{"id":5715,"date":"2015-10-15T08:03:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T15:22:01","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T06:00:00","slug":"burrito-bar-adds-variety-to-searcy-culinary-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelink.harding.edu\/the-bison\/2015\/10\/15\/burrito-bar-adds-variety-to-searcy-culinary-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Burrito bar adds variety to Searcy culinary scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Several years ago I made the comment that the biggest culinary trend in the U.S. was burrito bars. That trend finally hit Searcy, Arkansas, last year with the re-branding of Mi Ranchito. The burrito scene expanded even further earlier this semester with the opening of Burrito Day Caf\u00e9 (BDC). <\/o:p><\/p>\n

Located on Center Avenue in downtown Searcy, BDC offers an inviting atmosphere, with warm colors accenting the clean, gray walls. Both times I visited, the music selection consisted of contemporary artists including Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens, which created a relaxed, comfortable environment. The staff was friendly and helpful, which was good because the menu offers a lot of options. <\/o:p><\/p>\n

I originally visited this burrito bar for breakfast. They loaded up my breakfast burrito with so much bacon, potatoes, onions and cheese that it would not fully close. A range of salsa options added a nice flare to top it off. To be honest, I haven’t had very many breakfast burritos in my life, so take my judgment with a grain of salt, but this was probably the best breakfast burrito I’ve had, and I’d like to make it a more regular breakfast option for myself. The ingredients were fresh, and the veggies had a rich, seasoned taste. At $5 before tax for the 10-inch burrito, it wasn’t a bad deal, either.<\/o:p><\/p>\n

I returned shortly after for the true test: the lunch burrito. As with most burrito bars, there were several options of meats, including chicken, steak and pulled pork. The bar offered a host of additional ingredients, such as rice, beans, corn and cucumbers. I ordered a 12-inch steak burrito, which is $8 before tax, customized with my preferred sides and with a cup of queso on the side. The burrito had a strong taste, particularly the meat. It was fresh, juicy, and seasoned very well. The toppings balanced well to add to the taste of the meat without overpowering it. It was a great burrito, and once again, the house-made salsa added a nice kick. The queso was also good, with a slight salty undertone and a distinct taste that I very much enjoyed.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, reactionary as we are in nature, I couldn’t help but compare the new burrito bar with Mi Ranchito. My meals were good, but they didn’t convince me to choose BDC over Mi Ranchito. All in all, I think the newcomer’s burritos had a better, richer taste. However, they don’t offer the same value. With no sides included with BDC’s burrito, a large burrito with chips and salsa from Mi Ranchito for $5 seems like a better deal.<\/p>\n

When it comes down to it, though, I don’t think BDC is directly competing with Mi Ranchito. The two burrito bars offer different experiences, and I think BDC is a great addition to Searcy’s dining options. Open from 7 am to 2 pm, there isn’t much overlap with Mi Ranchito’s schedule, which is a plus for BDC. In a town lacking of real dine-in breakfast options, BDC is the only non-fast food joint where you’ll find a breakfast burrito, and the relaxed environment makes BDC a great breakfast option in general. House-made cookies and pastries and local coffees offer tempting dessert options you won’t find at Mi Ranchito. While the difference in value means I may not visit BDC as regularly as I do Mi Ranchito, I will definitely go back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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