Have you eaten a little donkey?

A literal translation of the word burrito is “little donkey” from Spanish. So why did they name a burrito (aka little donkey) a burrito? No clue.  Most burritos are composed of a tortilla with meat or other tasty ingredients inside ranging from rice and beans to a complex array of tasty fresh vegetables, cheeses and spices. They are called 'coçito' in Yucatán and 'taco' in the city of Cuernavaca. Frankly, the burrito as most Americans have come to know it, is unlike what one would find in most of Mexico. That is not a bad thing, just different.

Many iterations of the burrito have developed over the last decades including the breakfast burrito, the mission burrito, an open burrito and others. Whatever the version, the goal is the same... to bring together a host of great flavors. Polli’s offers a variety of burritos but a favorite seems to be “The Burrito Supreme”. No wonder. It is full of flavor and makes for a great meal.

Experimenting with different flavors as well as tapping into the traditions and history of Mexican food can be fun. For example, we often see and use sour cream in Mexican dishes. But did you know that originally, Mexican Crema is used? Yep... in fact, Mexican Crema might even be called the grandmother of sour cream. If you have ever had an original fish taco or used Mexican Crema in a “little donkey” you’d understand the appeal. It is delicious.

How does Mexican Crema differ from sour cream? Well, it is usually a bit more liquid-like with a more subtle and varied flavors including a bit of lime and salt that somehow causes the juices of the entire dish to flow together. A mouthwatering experience for your little donkey.