Why the Mission-Style Burrito Defines the Bay Area
May 30, 2025
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Why the Mission-Style Burrito Defines the Bay Area
Summary
New York has the pizza slice, Philly has its cheesesteak, and Chicago its hot dog. In the Bay Area, our iconic and passionately argued-over staple has long been the Mission-style burrito. Its origins are obscure, but one thing agreed on is that those enormous, foil-wrapped burritos are a culinary anchor that were perfected in San Francisco decades ago. But, just because it’s a classic doesn’t mean Bay Area burritos haven’t evolved or are not pushing into new frontiers. We’ll talk about the legacy of Mission-style burritos and the people putting a new spin on them. And we want to hear from you: What is your burrito spot and what do you order?
Guests:
Cesar Hernandez, associate restaurant critic, The San Francisco Chronicle
Dominica Rice-Cisneros, chef and owner, Bombera - Mexican restaurant in Oakland
Ricardo Lopez, owner, La Vaca Birria - Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District
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