Head to Friars Walk Shopping Centre for a feast of Mexican flavours as Mission Burrito introduces fast, fresh, Mexican food to Newport. Inspired by the taquerias of San Francisco’s Mission District, Mission Burrito Serves up vibrant flavours to eat in or take away seven days a week.

What is a burrito?

Originating from Mexico and the US, burritos are grilled flour tortillas wrapped around a combination of delicious ingredients which can include rice, beans, mouth-watering meats, spicy salsas, guacamole, cheese and sour cream.  Jan Rasmussen, founder, explains “There is an art to a properly crafted burrito. The tortilla must be grilled to soften it, and rolled tightly to meld together fillings to create a unified flavour.” Jan recommends skipping the cutlery and eating a burrito straight from the foil, “Expect to get your hands a little messy, as it’s part of the enjoyment, but a burrito should not explode or leak over you.”

The best ingredients come fresh, that’s why you won’t find freezers in Mission Burrito kitchens. They receive deliveries from their butcher and grocers daily, and prepare their beans, meats, salsas and guacamole from scratch. They chose prime cuts of meats from trusted butchers, make their own marinades and cook everything themselves daily. Jan Rasmussen, points out “We know the quality of the cut, and cooking of the meat will make or break a burrito.”

Watch the friendly team prepare your meal before your very eyes as each burrito is made to order. Start with fluffy, coriander-lime rice and slow-cooked pinto beans or black beans gently simmered with epazote. Choose tinga chicken marinated in chipotle: tender carnitas (slow cooked British Red Tractor pork): ancho chilli beef or griddled vegetables served with hand-smashed guacamole. Complete your meal with a range of homemade slasas, cool sour cream, spicy red onion and habanero pickle and Monterey Jack cheese.

Mission Burrito takes the very best and authentic food from Mexico and serves it Californian-style in well stuffed burritos, flour or corn tacos and salads. With delicious street food and a great range of Mexican beers and sodas, the Friars Walk store is the perfect spot for a speedy lunch, shopping pit-stop, post-work snack or late night fiesta with friends.

Mission Burrito can be found at R13, Friars Walk Shopping Centre, Usk Plaza, Newport NP20 1DS. For more information about its menus and services visit www.missionburrito.co.uk