Moe's Just Seriously Upgraded Its Burritos, So I *Had* to Review Them for You

I won't bury the lede: If you are a carnitas fan, you need to give it a try. It's essentially like carnitas slow-simmered in their housemade tomatillo salsa; it adds a little kick, but the spice is still fairly mild-to-medium.

Interestingly, I had two people tell me it brought out an almost citrusy flavor. I didn't quite notice that, but I did catch the tart, light acidity of the tomatillos, which may be where that citrusy, zesty note was coming from.

My one qualm about carnitas is that they can dry out and get stuck in your teeth. The chile verde marinade keeps this protein outrageously juicy; so much so that you can go a bit lighter on salsas and other condiments and still wind up with a burrito or bowl that's loaded with flavor.

Given the extra spend, I'd be inclined to only order this occasionally. I'm a big fan of the salsa and dip bar, so I tend to load my burrito bowl to the point that it'd drown out the chile verde flavor. At that point, I might as well stick to regular carnitas. But, if you're trying to lighten your overall order, this is a great way to add flavor without piling on gobs of condiments.

Life is short, try new things!