Disillusioned
March 12th, 2009Disillusioned is a short story from the WORTH universe. This story is rated PG-13 for profanity and mild sexuality.
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Welcome Home
February 26th, 2009This short story is rated G and is suitable for all audiences.
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Made Man
February 12th, 2009“Made Man” is a short story from the WORTH universe and is rated PG-13 for violence, profanity, and adult themes.
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WT-00022 Hiatus
February 9th, 2009I’m going on Hiatus!
00021 Matthew Wayne Selznick
February 2nd, 2009For the first time, Writing Thyme has a guest host: Matthew Wayne Selznick!
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A Cure for Death
January 29th, 2009“A Cure for Death” is a short story from the Vanguard universe. This story is rated PG-13 for adult situations, adult themes, and mild violence.
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Episode 00020
January 26th, 2009The emotions of sending out your work.
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Episode 00019
January 19th, 2009The emotions of editing and critique!
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Office Supplies
January 15th, 2009This short story is rated PG-13 for adult themes and mild violence.
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TGB Quest: Albertacos
January 13th, 2009My third stop in The Great Burrito Quest is in Mission Viejo. It’s Albertaco’s Mexican Food.
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28171 Marguerite Pkway.
#26
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
San Diego, CA 92106
949.365.0695
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I was first introduced to this taco shop by a friend while I was attending Saddleback Junior College. Since they are right across the street from each other, it was easy for me to stop in to Albertaco’s and pick up a good burrito on the way home. Down the street is an In-N-Out Burger and I usually chose Albertaco’s!
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SIZE: 10 The size was perfect! I was neither sick-full nor remotely hungry when I was finished. If that isn’t the right size, I don’t know what is.
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PRICE: $4.45. The price for the pure carne asada burrito is $3.75, but I like cheese and that cost an extra $0.60.
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FLAVOR OF BEEF: 9 The flavor of the beef could only be topped by the flavor of something I couldn’t quite identify, but very much enjoyed. It tasted like beef that had been marinated for a long time. Add to that the fact that the beef flavor was distinct yet blended well with the rest of the burrito and you see why it gets a 9.
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TEXTURE OF BEEF: 10 The texture of the beef cannot be improved. It wasn’t the melt-in-your-mouth quality like Kobe beef, but then I didn’t order a $50 steak. At the same time, chewing it was easy and without fear. Sometimes I get those pieces of beef in a burrito where I have to just keep chewing or risk choking. Not the case at Albertaco’s.
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QUALITY OF TORTILLA: 8 My fellow quester and I have a bit of a debate about this point. She thinks it’s the best and I think it’s slightly less. The tortilla is slightly doughy, a bit too chewy for my taste. If you’ve ever had a green onion pancake from a Chinese restaurant, think that, and you’ll get the texture.
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SPICINESS: 9 Wow! I don’t like to feel like my tongue is going to melt and that my mouth is on fire. I don’t like the idea that my mouth is full of acid. The spicyness of something is determined by how acidic it is. That’s why it’s spicy, because it’s eating away at the inside of your mouth. If you want to get rid of that feeling, don’t drink water, drink milk. Milk is a base and that counteracts the acidic effects. All of that to say, Albertaco’s had just a hint of spice, not so hot that it hurts, but not requiring hot sauce either.
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QUALITY OF SALSA: 10 Do you remember that stuff I mentioned when I was talking about the beef, that stuff I couldn’t identify? It was the salsa! It’s a kind of greasy sauce that files every bite and it makes the whole thing perfect.
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SUMMARY: Albertaco’s may not win The Great Burrito Quest, but it’s going to take something absolutely amazing to beat it. It easily takes Orange County, so far. But, I’ve noticed that the closer I get to Mexico, the better the Mexican food gets. Orange county is about 200 miles from the border. My fellow quester says Albertaco’s does win The Great Burrito Quest. So, if you’re in the Orange County California area, and are looking for the best burrito, go to Albertaco’s!
