The Burrito Blog

Anthony's standard fare is a super burrito and mini quesadilla, pictured. Phil was in town for a night so we all met up at Anna's Taqueria on Beacon Street like it was the summer of 2000.

Back then, Phil's standard fare was two super burritos. Three on occasion.

See also: Master Of The Mini

Thursday, September 25, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Master Of The Mini, Parte Dos

Thoughts On Early Birds

Anna's MIT opens at 7am. I like a big breakfast and a nice walk on a sunny day.

The early bird gets the worm.

Sometimes though, the early bird gets pooped on by another bird, the kind with wings an no concern for humans below. Then the early bird has to go back home to shower.

I heard it's good luck to get bombed with bird dung. I disagree. I think it's just something people say to make themselves feel better about getting pooped on.

Good thing Anna's is open for lunch.

Friday, August 29, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Thoughts On Early Birds

El Goldo Gets A Quesadilla

There's not much to be said about this photo from Anna's MIT. That is El Goldo, dining adventurer. Lengua quesadilla in hand.

Friday, August 15, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for El Goldo Gets A Quesadilla

Anna's Taqueria Adds Lengua To The Menu

I'm way late to the dance on this one, but I assure you it's not a distance between me and witnessing burrito news. It's the distance between me and reporting burrito news. It's a time and motivation problem, related to an influx of work and sunshine.

I'm working on it.

The first time I ever had lengua, which is boiled beef tongue, was at Tacos Lupita, near the very beginning of Burrito Blog. At the time, the textural authenticity was a bit much to take. I grew into it a couple meals later.

Anna's lengua is cut small, as seen in the photo above. It's gringo friendly. Give it a try.

Monday, August 11, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Anna's Taqueria Adds Lengua To The Menu

Speedy Dave

Dave Stuart, Junior Analyst, is as quick on the wit as he is on the chow. He could barely control the rapidity of his burrito to mouth reflexes to pose for a picture at Anna's Taqueria. It had been a while.

Unfortunately, the speed at which Burrito Blog posts stories is inversely related to my level of other responsibilities. It's easy to forget that Burrito Blog is merely a hobby. The best hobby ever, perhaps, but a hobby none the less.

Dave, I'm sorry this took me a month to post.

Monday, June 30, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Speedy Dave

Anna's MGH Finally Open

After much anticipation and long delays, Anna's Taqueria finally opened the doors to their location on Cambridge Street across the street from Massachusetts General Hospital (Map).

Anna's first location in Boston proper will open at 7am on weekdays and 8am on the weekend. Why so early? To serve breakfast burritos.

Thanks to Amanda for the tip.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Anna's MGH Finally Open

The Best Looking Salsa, Part 2

See also: The Best Looking Salsa (part 1).

Saturday, June 14, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for The Best Looking Salsa, Part 2

New Hours, Menu Item At Davis Sq. Anna's

The elusive breakfast burrito, formerly available only at Anna's MIT, is now on the menu at Davis. New hours accompany the change. Doors open at 8am.

Set that alarm clock.

Thanks to John Liu for the tip.

Saturday, April 05, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for New Hours, Menu Item At Davis Sq. Anna's

A Little Ditty

A little ditty about John and Diane/
Two BC alums, burritos in hand/

That concludes my Mellencamp rip off. Not a fan of that tune anyway. At all.

The three of us were at Anna's MIT on a sunny day. Brave patrons can still find an empty seat outside, just bring your mittens.

Monday, November 12, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for A Little Ditty

Essential Summer Ingredients

Recall what dreams are made of. Essential ingredients are Mexican food and the summer sun.

Pictured here is a carnitas plate with jalapeños and extra rice from Anna's MIT.

I'm really going to miss summer. Good thing I'm headed back to California soon.

Plate weight: 22.6 oz | Price: $4.65 | FDR: 4.86

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.7.

Sunday, October 07, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Essential Summer Ingredients

Mr. Fink, Miss Perry Visit Cambridge

Burrito Blog has some catching up to do. Mr. Fink and Miss Perry did visit me Atlantic Northeast many weeks back. Speculation that the delay is caused by lukewarm feelings of friendship towards these two is without merit. I've been busy.

Recall that Mr. Fink was responsible for introducing me to the Big Enchilada in Manhattan. Now it was my turn to host.

