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BajaBlanca
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a burrito is a burrito is a burrito
I recently asked why a BURRITO is called a BURRITO elsewhere on Baja Nomad..... I have always been under the impression that long ago, burritos were
really made from burros. Some answers I received are totally plausible:
Woody= burritos are animals that carry lots on their backs ergo burrito
CP= a small package is a burrito
Anyone else know for sure why a BURRITO is called a BURRITO ?
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ELINVESTIG8R
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Possibly because it looks like a rolled up Donkey Ear...???
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Burrito's! My favorite item on the Mexican menu. 
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Bob H
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All you would ever want to know about a burrito!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrito
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Bob H
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Oh, there is more on this subject:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCXiiUb15sw
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Didn't know you were such a fan of Marina Orlova, Bob.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Anyone else know for sure why a BURRITO is called a BURRITO ? |
Because 'Avocado Turkey Wrap' was already
taken.
That's my answer and I'm sticking to it.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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BajaBlanca
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and ... has everyone done their homework ? funny video and it all boils down to the donkey's ears or bedroll after all 
gracias all, I had a good laugh, I mean pizza was invented in Italy, right ?? pfffft 
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
and ... has everyone done their homework ? funny video and it all boils down to the donkey's ears or bedroll after all
gracias all, I had a good laugh, I mean pizza was invented in Italy, right ?? pfffft |
History of pizza....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_pizza
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From the Urban Dictionary.............
That was a good question....
80 years ago or so, Burrito did not exist in the Spanish vocabulary. It was a word invented by anglo-americans. Why? Long ago, mexicans would carry
their tacos on donkeys to sell to the anglo-american tourist that came to TJ. Anglos started to say " burrito" because the spanish word " burro" means
donkey, and now most hispanic and anglo-americans believes burrito is an acutal word. Now a days, Mexicans have adapted the word burrito into their
vocab. Even though it does not exist in the language system in Mexico.
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when I asked some old timers on ranches around here, they told me that burritos were originally made with machaca de burro...dried meat of a small
burro, hence burritos...burro meat was a food staple before cattle were introduced in this desert area and machaca was made because it didnt need
refridgeration...burro machaca is still very very popular today and highly sought after for its wonderful taste. Burros are raised around here for
meat and eaten at family gatherings. The meat is far superior to the free range cattle here...the burro meat is tender and sweet because of what the
burros eat and the beef is tough and stringy.
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I don't usually see/ hear 'Burrito' in Baja... I always hear/ see 'Burro'...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Anyone else know for sure why a BURRITO is called a BURRITO ? |
Because 'Avocado Turkey Wrap' was already
taken.
That's my answer and I'm sticking to it.
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Now that answer has more credibility than most.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
That was a good question....
80 years ago or so, Burrito did not exist in the Spanish vocabulary. It was a word invented by anglo-americans. Why? Long ago, mexicans would carry
their tacos on donkeys to sell to the anglo-american tourist that came to TJ. ..... Now a days, Mexicans have adapted the word burrito into their
vocab. Even though it does not exist in the language system in Mexico. |
Before that they had Empanadas and some varieties were similar were to todays Burritos except the raw flour dough was wrapped around the filling and
then baked. 
Bob Durrell
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BajaBlanca
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we should ask those guys on the radio station (NPR ... KPBS ??) in the States who track down the origins of words ... I think it is called WAIT WAIT,
DON'T TELL ME ...
So, I wrote the program today - let's see what they answer - someone keep tuned to their program
[Edited on 8-10-2010 by BajaBlanca]
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the gringo style burrito is one of primary causes of obesity epidemic in US
it is almost lunch time, i think i will step out and get a carne asada or california burrito from robertos (one of the san diego robertos). i won't
need to eat for next 24 hours
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gringo style burritos cause problems in restaurants here because our burritos are skinny little buggers...so sometimes people are really disappointed
when their food arrives....they are expecting those gigantic burritos they serve in the states.
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so i was closest. a burrito carries many things.....
now, about those pinner burritos.....
[Edited on 8-10-2010 by woody with a view]
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size isnt what matters eh woodman!!! It aint the meat...it's the.... flavour!!!
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Rolling up a filling in a wrap seems very ubiquitous around the world. Dolmates, cabbage rolls, spring rolls, sausage rolls. Makes food fun and neat
enough to eat on the go, say riding a burro!
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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