The abrupt down-tick in posts around here can be directly correlated the departure of most our writers to cooler climes in the wake of what seems like our 60th consecutive day over 100º. So lets talk vacation food. I tend to take great issue to other states interpretation of Mexican food (I’m talking to you, Colorado), but there’s a highly unique burrito that I would drive 12 hours for, even if it weren’t situated in oh-so-lovely Taos – The Fatty.
Eske’s is located just off the historical square in Taos, in an ancient adobe building shaded by hops vines. They make their own beer, and while they have a small selection of other beers, if you show up and try to order a Bud Lite, expect to be (deservedly) slapped silly by the staff and possibly some of the patrons. The menu is a nice array, but really main attraction is The Fatty.
The Fatty, the burrito worth driving 12 hours for, is a massive whole wheat tortilla-burrito-structure, filled with ground turkey, pintos (with actual flavor to them – again, take note Colorado), garlic mashed potatoes, topped with feta, tomatoes and smothered in house-made green chili stew. Mashed potatoes in a burrito, you say? Yes this is one of those things like, “hey, those horse things standing around? I wonder if we could ride those…” that change the course of human history, and generally elevate us a species.
Keep in mind this is all being consumed whit a micro-brewed lager, on the back porch of a little adobe building, shaded by an ancient Cottonwood tree and looking out at the Sangre de Cristo mountains, with temps hovering around 75 (the locals thought it was to warm to sit outside).
To sample this non-Austin, but incredibly fine culinary concoction, hop in the car, drive northwest for 10 hours, stopping as little as possible (especially in the panhandle). When the thermostat gets below 80, get out the car, breathe in the mountain air, and the head here:
Ekse’s Brewpub
106 Des Georges Lane
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Call ahead at (575) 758-1517
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