We went to Anna's at MIT for their Massachusetts Mexican food initiation. Will they return? Let's hope so!

His breakfast burrito weighed in at 12.3 ounces, Miss Perry's at 12.5 ounces.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Mr. Fink, Miss Perry Visit Cambridge

The Price Of A Feast

Anna's Taqueria raised prices again. Shed a tear.

Lincoln no longer has you covered; a super burrito with guacamole costs $5.25. Hikes or no hikes, I can't think of a better way to spend you lunch money than burrito procurement.

Monday, August 20, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for The Price Of A Feast

The Best Looking Salsa

Let this be a model for all other salsas. The tomatoes are so fresh and red, the diced onions so perfectly sized, and the cilantro plentiful but not overbearing. Does that count as three servings of veggies?

To all the cilantro haters out there, start your own blog. I'll hear all complaints about Burrito Blog but don't mess with my cilantro.

The steak plate featured was from Anna's MIT location in the early morning. Breakfast, baby, breakfast.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.7.

Friday, July 20, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for The Best Looking Salsa

Burrito Blog Is Back From Lunch

Hello! Sorry it took so long to get back on the horse after that little hiatus. It won't happen again.

I present to you an Anna's creation to be had only at the MIT location. Steak plate with espinacas instead of lechuga (spinach not lettuce). Best plate ever? Just might be. Last summer there was a blight on spinach; this treat was an impossibility.

I'm hooked on spinach. Lettuce is for farm animals.

See also: the elusive breakfast burrito and the more elusive breakfast taco for other MIT only specialties.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 8.5.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Burrito Blog Is Back From Lunch

2 Fast 2 Ravenous

This super steak burrito with refried beans and no cheese did not make it out of the car to meet up with the scale for weigh in.

No regrets.

See also: Hands at 10 and 2.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 8.6.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for 2 Fast 2 Ravenous

The Chile Verde That Broke My Belly

Like the legendary piece of straw that buckled the camel's spine, so too is this chile verde plate. For weeks, Anna's MIT location was feeding (ha!) my addiction for a breakfast that'll wake you up in the morning.

I know, I know. This doesn't look like breakfast food. And the MIT location has breakfast burritos. I am responsible for my own fate.

Sometimes you learn when to say enough is enough. This experience taught me the hard way. No less delicious, this chile verde was considerably more spicy than usual. My stomach was considerably less cooperative.

I gotta say it wasn't the chile verde's fault. It was the quart of milk I drank with the meal. Soothing qualities of guacamole and refried beans proved inadequate in quelling the mouth fire.

Perhaps men with high burn tolerances like Nick or Shane would have fared better. Plus I'm a lactard.

See also: The Aftermath.

Friday, May 25, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for The Chile Verde That Broke My Belly

DJ Turbz Summer Forecast

Turbz and I met up for lunch at Anna's Taqueria on Harvard Street in Brookline a couple weeks ago.

We talked about the beaches and the summer. Since high school and as roommates in Roslindale, we've made countless beach trips.

I'm looking forward to getting back to that. Summer here we come!

A fan of the beans and rice burrito, Turbz switched it up and went with the super chicken burrito.

Burrito weight: 19.2 oz | Price: $4.25 | FDR: 4.52

I had two tacos al pastor and a carnitas taco. Note that the tortillas on the al pastor tacos (left) are slightly smaller than those of the carnitas (right), in line with their pricing: $1.35 and $2.05.

Tacos combined weight 10.1 oz | $4.95 | FDR: 2.04

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 6.7.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for DJ Turbz Summer Forecast

Anna's Taqueria Rumor #2: Delivery

This sign was spotted on the dashboard of a car outside of Anna's on Harvard street.

Think what you like. Personally I doubt it.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Anna's Taqueria Rumor #2: Delivery

Anna's Taqueria Rumor #1: Mass General

Many have heard rumblings of a new Anna's Taqueria location opening at Mass General Hospital (MGH). Well, I haven't seen it with my own eyes, but I think this rumor can be confirmed.

An email from Mike Kamino, founder of Anna's:

I'm working on Anna's Mass General location and should open this spring / summer

Fans of Anna's residing in Beacon Hill, prepare to rejoice.

Friday, March 23, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Anna's Taqueria Rumor #1: Mass General

Burrito Begins Vacation Revival

After a many weeks with little break from the cold and keyboard it was time for a revival. Vacation revival!

