Jumping to Conclusions
I ate at Chile JalapeƱos or Chile JalapeƱo's, depending on which sign you believe, because they let me use their bathroom.
What are the odds that there's decent food behind such a garish display? I ordered my usual plus a pineapple agua fresca ($6.53) and took a seat in the back, next to a professional fridge and a household fridge. The view from my seat was as cluttered as the front:
There was no salsa bar. They had El Yucateco at one table, red pepper flakes at another and just salt at mine. Two adorable kids were running about; I'm guessing mom and dad own and operate the place. The disctractions of parenthood didn't slow down the preparation of my burrito. There wasn't even a plastic fork available, so I just took a couple bites:
Forget all the foreshadowing of disaster, this burrito really hit the spot. Big, tender chunks of meat with occasional crispy edges and juicy tomatoes put this place on the map. Speaking of which, the place is at 6706 San Pablo Ave, the Berk. A tiny cup of salsa, probably less than a shot, came with my burrito. As I poured it on, I noticed that, besides some tiny chunks, it had the consistency of ketchup. For a second after it touched my tongue, I thought that's what it was. Then the heat kicked in. It's a complex, bold flavor that stays just this side of painful. Highly recommended.
I leave you with their attempt at a tasteful back wall, ruined by a prominent security camera.