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Burritos are served at fast-food joints, taco stands, and even fancy Mexican restaurants. You can even make them yourself. Those served to go are typically wrapped in foil and can be quite messy. Here are some tips to avoid the mess.

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    Get a burrito
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    Don't overfill your burrito. Avoid cramming it too full, even if it's tempting.
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    Retain the aluminum foil to wrap around the base of the burrito and contain any mess that may leak out of the bottom.
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    Carefully open the foil. Expose the end that you want to consume all the way. Re-wrap the foil around the bottom end of the burrito.
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    Keep Unwrapping the foil as you eat your way down until you get to the end. Make sure to keep the foil wrapped tightly around the bottom to prevent leakage.
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    Lay it on a plate if the burrito is too big for this method. It is perfectly acceptable to eat it with a knife and fork.
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  • Have plenty of napkins on hand.
  • In this case, practice makes perfect.
  • When you are done mix together anything that falls out the back. They taste great as a "salad".
  • Alternatively, tear off the top third of the wrapping so you can use the rest of the foil to ensure your burrito stays in its tortilla.
  • If you are purchasing a burrito at a restaurant and can see it being made, watch the cook to be sure it's not overfilled. Tell them if it's too full. If you're at a 'sit-down' restaurant and can't see your burrito being made, you can always send it back. Remove some of the filling and put it on the side if it's difficult to eat.
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EditWarnings

  • Don't bite the burrito in a way that would cause it to "explode". Be gentle and eat the parts that are in imminent danger of falling
  • Make sure the burrito has cooled to a comfortable temperature before you begin eating it.
  • Salsas come in many different degrees of spiciness. Exercise caution when applying the condiment.

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