Cora and I made our way up to the slopes for a few, well, trips back down the slopes by way of snowboard. This, all on the heels of a super chicken burrito from Anna's in Porter Square.

Splendid.

Recall that burritos also pair well with skateboards. And sunbathing. Is there ever a bad time for a burrito?

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.1.

Friday, March 16, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Burrito Begins Vacation Revival

The More Elusive Breakfast Taco

Related to the elusive breakfast burrito, the more elusive breakfast taco is smaller, smaller even than the regular taco. In fact, I've never only on their al pastor taco seen such a small tortilla.

Note: physical size is unrelated to size of flavor, amigo.

The breakfast taco comes with all the same ingredients as the breakfast burrito: huevos, potatoes, salsa, and Mexican sausage. It is available only at the Anna's MIT location.

Weight: 5.4 oz | Price: $1.85 | FDR: 2.92

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 6.7.

Sunday, March 11, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for The More Elusive Breakfast Taco

Year Of The Boar: Carnitas

There's no better way (for me) to usher in the Chinese Year of the Boar than with a bite of a beast that shares the name.

This picture deserves to get blown up. The carnitas shown tasted amazing and visibly so. It's pretty hit or miss, so I try and make a last minute decision when ordering.

Let this be the standard. When the carnitas looks like this, get it.

Plate weight: 25.9 oz | Price: $4.80 | FDR: 5.40

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 8.9.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Year Of The Boar: Carnitas

Too Cold For A Steak Quesadilla

It's about 1am and I'm on the couch watching Snakes on a Plane with one eye and uploading photos of my food to Flickr. I come across this amazing looking steak quesadilla from Anna's Taqueria.

Wow, I'd like one of these about now.

Felipe's is open and offers similar excellence. Unfortunately I happen to live in Massachusetts at this February moment, and it's too cold to go outside. Ironic that I reach into the freezer for something to eat.

Quesadilla weight: 14.6 oz | Price: $3.20 | FDR: 4.56

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.3.

Saturday, February 10, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Too Cold For A Steak Quesadilla

I Bow To Reader Demands

In response to recent comments:

My friend Nate loves burritos. You should feature him on your site.
Signed, Fu

and:

My friend Me loves burritos. You should feature a picture of him eating a burrito on your site.
Signed, Nate

I have no choice but to share Nate's face with the world.

He is seen eating his very first super burrito from Anna's Taqueria. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Nate was overwhelmed by the superiority of this Massachusetts burrito. He was unimpressed by the local sunshine.

Thursday, February 01, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for I Bow To Reader Demands

Mike's Al Pastor Quesadilla Configuration

Michael Prerau of the The Food Monkey insisted he show me the ultimate menu item at Anna's Taqueria.

Please remember that there are over 12,000 ways to order at Anna's, based on their menu options as of May 2005. This is the story of one man's favorite.

• Al Pastor Quesadilla
• Black Beans
• Lettuce
• Jalapeño
• Hot Sauce
• Both Al Pastor Sauces
• Love - according to Mike

Mike discusses the dilemma of such a rare configuration in a recent post. Check out the link above.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Mike's Al Pastor Quesadilla Configuration

The Last Supper, Vol. 2

Kevin enjoys Anna's Taqueria one last time before moving to Los Angeles.

Despite its wealth of tamales and tacos, Los Angeles suffers from a serious lack of steamed tortillas commonly found in San Francisco and Boston burritos.

Boston lacks the wealth of sunshine commonly found in San Francisco and Los Angeles, dammit.

See also: The Last Supper.

Saturday, November 04, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for The Last Supper, Vol. 2

Archive: My Quesadilla Offends

Location: Somerville, MA. Setting: Breakfast time at the coffee shop with Cora. Dialogue is loosely quoted.

Me: Yeah, I'm not that into coffee, I'm just going to run down the street and grab something else. Be right back.
(Time passes, I return)
What, you frown at quesadillas at 10 am? Or did you want one? What's with the scowl?
Cora: (Scowl)

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 6.3.

Thursday, November 02, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Archive: My Quesadilla Offends

Anna's Elusive Breakfast Burrito

That's right Anna's loyalists, the tale of the breakfast burrito is not, in fact, a myth.

