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My favorite joke from the back of the Los Jarritos menu is this one:
Little Johnny’s new baby brother was screaming up a storm. Johnny asked his mom, “Where’d we get him?” “He came from heaven, Johnny.”
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On the front of the menu from this restaurant in the little block building with stenciled lettering on East Van Buren is another statement: “Evenings & Saturday by Appointment.”
This is not a joke. And if you’re hungry for a charmingly quirky eatery that’s tasty and cheap as hell, Los Jarritos is a shoo-in to put a smile on your face.
Here’s an excerpt from my review this week:
“If you order the chile relleno at Los Jarritos and an omelet arrives, do not send it back. And, by all means, avoid any temptation to pick up a fork. Simply lift and place the soft yellow mass, topped with splotches of melted cheddar cheese and bright red salsa, onto the accompanying platter-size tortilla, wrap it up burrito-style, and take a generous bite. The reward comes almost immediately: the rich flavor of roasted Hatch chile, along with egg and cheese, and the sting of the tomatoey salsa. It might be the best chile relleno breakfast burrito you’ve had — or the only one.”
Hungry for more? Read the full review here.
