South End's Phat Burrito is an institution in the Queen City--and for good reason. As its name indicates, the corner eatery has been making deliciously plump burritos since the days when the word "phat" was acceptable slang. On the inside, PB is set up to do one thing well: make burritos, tacos, quesadillas fast and fresh to order for the uptown Charlotte lunch crowd. A handful of small tables make way for the line of customers that moves from the front to back door. The walls are adorned with eclectic designs and a number of "Best Burrito" plaques bestowed by local publications.
So, finding myself hungry and unadventurous after a few IPAs in the courtyard of Common Market 2 yesterday evening, I moseyed across the the street for relief. Though, at a mere $6.50, the burritos are certainly the reason hit this place up, I opted for a more-managable trio of soft tacos: fish, BBQ chicken, and steak. Obviously neither Phat Burrito nor I were hung up on authenticity, and thank God for that. The mango on the fish taco is certainly not something I've come across at a taqueria on Central Ave or farther down South Blvd, but at the moment it made the taco the most gratifying thing I've eaten in weeks. As for the BBQ chicken...was sacrilege always this delicious? Another plus: you can get a side of chips and salsa to go for a dollar even!
The Score: Phat Burrito, you do what you do, and you do it well.
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