog is cheap, but looks so bad. read more

Decent food, dudes here can't roll burritos for their life but by god are they fantastic. I absolutely love the tacos and everything. Bagged chips are great and the guac is legit!!! This place may not have the best reviews but they definitely out shine a lot of other places in the area. Tinga Forever! read more

Ordered from here last night. It has been a minute since I've had Tinga..... not sure how or why I was steered in any other direction (chipotle/qdoba)... but I forgot how authentic and fresh this place is. It has been in Westfield for a very long time which should really tell you something .. considering half of the current storefronts there are vacant right now. We got the shrimp tacos & the shrimp/bacon/avocado wrap. Both were so fresh and so so good. They packaged everything so well (tacos were not destroyed upon arrival from the delivery). Can't wait to order again! read more

I have ordered takeout from Tinga Taqueria a few times and every time it was fresh and delicious. Their grilled chicken is charred to perfection. I also love their chips and salsa. Next time I would love to dine in here. This is my go to Mexican spot in Westfield. read more

Although we have never dined in, my family frequently order's food for takeout. Overall we have been satisfied with the food quality. This is more of a healthy take on Mexican cuisine in my opinion, so you have to go in with the expectation that it is not the most authentic Mexican food. The flavors are pretty good and although the delivery has had some hiccups, they are always smoothed over. For example our last order was missing an item, we called to notify them and they apologized and brought the item over ASAP. Overall I would give them a solid 4 stars. read more

Once I went to Tinga and I ordered a cheese quesadilla. I was with a friend and her mother (this was many years ago). Before I ate, I noticed that there seemed to be rice involved in this quesadilla. What an unexpected surprise. I have never had a quesadilla with rice in it. It was a good first time. Furthermore, just wanted to talk about how the hostess is an absolute doll. I can't imagine the girls in school not fawning over him. Hope he's doing well and that he's happy. I remember him grinning as I spoke about my wants in life. A day to remember! Anyways just want to say Tinga is has a special place in my heart and is definitely underrated. The pain my heart went through when we went through quarantine.. it was devastating . No rice filled quesadillas. Well, thanks and I'll be back soon. Catch my in my new cheetah pants from Shein. Xx read more

This place gets a 5 star from me not only bc the food was tasty but bc of the great service we received. Our server was very attentive and wanted to make sure we enjoyed our visit to Tinga. The prices are very affordable and the portions are quite large, my favorite combo. read more

I'd been wanting to eat at Tinga for a while. My cousin's movie premiered at The Rialto so we decided to order food from here since it was so close. We looked at the menu online, but when we got to the restaurant, we discovered that a a page or two was missing from the online menu. Weird. Thursday is balloon night so if you have kids, the Balloon man can make them a cute Penguin or a motorcycle. We ordered food for about 8-10 people so our bill came out to around $81.00. The food was neatly packaged, but not labeled nor did they included napkins OR forks! Fortunately one of our friends walked back to grab some forks and napkins. I had the Vegetarian tacos. They were good, especially since I was famished. The tacos had a soft shell on the outside and a hard shell on the inside. They had rice and beans inside and the 2 tacos came with a salad. They also included sour cream, salsa, and dressing. But, I wasn't too impressed with the food. $8.25, a bit steep for tacos that I could make on my own. I probably won't return. read more

Tings used to be a mediocre Mexican restaurant, I stopped going here for years... I tried Tinga again 6 months ago and the food quality has noticeably improved since what I remember from 10 years ago. I eat here regularly and enjoy their food! I love their Burritos read more