I have seen it first hand; I have tasted its legend.

The breakfast burrito is available only at the MIT location. That Anna's Taqueria installation opens at 7am (I do not wake up that early) and thankfully continues to serve the breakfast burrito until mid morning.

Ingredients:

• Eggs
• Beans
• Rice
• Potato
• Steak - but not the regular carne asada
• Cheese
• Salsa
• Spinach - sometimes

The breakfast burrito does not satisfy my quest for early morning huevos rancheros in the Boston area, but it's the best substitute found so far.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.9.

Friday, October 27, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Anna's Elusive Breakfast Burrito

Forgo The Guacamole, Oh No

This, an email from Mr. David Reynolds regarding recent price hikes, recalls the days when people knew what two quarters and two pennies were good for: exact change on a super burrito with guacamole at Anna's Taqueria.

Quoted in entirety:

Seriously, who would have thought this CPI would hit so close to home- or quite literally, my stomach? I remember the good old days when my super Carnitas, beans and rice, salsa, hot sauce and guacamole only cost $4.52. I used to keep 52 cents in my car at all times, just in case I had an unexpected Anna's attack. These days I can hardly keep pace with inflation. If this keeps up, I might have to even start forgoing the guacamole.

-Dave

Dave, I miss it too. We all do. But my demand for guacamole is inelastic.

Thursday, September 07, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Forgo The Guacamole, Oh No

Burrito Blog Speed Eating Contest #1

After some trans national trash talking between Phil and DJ Turbz regarding the rapidity of burrito consumption capabilities, the two finally met for a showdown at Anna's. Sheb Shumar, with a reputation for brief meals, requested inclusion in the competition. Enter John Liu, last minute entrant, ringer, and soon to be Junior Burrito Analyst.

Enough hype. To the tape! From left to right: Phil Jonas, DJ Turbz, Sheb Shumar, John Liu.

Stick around for the closing seconds of commentary from the contestants where John Liu delivers a proverbial chest thumping assertion of dominance.

Results:

1. Gold: John Liu - 1:35
2. Silver: Sheb Shumar - 1:56
3. Bronze: DJ Turbz - 2:24
4. Aluminum: Phil Jonas - 2:45

Super burritos were nearly agreed upon, with all participants ordering at least cheese, rice, beans, salsa, with a choice of steak or chicken. John and Phil decided to get guacamole and sour cream postulating that a favorite burrito can be eaten faster than the bare minimum.

At the weigh in, Phil's burrito tipped the scale by a moderate but non critical margin.

Burrito Blog will hold another speed eating contest, this time open to the public. Though the date is to be determined, renowned Medford dentist Dr. Steve Lentine has already registered.

Update: Seth Shuman has allegedly shown the video to the delight of Johnny Damon, expatriated Anna's Taqueria junkie.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Burrito Blog Speed Eating Contest #1

Fed Stabilizes Rates, Anna's Raises

Yes friends, Anna's Taqueria has again raised their prices. After the July '05's story on Tacos and the Consumer Price Index, they have once again raised the bar.

Expect some 'creative pricing' as employees adjust to the new burrito rates. Today's super burrito cost $5.37 after tax.

If anyone knows of a study on the price elasticity of fast food (preferably Mexican), please send it my way.

Monday, August 21, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Fed Stabilizes Rates, Anna's Raises

Grace Potter, Human Resources

Some have been asking what I'm up to, running from coast to coast. Does Burrito Blog fund my lavish lifestyle of leisure? No.

John and I have been spreading the work of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Just push play below, be patient, and be prepared to be amazed. Listen to the whole thing.



If you read this far without pushing play, now is your chance to correct your mistakes. Go back and do it.

On this quest, we have had help from Internet marketing superheroes Grace Rochford and Jenna Simon.

To show our extreme gratitude, John and I felt it only appropriate to shower them with beans and rice. We all met up at Anna's Taqueria in Porter Square to celebrate their hard work.

These two will no doubt go far. Loyal readers may remember that John and I rock at human resources.

Grace and Jenna are no exception.

Thursday, July 13, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Grace Potter, Human Resources

Archive: Chile Verde Plate

This has got to be one of my favorite items at Anna's: chile verde Mexican plate, with refried beans.

This meal was taken while out to lunch with Jerry and Zags a couple months ago.

