As you make your way into JSEC,  Desburrito’s colorful, fiesta-inspired stall is sure to catch your attention. Great for people on-the-go, the stall offers a range of compact, Mexican-inspired dishes in the form of various burritos and quesadillas.

Taste

Made with a soft tortilla shell and filled with garlic fried rice, sausage, scrambled eggs, and hash browns, the breakfast burrito is a delicious mishmash of various breakfast staples. The garlic fried rice, while a bit dry, is complemented nicely by the creamy texture of the scrambled eggs and the peppery kick of the breakfast sausage. This unique assortment of fillings surprisingly works well together as the burrito is tied together by a zingy drizzle of salsa and sour cream.

A different flavor is introduced with the Paella Burrito. Once again, the rice was dry and loose, but the other ingredients make up for it. The chicken and chorizo are the stars of the dish as they round out the burrito with their smoky flavors. The cabbage and bell pepper, on the other hand, offer a welcome contrast for the palate with its leafy and refreshing taste that soaks up the greasiness of the meats.

Unfortunately, both burritos were sloppily made as the ingredients are haphazardly packed into the tortilla. This results in an inconsistent eating experience as you can get a bite full of rice without any other filling.

Among Desburrito’s offerings, the quesadillas arguably offer the best eating experience. The cheese quesadilla has a toasted tortilla shell that envelops a blend of creamy cheese and savory beef. Its taste is one-dimensional, but its simplicity makes it a great contrast to the collection of flavors that their burritos offer. They also serve a dessert quesadilla called The S’mores. This sweet concoction is filled with chewy marshmallows, sweet graham crumbs, and luscious chocolate all wrapped into a nice and crispy tortilla that makes for a sugary dessert. It’s an unconventional combination but it works well as a change of pace from Desburrito’s otherwise greasy menu.

Concept

The owners wanted to offer a meal with rice without having to go through hassle of finding a seat in the often crowded JSEC. Desburrito is exactly that--a stall serving Mexican comfort food on-the-go. Its Mexican roots are apparent in their branding, which was inspired by traditional Mexican fiestas and the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday.

Value for money

The burrito solo meal will cost you Php 100, which may be normal for a JSEC solo meal, but it can be a bit pricey when compared to other sandwiches and to-go snacks. However, what’s surprising is how filling these servings can be. If you chose to fork over an extra Php 30 for the combo meal, you’re served with an amazing quesadilla plus a drink. A burrito and quesadilla may not be your traditional lunch, but it’ll fill you up nonetheless.

Final Verdict

Desburrito delivers on its promise of hearty Mexican meals for people on-the-go. The burritos were most certainly filling, but the dry rice and the sloppy organization of fillings hold it back from being truly great.

Rating: 3.5/5