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Ate: March 19, 2006 Published: March 19, 2006 $$ After going down the list of our most recent spate of reviews, the two of us realized that we hadn't reviewed a Myrtle Beach restaurant since early February. We've either gone up north or down south for the past five weeks, so this time we thought we'd find a place right in the heart of Myrtle Beach. You can't ask to be more in the new heart of Myrtle Beach traffic than Fiesta Del Burro Loco, so that is where we went. With an oversized building and an almost theatrically decorated façade, Burro Loco is the embodiment of everything that is modern Myrtle Beach. Garish and in your face, this is a restaurant that just screams "Fun!" They work hard at making you think that if you can't have a good time here, you can't have a good time anywhere. With its location, Burro Loco obviously does quite a bit of trade in tourist traffic. But unlike many other high profile restaurants and bars in the same neighborhood, they have a good reputation among the locals as well. When Cinco de Mayo rolls around, the police literally have to put up barricades and work crowd control around the restaurant. Fortunately for us, tonight was not such a party night, and we had no trouble getting a good table with a friendly waiter. The first thing we noticed about our dinner was the requisite chips and salsa. Most Mexican restaurants try to make their chips super-thin, but Burro Loco's chips are thick and hefty. They won't break when you try to scoop up a bunch of salsa. Despite their thickness, the chips weren't the least bit chewy. They were crisp and had a great crunch to them. We got a fresh bowl of chips to go with our appetizer, their nine layer dip. All of the toppings that make nachos so wonderful were piled into a huge bowl and placed in front of us. We set about devouring the dip, not realizing just how much there was. We were enjoying it and had made a sizable dent in the dish before remembering that this was just the appetizer, and our main courses were yet to come. My wife and I agreed that we would definitely recommend their nine layer dip, but only if you are a party of four or more. It was way too much food, even for two heavy eaters like us. When our entrees arrived, they were just as large as the appetizer had been. My bride's beef burrito was loaded with quality ingredients. The shredded beef had been well marinated and seasoned. It was combined in a wonderful package that, according to my wife, just melted in your mouth. The bite I tried lived up to what she was saying. The beef was finely shredded, not at all stringy. And yes, it did melt in my mouth. I had ordered the pollo fundido, a chicken chimichanga topped with their own spicy cream cheese sauce and shredded cheddar cheese. The chicken was not shredded as finely as my wife's beef, but the meat was well seasoned and the taste was just as enjoyable as her burrito. Both of us ended up having to bring half of our dinners home in to-go boxes. We could have stopped there. We should have stopped there. But apparently being stuffed wasn't enough for the two of us, because we had some dessert too. We ordered something called sopaipillas, triangles of pastry fried to a puffy golden brown, sprinkled liberally with sugar and cinnamon, and served with a cup of honey for dipping. We should have eaten one each, but why stop now? We devoured all eight triangles in short order. Perfectly situated to capture the tourists and other first-time diners, Burro Loco has defied the usual tourist trap expectations and serves up quality and quantity in a fun atmosphere. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy, from singles to couples to families. If you like Mexican food, a visit to Burro Loco is well worth the time and money. |
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