In an effort to avoid eating burritos in secret, I'm catching up on may unshared burrito experiences from days long past.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.7.

Sunday, June 11, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Archive: Chile Verde Plate

The Face Of Aggressive Gratification

This (see picture) is what happens when a man who grew up on the addictive taste of Anna's Taqueria goes without for two years. Even though those two years were spent in California, some burritos (quesadillas in this case) cannot be duplicated.

Direct from Logan Airport, Jerry required minimal persuasion to make a stop before seeing his family.

Jonah: Jerry, you wanna go get something to eat?
Jerry: I don't know man, my mom's making Sunday dinner.
Jonah: Zags and I were planning on going to Anna's.
Jerry: Taqueria?! Let's go! Don't tell mom.

The quesadilla was no match for Jerry.

Thursday, April 13, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for The Face Of Aggressive Gratification

The Last Supper

Flashback to when John and I first met Nikhiel. We knew early on that this kid rocked, then we found out he likes burritos, too.

Before moving to The Philippines, we had one last lunch at Anna's. As expected, he got the Al Pastor. And as expected, it was delicious.

Do they have tortillas in The Philippines? Poor kid.

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for The Last Supper

Green Like The Forest Canopy

• Chile Verde
• Guacamole
• Lettuce

Though not as beautiful as the greens on National Geographic, those of the chile verde Mexican plate are more delicious.
This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 8.3.

Friday, January 06, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Green Like The Forest Canopy

In Fairness, Bone Found At Anna's

There's some bad blood between Anna's and Boca Grande.

A few months ago, Greg found a bone in his chicken ranchero burrito. A loyal Boca Grande foot soldier claimed this was impossible, and accused me of planting the evidence via email:

I'm going to have to call you and your website a big liar...If you'd like to admit that you brought this bone yourself, just to hold up for your picture, I would certainly appreciate it. If you can present me some proof of the bone, I would also listen.

Well buddy, other than the photograph, I'm afraid I'm out of proof.

In fairness, I found a bone in my boiled chicken quesadilla at Anna's, pictured above.

In chicken that is boiled, small bones sometimes escape detection.

I do not carry them in my pockets.

Tuesday, December 27, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for In Fairness, Bone Found At Anna's

Look, A Brand New Burrito!

The joy on Nick's face is unmistakable. And why not? He just unwrapped a burrito from Anna's.

Are you going to make that gift giving season a reality and buy me lunch?

(Button on right under my picture)

Sunday, December 25, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Look, A Brand New Burrito!

Evidence Of Quesadilla

I got an email mid August from a guy named John. He pointed out that there was no mention of a quesadilla from Anna's on Burrito Blog.

Could it be so?

Well readers, I've had the Anna's quesadilla many times and here's proof. They make their quesadillas using a lightly fried 10" tortilla which is then filled like a burrito (rice and beans are not standard).

These quesadillas are excellent, although they are a little too oily to eat every day.

Anna's quesadillas are double fold, while others are single fold. Which do I prefer? I like variety.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Evidence Of Quesadilla

Hands At 10 And 2

I used to be unreal at eating while driving. And by unreal I mean I wouldn't spill a single grain of rice from my super burrito. Of course, you should always concentrate while behind the wheel - I encourage safe driving.

In this particular photo, the '93 Subaru Legacy is parked. It may also be the last time I eat a burrito while driving, for reasons I will soon reveal...

Tuesday, August 23, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Hands At 10 And 2

What Dreams Are Made Of

You just can't beat laying in an empty field on a sunny day, working on your tan, all alone with a Mexican plate.

If only all meals could all be this peaceful.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 8.8.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for What Dreams Are Made Of

Consumer Price Index And Tacos

While lunch at Anna's Taqueria may not be included in the market basket of goods used in calculating the consumer price index, it is in my personal edition of the CPI.

July marks a flat $.10 increase in all items at Anna's.

Crack open your piggy banks, you now have a good use for your dimes.

Wednesday, July 06, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Consumer Price Index And Tacos

Even The Milk Tastes Chocolaty

Check out the difference in color between the carnitas super burrito (left) and the al pastor super burrito (right).

Remember that Count Chocula ad from when we were little - about how the Coco Crispies were so strong they would make the milk taste like chocolate? Well, I was never allowed sugar cereals, so instead of a sweet tooth I became addicted to starches.

