Sunday, November 9, 2014

Chopollos

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This cart is located in a food cart strip on SW 4th at SW College St. There are plenty of Mexican food options on the PSU Campus. Within a 6 block radius I saw 5: Loco Locos, Taco Del Mar, Tito's Burritos, and 2 carts (there's a Chipotle close by too, I'm sure). What kind of college student wouldn't want a heavenly hangover cure that can be turned into 2 meals for 5 dollars? I choose Chopollos because it was open on a Saturday and it was new to me.

The Chopollo Burrito



I had to try their signature burrito!
Price: $5.00

Ingredients: Chile Relleno, Steak, Rice, Refried Beans, Pico, Cheese

Sides: Red and Green Salsa

Size: Large and in Charge

This puppy was bundled up nicely and had a perfectly grilled outer tortilla crust, giving it a nice hot crispy exterior and inner chewiness.

Each bite was steaming hot, perfect for eating outdoors on a crisp fall afternoon. The inner ingredients were superbly layered, allowing for an equal amount of each to be enjoyed throughout. Copious quantities of cheese oozed from the relleno, and with each bite the strings of wonder stretched from my lips, holding tight until they could reach no further and SNAP! They dangled freely, only to be sucked into my mouth like sloppy ramen noodles. Nothing is much more satisfying than slurping up cheese strings. The relleno was of a more eggy variety than I usually enjoy, but it worked on this guy. There wasn't a ton of steak, which was fine with all the relleno and cheese to be savored, and the refried beans added a comforting toasty yumminess. The menu said it had guacamole, but i didn't taste any. Cheese, cheese, and more cheeeeeeeese!


The Rating: 


4 out of 5 

Would I go here again? Yes.

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2 comments:

  1. I know you focus on the burrito aspect of the food carts and restaurants you visit, but i'd love to see an article on signage. I've noticed that many of the carts around Portland have the same signage graphics and layout. Usually a nice yellow, red, green fade job with sans serif font and nice food photography. I especially like the food photos at La Jarochita cart downtown, their shrimp cocktail looks incredible. Is there a go to company for burrito cart signage here in Portland?

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    1. Nice insight there! I have noticed similar signage around town, maybe I will look into that a bit more. I've also wondered where they get the photos. Are there stock images just for Mexican restaurants?

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