Guest guest Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Re: vegan mexican? Posted by: " el Lobo " dfw_lobo dfw_lobo Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:04 pm ((PST)) In certain northern-mid-western states (usually " college/university towns " , there are small chain Mexican restautants by the name of " La Bamba " . Their signature advertizement is a logo of a person holding a HUGE burrito and the words, " Burritos as big as your head! " These chain restaurants are often " family owned " (by real Mexican people) and the menu is " fast-food style " (that is, limited), but very tasty. They state that their refried beans are cooked WITHOUT any lards or oils--and these are pinto beans. They do, of course, offer mostly meat and chicken-based foods, such as tacos, burritos, chalupas and tamales. I do NOT know if the tamales are made with lard or not, as they don't offer them in " beans-only " format. I HAVE had the burritos (wheat flour tortilla) and the option can be " with rice " or " with vegetables " (lettuce, onion, tomato, with avocado at extra charge) and cheese may be added, too. The burritos are GOOD, as are the " regular " rice and refried beans. They offer vegetarian nachos, as well. (I also do not know what the ingredient content is with the corn tortillas--I do not eat those.) I like the fact that everything on their limited menu is made FRESH every day and they boast that it is " never frozen " . I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a taste of flavorful and simple Mexican food! (Oh, and BTW, they have very good hot sauces and a home-made salsa that they serve on the side!) --Laura B., in Illinois--craving a spicy bean burrito about now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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