Yeah, starches, like rice and tortillas.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 6.6.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Even The Milk Tastes Chocolaty

Anna's Latest: Horchata

It is rare that Anna's adds items to its menu, with the notable exception of the Al Pastor.

Horchata is another such exception. It's a cold, rice drink with cinnamon and almond flavors. Allegedly, it is dairy free.

Although it does not photograph well, it tastes good.

Happy 4th of July!

Monday, July 04, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Anna's Latest: Horchata

Master Of The Mini

Every time Junior Burrito Analyst Anthony comes back into town he's got a list of things to do and people to see.

This time, he stopped by his parents' 25th wedding anniversary on his way to Anna's Taqueria.

Instead of one, he picked up two mini quesadillas and a super burrito.

Thursday, June 30, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Master Of The Mini

Wheels On The Bus Go Round & Round

As I reported earlier, the lines are shorter at the Harvard Street Anna's than the Beacon Street location.

Yeah, unless of course there's a field trip in progress.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Wheels On The Bus Go Round & Round

Innovation Al Pastor

For years, there wasn't a single menu change at Anna's Taqueria. Don't call it the Brookline burrito dark ages - Anna's is a finely oiled machine.

A few months ago, al pastor was added to the menu.

They're pushing the taco, pictured, but you can order a burrito or quesadilla al pastor.

It's probably the greasiest thing on the menu, but works great as an snack to precede a burrito.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.1.

Saturday, June 04, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Innovation Al Pastor

Behold The Possibilities

Today, Sara said to me, "You know I can't believe you've stuck with Burrito Blog this long."

Clearly, the average person does not ponder a lifetime of burrito eating options. At Anna's Taqueria, an establishment with very few menu selections, we, the Burrito Analyst Team, have calculated 12,288 standard item combinations for the Super Burrito alone. This does not include combination or double meat burritos.

That would take about 34 years, eating one burrito per day.

Sara, Burrito Blog will never die.

Wednesday, May 25, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Behold The Possibilities

You Forgot Poland

This past weekend Junior Burrito Analyst Dave Stuart was back in Boston (well, Somerville really) for a little reunion with his college buddies.

We met up at Anna's in Davis Square for a little snack. Check out his shirt - a reference to the 2004 presidential debates.

Oh, and don't ever drive from Roslindale to Somerville. Ever.

I passed within a 1/2 mile of these burrito places on the way (in order): Yucatan Taco, Anna's Taqueria, Boca Grande, El Burrito, Felipe's, Boca Grande (again), Anna's Taqueria (again), Tacos Lupita, Qdoba, and Picante.

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for You Forgot Poland

Paparazzi Interrupts Super Boiled Chicken

11:35 AM: I arrive at Taqueria.

11:36 AM: I order a super boiled chicken burrito with no beans, no cheese, and extra hot sauce.

11:38 AM: I sit down to eat.

11:40 AM: The Paparazzi arrives, intimidates me with a large lens.

11:42 AM - 11:55 AM: I hurriedly eat my burrito, avoiding swarming, screaming fans.

It's all because of my fame. Curse this celebrity business.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 3.1.

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Paparazzi Interrupts Super Boiled Chicken

Happy Birthday To Me

Unquestionably, this was the best birthday in recent memory of all time. I'd go into detail about my day, but I know you're not that interested in anything other than meals, so I'll get to the point.

This is a super steak burrito from Anna's Taqueria with extra hot sauce and guacamole. It was a little on the large side and completely delicious.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 8.3.

Friday, May 06, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Happy Birthday To Me

I Draw Huge Crowds

As all the loyal readers know, Cinco De Mayo was my birthday. Somehow, my lunch plans were leaked, and people lined up out the door at the Beacon Street Anna's awaiting my arrival.

Red carpet.

The truth is, Harvard Street always has shorter lines than Beacon. They also have more seating. Harvard Street was closed for expansion all last summer, and I think there must be some people out there that permanently switched to Beacon.

News flash: Harvard Street Anna's is open and the lines are shorter.

Friday, May 06, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for I Draw Huge Crowds

It's Good To Be Back

After a long period of running around town, John and I returned to Anna's Taqueria. It really has been a long time. The last time I was here I didn't bring my camera, and am still waiting for John's friend Alana to send me the photos from her digital.

Unfortunately (or fortunately), there was some free pie at work today which I pigged out on at 10 am, so I wasn't that hungry.

As a result of the pie tasting, I decided to get the regular chicken burrito. Still, it was great to be back at Anna's.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 7.2.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for It's Good To Be Back

A Bad Sunday Afternoon

I was really in a terrible mood yesterday. I went to Anna's (Beacon Street) on the way home from Harvard Square to cheer myself up with a super steak burrito. Ordinarily I stay away from the guacamole. Based on the sheer volume of burritos I consume, I've got to keep each one as healthy as possible. But this was a craving, so I splurged.

Please note, I was feeling a little woosy before eating the burrito. Historically I've found that a burrito can cure just about any stomach or emotional discomfort.

Two birds with one stone? No. The stomach ache is with me 24 hours later. Anna's, I do not hold you responsible. It's not you it's me.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 5.1.

Monday, April 25, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for A Bad Sunday Afternoon

3 Super Burritos, 1 Meal, 1 Man

Read that again. This is a true story. Phil Jonas (pictured at right) ate three super burritos in one sitting. It was this past winter, and it was unforgettable.

Phil orders his burritos 'con todo' which means they're huge.

Witnesses to this rare event were Rich, Ethan, Tilden and me. We demanded he try. Phil hardly flinched until the final bites of the third burrito went down.

Following this gross overindulgence Phil insisted we walk around for 15 minutes or take him to the hospital.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: Ridiculous.

Thursday, April 14, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for 3 Super Burritos, 1 Meal, 1 Man

I Return To My Roots

It's been about two weeks since I had lunch at the JFK Anna's. What's gotten into me?

This was a boiled chicken plate with no beans. Please pass the extra hot sauce. Thank you.

PS: The woman at the counter seemed perplexed as she watched me photograph my food. I have no shame.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 6.6.

Friday, April 08, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for I Return To My Roots

Agua, Minus the Bear

Stopped by Beacon tonight with Greg to get a regular steak burrito with a double agua on the side to help kick the hangover from Nick's bash the night before. That water sure was delicious. Then we drove to Providence to get our faces melted by Minus The Bear.

That picture's not from tonight - Middle East Upstairs about a year and a half ago.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 4.2.

Sunday, April 03, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Agua, Minus the Bear

A Face of Enjoyment

Greg catches a gust of bliss as he sips from his Jumex. He also had a steak burrito at Porter.

He likes the black frijoles. To each his own.

Thursday, March 31, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for A Face of Enjoyment

New Utensils, Steak Plate

Just wrapped up a steak plate from the Harvard Street location. The corn tortillas were a little sticky. I'm not sure why.

Observation: they changed suppliers for plastic utensils. How do I know? Because I smoke burrito crack.

This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 4.5.

Monday, March 28, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for New Utensils, Steak Plate

Inspiration From Carnitas

This was the first burrito I photographed to share with the world. It's from the Porter Square location. Greg and I tried to go to Tacos Lupita but they were closed for Good Friday. After facing some locked doors, we spun around and cut through a parking lot to get to Anna's Taqueria. Now ordinarily I don't get the carnitas, but it was looking extra lean so I went for it. It was superb. No beans this time, extra hot sauce and guacamole.
This Anna's Taqueria meal was rated: 9.0.

Sunday, March 27, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Inspiration From Carnitas

Welcome to Anna's Taqueria

Anna's and I go way back. As a student at Brookline High, I fell in love early. Some people call it Anna's (pronounced ah-na's, not an-a's) but my friends mostly call it Taqueria. It's always been a hometown favorite.

At the time of this writing, there are 4 locations:

• Beacon Street, Brookline (Map)
• Harverd Street Brookline (Map)
• Porter Square, Cambridge (Map)
• Davis Square, Sommerville (Map)

Anna's is open from 10 am to 11 pm each day.

Update! There are 6 locations: Anna's opened in MIT's Student Center (source) and at MGH. Anna's also finally got a website together. You can check out a PDF of the current menu and prices here.

While the menu is simple: Tacos, Burritos, Super Burritos, Quesadillas and Mexican Plates, once you find something you like, you'll be able to eat it every day.

Friday, March 25, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Welcome to Anna's Taqueria | Comments (25)